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BACKBEAT Begins Previews at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2013

Previews begin today, January 20, for the U.S. premiere of 'Backbeat,' the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. 'Backbeat' begins performances today, January 20 and continues through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30.

BACKBEAT to Begin Previews at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre This Sunday, 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013

Previews begin this Sunday, January 20, for the U.S. premiere of 'Backbeat,' the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. 'Backbeat' begins performances January 20 and continues through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30.

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013

The cast is set for the U.S. premiere of 'Backbeat,' the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. 'Backbeat' will have its U.S. premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre, with previews beginning January 20 and performances continuing through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.

Out of Joint to Stage Readings Series to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at St. James Theatre, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2013

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Timberlake Wertenbaker's Olivier Award-winning play, Our Country's Good, Out of Joint will present a series of staged readings of Timberlake's work. This will include the acclaimed play Three Birds Alighting on a Field, which will be directed by Max Stafford-Clark, and The Grace of Mary Traverse directed by Blanche McIntyre. Out of Joint will also present the world premiere of Timberlake's new play - Jefferson's Garden.

Nick Blood, Leanne Best to Lead Cast of BACKBEAT at Ahmanson Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2013

The cast is set for the U.S. premiere of "Backbeat," the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. "Backbeat" will have its U.S. premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre, with previews beginning January 20 and performances continuing through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30.

Joe McElderry Set for Special Gala Performance of DIRTY DANCING at Sunderland Empire Today, Sept 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012

The producers of the smash hit musical DIRTY DANCING previously announced that Teenage Cancer Trust ambassador and North East patron Joe McElderry would be joining the cast for a special gala performance at the Sunderland Empire today, 25 September, in aid of the charity.

Joe McElderry Performs In Special Gala Performance of DIRTY DANCING At The Sunderland Empire
by Patrick Nugent - Sep 7, 2012

The producers of the smash hit musical Dirty Dancing are delighted to announce that Teenage Cancer Trust ambassador and North East patron Joe McElderry will be joining the cast for a special gala performance at the Sunderland Empire on Tuesday 25 September, in aid of the charity.

New St James Theatre Announces First Season Of Work
by Carrie Dunn - Jun 28, 2012

St. James Theatre, the first newly-built theatre complex in central London in 30 years, will open to the public in early August 2012, rising from the site of the former Westminster Theatre at 12 Palace Street in the heart of Victoria. David Gilmore, Artistic Director, today announced the theatre's first season of work.

BACKBEAT, Story of THE BEATLES to Premiere at Ahmanson; Directed by David Leveaux
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012

Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre just announced their 2012-13 season, which is set to include BACKBEAT. The birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history is told in the new dramatic musical "Backbeat," which will have its American premiere and pre-Broadway presentation at the Ahmanson Theatre, January 16 through February 24, 2013. The opening is set for January 23.

SEMINAR's Jeff Goldblum, END OF THE RAINBOW's Tracie Bennett and More Set for Center Theatre Group's 2012-13 Ahmanson Season!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012

The 2012-2013 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The new season, the 46th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles, will include Jeff Goldblum in the West Coast premiere of the smart, sexy, new Broadway comedy "Seminar," Rachel York in the beloved 1930s musical romp - Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," the American premiere and pre-Broadway presentation of the dramatic musical "Backbeat" which features classic rock 'n' roll in its story of the birth of the Beatles, Tracie Bennett starring as the iconic Judy Garland in the West Coast premiere of the acclaimed play with music - "End of the Rainbow," and the daring new musical that explores a shocking event in American history - Kander and Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys." In addition, the exuberant musical "Fela!" will return for a limited engagement as a bonus option to the season subscription.

DIRTY DANCING Set to Become Leeds Grand's Biggest-Selling Show Ever
by James T Harding - May 30, 2012

Dirty Dancing, the sizzling blockbuster musical, is burning up the record books at the Leeds Grand Theatre. It looks set to become the biggest selling show of all time at the theatre.

Review Roundup: BACKBEAT at Duke of York's Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011

London's new rock & roll show BACKBEAT, opened at the Duke of York's Theatre on 10 October. Co-written by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys and based on the 1994 film by Iain Softley, who directed the Glasgow production - Backbeat is the story of how The Beatles ‘became' The Beatles - when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg, Germany. Backbeat is produced by Karl Sydow and directed by David Leveaux. Tickets are on sale now from www.atgtickets.com/backbeat / 0844 871 7623.

Nick Blood, Andrew Knott And More Lead BACkBEAT At Duke of York’s
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011

Producers of London's new rock & roll show BACKBEAT, which opens at the Duke of York's Theatre on 10 October, have revealed the principal roles cast for this production.

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