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Cain Park Announces MEMPHIS as 2018 Production
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018

The City of Cleveland Heights announces MEMPHIS will be produced in the Alma Theater June 14-July 1 as part of Cain Park s 80th Anniversary season; preview is June 14 with opening night on June 15. Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Joanna May Hunkins directs MEMPHIS with musical direction by Jordan Cooper.

f**kING MEN Gets Australian Premiere, as Part of the 40th Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2018

A sharp, provocative and very funny play dealing with a chain of hook-ups amongst a group of gay men.

Photo Flash: Theatre Too at Theatre Three presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018

Theatre Three announces the eighteenth and final production of its annual New Year's staple I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (ILYYPNC) from January 11 to March 4, 2018 in the downstairs Theatre Too space. As part of the final run, a special one-night-only fundraising performance featuring an all-star cast of past ILYYPNC productions will be performed on Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. upstairs on the Norma Young Arena Stage.

George Street Playhouse Announces Cast Of AMERICAN HERO
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2018

George Street Playhouse, now located at 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick, announced today that Playhouse favorites John Bolger (last season's American Son, 2014's Outside Mullingar) and Armand Schultz (The Spitfire Grill, Jolson Sings Again), as well as Broadway's Kally Duling (Fun Home) and Laiona Michelle (Amazing Grace) have been cast in Christopher Demos-Brown's gripping military drama American Hero, on stage January 30 through February 25.

Lee Street Theatre Announces New Technical Director
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2018

Lee Street theatre of Salisbury, NC introduces Rod Oden as the new Technical Director to carry out the rest of Season 10 and build future seasons. Oden joins the company after former Technical Director Chris Speer stepped down in December after 5 years of service to the company.

Theatre Under The Stars Casts Local Actress Simone Gundy in Lead Role for MEMPHIS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018

Houston actress, Simone Gundy, who competed on Season 11 of The Voice , will star as Felicia in Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) upcoming production of MEMPHIS!

Musical Comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Comes To Hamilton Stage In Rahway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2018

Nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award as Outstanding Off-Broadway musical in 1997, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. Directed and Produced by Brian Remo and Jessica Foerst (If/Then, Hamlet), and Musically Directed by Alex Golden, this hilarious show is a favorite for couples and singles of all ages. This run of theatrical performances will be held March 2 - 11 at the Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage.

BWW Review: THE LAST ROMANCE at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jan 7, 2018

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, CT starts the new calendar year strongly with an excellent performance of a romantic comedy called THE LAST ROMANCE that stars three people and a dog. I highly recommend this show that will bring you through a gamut of emotions, all strongly conveyed by this highly talented cast.

Artistic Director Dan Knechtges Makes TUTS Directing Debut with MEMPHIS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018

Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges is directing the upcoming production of MEMPHIS!

Lynne Shankel's New Musical POSTCARD AMERICAN TOWN to Have First Industry Presentation This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018

The new musical POSTCARD AMERICAN TOWN will have its first industry presentation in New York City on January 12th. This timely new musical features a book by Crystal Skillman (Geek, Mary & Max) and music and lyrics by Lynne Shankel (Allegiance, Cry- Baby, bare: The Musical, Altar Boyz), with direction by Stafford Arima (Allegiance, Carrie, bare: the Musical, Altar Boyz), musical direction by Michael Gacetta (Groundhog Day, Matilda) and music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Mean Girls, Tuck Everlasting, Finding Neverland, Company).

Photo Flash: Theatre Three Stages I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2018

Theatre Three announces the eighteenth and final production of its annual New Year's staple I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (ILYYPNC) from January 11 to March 4, 2018 in the downstairs Theatre Too space. As part of the final run, a special one-night-only fundraising performance featuring an all-star cast of past ILYYPNC productions will be performed on Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. upstairs on the Norma Young Arena Stage.

Theatre Three Stages I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 28, 2017

Theatre Three announces the eighteenth and final production of its annual New Year's staple I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (ILYYPNC) from January 11 to March 4, 2018 in the downstairs Theatre Too space. As part of the final run, a special one-night-only fundraising performance featuring an all-star cast of past ILYYPNC productions will be performed on Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. upstairs on the Norma Young Arena Stage.

BroadwayHD is Now Streaming EARNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017

BroadwayHD, the global online streaming service where you can watch live theater content from the comfort of your home, is now streaming Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, winner of the 2017 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, starring Wade McCollum (Wicked) and GrooveLily's electro-violinist Valerie Vigoda (Striking 12).

Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Presents THE LAST ROMANCE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017

A crush can make anyone feel young again. On an ordinary day in a routine life, a widower named Ralph,(George Lombardo), decides to take a different path on his daily walk, one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol, (Barbara Horan).

ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME to Release Cast Recording in February 2018
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2017

Broadway Records announced today that ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME will be released on February 9, 2018. The original cast recording is now available for pre-order at BroadwayRecords.com and Amazon.com

BWW Morning Brief December 19th, 2017: Holiday Celebrations, Alfred Hitchcock Festival, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's top events: Alfred Hitchcock Fest, The Seeing Place Jingle Ball Rooftop Extravaganza, and more!

Tony Winner Christopher Ashley Will Direct DIANA Musical at La Jolla Playhouse for 2018/19 Season
by Alan Henry - Dec 18, 2017

La Jolla Playhouse announces Diana, a world-premiere musical from the Tony Award-winning Memphis team Joe DiPietro (book and lyrics) and David Bryan (music and lyrics), directed by Playhouse Artistic Director and 2017 Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, as part of the 2018/2019 season.

George Street Playhouse Has The Perfect Gifts For Family, Friends And Colleagues
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2017

In addition to tickets to one of four remaining productions this season, George Street Playhouse offers the following options to get for your special someone:

Star-Studded 'BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY' New Year's Eve Concert to Air on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

This New Year's Eve, Live From Lincoln Center rings in 2018 with a celebration of the legendary Leonard Bernstein on the occasion of his centennial year.

Two Australian Premieres and More Slated for New Theatre's 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2017

Today 27 November, New Theatre launches its 2018 Season.

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