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Emmy-Winning Act Brings Beatles Magic To Orlando During Florida Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2019


Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will bring the Magic of The Beatles to Plaza LIVE Orlando this Saturday, November 23rd. The third show of their four-day, four-show Florida run, the performance follows two sold-out shows in Clearwater and Ponte Vedra on Thursday and Friday. After playing the Plaza LIVE performance, the group will wrap up the weekend in Ft. Myers on Sunday before heading back to the West Coast for a string of California shows starting next weekend.

Emmy-Winning Beatles Tribute Act To Wrap Up FL Tour In Ft. Myers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2019


Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute will bring the Magic of The Beatles to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Ft. Myers this Sunday, November 24th, after playing three shows of a four-day run of Florida tour dates in Clearwater, Ponte Vedra, and Orlando.

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Charms at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - Nov 10, 2019


It's 140 years old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces New Leads Of SPAMALOT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019


Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today two new cast members to lead the production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT beginning November 14, with Jeff Diebold as King Arthur, and Keely Vasquez as the Lady of the Lake. SPAMALOT opened on September 8 to rave reviews, with the original cast members, Jonah D. Winston and Meghan Murphy originally at the helm in the roles of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake. Murphy and Winston will play their final week of SPAMALOT through November 10.     

SEUSSICAL! Begins Performances At Missoula Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019


a?oeYou have brains in your head, and feet in your shoes! You can steer yourself any direction you choose!a?? These inspirational words of Dr. Seuss invite you to steer yourself to the Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) for the musical Seussical, Dec 5-22 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. 

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Theater Hof
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 3, 2019


VIDEO: In Rehearsal with Woodside Community Theatre's SPAMALOT
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019


Woodside Community Theatre ('WCT') presents Monty Python's Spamalot, book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2019


With the new Tom Patterson Theatre taking shape on the banks of the Avon River, the Stratford Festival is thrilled to announce key casting as it builds the acting company for its monumental 2020 season.

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden, Auckland
by Monica Moore - Oct 1, 2019


Playhouse Theatre Incorporated has assembled a cast of stellar performers for their production of 'Spamalot' which opened on Saturday night. The laughter and vibe of fun amongst the audience was a testament to the high energy and talent on the stage. All performers more-than-ably delivered the offbeat humour with the right ingredients of 'silly seriousness', sung extremely well, and dance like pros.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Extension Of SPAMALOT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2019


By popular demand, Mercury Theater Chicago's critically acclaimed production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT will be extended into the fall and winter, with performances now running through December 29. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT opened on September 8 to rave reviews, with Amanda Finn of NewCity noting a?oeSPAMALOT makes its triumphant return to Chicago, coconuts and all, in a no-holds-barred, good time show.a?? SPAMALOT is directed by Walter L. Stearns, with music direction by Eugene Dizon and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.    

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Mercury Theater Chicago
by M. William Panek - Sep 26, 2019


A perfect night of theatre it ain't, but for Meghan Murphy's powerhouse diva and a communal bout of well-earned chuckles, SPAMALOT will leave you choosing wisely.

Curran and Book Passage Announce Two New Events As Part Of Curran's SHOW & TELL Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019


Curran and Book Passage announced today that they will present two new special events as part of Curran's SHOW & TELL series. On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will celebrate the women who have inspired them as they discuss a?oeThe Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resiliencea?? at Temple Emanu-El (2 Lake Street, San Francisco). On Monday, October 21, 2019, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow will discuss his new book, a?oeCatch and Kill,a?? sharing his experience of exposing serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco). Tickets for each event are available online at SFCURRAN.com. In partnership with Book Passage, tickets for both events come with the book.

Woodside Community Theatre Presents MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2019


Woodside Community Theatre (a?oeWCTa??) is proud to present Monty Python's Spamalot, book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez.

BWW Review: MARIN SHAKESPEARE'S SPAMALOT KEEPS AUDIENCES IN LAUGHS-A-LOT NOW THRU AUGUST 25
by Linda Hodges - Aug 20, 2019


Marin Shakespeare's SPAMALOT is an altogether delightful and uproariously zany production that has their audiences laughing almost non-stop throughout the show. Playing its final week now through August 25, SPAMALOT is a not-to-be-missed, hugely enjoyable show.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast of Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019


Walter Stearns, Executive Director of Mercury Theater Chicago, announced today the cast and creative team of the upcoming MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, running on the main stage from August 30 through November 3.

BWW Interview: Shelly Goldstein Talks About Her Life's Work as a Writer and as a Cabaret Artiste Par Excellence
by Don Grigware - Aug 15, 2019


Writer/actress/cabaret performer Shelly Goldstein is  very popular worldwide and is in a constant state of motion. In our interview she talks about her work and how she cannot live without it. Not a moment passes without a sprinkling of her extraordinary humor. First, tell our readers about your background. How did you get interested in comedy and then musical cabaret?

TheaterWorks Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019


The Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, opens TheaterWorks' 34th season on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This hilarious musical is lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail where audiences join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Book and lyrics for the production written by Eric Idle; music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle.

BWW Review: SPAMALOT, FINLAND at Tornava's Summer Theater
by Rosanna Liuski - Aug 11, 2019


Spamalot at Tornava's Summer Theater is full of physical comedy, keen actors and glee on a cool set design!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, ALMOST, MAINE, Rank Highest Among High School Play Survey
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019


According to the annual high school play survey conducted by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), The Addams Family; Almost, Maine; and Check Please received top billing for the most produced musical, full-length play, and short play, respectively, during the 2018-19 school year.

THE ADDAM'S FAMILY & MAMMA MIA! Top EdTA's List of Most-Produced High School Musicals in 2018-19
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2019


According to the annual high school play survey conducted by EdTA, The Addams Family; Almost, Maine; and Check Please received top billing for the most produced musical, full-length play, and short play, respectively, during the 2018-19 school year.

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