Richard Rose News

On Saturday, September 29th at 7:30pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society - DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES presents ESCAPE FIRE: THE FIGHT TO RESCUE AMERICAN HEALTHCARE a film that tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time. The award-winning documentary, produced and directed by filmmakers Matt Heineman and Susan Froemke.

Get ready to swing into fall as Barter Theatre takes audiences on a jungle adventure uniting two worlds into one family with 'Tarzan: The Stage Musical.' Beginning tonight, September 14, the story is based on the Disney film, features music by Phil Collins and stars Sean Campos as Tarzan and Holly Williams as Jane, both from Barter's 2008 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast.'

After 60 performances under the stars in High Park, Canadian Stage's 30th-anniversary production of A Midsummer Night's Dream set an all-time high attendance record with close to 30,000 audience members visiting the High Park Amphitheatre to see the show. The 2012 production also holds the highest-ever single night attendance for the venue, with 1,268 audience members on the hill for the closing night performance on September 2.

"Some times even Zombies need a little love," said a joking Richard Rose, producing artistic director of Barter Theatre and director of the 50s-style musical romp, "Zombie Prom." "Zombie Prom" begins September 6 at Barter Stage II.

Get ready to swing into fall as Barter Theatre takes audiences on a jungle adventure uniting two worlds into one family with 'Tarzan: The Stage Musical.' Beginning September 14, the story is based on the Disney film, features music by Phil Collins and stars Sean Campos as Tarzan and Holly Williams as Jane, both from Barter's 2008 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast.'

"Some times even Zombies need a little love," said a joking Richard Rose, producing artistic director of Barter Theatre and director of the 50s-style musical romp, "Zombie Prom." "Zombie Prom" begins September 6 at Barter Stage II.

Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va., will host a special presentation of "The New Musical: DAVID," based on the Biblical story of David with original music. Written and produced by Danny Hamilton and Gary Richardson, the show will run for a limited engagement-only 21 performances-August 23 through September 8 at Barter Main Stage.

The 2012 Dora Mavor Moore Awards took place this past Monday night, honouring the best of the best of the past year in Toronto theatre. The evening featured a pre-show VIP reception at The Sony Centre, a gala awards ceremony and the ever popular street party that takes place after the show under the stars on Front St. BWW was on hand to bring you pictures from the event and all the winners!

Canadian Stage presents the 30th anniversary of Toronto's much-loved outdoor theatre tradition, Shakespeare in High Park, with a new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Featuring a talented local cast with award-winning director Richard Rose at the helm, the production gives the classic comedy a unique Toronto twist, bringing it closer than ever to High Park today. The popular pay-what-you-can, family-friendly event will run from June 28 to September 2, 2012 on Tuesday to Sunday at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Canadian Stage will mark the 30th anniversary of Toronto's much-loved outdoor theatre tradition with a production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by award-winning director Richard Rose.

Ravi Jain is the 2012 recipient of the Pauline McGibbon Award. The award presentation took place today at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards at Toronto's St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Bluma Appel Theatre.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA)honors extraordinary talent in the Toronto performing arts community as they host the 33rd annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards tonight, Monday, June 25, at the St. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in the Bluma Appel Theater. As with all awards, BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the ceremony. Keep checking back as the list of winners is updated below! And stay tuned in the next couple of days for special photo coverage!

Barter Theatre is presenting LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL, now playing at the Main Stage in Abingdon, Virginia through August 10. Elle Woods, the beautiful blonde with a brain, sets out to prove to everyone that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Ellie Mooney plays Elle Woods under the direction of Richard Rose with choreography by Amanda Aldridge. BroadwayWorld has just received the production photos and brings you a look below!

Get ready for a feel-good musical sensation with Barter Theatre's Legally Blonde. Elle Woods, the beautiful blonde with a brain, sets out to prove to everyone that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Ellie Mooney (Elle Woods) and Director Richard Rose take some time out of rehearsal to share the excitement, some high-energy choreography, the contemporary pop score and most importantly, the timeless message of Legally Blonde: The Musical.

The 33rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards were announced yesterday, with Acting Up Stage, Nightwood Thetare and Theatre Passe Muraille emerging as the leaders of the pack with the most number of nominations in their respective divisions. The Awards will be distributed in a ceremony hosted by Thom Allison at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts on June 25th, 2012 and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photo coverage of the nomination event.

Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award was inaugurated in 1996 and is given to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada. The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award is sponsored by the City of Toronto, and the recipient is awarded with a scroll and a cheque for $1,000 from the City.

Tarragon Theatre presents Michel Tremblay's ground-breaking classic The Real World? in an English translation by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco, which originally premiered at Tarragon almost 25 years ago. The show opens May 2. See photos from the production below!

Tarragon Theatre presents Michel Tremblay's ground-breaking classic The Real World? in an English translation by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco, which originally premiered at Tarragon almost 25 years ago. The show opens May 2. See photos from the production below!

Tarragon Theatre announces its 11-play, 2012-2013 season of contemporary plays, including a mini-festival of new works by Hannah Moscovitch; a Tarragon writing debut from David Yee; returning artists David S. Young and Asha and Ravi Jain; and work from Melody A. Johnson, John Mighton, Michel Nadeau and Morris Panych.

After director/actor Eugene Wolf received a late evening phone call from Barter Theatre's producing artistic director Richard Rose, he immediately sprang into action.