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Teasel Theatre Presents GRISLY TALES FROM TUMBLEWATER Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2014

Vibrant and witty Teasel Theatre Company present Grisly Tales from Tumblewater at Carriageworks Theatre today 15 February at 2pm and 4pm.

Macmillan To Publish First Novel From Swoon Reads
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 14, 2014

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Macmillan announced today the first acquisition from Swoon Reads (www.swoonreads.com), its crowdsourced teen romance imprint and online community. Slated to be published in both print & ebook formats August 26, 2014, A LITTLE SOMETHING DIFFERENT by debut author Sandy Hall is an irresistible and original romance between two college students, Gabe and Lea, told from fourteen different viewpoints.

Cicely Tyson to Reprise Role in 'BOUNTIFUL' as Part of CTG Ahmanson Theatre's 2014-15 Season; Plus CINDERELLA, MATILDA & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014

"The new season, our 48th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles," said Ritchie, "will include from Broadway two hit musicals and a celebrated drama - the magical 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella,' the mischievous 'Matilda The Musical' and the much beloved Cicely Tyson in Horton Foote's exquisite 'The Trip to Bountiful.'

Birmingham Repertory Theatre to Produce Roald Dahl's THE BFG for Christmas 2014
by Courtnie Mele - Feb 13, 2014

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has today announced its Christmas production for 2014. Roald Dahl's enduringly popular children's book, The BFG, will be brought to life in a brand new staging.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Syfy's FACE OFF, OPPOSITE WORLDS
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014

Below, get a first look at Syfy's Tuesday night line-up featuring Face Off and Opposite Worlds!

TV: The Matildas Take the Grammys- Behind the Scenes of Their LA Adventures!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2014

Matilda's four adorable, original leading ladies (Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro) were there for the ceremony and all of the special festiviites leading up to it, and in the video below, they give you a inside look at theie Los Angeles escapades. Check out their adventures below!

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Plays South Coast Rep, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2014

A big hit with audiences during the 2006-07 season, James and the Giant Peach in 2014 will offer a memorable experience for new and returning playgoers as a part of SCR's Theatre for Young Audiences series. Casey Stangl, director of last season's Anastaisa Krupnik, returns to direct this adaptation by David Wood of the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach. The show runs tonight, Feb. 7-23 at South Coast Repertory on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Alex Jennings to Replace Douglas Hodge as 'Willy Wonka' in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Beg. May 19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2014

The West End is getting a new Willy Wonka. Taking over for Olivier and Tony Award-winning actor Douglas Hodge in Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be fellow Olivier-winner Alex Jennings, according to the Daily Mail. Directed by Sam Mendes, the production opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25 June 2013 and recently extended through May 20, 2015. Hodge's last performance is set for May 17, with Jennings taking over May 19, 2014.

MATILDA's Revolting Children to Rise Up Nationwide: North American Tour Opens May 2015 in Los Angeles
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 6, 2014

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, announced today that a North American Tour will commence in May 2015. After technical rehearsals and performances in New Haven at the Shubert Theater, the tour officially opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and includes the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre and Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center among others in the first season. Full touring schedule and casting will be announced at a later date.

Teasel Theatre Company Presents GRISLY TALES FROM TUMBLEWATER, Feb. 15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014

Vibrant and witty Teasel Theatre Company present Grisly Tales from Tumblewater at Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 15 February at 2pm and 4pm.

Coventry's Belgrade Theatre to Present Horrible Histories' BARMY BRITAIN, Feb 18-22
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 3, 2014

This half term Coventry's Belgrade Theatre welcomes the return of Horrible Histories and their new show Barmy Britain which will provide family fun during the school holidays from Tues 18 to Sat 22 Feb.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Syfy's FACE OFF, OPPOSITE WORLDS
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2014

Below, check out sneak peeks for Syfy's Face Off and Opposite Worlds! Face Off airs Tuesdays at 9/8c. Opposite Worlds airs Tuesdays at 10/9c and live on Wednesdays at 8/7c.

Meet the Broadway Class of 2014- Winter Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 2, 2014

Winter usually isn't the busiest time of year for incoming Broadway shows, but that doesn't mean that there is any lack of fresh talent making their debuts! The Broadway Winter has arrived, and while a solid number of new faces are treading the boards, dozens more are on their way in the coming months. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!

Breaking News: Matt Harrington and Christopher Sieber to Join Cast of MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2014

Producers of the Tony Award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL announced today that Matt Harrington and Christopher Sieber will join the company as Mr. Wormwood and Miss Trunchbull, respectively.

Applications for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's 'Golden Ticket' Program Now Being Accepted
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014

Applications are now open for five 'Golden Ticket' week-long, paid work experience placements on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which will provide five people with a unique insight into the working world of theatre. What's more, at the end of the week, the most promising candidate will be rewarded with a life-changing three-month paid placement as production intern, working alongside some of the most experienced people in the business.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Extends Booking in UK; Breaks Another Grosses Record During Holidays
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2014

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory today announced that it is extending its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 20 May 2015. The new booking period will go on sale on 7 February 2014.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Play South Coast Rep, 2/7-23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2014

A big hit with audiences during the 2006-07 season, James and the Giant Peach in 2014 will offer a memorable experience for new and returning playgoers as a part of SCR's Theatre for Young Audiences series. Casey Stangl, director of last season's Anastaisa Krupnik, returns to direct this adaptation by David Wood of the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach. The show runs Feb. 7-23 at South Coast Repertory on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

TV Exclusive: Celebrating MATILDA's Grammy Nominated Score- 'Revolting Children' Music Video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2014

Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical, currently playing at the Shubert Theatre, is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. The show has been nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive series which features music videos from the show's Grammy nominated score. Today we are featuring 'Revolting Children'!

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Returns To The West End From July!
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 22, 2014

The tea-guzzling Tiger pounces back into the West End in this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA, opening at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on WEDNESDAY 2 JULY and running throughout the summer to SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2014.

TV Exclusive: Celebrating MATILDA's Grammy Nominated Score- 'Loud' Music Video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2014

Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical, currently playing at the Shubert Theatre, is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. The show has been nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive series which features music videos from the show's Grammy nominated score. Today we are featuring 'Loud'!

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