SpeakEasy's Boston Premiere Of 'TRAILER PARK MUSICAL' Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk
- May 30, 2010
Agoraphobia, adultery, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, kleptomania, flan and disco - these are just a few of the subjects covered in hit Off-Broadway musical comedy THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, which will have its Boston-area premiere April 30-May 30, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company.
A.C.T. Young Conservatory Presents BEAUTIFUL CHILD 5/14-29
by BWW
News Desk
- May 29, 2010
The A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents the world premiere of Beautiful Child: The Music of Rufus Wainwright, featuring a book written by Craig Slaight, direction by A.C.T. Associate Artist Domenique Lozano, musical direction by Jane Hammett, and choreography by Christine Mattison. The 'disarmingly beautiful' (The New York Times) music of Rufus Wainwright takes center stage as A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory continues its exploration of modern composers in this theatrical tribute to the acclaimed singer-songwriter.
JACQUES BREL-Evening Jacques Premieres in Switzerland June 5
by Elisabeth Nebeker
- May 28, 2010
1999 at the Schauspielhaus Hannover was the Jacques Brel tribute JACQUES UN POUR SOI, in which three men to mourn their dead friend Fernand. The acclaimed by audiences and critics, as it is now evening - including guest appearances by at theaters in Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfurt and the Berlin Theatre - Saturday, 5 be seen in Peacock in June for the first time in Switzerland.
Skylight Opera Presents RENT May 21-June 20
by BWW
News Desk
- May 21, 2010
The Pulitizer and Tony Award winnning rock opera RENT comes to the Broadway Theatre Center May 21 through June 20 as part of the Sylight Opera Series. Ticket prices range from $62 to $20 and are available at the Box Office, 414-291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.
Pee-wee Herman Heads to Broadway; Starts Oct. 26 at Sondheim Theater
by Robert Diamond
- May 20, 2010
Producer Scott Sanders announced today that film and television icon Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) will bring his signature brand of hilarious mayhem to Broadway for a special six-week limited engagement of the acclaimed stage play, The Pee-wee Herman Show.
Brent Carver Stars in JACQUES BREL Revue At Stratford Shakespeare Festival, 5/14-9/25
by Emily Faye Oakley
- May 14, 2010
Tony Award winner Brent Carver is set to star in JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival beginning May 14. The musical revue features the songs of Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. This production will be directed by Stafford Arima. JACQUES BREL will begin previews on May 14 and will officially open on June 11 and is set to close on September 25.
A.C.T. Young Conservatory Presents BEAUTIFUL CHILD 5/14-29
by BWW
News Desk
- May 14, 2010
The A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents the world premiere of Beautiful Child: The Music of Rufus Wainwright, featuring a book written by Craig Slaight, direction by A.C.T. Associate Artist Domenique Lozano, musical direction by Jane Hammett, and choreography by Christine Mattison. The 'disarmingly beautiful' (The New York Times) music of Rufus Wainwright takes center stage as A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory continues its exploration of modern composers in this theatrical tribute to the acclaimed singer-songwriter.
OLIVER! Plays The Playhouse on the Square 5/14-6/6
by BWW
News Desk
- May 14, 2010
Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece vividly brings to life the timeless characters in this beloved story of the boy who asked for more. Join Nancy, The Artful Dodger, Fagin, and many more as Oliver navigates the treacherous streets of London in his search for a home and a family. Featuring outstanding songs including "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," and "Where is Love?" the beautiful score will stir and captivate audiences of all ages. OLIVER! is "a glorious reminder of just how life-enhancing a musical can be." - Daily Telegraph.
SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 13, 2010
The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.
The Circuit Playhouse Presents JACQUES BREL... 4/16-5/9
by BWW
News Desk
- May 9, 2010
Join us in celebrating the songs of French composer Jacques Brel, including a diverse blend of ballads, tangos, boleros, rock, and classics. Each song tells a story, examining themes of love, war, adventure, broken dreams, being young, growing old, and death...but never forgetting that life, with all its tragedies and complexities, shows us much humor.
North Coast Rep Extends GHOST Through 5/8
by BWW
News Desk
- May 8, 2010
GHOSTS has been held over by popular demand and will now run through May 8th. A classic and gripping theatrical event not to be missed... GHOSTS is written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by David Ellenstein. The show is featuring Rosina Reynolds*, Richard Baird*, John Herzog*, Jonathan McMurtry* and Aimee Burdette
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Unusual Ways
by Robert Diamond
- May 7, 2010
For this week's FLASHBACK FRIDAY we are bringing together the subjects of my two other columns from this week - SOUND OFF: The Way We Are and InDepth InterView: Maury Yeston - with a perfect performance showcasing the supreme l'actrice/chanteuse Streisand's take on a song from Yeston's 1982 Best Musical and Best Score Tony-winner NINE: the evocative, eerie, sensual "Unusual Way".
SOUND OFF: The Way We Are
by Robert Diamond
- May 6, 2010
This week, we are taking a look and a listen to one of the foremost interpreters of song - whether originating from the stage, film, the Great American songbook, world music, tailor-made-music and virtually everything else - the legendary Barbra Streisand. Nothing can be said that hasn't been said about Ms. Streisand, she is a star unlike any other, but her recent intimate concert before 120 lucky audience members on September 26 of last year - marking her fortieth anniversary in show business - is perhaps her most arresting concert ever preserved on home video, a feat in itself considering her past pitch-perfect television specials. Let's not focus on the way we were, but more how we are today: in the case of Ms. Streisand, simply irresistible.
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