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MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH I'M IN THERAPY! Comes To MKE This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2018


The international comedy hit My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, announced it will be coming to Milwaukee's Broadway Theatre Center in the historic Third Ward, October 10-28, 2018.

Annette Bening, Gary Cole, and Ed Asner Join Cast of IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2018


In honor of the 100th year of Veterans Day and the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Center for American War Letters at Chapman University, the play If All the Sky Were Paper is coming home to Chapman's Musco Center for the Arts stage for a special Veteran's Day performance on Saturday, November 10 at 7:30pm.

BWW Interview: Susan Albert Loewenberg Taking Us Behind the Scenes of L.A. Theatre Works
by Gil Kaan - Sep 28, 2018


Well-ensconced on the UCLA campus, Los Angeles Theatre Works presents audio theatre, or as pre-millennials call it 'radio drama,' a throwback technique of decades-old entertainment enhanced by current day technology. I had the chance to delve into the inner workings of LATW from one of the co-founders herself, Susan Albert Loewenberg.

Ed Asner Brings A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE to The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018


Ed Asner stars in A Man and His Prostate, a compelling comedy stage-play and true life experience of hilarious magnitude, written by Emmy Award-winner Ed Weinberger.

Photo Flash: THE DRAGON GRISWYND Tells A Fairy Tale For All Ages
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2018


A playful and poignant fairy tale for all ages, THE DRAGON GRISWYND by Carrie Robbins will have its world premier in the Community Space Theater at The Theater for the New City, Crystal Field (Artistic Director), as part of the 2018 Dream Up Festival, committed to wide-ranging, original theatrical visions. THE DRAGON GRISWYND is based on a story by RD Robbins. 

Theatre West Presents FROM WHARF RATS TO LORDS OF THE DOCKS By Ian Ruskin
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2018


Theatre West - Actor-playwright Ian Ruskin portrays the legendary union organizer Harry Bridges, capturing his passion, struggles and wicked sense of humor in the one-man play, "From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks".

Comedian Steven Wright Kicks Off 92nd Season Of The State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2018


An Academy Award-winning comedian will open up the 2018-2019 season at the State Theatre. Steven Wright, with his distinctly lethargic voice and deadpan delivery, kicks off the 92nd year of the historic venue today, September 7th.

Jenne Vath And Steven Hauck Join Cast Of THE DRAGON GRISWYND At This Summer's Dream Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018


Jenne Vath and Steven Hauck join the cast of THE DRAGON GRISWYND, Carrie Robbins' playful and poignant fairy tale for all ages. The one-act will have its world premier in the Community Space Theater at The Theater for the New City, Crystal Field (Artistic Director), as part of the 2018 Dream Up Festival, committed to wide-ranging, original theatrical visions. THE DRAGON GRISWYND is based on a story by RD Robbins.

Actor Ed Asner Comes to Detroit For One-Man Comedy A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


Who ever thought a man's prostate problems could put audiences in stitches?  That's exactly what actor Ed Asner is doing in his new one-man show, "A Man and His Prostate," written by Ed. Weinberger.

The Arthur Newman Theatre Announces New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


The Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Senior Center in Palm Desert is set to reopen under the artistic direction of CLago Productions. A season of five shows has been announced beginning September 20 and running through December 9 of this year.

THE DRAGON GRISWYND Comes to the Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2018


A playful, and poignant fairy tale for all ages, THE DRAGON GRISWYND by Carrie Robbins will have its world premier in the Community Space Theater at The Theater for the New City, Crystal Field (Artistic Director), as part of the 2018 Dream Up Festival, committed to wide-ranging, original theatrical visions. THE DRAGON GRISWYND is based on a story by RDRobbins.

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH I'M IN THERAPY! Comes To MKE This October
by Julie Musbach - Aug 17, 2018


The international comedy hit My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, announced it will be coming to Milwaukee's Broadway Theatre Center in the historic Third Ward, October 10-28, 2018.

The Gracie Theatre At Husson University Announces Seventh Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2018


The upcoming seventh season of show at Husson University's Gracie Theatre is shaping up to be its most exciting yet. Together with founding sponsor Bangor Savings Bank, The Gracie kicks off its season on October 4 with Ed Asner starring A Man and His Prostate. Asner is best known for his work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, its spin-off series Lou Grant, and his role as Santa Claus in the comedy film Elf.

Comedian Steven Wright Kicks Off 92nd Season Of The State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2018


An Academy Award-winning comedian will open up the 2018-2019 season at the State Theatre. Steven Wright, with his distinctly lethargic voice and deadpan delivery, kicks off the 92nd year of the historic venue on Friday, September 7th.

BWW Interview: ACTOR & WRITER TIM JOYCE
by Mark C. Lloyd - Jul 22, 2018


BWW Interview: ACTOR & WRITER TIM JOYCE

Broadway Legends James Naughton & Keith David Co-Star In NPR Kids' Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2018


Two Broadway legends have joined forces to tell a whimsical tale about what can happen when you become your own personal MacGyver.

LOVE & BANANAS: An Elephant Story Kicks Off 10th Anniversary of Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2018


The suspenseful feature documentary 'LOVE & BANANAS: An Elephant Story' will have its Global iTunes Exclusive Pre-release screening Today July 18th at the Real D Theater, 100 N. Crescent, Beverly Hills. The film will kick off the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World and will roll out a series of films that highlight heroic women.

LOVE & BANANAS: An Elephant Story Kicks Off 10th Anniversary of Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018


The suspenseful feature documentary 'LOVE & BANANAS: An Elephant Story' will have its Global iTunes Exclusive Pre-release screening Wednesday July 18th at the Real D Theater, 100 N. Crescent, Beverly Hills. The film will kick off the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World and will roll out a series of films that highlight heroic women.

Two More Shows Announced For 92nd Season At State Theatre - Steven Wright and Jon Dorenbos
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


An Academy Award-winning comedian and a former NFL long snapper will help kick off the upcoming 92nd season at the State Theatre in Easton. Steven Wright, with his distinctly lethargic voice and deadpan delivery, opens the 2018-2019 season on Friday, September 7th while on September 21st, former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Dorenbos bring his unique blend of magic, comedy and inspirational storytelling.

DIETRICH Set for One-Night Only Performance at The Triad
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018


"Dietrich," a compelling solo play about iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich, will wow New York audiences in a special one-night performance at the Triad Theater June 22. 

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