John Houseman News

Riverside Theatre to Present OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

by Tyler Peterson — January 4, 2016

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/3/16- THE CRADLE WILL ROCK

by Nicole Rosky — January 3, 2016

Today in 1938, The Cradle Will Rock opened at the Windsor Theatre.

Oakland Symphony to Present NOTES FROM VIETNAM, 2/12/16

by Matt Smith — December 10, 2015

Oakland, CA, December 10, 2015—Music Director Michael Morgan and the Oakland Symphony continue their annual exploration of world orchestral music traditions this season with Notes from Vietnam, Friday, February 12, 2016, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre.

UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, Now thru 11/22

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2015

UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama presents the classic Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha, tonight, November 14 - 22, 2015.

Court Theatre Announces Casting for SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF, Community-wide Louis Armstrong Festival

by Sally Henry Fuller — November 13, 2015

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J.

Breaking News: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Will Lead Premiere of WAR PAINT at Chicago's Goodman Theatre!

by Nicole Rosky — November 12, 2015

They were the brand name on every woman's lips.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline and Barry Bostwick in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM

by Michael Dale — October 30, 2015

The 1975 limited Broadway premiere run of THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM proved so popular, it was brought back in 1976.

La Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment Present RENT, Beginning Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2015

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), announce the second show of their 2015-2016 season, RENT, book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by

Tom Fontana, Paul Fontana & Margot Harley to be Honored at The Acting Company's Gala

by Tyler Peterson — October 21, 2015

The Acting Company (Margot Harley, Co-Founder and Producer), America's best known touring repertory theater, will honor Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana, educator and student mentor Paul Fontana, and Acting Company Co-founder and Producer Margot Harley at a Gala Benefit evening on Monday, Novemb

UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama to Present MAN OF LA MANCHA, 11/14-22

by Tyler Peterson — October 21, 2015

UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama presents the classic Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha, November 14 - 22, 2015.

David Tennant and More to Lead RSC's 'KING AND COUNTRY' Tour at BAM This Spring

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2015

BAM has confirmed plans for Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of William Shakespeare's history plays, RICHARD II; HENRY IV Parts I and II; and HENRY V, all directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran, to be performed in repertory at the BAM Harvey Theater from Mar 24 through May 1, 2016.

Hangar Theatre to Present Leonard Nimoy's VINCENT

by Tyler Peterson — October 12, 2015

Leonard Nimoy's Vincent visits the Hangar Theatre for three performances November 6th through November 8th, 2015.

York's ROTHSCHILD & SONS to Receive Cast Recording

by Tyler Peterson — October 7, 2015

The Off-Broadway cast recording of the new Bock and Harnick musical, Rothschild & Sons, an intimate reimagining of the Tony nominated musical The Rothschilds, will be recorded and released by JAY Records.

LES MIS Director Tom Hooper Among Honorees for 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards

by Caryn Robbins — October 7, 2015

Dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper will be honored with the 'Hollywood Director Award,' for 'The Danish Girl'; Academy Award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro will receive the 'Hollywood Supporting Actor Award,'

La Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment to Present RENT, Begin. 10/23

by Tyler Peterson — October 5, 2015

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), announce the second show of their 2015-2016 season, RENT, book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directe

UW Drama to Open 75th Anniversary Season with THE CRADLE WILL ROCK

by Tyler Peterson — October 5, 2015

The University of Washington School of Drama launches their 75th Anniversary Season with Marc Blitzstein's infamous musical The Cradle Will Rock.

Main Street Theatre Works Presents COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Radio Play

by Sally Henry Fuller — October 3, 2015

The finest radio drama of the 1930's was The Mercury Theatre On The Air, founded by Orson Welles and John Houseman.

DMT Presents LOVE'S LABORS LOST THE MUSICAL

by Sally Henry Fuller — October 2, 2015

On November 6, 2015, the Douglas Morrisson Theatre continues our 2015-2016 Season with the first Northern California production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, a new musical based on the play by William Shakespeare, with songs by Michael Friedman, and book adapted by Alex Timbers.

Harris Center Presents Michael Milligan in MERCY KILLERS This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — October 1, 2015

Mercy Killers is in the tradition of American playwrights from Arthur Miller and Clifford Odets, to Tony Kushner and Anna Deavere Smith, in capturing political and social reality in powerful story and unforgettable character.