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Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Ron McClary Lead TACT's THREE MEN ON A HORSE, Opens 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," announces complete casting for Three Men on a Horse, by John Cecil Holm & George Abbott, the final production of the company's 2010/11 season.

STC's search for Rhoda Penmark gets a contemporary twist
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 12, 2011


First created by writer William March in his 1954 book The Bad Seed, then recreated by playwright Maxwell Anderson for his hugely successful Broadway play of the same name (which was filmed for the screen by Mervyn LeRoy, starring the Broadway duo of Patty McCormick and Nancy Kelly as Rhoda and her mother), the character of Rhoda Penmark has inspired (Tina Denmark in the musical Ruthless is clearly a doppelganger for Rhoda) and sent chills up the spines of audiences for more than 50 years - and now Nashville's Street Theatre Company plans a revival - with a contemporary twist - of the melodrama for presentation in June.

Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Ron McClary Lead TACT's THREE MEN ON A HORSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 28, 2011


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," announces complete casting for Three Men on a Horse, by John Cecil Holm & George Abbott, the final production of the company's 2010/11 season.

Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Ron McClary Lead TACT's THREE MEN ON A HORSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," announces complete casting for Three Men on a Horse, by John Cecil Holm & George Abbott, the final production of the company's 2010/11 season.

Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Presents MAGIC STRINGS, 1/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will usher in its 51st season as the nation's oldest ongoing puppet theater with the perennial audience favorite 'MAGIC STRINGS' opening Saturday, January 22, 2011. To celebrate the new season, all tickets for this production are $15.00.

Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Presents MAGIC STRINGS, 1/22
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 19, 2011


The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will usher in its 51st season as the nation's oldest ongoing puppet theater with the perennial audience favorite 'MAGIC STRINGS' opening Saturday, January 22, 2011. To celebrate the new season, all tickets for this production are $15.00.

Bob Baker Marionette Presents NUTCRACKER, Closes 1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

Bob Baker Marionette Presents NUTCRACKER, 11/6-1/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

Marionette Theatre Presents 'A Career in Photographs', 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


As a part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the first event of an exciting new series, 'Conversations with Bob Baker', will be given at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater on Saturday, November 6 at 4:30pm. These special events will be moderated by puppeteer and Hollywood historian Gregory Paul Williams, author of 'The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History' USA Book News winner Best Books 2007.

Bob Baker Marionette Presents NUTCRACKER, 11/6-1/16
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

Marionette Theatre Presents 'A Career in Photographs', 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2010


As a part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the first event of an exciting new series, 'Conversations with Bob Baker', will be given at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater on Saturday, November 6 at 4:30pm. These special events will be moderated by puppeteer and Hollywood historian Gregory Paul Williams, author of 'The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History' USA Book News winner Best Books 2007.

Bob Baker's Marionette Celebrates Halloween, 10/2-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2010


The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing October 2-31, 2010. As a special treat for 'Back To Schoolers' of all ages, the Theater will also offer a $5 discount on every ticket purchased for this special production.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT, 7/17-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' replaces the previously announced 'Bob Baker's Circus,' which could not resolve all of its production challenges in time for the opening, and is now slated for the 2011 season. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special for the run of 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' through September.

Bob Baker's Marionette Celebrates Halloween, 10/2-31
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2010


The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing October 2-31, 2010. As a special treat for 'Back To Schoolers' of all ages, the Theater will also offer a $5 discount on every ticket purchased for this special production.

TACT to Present THREE MEN ON A HORSE et al. 2010-2011
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 27, 2010


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors) has announced its 2010/2011 Season. The critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit will offer Mainstage productions of The Memorandum by Vaclav Havel, and Three Men on a Horse by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) on Theatre Row.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT, 7/17-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' replaces the previously announced 'Bob Baker's Circus,' which could not resolve all of its production challenges in time for the opening, and is now slated for the 2011 season. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special for the run of 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' through September.

Photo Flash: Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents IT’S A MUSICAL WORLD, 4/19-7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'It's A Musical World,' opening April 19 and closing July 11. 2010. This special season features five of the theater's most beloved productions: 'Fiesta,' (which opened January 19 and plays through April 11),'It's A Musical World,' 'Bob Baker's Circus,' 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-De-Do,' and just in time for the holidays, 'Bob Baker's Nutcracker'. This is the first time the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever presented this many productions at the theater in one calendar year.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT, 7/17-9/26
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 7, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' replaces the previously announced 'Bob Baker's Circus,' which could not resolve all of its production challenges in time for the opening, and is now slated for the 2011 season. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special for the run of 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' through September.

Photo Flash: Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents IT’S A MUSICAL WORLD, 4/19-7/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'It's A Musical World,' opening April 19 and playing through July 11. 2010. This special season features five of the theater's most beloved productions: 'Fiesta,' (which opened January 19 and plays through April 11),'It's A Musical World,' 'Bob Baker's Circus,' 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-De-Do,' and just in time for the holidays, 'Bob Baker's Nutcracker'. This is the first time the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever presented this many productions at the theater in one calendar year.

Photo Flash: Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents IT’S A MUSICAL WORLD, 4/19-7/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010


In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'It's A Musical World,' opening April 19 and playing through July 11. 2010. This special season features five of the theater's most beloved productions: 'Fiesta,' (which opened January 19 and plays through April 11),'It's A Musical World,' 'Bob Baker's Circus,' 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-De-Do,' and just in time for the holidays, 'Bob Baker's Nutcracker'. This is the first time the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever presented this many productions at the theater in one calendar year.

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