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In Dreams: Roy Orbison - The Hologram Tour Comes To The Peace Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018

In Dreams: Roy Orbison - The Hologram Tour comes to the Peace Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Aronoff Center Announces A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2018

'Tis the season to celebrate as A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings holiday cheer to Cincinnati! This brand new touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage by Charles M. Schulz features everyone's favorite Peanuts gang - Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown - as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism of the season, Lucy convinces him to direct the neighborhood Christmas play. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry when he selects a tiny fir tree for the production. It's up to Linus to save the day and remind everyone of the real message of the holiday.  

Natascia Diaz, Steffanie Leigh, and More Lead Cast of Signature's PASSION
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2018

Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.

Base Hologram Announces First Dates For 'In Dreams: Roy Orbison In Concert – The Hologram Tour'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2018

Today, BASE Hologram, the leading live entertainment content creator leveraging holographic film technology to produce live entertainment tours and attractions worldwide, announced the first dates for the North America leg of its debut event - 'In Dreams: Roy Orbison in Concert - The Hologram Tour.'

Roy Orbison Comes to the Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2018

Following record-breaking sales in the UK, Rock and Roll legend Roy Orbison returns to the stage on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Atlanta's Fox Theatre. Performing his greatest hits, accompanied on stage by a live orchestra, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician is set to return with In Dreams: Roy Orbison In Concert - The Hologram Tour.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Naomi Jacobson
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 13, 2018

Today's subject Naomi Jacobson is currently living her theatre life onstage at Studio Theatre in their superb world premiere production of The Remains. The show runs through June 24th in the company's Mead Theatre space.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at Signature Theatre - A Stunning Production
by Charles Shubow - Jun 5, 2018

Signature Theatre presents another Kander and Ebb musical for the ages.

Signature Theatre Announces Sizzlin' Summer Nights Cabaret Series
by Julie Musbach - Jun 1, 2018

Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its air-conditioned doors once again for the annual Sizzlin' Summer Nights Series. Two and a half weeks of live music and performances by Signature favorites and DC area stars. The cabaret series runs July 19 through August 4, with a different performance every night.

GIRLFRIEND Extends Through June 17th at Signature
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018

Following weeks of high demand and critical acclaim, Signature Theatre is proud to announce that Girlfriend will play for an additional 6 performances between June 12 and June 17.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE Comes To The Sangamon Auditorium
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018

'Tis the season to celebrate as A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings holiday cheer to Springfield at the Sangamon Auditorium, UIS on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Patti Cohenour Stars in Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE, Opening Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

A Chicago housewife turns one small step into a giant, life-changing leap in Bartram & Hill's new musical You Are Here. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this intimate tour-de-force new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Patti Cohenour as Diana, Broadway performers Andrea Frierson as Voice 1 and Stacia Fernandez as Voice 2, and Spamilton: An American Parody starDan Rosales as Voice 3.

VIDEO: Signature Theatre Teases THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS In New Trailer
by Alan Henry - May 14, 2018

Signature Theatre announces the full cast and creative team for the DC premiere of The Scottsboro Boys directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy) and choreographed by Jared Grimes (Signature's Jelly's Last Jam). John Kander and Fred Ebb's final musical collaboration premiered on Broadway in 2010 and was heralded as 'an absolute marvel' by The Associated Press. The Scottsboro Boys is centered around nine young African-American teenagers who were ripped off a train in 1931, falsely accused of a crime, hastily tried and sentenced to death in an outrageous disregard of due process. The Scottsboro Boys will run from May 22 - July 1 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre.

Casting Announced For Charise Greene's CANNIBAL GALAXY: A LOVE STORY at The New Ohio
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018

Between Two Boroughs will present the World Premiere of Charise Greene's Cannibal Galaxy: a love story, directed by Jenn Haltman (Summertime with Between Two Boroughs) at the New Ohio Theatre

VIDEO: First Look at The D.C. Premiere of the New Musical GIRLFRIEND
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

Signature Theatre presents the premiere of the new musical Girlfriend.

Signature Theatre Announces its Full Cast and Creative Team for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2018

Signature Theatre announces the full cast and creative team for the DC premiere of The Scottsboro Boys directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy) and choreographed by Jared Grimes (Signature's Jelly's Last Jam). John Kander and Fred Ebb's final musical collaboration premiered on Broadway in 2010 and was heralded as 'an absolute marvel' by The Associated Press. The Scottsboro Boys is centered around nine young African-American teenagers who were ripped off a train in 1931, falsely accused of a crime, hastily tried and sentenced to death in an outrageous disregard of due process. The Scottsboro Boys will run from May 22 - July 1 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre.

GRAND HOTEL, PASSION & More Will Be Featured in Signature Theatre's 2018-19 Season!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2018

Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and Managing Director Maggie Boland announce the full lineup for Signature Theatre's 2018/19 season.

World Premiere Of Charise Greene's CANNIBAL GALAXY: A LOVE STORY To Play The New Ohio
by Julie Musbach - Apr 13, 2018

Between Two Boroughs will present the World Premiere of Charise Greene's Cannibal Galaxy: a love story, directed by Jenn Haltman (Summertime with Between Two Boroughs) at the New Ohio Theatre

Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for the first production of its 25th Anniversary main stage season, The Gentleman Caller, a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals).

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Hosts the DC Premiere of JOHN
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018

Signature Theatre is proud to present the DC premiere of Annie Baker's John, directed by Signature Theatre Director of New Work Joe Calarco (Signature's The Gulf, Jesus Christ Superstar).

Patti Cohenour to Lead Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018

A Chicago housewife turns one small step into a giant, life-changing leap in Bartram & Hill's new musical You Are Here. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this intimate tour-de-force new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Patti Cohenour as Diana, Broadway performers Andrea Frierson as Voice 1 and Stacia Fernandez as Voice 2, and Spamilton: An American Parody starDan Rosales as Voice 3.

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