IYOM, THE WINTER'S TALE and More Set for WorkShop Theater's 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 27, 2013
WorkShop Theater Company, and Artistic Director Scott C. Sickles, has announced its 20th season, celebrating its diverse history. WorkShop's Main Stage Season begins in September with the world premiere of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's Iyom; November marks the return of Philip Hall's highly acclaimed musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi; and the spring will bring director Ryan Lee's vision of Shakespeare's challenging classic, The Winter's Tale. In addition to developing new plays and reviving classics, WorkShop has broadened its scope in the past few years by fostering new short plays, musicals, and children's theater. This fall, WorkShop welcomes a new Managing Director, Joseph Giardina, who is also an arts education consultant for the New York City Department of Education's (NYCDOE) Office of the Arts and Special Projects.
ELTC's TALES OF THE VICTORIANS to Play Final Performance, 8/29
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 26, 2013
There is only one more opportunity to attend the award-winning East Lynne Theater Company's 'Tales of the Victorians' this summer: Thursday, August 29 at 4:00p.m. at The Blue Rose Inn and Restaurant, 653 Washington St.
Photo Flash: First Look at Val Kilmer in CITIZEN TWAIN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Christina Mancuso
- Aug 20, 2013
The Pasadena Playhouse presents Val Kilmer in CITIZEN TWAIN for a five-show limited engagement. Val Kilmer, famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), inhabits the spirit of yet another legendary figure: Mark Twain. Kilmer continues to develop CITIZEN TWAIN, a solo show about the man considered to be the world's greatest storyteller, with this five performance extension at The Playhouse, August 21 - 24, 2013. The production continues through Sunday, July 28 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!
Clayton High School Hosts Encore of ASPBERGER'S: A HIGH-FUNCTIONING MUSICAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 16, 2013
After a highly successful sold out run at the St. Lou Fringe Festival in June, Highly Distracted Productions is presenting three encore performances of ASPBERGER'S: A HIGH-FUNCTIONING MUSICAL tonight and tomorrow, August 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday August 18 at 2 p.m. at the Clayton High School Little Theatre, 2 Mark Twain, Circle, Clayton MO.
Public Theater to Premiere Mike Daisey's Unique Monologue Series ALL THE FACES OF THE MOON, Begin. 9/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 15, 2013
Created and performed by Daisey with direction by Jean-Michele Gregory, ALL THE FACES OF THE MOON will run for 29 unique, consecutive performances through Thursday, October 3 at Joe's Pub, with an official opening on Wednesday, September 11. Each night Daisey will be joined onstage by one of 29 oil paintings commissioned and created for this show by the Russian artist Larissa Tokmakova, illustrating and illuminating the story he's telling.
THE LURKING FEAR and More Set for Unbound Productions' WICKED LIT 2013, 10/4-11/2
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 13, 2013
Unbound Productions Co-Artistic Directors Jonathan Josephson, Paul Millet, and Jeff G. Rack have announced the line-up for the 5th Anniversary Production of the popular horror story adaptation series WICKED LIT that will take place at Mountain View Mausoleum and Cemetery in Altadena, California. The production will run from October 4-November 2, 2013 and feature world premiere adaptations of H.P Lovecraft's The Lurking Fear and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The New Catacomb as well as a revival of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Pasadena Playhouse Adds Four Performances of Val Kilmer in CITIZEN TWAIN thru 8/30
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 13, 2013
The Pasadena Playhouse, announced today that it will add four additional performances of Val Kilmer in CITIZEN TWAIN to its limited engagement. Val Kilmer, famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), inhabits the spirit of legendary American figure Mark Twain in his acclaimed one-man show CITIZEN TWAIN. Exploring the famed author's wry humor - from politics to death, love to money, racism, cats and everything in between - Val Kilmer reveals the wit and wisdom of the man considered to be America's greatest storyteller and first stand-up comedian. Kilmer continues to develop CITIZEN TWAIN, a solo show, with this now nine-show engagement, that will play August 21 through August 30, 2013, at The Pasadena Playhouse.
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company to Present TOM SAWYER, 9/19-10/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 11, 2013
The show features Easton Curtis as 'Tom,' Zac Chevalier as 'Huckleberry Finn,' Madyson Bakalekos as 'Becky' and Norma Bundy as 'Aunt Polly. 'Tom Sawyer' runs September 19th through October 9th with shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children and students. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit our new website at hpactn.com or call 615-826-6037.
World Premiere Theatre Installation of Poe's THE TELL TALE HEART Comes to ScareLA Today
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 10, 2013
Unbound Productions Co-Artistic Directors Jonathan Josephson, Paul Millet, and Jeff G. Rack have announced a special WICKED LIT installation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart which will be staged exclusively at LA Mart in conjunction with ScareLA,during the first annual Los Angeles Halloween Convention (beginning today August 10, and running through tomorrow, August 11). The limited-seating eight-performance run will be staged throughout one of the vacant floors of the 14-story warehouse style building, and feature the full array of theatrical effects and creative artistry that fans of WICKED LIT have come to expect.
Carol Burnett and Marilyn Horne Coach Performers for Music Academy of the West CABARET Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 8, 2013
Carol Burnett, America's beloved comedienne, is teaming up with legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne at the Music Academy of the West this month for coaching sessions with the young vocalists who will headline this year's Cabaret gala on August 8, which benefits the Music Academy's full-scholarship program. Ms. Burnett, as the Academy's Cabaret Creative Contributor, and Ms. Horne, Voice Program Director, will instruct Music Academy Voice Fellows in the art of musical comedy, both in private classes and individually. The renowned Summer School and Festival, now in its 66th season, runs through August 10 in scenic Santa Barbara.
Adobe Theater to Stage Mark Twain's IS HE DEAD?, 9/13-10/6
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 7, 2013
'Is He Dead?' by Mark Twain will play at the Adobe Theater from Sept. 13 to Oct. 6 with performances Fri. and Sat. at 8 PM, and Sun. at 2 PM. Tickets are $15, Students and seniors $13. Reservations: 898-9222 weekdays or www.adobetheater.org any time.
Regional Theater of the Week: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
by BWW Features
- Aug 7, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
Bestselling Author Steve Berry to Host Workshop at Liberty Hall Museum, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 7, 2013
A rare opportunity to learn writing from one of America's most popular New York Times bestselling authors will be offered when internationally acclaimed bestselling thriller writer Steve Berry visits Liberty Hall Museum on Thursday, October 24 for an exclusive History Matters engagement. The all-day event will begin with an elegant V.I.P. luncheon from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by Berry's wildly popular writing workshop, Lessons from a Bestseller, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lily Tomlin to Host 2013 Women's Media Awards, 8/10
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 6, 2013
The one and only Lily Tomlin will host The 2013 Women's Media Awards this year. Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, Co-Founders of the Women's Media Center, made the announcement. This celebration will be held on October 8th at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Tables and tickets can be purchased now.
Lyric Theatre Presents BIG RIVER, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 6, 2013
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will round out its 50th Anniversary summer shows with the presentation of Oklahoman Roger Miller's BIG RIVER. This country music tapestry will run today, August 6 through 10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, starring Alex John Enterline as Huck Finn and Broadway's Derrick Cobey as Jim. Based on Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BIG RIVER combines bluegrass music with moving gospel melodies.
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