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West Farge Summer Arts Intensive to Present CHICAGO, 8/1-4
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013


The lights are once again set to go up on SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE and this year's production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical, CHICAGO. CHICAGO sings and dances onto the West Fargo High School stage for four performances- August 1, 2, & 3 at 7:30pm and August 4 at 2:30pm.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to End Two-Year Run on July 7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will end its triumphant two-year run next Sunday, July 7th at the Elektra Theatre. The production will have played a total of 529 performances and eight previews. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

BWW Interviews: Emily Skinner Talks About THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Bucks County Playhouse
by Kelli Curtin - Jun 28, 2013


Bucks County Playhouse presents THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND through July 21, 2013. The talented cast of the newest show at Bucks County Playhouse includes Emily Skinner, Tom Hewitt, Michelle Aravena, Janine DiVita, and David Josefsberg. Don Stephenson directs this current production. THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND celebrates the song writing of John Kander and Frank Ebb in this revue style show.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Emily Skinner, Tom Hewitt, Janine DiVita and More in BCP's AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 27, 2013


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced that the Kander and Ebb review The World Goes 'Round will begin performances tonight, June 27th. The musical revue features a star studded cast including Michelle Aravena, Janine DiVita, Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt,David Josefsberg, and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner with direction by Don Stephenson. BroadwayWorld has a fun look at the cast below!

Wendy Williams Begins Performances Today in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler welcome celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams in her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO, beginning today, June 28.

Emily Skinner, Tom Hewitt & More Begin Performances in Bucks County Playhouse's THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced that the Kander and Ebb review The World Goes 'Round will begin performances tonight, June 27th. The musical revue features a star studded cast including Michelle Aravena, Janine DiVita, Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt,David Josefsberg, and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner with direction by Don Stephenson.

Emily Skinner, Tom Hewitt & More Begin Performances in Bucks County Playhouse's THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, 6/27
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2013


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced that the Kander and Ebb review The World Goes 'Roundwill begin performances this Thursday, June 27th. The musical revue features a star studded cast including Michelle Aravena, Janine DiVita, Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt,David Josefsberg, and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner with direction by Don Stephenson.

Wendy Williams to Begin Performances in CHICAGO, June 28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2013


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced today that celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams will now begin her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO on Friday, June 28.

Breaking News: Samantha Barks, Drew Carey, Lucy Lawless & Stephen Moyer to Star in CHICAGO at the Hollywood Bowl
by Robert Diamond - Jun 20, 2013


The Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of CHICAGO, the musical which holds the record as the third longest running show in Broadway history, will star Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, and Stephen Moyer as Billy.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Final 9 Performances, Ends 2-Year Off Broadway Run on 7/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th at the Elektra Theatre. The production will have played a total of 529 performances and eight previews. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for futureSILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

CHICAGO, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Set for Valencia College Theater's 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


The Valencia College Theater is proud to announce its upcoming 2013-2014 season of productions. This year, Valencia is adding a new element to each theatrical production -- a talk-back session during the run of the show. This will enable the audience to interact directly with the director, cast and crew and, in some cases, with the playwright. The dates for each talkback are noted above the ticket prices.

CURTAINS to Raise at the Arvada Center, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


The Arvada Center will open the award winning musical, Curtains directed by Gavin Mayer on Tuesday, July 9. Curtains is written by Rupert Holmes, and is based on the original book by Peter Stone, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb (Chicago and Cabaret).

BWW Review: Reagle's CHICAGO is Splendiforous!
by Nancy Grossman - Jun 18, 2013


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston celebrates its 45th anniversary season with Fosse-style high kicks, hip thrusts, and splayed hands in Director/Choreographer Gerry McIntyre's delightful production of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Sara Gettelfinger, Angie Schworer, and Rick Pessagno lead an ensemble of triple threat performers under the musical direction of Dan Rodriguez.

Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2013


The acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Drama Desk nominee Alexander Gemignani tonight, June 18, in the role of 'that silver-tongued Prince of the Courtroom' Billy Flynn.

Charlie Williams Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013


Beginning today, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced this week that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for futureSILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's CABARET is Delicious, Dark and 'Deja Vu'
by Jacques Lamarre - Jun 15, 2013


Kander and Ebb classic a well-performed redux at Playhouse on Park.

Charlie Williams to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tomorrow for Final Month of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013


Beginning tomorrow, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced yesterday that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and Rick Pessagno Lead Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO, Now thru 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013


A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season tonight, June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse.

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