THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 4, 2020
Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.
Photo Flash: Hale Center Theater Orem to Produce MATILDA
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 3, 2020
The Tony-winning Roald Dahl classic finds its way to the stage through the eyes of Matilda Wormwood – a brilliant little girl with a few special powers, learning to tell her story in the world of characters like Ms. Honey, The Trunchbull, and many more!
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center Will Debut MATILDA in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 3, 2020
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center opens 'Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical' on Saturday, March 7, in a brand-new production created by Broadway director-choreographer Luis Salgado. 'Matilda' will run for three weekends through March 22.
WILLY WONKA Prequel Film is in the Works; May Star a Woman in the Title Role!
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 2, 2020
A new Willy Wonka prequel film may soon come to the big screen! According to The Sun, the film is currently in development, and it will tell the story of how he made his fortune as a chocolatier and how he met the Oompa Loompas. It will also potentially star a woman in the title role.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Extends One More Week in Manila
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 28, 2020
One more week has been added to the Manila season of the international tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The multi award-winning show, which is making its way to Manila for the very first time, opens at The Theatre at Solaire on 05 March 2020 and will now be running until 22 March 2020.
Olney Theatre Center Has Donated 434 Coats in Partnership with One Warm Coat
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 27, 2020
As part of its winter musical, Singin' in the Rain, Olney Theatre Center held a coat drive in partnership with One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting community members from the cold. Patrons and community members attending performances were encouraged to bring in their new or gently used coats of all sizes for donation. In total, 434 coats were collected and distributed to Interfaith Works, a local non-profit in Rockville, MD.
Write Out Loud Presents WILD WOMAN DON'T WORRY
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 25, 2020
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience announces WILD WOMEN DON'T WORRY, on Monday, February 3rd at the Old Town Theatre.
BWW Review: MATILDA at MPAC a Treat for All Ages
by Jacob Ruscoe
- Jan 23, 2020
The a?oeMatildaa?? hype is flying through our local community. A quick search of Music Theatre International's website will find five different venues within driving distance performing this show within the next year. However, Manatee Performing Arts has set a high bar with the Area Premiere of a show that is sure to be a true favorite for audiences of all ages.
BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY OPENS AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN KANSAS CITY
by Steve Wilson
- Jan 22, 2020
On occasion a show comes along that puts a smile on your lips from the opening curtain to the final bows, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is that kind of show. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, presented by The American Theatre Guild, opened on Tuesday night at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. The staged musical is adapted from the children's novel by Roald Dahl with book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.
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