The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the Penumbra Theatre production of I Wish You Love written by Dominic Taylor and directed by Lou Bellamy. Following its world premiere at Penumbra Theatre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the drama with music runs June 11 to 19, 2011 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. I Wish You Love is produced with the assistance of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays. The press opening for I Wish You Love will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The production features Dennis W. Spears as Nat -King? Cole, singing more than 20 of Cole's beloved songs. Additional casting includes Kevin D. West as Oliver Moore, Eric Berryman as Jeffrey Prince, and Michael Tezla as Bill Henry.
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Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, directs a cast of Broadway stars.
Charles J. Bright, 74, a co-founder of American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI and one of the standard bearers of the classical theatre movement in America, died May 17, 2011 of complications following an 18 month battle with bladder cancer at his home in Great Meadow, NJ, according to classical theatre actor Randall Duk Kim and stage director Anne Occhiogrosso, Bright's life partners of four decades.
A Noise Within (ANW), Los Angeles' critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents the last of its free "Hard Hat Sundays" on Sunday, June 12, 2011, 4 to 5 pm.
The Richmond Shepard Theatre, In Association with John P. Greene, will present the world premiere of OSWALD, a new drama by Dennis Richard. The drama, directed by Richmond Shepard, opens on Wednesday, June 1st & will run through June 18th at the Richmond Shepard Theatre. Set Design is by Kirk Larsen, with Lighting Design by Brett Maughan.
Now in its 7th year, National Dance Week-NYC (NDW-NYC), a yearly festival that advocates dance conditioning and wellness, will offer more than 100 FREE dance, fitness and wellness classes over the course of 10 days, starting June 17, 2011. The festival will commence with a flash mob in Union Square followed by a kickoff event at Union Bar on Wednesday, June 15. A culminating performance to celebrate NYC arts will take place at Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance on Sunday, June 26 and will feature presentations by American Tap Dance Foundation: Tap City Youth Ensemble, Aveia, Ballet Noir, Billy Elliot the Musical, COBU, Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn, Flamenco con Magdalena, The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, and Marie-Christine Giordano Dance.
The Richmond Shepard Theatre, In Association with John P. Greene, will present the world premiere of OSWALD, a new drama by Dennis Richard. The drama, directed by Richmond Shepard, opens on Wednesday, June 1st & will run through June 18th at the Richmond Shepard Theatre. Set Design is by Kirk Larsen, with Lighting Design by Brett Maughan.
The Kennedy Center's Gift Shop has announced a new series of autograph sessions with the cast of their production of Follies.
As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.
The Kennedy Center's Gift Shop has announced a new series of autograph sessions with the cast of their production of Follies.
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan.
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. 'Smash,' new CD releases, 'Follies,' 'Trogg!,' 'Earthqueef,' 'Show Boat' at Lyric Opera, Alan Cumming, more....
Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced that American director Francesca Zambello has been appointed the company's Artistic Advisor. Simultaneously, Chief Operating Officer Michael L. Mael has been named Executive Director. With these appointments, WNO enters into its affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (effective July 1, 2011) with a complete roster of artistic and administrative executives.
The Richmond Shepard Theatre, In Association with John P. Greene, will present the world premiere of OSWALD, a new drama by Dennis Richard. The drama, directed by Richmond Shepard, opens on Wednesday, June 1st & will run through June 18th at the Richmond Shepard Theatre. Set Design is by Kirk Larsen, with Lighting Design by Brett Maughan.
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park celebrates the fabulous girl groups and female singers of the 1960s as U.S. Bank presents the rafter-raising musical tribute, BEEHIVE.
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, presents Ping Chong & Company's Inside/Out…voices from the disability community, a performance piece about culture and identity in America, June 17-19, at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Md.
Follies is now in full swing at the John F. Kennedy Center with what feels like half of New York City travelling down to see the revered Sondheim musical. Here, some of our favorite cast members posed for BroadwayWorld.com after a weekend performance. Stay tuned for more coverage of all things Follies!
Follies is now in full swing at the John F. Kennedy Center with what feels like half of New York City travelling down to see the revered Sondheim musical. Now, as part of BroadwayWorld.com's ongoing coverage and to answer one of the most frequently asked questions... What's for Sale? Here's a look at the merchandise currently available at the theatre.
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