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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Makes Boston Premiere in February
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2012

The national tour of the new musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Boston premiere February 7-19, 2012 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre as part of the LEXUS 2011-12 Broadway In Boston Series. Press night for the engagement is Wednesday, February 8 at 7 PM.

The Addams Family National Tour Makes Nashville Premiere 1/3-8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2012

The national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Nashville premiere January 3 through 8 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as part of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series

Ronald K. Brown Evidence Performs an Ordway Co-Commissioned Work
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2011

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents Ronald K. Brown Evidence, A Dance Company on January 15 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Target® World Music and Dance Series. The dance company's highlighted piece is a new, Ordway co-commissioned work titled "On Earth Together."

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Creators on the Reworked National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2011

According to the Chicago Trinune, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which will close on Broadway later this month, will return to Chicago next week, and audiences should expect a reworked show. Creator Rick Elice said of the harsh critical response for the Broadway production: "It was difficult to get past that at the outset. To be told that this was the worst musical of the past 40 years. Really? That vitriol was part of my energy for reinvestigating the show."

Project Shaw to Present THE SHEWING-UP OF BLANCO POSNET 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2011

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents THE SHEWING-UP OF BLANCO POSNET - a cowboy comedy by George Bernard Shaw - on Monday, December 19 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

Shen Wei Dance Arts Celebrates 10th Anniversary with UNDIVIDED DIVIDED Premiere, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2011

Shen Wei Dance Arts celebrates its 10th Anniversary Season from November 29 - December 4, 2011 at Park Avenue Armory with the World Premiere of Shen Wei's Undivided Divided, an ambitious site-specific work commissioned by the Armory, where the company has been Artists-in-Residence for the past sixteen months. Park Avenue Armory is located at 643 Park Avenue (between 66th and 67th Streets), New York City. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling the Park Avenue Armory Ticket Hotline at (212) 933-5812 or by visiting www.ArmoryonPark.org.

Project Shaw to Present THE SHEWING-UP OF BLANCO POSNET 12/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2011

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents THE SHEWING-UP OF BLANCO POSNET - a cowboy comedy by George Bernard Shaw - on Monday, December 19 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

The Addams Family National Tour Makes Nashville Premiere 1/3-8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2011

The national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Nashville premiere January 3 through 8 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as part of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series

Shen Wei Dance Arts Celebrates 10th Anniversary with UNDIVIDED DIVIDED Premiere, 12/4
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 12, 2011

Shen Wei Dance Arts celebrates its 10th Anniversary Season from November 29 - December 4, 2011 at Park Avenue Armory with the World Premiere of Shen Wei's Undivided Divided, an ambitious site-specific work commissioned by the Armory, where the company has been Artists-in-Residence for the past sixteen months. Park Avenue Armory is located at 643 Park Avenue (between 66th and 67th Streets), New York City. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling the Park Avenue Armory Ticket Hotline at (212) 933-5812 or by visiting www.ArmoryonPark.org.

Norbert Leo Butz & Elizabeth Reaser to Co-Star in Second Stage's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 8, 2011

Two Time Tony Award winner NORBERT LEO BUTZ (Catch Me If You Can) and Emmy and Independent Spirit Award nominee ELIZABETH REASER (Twilight, Grey's Anatomy) will co-star in Second Stage Theatre's upcoming production of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE. Directed by Kate Whoriskey, the production begins previews on Tuesday, January 24 and officially opens on Monday, February 13 at 7:00pm at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd Street). For tickets or more information, please visit www.2ST.com.

ADDAMS FAMILY Tour Cuts Back Chicago Engagement
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2011

The upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY- a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams- has trimmed down its Chicago engageent, according to the Chicago Tribune. The show, which was scheduled to play The show will now play December 13 through January 1, will now run December 27 through January 1 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2011

The national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams is now on tour. Check out production highlights from the show below! Joining Tony Award® nominee Douglas Sills as Gomez and Sara Gettelfinger as Morticia are Tony Award® nominee Martin Vidnovic as Mal Beineke, two-time Tony Award® nominee Crista Moore as Alice Beineke, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Pippa Pearthreeas Grandma, Tom Corbeil as Lurch, Patrick D. Kennedy as Pugsley, Brian Justin Crum as Lucas Beineke and Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday.

BWW Interviews: Alison Fraser, Belle of Off-Broadway
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 31, 2011

The onetime Broadway musical It Girl is about to open in her 4th play off-Broadway this year.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway Smash Plays Arsht Center - Opens Tonight!
by Beau Higgins - Oct 25, 2011

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is scheduled to open the Adrienne Arsht Center's Broadway in Miami 2011-2012 season, with performances from October 25-30, 2011. Tickets start at $27 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

Full Casting Announced For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Broadway Smash Plays Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - Oct 15, 2011

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is scheduled to open the Adrienne Arsht Center's Broadway in Miami 2011-2012 season, with performances from October 25-30, 2011. Tickets start at $27 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

TV: First Look at THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Tour!
by Robert Diamond - Oct 14, 2011

The national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams is now on tour. Check out the first production footage the show below!

4th Wall Theatre Presents THE SPITFIRE GRILL, 10/14 - 23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2011

4TH WALL THEATRE opens its 15th anniversary season with The Spitfire Grill

Nora Chipaumire and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar Premiere New Dance Theater Work
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011

Choreographers Nora Chipaumire and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar lend their distinct perspectives and innovative movement styles to visible, a new dance theater work commissioned by Harlem Stage and produced by Zollar's company Urban Bush Women (UBW) that has its world premiere at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse October 12-15, 2011.

LeCrone, Miller, Wei Set As City Center's Choreography Fellows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2011

Three choreographers have been chosen to take part in New York City Center's inaugural Choreography Fellowship Program, a new initiative being launched in conjunction with the theater's reopening season.

Emery LeCrone, Andrea Miller and Shen Wei Receive New York City Center Choreography Fellowships
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011

Three choreographers have been chosen to take part in New York City Center's inaugural Choreography Fellowship Program, a new initiative being launched in conjunction with the theater's reopening season. The Fellowship will provide three choreographers at critical stages of their careers with a creative home at City Center for one year. The recipients are: Emery LeCrone, an emerging ballet choreographer; Andrea Miller, Artistic Director of Gallim Dance; and Shen Wei, Artistic Director of Shen Wei Dance Arts.

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