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Rising Sun to Present Immersive Event SHHH... IT'S A SPEAKEASY This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2016


Rising Sun Performance Company announced today that they will be presenting a one night immersive theatrical event & experience, 'Shhh...It's a speakeasy' on Saturday September 10th at 7:30 PM (doors at 7).

THE ILLUSORY ADVENTURES OF A DREAMER at FringeNYC
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 15, 2016


Rhapsody Collective is proud to present The Illusory Adventures Of A Dreamer as part of the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Written by Michael Bradley (The Girls In White at Feinstein's/54) and Directed by Chris Goodrich, The Illusory Adventures Of A Dreamer will be presented on 8/13 at 9:30pm, 8/16 at 5:00pm, 8/22 at 4:45pm, 8/24 at 7:00pm, and 8/27 at 1:30pm at Venue #1: Teatro Sea (107 Suffolk Street).

Author Bill Craig Pens New Thriller, PAPA'S LEGACY
by Matt Smith - Jul 7, 2016


Bill Craig's bestselling Marlow mysteries are set in Key West, the southernmost point in the continental US. An end-of-the-road town, it is closer to Havana than to Miami. Key West has been a literary haven for many well-known authors from Tennessee Williams to Robert Stone, John Ciardi to Annie Dillard, Shel Silverstein to Hunter S. Thompson, Judy Blume to Stuart Woods. Perhaps most notably, it was a home to Ernest Hemingway.

The Red Letter Society to Present THE ABORTION CHRONICLES as Part of Minnesota Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016


The Red Letter Society, a new collective comprised of Fringe vets and frequent collaborators Ariel Leaf, Ruth Virkus and Ben Layne, presents The Abortion Chronicles, a new work of personal stories from Minnesotans of all walks of life, sharing their experience with abortion in their lives.

L.A.'s The Hollow Trees 'Hello Friend' to Be Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2016


Acclaimed for their high-energy, acoustic Americana music played with passion, skill, and humor, the Los Angeles-based band The Hollow Trees is set to launch their fourth album of upbeat, top-tapping folk music for families, Hello Friend, on July 1.

L.A.'s The Hollow Trees 'Hello Friend' to Be Released 7/1
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2016


Acclaimed for their high-energy, acoustic Americana music played with passion, skill, and humor, the Los Angeles-based band The Hollow Trees is set to launch their fourth album of upbeat, top-tapping folk music for families, Hello Friend, on July 1.

Shel Silverstein's THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM Comes to the Stage in Portland
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2016


Action Talks Productions in association with Post Five Theatre Co. present a limited engagement of the shockingly funny, wryly disturbing larger-than-life tale of THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM for two shows, April 29th and 30th at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jonah Weston in Action Talks Productions' THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016


Action Talks Productions in association with Post Five Theatre Co. present a limited engagement of the shockingly funny, wryly disturbing larger-than-life tale of THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM for two shows, April 29th and 30th at 7:30pm. Visit www.jonahweston.com for more information.

Shel Silverstein's THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM Comes to the Stage in Portland
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


Action Talks Productions in association with Post Five Theatre Co. present a limited engagement of the shockingly funny, wryly disturbing larger-than-life tale of THE DEVIL AND BILLY MARKHAM for two shows, April 29th and 30th at 7:30pm.

LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Cast Album Now Available in Stores
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE - written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson - online and in stores today, Frida­­y, April 1. The album was released in digital formats on Friday, February 26.

FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Original Cast Recording Hits the Shelves Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2016


Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE -- written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson. The physical CD will be online and in stores today, April 1.

TADA! Youth Theater to Present Original Musical UP TO YOU, 4/16-5/21
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2016


The Drama Desk Award-Winning TADA! Youth Theater will present UP TO YOU, an original Off-Broadway musical, performed by the talented kids from TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble, for kids of all ages. With book & music by Drama Desk Nominee ERIC ROCKWELL & Lyrics by JOANNE BOGART, UP TO YOU opens on April 16th & runs through May 21st at TADA!  15 West 28th Street.  

Freshwater Theatre Stages 5th Anniversary Remounts of 'TABLE 12' and 'ADULT SHEL SILVERSTEIN'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2016


Freshwater Theatre Company celebrates five years as a company by going back to where it all began, with Ruth Virkus' hit screwball comedy Table 12: A Play at a Wedding, and a sampling of pieces from John and Lacey Zeiler's 2010 Minnesota Fringe hit An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein.

The Harris Poll Reveals that THE CAT IN THE HAT is America's Favorite Book from Childhood
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 14, 2016


NEW YORK, March 11,2016 /PRNewswire/ It's been fifty-nine years, but it feels like a day, since The Cat in the Hat came to our house to play. Clearly the book has stood the test of time, as our feline friend and his 'Things' are U.S. adults' top unprompted choice when asked to name their favorite book from childhood. Runner up for the win is another beloved Dr. Seuss classic, good old Green Eggs and Ham. Further solidifying the good Dr.'s impact on American childhoods, unspecific mentions of Dr. Seuss outpaced mentions of any single work he published.

Greg McGoon to Release New Children's Book THE TANGLELOWS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016


Traveling the Twisting Troubling Tanglelows' Trail, the lyrically-written and lushly-illustrated new children's book by Greg McGoon, will be released on March 15 from Pelekenis Publishing Group.

FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Original Cast Recording Out Digitally Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE -- written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson -- in digital formats today, February 26. The physical CD will be online and in stores on Frida­­y, April 1.

Freshwater Theatre to Stage 5th Anniversary Remounts of 'TABLE 12' and 'ADULT SHEL SILVERSTEIN'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016


Freshwater Theatre Company celebrates five years as a company by going back to where it all began, with Ruth Virkus' hit screwball comedy Table 12: A Play at a Wedding, and a sampling of pieces from John and Lacey Zeiler's 2010 Minnesota Fringe hit An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein.

Cast Album for Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE to be Released Digitally This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016


Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson.

Allan Knee Continues CHRISTMAS CAROL Character's Story in THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT at The Workshop Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


Should Timothy Cratchit -- Tiny Tim of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol -- be one of those characters who just vanishes after being a one-book wonder? Playwright Allan Knee thinks not.

Allan Knee Continues CHRISTMAS CAROL Character's Story in THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT at The Workshop, 12/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015


Should Timothy Cratchit -- Tiny Tim of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol -- be one of those characters who just vanishes after being a one-book wonder? Playwright Allan Knee thinks not.

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