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Freeze Frame: Inside MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's Launch Event!

by Walter McBride — September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013.

Allen Moyer, Esosa and More Join SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL Design Team

by Nicole Rosky — September 27, 2012

Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) will present the world premiere of SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL, running April 5 - May 26 in The Stage Theatre.

BWW Flashback: The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS Closes on Broadway Today, September 23

by BWW Special Coverage — September 23, 2012

The 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS will conclude its limited engagement at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) today, September 23, 2012.

2012 LA Ovation Awards Announced - THE COLOR PURPLE, Center Theatre Group and Tom Buderwitz Get Most Nominations

by BWW News Desk — September 12, 2012

Nominees for the 2012 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced Tuesday evening at the Renberg Theatre inside the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles.

Suzan-Lori Parks Directs Her Play TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Two River Theater, Now thru 9/30

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2012

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2012-2013 Season with Topdog/Underdog, written and directed by Suzan-Lori Parks.

Audra McDonald Returns to Full Performance Schedule in PORGY & BESS Tonight, 8/28

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2012

Producers of the 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS welcome Tony Award winner Audra McDonald's return to an eight-performance schedule beginning tonight, August 28th.

Suzan-Lori Parks Directs Her Play TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Two River Theater, 9/8-30

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2012

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2012-2013 Season with Topdog/Underdog, written and directed by Suzan-Lori Parks.

Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae to Lead MOTOWN; Opening Set for 4/14 at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

by Nicole Rosky — August 27, 2012

According to the New York Times, MOTOWN The Musical, based on the life of iconic Motown founder Berry Gordy, will start previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on March 11, with opening night set for April 14.

Audra McDonald Returns to Full Performance Schedule in PORGY & BESS, 8/28

by Nicole Rosky — August 23, 2012

Producers of the 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS announced today that five-time Tony Award winner AUDRA McDONALD will return to an eight-performance schedule beginning Tuesday, August 28th.

BWW Reviews: Lillias White is Brilliant as BIG MAYBELLE at Bay Street Theatre

by Melissa Giordano — August 15, 2012

The world premiere of Big Maybelle: Soul Of The Blues, featuring the incredible Tony Award winner Lillias White, is off to a great start at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.

WHADDABLOODCLOT!!! World Premiere Opens Tonight at Williamstown Theatre Festival, 8/9

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2012

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the opening of the World Premiere of WHADDABLOODCLOT!!! by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall, beginning performances tonight, August 9, 2012.

Andres Munar, Greta Lee, and More to Star in Williamstown Theatre Festival's WHADDABLOODCLOT!!!

by Nicole Rosky — July 24, 2012

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of WHADDABLOODCLOT!!! by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall, which will be presented from August 8 through August 19 (opening August 9) on the Nikos Stage.

Breaking News: The Gershwin's PORGY & BESS Moves Broadway Closing Up to September 23, 2012

by Robert Diamond — July 18, 2012

Producers of the 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS, have announced that the show will conclude its limited engagement at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sunday, September 23, 2012.

PARTY PEOPLE Joins OSF Rep; Liesl Tommy Directs

by Kelsey Denette — June 21, 2012

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open the world premiere production of Party People at 1:30 p.

Audra McDonald Placed on Vocal Rest Through 7/3; Alicia Hall Moran Covers 'Bess' in PORGY & BESS

by Jessica Lewis — June 20, 2012

Producers of The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, announced today that Audra McDonald has been ordered on a period of complete vocal rest by her doctor through the end of the month.

George Faison Directs ACCEPT 'EXCEPT' LGBT NY, Beg. Tonight, 6/21

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2012

Legendary Tony Award winner George Faison is directing a new Equity showcase production of Accept "Except" LGBT NY with performances beginning tonight, June 21st at the Faison Firehouse Theater located in Harlem at 6 Hancock Place at West 124th Street between St.

George Faison Directs ACCEPT 'EXCEPT' LGBT NY, Beg. 6/21

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2012

Legendary Tony Award winner George Faison is directing a new Equity showcase production of Accept "Except" LGBT NY with performances beginning Thursday, June 21st at the Faison Firehouse Theater located in Harlem at 6 Hancock Place at West 124th Street between St.