John August News

Numan Acar Joins Cast of Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN Reboot

by Caryn Robbins — August 21, 2017

Numan Acar has joined the cast of Disney's live-action ALADDIN reboot, to be directed by Guy Ritchie.

INDECENT and FALSETTOS to Bring Emotion, Family and Freedom of Thought to BroadwayHD

by BWW News Desk — August 3, 2017

Theater streaming service, BroadwayHD, announces two brand-new additions to its diverse, on-demand lineup with tonight's closing week capture of the Tony Award-winning play INDECENT, as well as the addition of previously captured FALSETTOS.

Book Now For Musical BIG FISH, Starring Kelsey Grammer

by Marianka Swain — August 1, 2017

Kelsey Grammer will make his London stage debut in the musical BIG FISH, which makes its UK debut at The Other Palace 1 November-31 December.

New Works Series Announced for New Hope

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2017

The RAVEN RESORT proudly announces NEW FEATHERS, a playwright reading series, showcased within their newly refurbished theater, The Oak Room.

Kelsey Grammer Joins the London Premiere of BIG FISH

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2017

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Tony Award-nominated actor Kelsey Grammer will appear as the tall-tale weaving Edward Bloom in the London premiere of the musical Big Fish

D.C. Premiere of BIG FISH Comes to The Keegan Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 20, 2017

The Keegan Theatre concludes its 20th Anniversary season with the Washington DC premiere of the heart-warming musical BIG FISH, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August.

Center for the Arts at Pepperdine Announces its 2017-2018 Season of Performances

by A.A. Cristi — June 27, 2017

Critically-acclaimed country music artist Kellie Picker, legendary jazz musicians Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin, and two Legendary Ladies of Motown, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and Martha Wilson & The Vandellas, are just a few of the artists set to appear at the Lisa Smith We

Frisco Youth Theatre to Make a Splash with BIG FISH This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — June 14, 2017

Frisco Youth Theatre will present BIG FISh at Wakeland High School (10700 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034) this weekend.

Stratford Festival & Stage Russia Added to River Street Theatre Series.

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2017

Jaffrey's River Street Theatre (RST), a project of The Park Theatre, announced today they are adding the acclaimed Stratford Festival, as well as Stage Russia HD to their Stage2Screen Series.

BWW Review: BIG FISH Proves Our Dreams Begin Where the Pavement Ends

by Shari Barrett — May 17, 2017

Everyone has dreams they wish to have fulfilled during their lifetime.

Photo Flash: BIG FISH Brings a Big Story to Bainbridge Performing Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2017

A rollicking fantasy set in the American South, overflowing with heart, humor, and tall tales!

BIG FISH to Splash Down to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2017

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents esteemed screenwriter John August's poignant musical BIG FISH now through May 21, 2017.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of BIG FISH at Bainbridge Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2017

Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents BIG FISH, running May 12 - 28.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for BIG FISH at Bainbridge Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017

Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents BIG FISH, running May 12 - 28.

BWW REVIEW: The Wonderfully Whimsical And Entirely Engaging BIG FISH Is Captivating Hearts At Hayes Theatre UPDATED - Phillip Lowe Returns To Full Voice

by Jade Kops — April 26, 2017

The heart wrenchingly beautiful story of a father trying to connect to his son through stories comes to life with simplicity and sensitivity in a sublime production of BIG FISH.