The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut has reopened to the public on a reduced operating schedule on Saturdays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by reservation only. The current exhibitions on display are The World of Puppetry: From the Collections of the Ballard Institute; Paul Vincent Davis and the Art of Puppet Theater; and Shakespeare and Puppetry.
Writer and puppeteer Leslee Asch will join Ballard Institute Director John Bell in a discussion of her new book via Facebook Live on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ET. ]
There was a wonderful response to The Silver Gull Play Award competition this year, with over 40 plays submitted for the chance to share in a total prize pool of $5000 courtesy of sponsor The Buzz From Sydney.
Red Line Productions, recently honoured with the Hayes Gordon Memorial Award for significant contribution to Australian Theatre, and featured in Timeout New York & The Chicago Tribune, today announce that Alexander Berlage (American Psycho, Cry Baby,) Catherine Van-Davies (Hungry Ghosts, No Pay, No Way) & Constantine Costi (Opera Australia's La Traviata on Sydney Harbour, Bittersweet Obsessions for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra,) will join the company as part of the new artistic directorate of the Old Fitz Theatre.
With a long “Droughtlander” ahead, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is providing OUTLANDER fans with a much-needed respite by launching a four-part End of Summer Series.
Irish Repertory Theatre announced today the May lineup for their online series Meet the Makers. A digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists discussing their work and theatre in general, Meet the Makers offers a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre and the creative process.
The University of Connecticut and its arts venues continue to expand the breadth and number of steps being taken to reduce the risk that COVID-19 presents to the community, and the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry has moved to close the museum and cancel all performances, forums, space rentals, workshops, and tours through mid-May.
With the recent pandemic sweeping our world, it was so refreshing to be whisked away by this glorious production of Lerner & Loew's MY FAIR LADY. Brilliantly directed by Bartlett Sher, this version embodies everything a musical should be -- lavish costumes, exquisite sets, superb acting, effortless dancing, and intoxicating voices anchored by a classic love story with a timely twist. It's no wonder that Lincoln Center's revival was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won the Drama Desk Award for outstanding musical revival.
Irish Repertory Theatre will present Celebrating Our Pal: The Musicals of Harold Prince, this season's Gala Benefit production, which will celebrate the legendary Broadway impresario Harold Prince.
Tickets for the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY will go on sale this Friday, February 28 at 12:00 pm. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the North American tour will play at the Marcus Performing Arts Center on April 14-19.
Wharton Center has announced that the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY , directed by Bartlett Sher, will play Wharton Center from Wednesday, February 26, through Sunday, March 1. Tickets are now available at the official source to purchase Wharton Center tickets online, whartoncenter.com; at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office; or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.
CAPA and Broadway in Columbus will present the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY as part of the 2019-20 PNC Broadway in Columbus season. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the North American tour will play the Ohio Theatre March 11-15.
Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, will go on sale Friday, January 17. Lerner & Lowe's My Fair Lady will play Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) from March 24 - April 12, 2020.
Today's subject John Bell is currently living his theatre life as the musical director for the Bartlett Sher directed touring production of My Fair Lady which plays in the Opera House at the Kennedy Center now through January 19th.
The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically-acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady will open tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production! Check out all new photos and video!