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Photo Flash: Maltz Jupiter Theater presents AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2018


The greatest secrets are often hidden in the most unlikely places.

Tony Award-Winning Drama AN INSPECTOR CALLS Hits The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Stage
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018


When an inspector mysteriously arrives at the home of the affluent Birling family, their intimate dinner party takes a turn for the worst. Inspector Goole brutally questions each family member regarding the death of a young woman, but each denies knowing her. Will the inspector get to the bottom of the mystery or will secrets remain?

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by John Lariviere - Jan 15, 2018


Maltz Jupiter Theatre welcomes you to the 60's with their production of the musical Hairspray. Featuring music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the musical is based on the 1988 John Waters film of the same name.

Photo Flash: First Look at HAIRSPRAY at the Maltz Jupiter
by Julie Musbach - Jan 11, 2018


You can't stop the beat in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's big and bold Broadway blockbuster about one girl's inspiring dream to dance!

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


Pittsburgh Public Theater continues Ted Pappas' grand finale season with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. This riotous musical comedy features music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart, and direction & choreography by Ted Pappas. Forum runs January 25 February 25, 2018 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. The production is Presented by PNC.

You Can't Stop The Beat With HAIRSPRAY At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2017


You can't stop the beat in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's big and bold Broadway blockbuster about one girl's inspiring dream to dance! Onstage January 9 through 28, the smash hit musical Hairspray kicks off the New Year at the Theatre. The musical takes place in 1962 Baltimore, where Tracy Turnblad a girl with big hair and an even bigger heart is on a mission to dance her way onto national TV. When her dream comes true on the Corny Collins Show, Tracy transforms from social outcast to teen superstar and sets out to integrate the show.

NEWSIES Adds Four Shows, Including ASL Performance, at Pioneer Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company has added four performances, including an ASL (American Sign Language) performance, to its traditional performance schedule for NEWSIES. Evening performances (7:00 p.m.) have been added for December 18 through 20.

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's NEWSIES is Exhilarating
by Tyler Hinton - Dec 4, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company has managed to successfully reinvent NEWSIES while at the same time recreating the excitement and quality of the original production.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of NEWSIES, Opening Tonight at Pioneer Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company's production of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of the Disney hit NEWSIES opens tonight, December 1st, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in costume below!

Photo Flash: Pioneer Theatre Company presents Disney's Hit NEWSIES This December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company presents the Disney hit Newsies. The Tony-winning musical opens Today, Dec. 1, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Newsies occupies the traditional holiday spot. Keeping with what is now a seven-year tradition of collecting donations for local nonprofits, PTC will partner with Granite Education Foundation to collect new books for 'Santa Sacks' for children ages K-12.

PTC presents Disney's Hit NEWSIES This December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company presents the Disney hit Newsies. The Tony-winning musical opens Today, Dec. 1, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Newsies occupies the traditional holiday spot. Keeping with what is now a seven-year tradition of collecting donations for local nonprofits, PTC will partner with Granite Education Foundation to collect new books for 'Santa Sacks' for children ages K-12.

Photo Flash: Tony Yazbeck Visits Broadway Buddies in THE NEW WORLD at Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2017


It was a reunion for two of the lead actors from Broadway's On the Town when Tony-nominee Tony Yazbeck visited New Hope, PA to see Clyde Alves at Bucks County Playhouse. Alves plays the role of Tago in the world premiere of The New World , the musical comedy that is getting raves from critics. John Timpane of the Philadelphia Inquirer said With sneaky brilliance, beginning to end, The New World is fresh, funny, and fluid. Jean Brenner of Bucks County Herald said, Mark my words, The New World is headed to Broadway: it's special, it's funny, it's delightfully entertaining.'

Photo Flash: Pioneer Theatre Company presents Disney's Hit NEWSIES This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company presents the Disney hit Newsies. The Tony-winning musical opens Friday, Dec. 1, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Newsies occupies the traditional holiday spot. Keeping with what is now a seven-year tradition of collecting donations for local nonprofits, PTC will partner with Granite Education Foundation to collect new books for 'Santa Sacks' for children ages K-12.

Justin Guarini Steps in for Injured Leading Man in THE NEW WORLD at Bucks County Playhouse
by - Nov 21, 2017


What do you do when the leading man of a world premiere musical suffers an injury less than 48 hours before the first preview? For Bucks County Playhouse, the answer was simple: Call Justin Guarini.

PTC presents Disney's Hit NEWSIES This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017


Pioneer Theatre Company presents the Disney hit Newsies. The Tony-winning musical opens Friday, Dec. 1, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Newsies occupies the traditional holiday spot. Keeping with what is now a seven-year tradition of collecting donations for local nonprofits, PTC will partner with Granite Education Foundation to collect new books for 'Santa Sacks' for children ages K-12.

Review Roundup: World Premiere of THE NEW WORLD at Bucks County Playhouse - What Did The Critics Think?
by BWW Intern - Nov 16, 2017


The world premiere of THE NEW WORLD runs at Bucks County Playhouse through December 2, and the critics are weighing in!

New Pilgrim Musical THE NEW WORLD Starts Tonight at Bucks County Playhouse
by - Nov 7, 2017


Pilgrims wash ashore in Massachusetts - turning North American life on its ear - in the world premiere production of the new musical comedy, 'The New World.' Performances begin tonight, November 7, and run through December 2, with an official opening on November 11 at 7:30 pm.

Ann Harada, Julius Thomas III, Ginna Le Vine, Jillian Gottlieb and More to Star in THE NEW WORLD Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse
by - Oct 25, 2017


The Bucks County Playhouse presents THE NEW WORLD, with music by Gary Adler, lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz, and book by Regina Decicco & L.F. Turner, directed by Stafford Arima, with choreography by Lorin Latarro. Performances begin November 7 and run through December 2, 2017.

EQUUS Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2017


Pittsburgh Public Theater begins its 43rd season with Peter Shaffer's sensational drama, Equus. The play is directed by Pittsburgh Public Theater's Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas, as part of his Grand Finale Season. Mr. Pappas will leave the company in August, 2018. Equus runs September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.

VIDEO: Lesli Margherita Performs 'Adelaide's Lament' and More Highlights from Bucks' GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2017


BroadwayWorld got a special preview of the upcoming production of GUYS AND DOLLS at the Bucks County Playhouse! Check out the rehearsal highlights below!

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