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La Jolla's SIDE SHOW Ends Run Today; Kennedy Center Engagement Set for Spring 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2013


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts produces, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical closes at La Jolla Playhouse tonight, December 17 and will open at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in spring 2014. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russelland music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla.

Photo Flash: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2013


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical will play at La Jolla Playhouse now through December 17 and will open at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in spring 2014. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW Opens at La Jolla Playhouse, Tonight
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 5, 2013


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical will play at La Jolla Playhouse November 5 through December 17 and will play the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in spring 2014, according to an equity casting notice. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla.

9th Annual 'Children with Hair Loss' Charity Ball Sold Out
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013


Children With Hair Loss (CWHL) is excited to announce that their 9th Annual Charity Ball is a sell-out! CWHL is a Michigan-based non-profit organization that provides customized human hair replacements at no cost to children with medically-related hair loss. Their 9th Annual Charity Ball fundraising event will be held tomorrow, Today, October 26, 2013 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan a suburb of Detroit.

NASA Honors Tony-Winner June Lockhart
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 16, 2013


She is a member of a royal entertainment family, was Broadway's first TONY award winner for 'Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer,' has two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame, is one of televisions most memorable moms, and can boast a remarkable 80 year career (beginning in 1933) that is represented with items on display in the Smithsonian Institution. However, on Thursday, October 10th, June Lockhart received what she now considers her greatest honor, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration presented her with their Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for outstanding talent for inspiring the public about space exploration and her many interactions with and on behalf of NASA. 'It's Sweet!,' declares Ms. Lockhart.

Photo Flash: TriArts Sharon Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES, Now Playing Through 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2013


The bases are loaded with musical theatre magic as TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice BemandExecutive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees from August 14-25 on the TriArts Mainstage (49 Amenia Road, Sharon). Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

DAMN YANKEES Opens at TriArts Sharon Playhouse Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2013


The bases are loaded with musical theatre magic as TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bem and Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees from August 14-25 on the TriArts Mainstage (49 Amenia Road, Sharon).

VANYA, SONIA...SWEENEY TODD Concert & More Set for Uptown Players' 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 2, 2013


Uptown Players, a professional theater group located in the Uptown area of Dallas, has announced its 2014 season at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, which will feature the regional premieres of the 2013 Tony Award winning play, Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike, the 2012 Tony nominated play The Lyons, the 2004 Tony award winning musical, The Boy From Oz, plus the return of an audience favorite, Pageant. Uptown Players will also present its annual fundraising performance - Broadway Our Way, which will be held in January 2014. In April, Uptown Players will join forces with the Turtle Creek Chorale for a concert version of Sweeney Todd at the City Performance Hall. As its summer bonus show, Uptown Players will present the U.S. premiere of the West End hit musical Soho Cinders.

Steven Dascoulias Plays 'Javert' in Hackmatack Playhouse's LES MISERABLES, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2013


Hackmatack Playhouse has announced the return of former Artistic Director Steven Dascoulias who will play the role of Inspector Javert in this summer's production of 'Les Miserables'.

Connecticut's Erin Brady Crowned MISS USA 2013
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 17, 2013


Erin Brady of East Hampton, was crowned Miss USA 2013 at the conclusion of the 2013 MISS USA Competition at PH Live in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday June 16, 2013.

York Theatre Co. to Present Summer Readings of UNEXPECTED JOYS; Capathia Jenkins, Emma Hunton & More to Star!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2013


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), in association with Jim Kierstead, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, continues its summer schedule with the new musical Unexpected Joy, with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell and Music by Janet Hood. Directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and with music direction by Jodie Moore, the four-member cast will feature Annie Golden, Emma Hunton, Capathia Jenkins and AnnMarie Milazzo.

Steven Dascoulias to Play 'Javert' in Hackmatack Playhouse's LES MISERABLES, Begin. 6/21
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013


Hackmatack Playhouse is proud to announce the return of former Artistic Director Steven Dascoulias who will play the role of Inspector Javert in this summer's production of 'Les Miserables'.

Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW Opens at La Jolla Playhouse, Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2013


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical will play at La Jolla Playhouse November 5 through December 17 and will play the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in spring 2014, according to an equity casting notice. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla.

SIDE SHOW's Bill Russell Talks Reivsal & Broadway Hopes
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2012


As BroadwayWorld first reported in March, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award® winning director Bill Condon, the musical will premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in the fall of 2013 and will play the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater beginning June 2014. In a recent interview with creator Bill Russell chatted with the Sioux City Journal about the revival.

Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW to Play La Jolla Playhouse in Fall 2013; Kennedy Center in June 2014
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 12, 2012


As BroadwayWorld first reported in March, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show.

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES Plays The 5th Avenue Theatre, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012


Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES to Play The 5th Avenue Theatre, 4/21-5/20
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 19, 2012


Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION Extended In Atlanta Thru 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2011


Theatrical Outfit has announced that Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain, has been held over by popular demand through November 13, 2011 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION Extended In Atlanta Thru 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2011


Theatrical Outfit has announced that Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain, has been held over by popular demand through November 13, 2011 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's.

Theatrical Outfit Presents the Regional Premiere of Freud’s Last Session 10/12-11/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011


Theatrical Outfit announces the Atlanta premiere of the longest-running off-Broadway show, Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain, October 12 - November 6, 2011 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's.

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