John Todd News

The Reprise Theatre Company's production of CAROUSEL will close on February 7, 2010.

Carousel/music by Richard Rodgers/book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II/directed by Michael Michetti/choreographed by Lee Martino/Reprise Theatre Company @ Freud Playhouse, UCLA/through February 7.

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress). Silber is joined by Robert Patteri as Billy Bigelow ('Scarlet Pimpernel,' 'Beauty and the Beast'.) Veteran character actor M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Starkeeper. Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Court, will direct, with choreography by Lee Martino and musical direction by Darryl Archibald.

David Williams and Cat Eberwine give such winning performances as Seymour and Audrey in the Senior Center for the Arts' production of Little Shop of Horrors, now onstage at Nashville Dinner Theatre through November 15, that it's easy to overlook some of the production's other, more obvious, shortcomings. Williams and Eberwine are sublimely off-kilter as the oddest of couples in the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical, with an onstage chemistry that makes them completely believable and altogether lovable in their cartoonish roles.

David Williams and Cat Eberwine give such winning performances as Seymour and Audrey in the Senior Center for the Arts' production of Little Shop of Horrors, now onstage at Nashville Dinner Theatre through November 15, that it's easy to overlook some of the production's other, more obvious, shortcomings. Williams and Eberwine are sublimely off-kilter as the oddest of couples in the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical, with an onstage chemistry that makes them completely believable and altogether lovable in their cartoonish roles.

Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The roster of talent involved continues to grow.

Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles.

Take one of east Nashville's hottest hot spots, mix in a couple hundred theatre enthusiasts, add a dollop of Vegas-style entertainment and a whole slew of gaming tables and you have the second annual fundraiser for Street Theatre Company: It's Vegas, Baby! Held Thursday, August 13, at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street, just across from LP Field, the event attracted a large sampling of Nashville's theatre community and socialites.

Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl is a one-of-a-kind production by the same creative team behind last summer's Les Misérables in Concert, led by director Richard Jay-Alexander, with choreography by Tony award-winner Donna McKechnie and musical direction by Kevin Stites, conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

St. Louis' premier classical theatre since 1984 - presents Shakespeare's seldom seen EDWARD III, performed at the Orthwein Theatre on the campus of Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School. The Midwest premiere of a 'new' Shakespeare play! The Reign of King Edward the Third concerns two campaigns of the 14th-century English king. One is military, as Edward leads his army against France to assert his claim to its throne. The other is amorous, as he besieges the virtue of the Countess of Salisbury, whose husband is a loyal subject. Be among the first to see this newly discovered gem!

St. Louis' premier classical theatre since 1984 - presents Shakespeare's seldom seen EDWARD III, performed at the Orthwein Theatre on the campus of Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School. The Midwest premiere of a 'new' Shakespeare play! The Reign of King Edward the Third concerns two campaigns of the 14th-century English king. One is military, as Edward leads his army against France to assert his claim to its throne. The other is amorous, as he besieges the virtue of the Countess of Salisbury, whose husband is a loyal subject. Be among the first to see this newly discovered gem!

In celebration of the 5th anniversary of their annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS' event, the producers of this popular benefit are offering a special gift to thank fans for their loyal support of this event over the past five years. For the month of January, the first 50 ticket buyers for this year's event will receive the '2009 ABC Hot Guys of Daytime' calendar free. The show, which is part of The Soap Nation Tour, will be held on Monday, March 9th at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00p.m. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and new online contests are available by visiting www.broadwaycares.org. The annual 'ABC Hot Guys of Daytime Calendar' features 16 months of the hottest hunks from ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIFE, and GENERAL HOSPITAL and is a 'must have' for all ABC soap fans. The hunks on display in this year's calendar are: AMC's Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Thorsten Kaye (Zach), and Aiden Turner (Aidan), GH's Maurice Benard (Sonny), Bradford Andersen (Spinelli), Steve Burton (Jason), Jason Thompson (Patrick), Brandon Barash (Johnny), and Greg Vaughan (Lucky), and OLTL's Kamar De Los Reyes (Antonio), John Brotherton (Jared), and Trevor St. John (Todd)! Susan Lucci will headline the 5th annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS'with previously announced co-star and host Cameron Mathison. Talent confirmed to participate, include: Melissa Claire Egan, Bobbie Eakes, Ricky Paull Goldin, Vincent Irizarry, Chrishell Stause, Aiden Turner, Darnell Williams, Walt Willey and Jacob Young from 'All My Children.' Kristen Alderson, BethAnn Bonner, Kathy Brier, Scott Clifton, Kassie DePaiva, Mark Lawson, Hillary B. Smith, Jason Tam and Brittany Underwood from 'One Life to Live' and Bradford Anderson, Anthony Geary and Kimberly McCullough from 'General Hospital.' Additional cast and special guest stars to be announced at a later date. Talent participation is subject to change.

Schubert and Stravinsky Featured in World Premiere Play about the Process of Ballet

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