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Directors Announced for WaterTower Theatre's 2016-17 Main Stage Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 5, 2016


?WaterTower Theatre Managing Director Gregory Patterson and Associate Artistic Director Kelsey Leigh Ervi today announced the directors for the upcoming 2016-2017 WaterTower Theatre Main Stage Season in The Canterbury Family Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre.   Directing the season opener, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (October 7- 30, 2016) is B.J. Cleveland with Musical Direction by Sonny Franks.  Next up, the regional premiere of Silent Sky (January 20-February 12, 2017) will be directed by Kelsey Leigh Ervi.  The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord (April 14-May 7, 2017) will be directed by Emily Scott Banks.  Rene Moreno will return to direct Native Gardens (June 2- 25, 2017). Sunday in the Park With George (July 28-August 20, 2017) will be directed by Terry Martin, with Musical Direction by Jeff Lankov.

Broadway's Brian Gonzales to Star in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at WaterTower Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2016


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting and creative team details for the regional premiere of One Man, Two Guvnors, directed by Terry Martin. Written by Richard Bean, One Man, Two Guvnors will run August 5-28, 2016. Brian Gonzales, currently performing on Broadway as Babkak in Disney's Aladdin, will star as Francis Henshall. Gonzales, who last performed on the WaterTower Theatre stage in Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2010), will reprise the role he understudied in the Broadway production of One Man, Two Guvnors.

Theatre Too Stages Countrified Musical Comedy COTTON PATCH GOSPEL, Now thru 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2015


Theatre Too presents the countrified musical comedy COTTON PATCH GOSPEL with book by Tom Key and Russell Treyz and music & lyrics by Harry Chapin.

Theatre Too to Stage Countrified Musical Comedy COTTON PATCH GOSPEL, 9/3-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2015


Theatre Too presents the countrified musical comedy COTTON PATCH GOSPEL with book by Tom Key and Russell Treyz and music & lyrics by Harry Chapin.

Photo Flash: WaterTower Theatre Presents BONNIE & CLYDE
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


WaterTower Theatre presents BONNIE & CLYDE, Oct. 10-Nov. 2. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

FULL GALLOP, ORAL FIXATION, BONNIE & CLYDE and More Set for WaterTower's 2014 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2014


WaterTower Theatre's has announced its calendar of events, this month through December 2014. All performances held at The Addison Theatre Centre unless otherwise noted. Scroll down for details!

John Campione & Kayla Carlyle to Lead WaterTower's BONNIE & CLYDE; Cast & Creative Team Confirmed
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 8, 2014


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for the musical Bonnie & Clyde, with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, and book by Ivan Menchell, running October 10-November 2, 2014 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The ensemble cast stars John Campione as Clyde Barrow, Kayla Carlyle as Bonnie Parker, David Price as Buck Barrow, Sarah Elizabeth Smith as Blanche Barrow, Anthony Fortino as Ted Hinton, Sonny Franks as the Preacher, Alexandra Doke as Young Bonnie, and Andy Stratton as Young Clyde. The ensemble features Daron Cockerell, Brigitte Goldman, Clinton Greenspan, Kyle Igneczi, Hunter Lewis, Christia Mantzke, Michael Scott McNay, Kelly Nickell, Alan Pollard and Willy Welch.

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Ross, Sarah Elizabeth Smith and More in the Regional Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ at Uptown Players
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 30, 2014


Uptown Players closes its 2014 season with the Regional Premiere of the 2003 Tony Award winning musical, The Boy From Oz. This is the first regional theater production announced in the United States since the Broadway production and will run July 25 through August 10, 2014 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Check out a first look below!

Uptown Players Presents the Regional Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2014


Uptown Players closes its 2014 season with the Regional Premiere of the 2003 Tony Award winning musical, The Boy From Oz. This is the first regional theater production announced in the United States since the Broadway production and will run from today, July 25 through August 10, 2014 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Uptown Players Presents the Regional Premiere of THE BOY FROM , 7/25-8/10
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 2, 2014


Uptown Players closes its 2014 season with the Regional Premiere of the 2003 Tony Award winning musical, The Boy From Oz. This is the first regional theater production announced in the United States since the Broadway production and will run from July 25 through August 10, 2014 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Dallas Theater Center Cancels Tonight's Performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013


Tonight's performance of A Christmas Carol, December 6, 2013, has been cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Please check the website for additional details.

DTC to Bring A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 11/21-12/24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2013


Dallas Theater Center brings a brand new adaptation of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol to the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center for the first time. DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty wrote the new adaptation and will direct the holiday favorite, with choreography by Joel Ferrell. A Christmas Carol makes its Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre debut on November 21 and runs through December 24. Single tickets to A Christmas Carol are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.

Photo Flash: WaterTower's HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2013


WaterTower Theatre presents Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites including Pam Dougherty as Mama Lilly, Stan Graner as Fred Rose (Pap), Mikaela Krantz as Audrey Williams, Joseph Holt as Leon (Loudmouth) and Sonny Franks as Jimmy (Burrhead). The cast also includes Major Attaway as Tee-Tot, Christia Mantzke as The Waitress, Dave Rankin as Hoss and Dennis Bailey as Shag. This production is sponsored by Frost Bank and WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors. Check out a first look below!

Joey Folsom to Lead WaterTower Theatre's HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY; Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2013


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites including Pam Dougherty as Mama Lilly, Stan Graner as Fred Rose (Pap), Mikaela Krantz as Audrey Williams, Joseph Holt as Leon (Loudmouth) and Sonny Franks as Jimmy (Burrhead). The cast also includes Major Attaway as Tee-Tot,Christia Mantzke as The Waitress, Dave Rankin as Hoss and Dennis Bailey as Shag. This production is sponsored by Frost Bank and WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2013


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for The Grapes of Wrath, running April 5 - 28, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast includes Cameron Cobb as Tom Joad; Steven Pounders as Jim Casy; Arvin Combs as Pa Joad; Stephanie Dunnam as Ma Joad; Carolyn Wickwire as Granma Joad; Dennis West as Grampa Joad; Jason Johnson-Spinos as Noah Joad; Hannah Plemons as Ruthie; Miles Shickman/Liam M. Taylor as Winfield; Stan Graner as Uncle John; Mikaela Krantz as Rose of Sharon; Austin Tindle as Connie Rivers and Conner Wedgeworth as Al Joad.

STAGE TUBE: MY FAIR LADY Opens at Lyric Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2010


There are only 4 more chances to see Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.

Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY To Feature 38 Piece Orchestra, Opens Friday 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2010


Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast, opens Friday at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.

Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY To Feature 38 Piece Orchestra, Opens Friday 9/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast, opens Friday at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.

WTT Ends 2008-2009 Run With UNNECESSARY FARCE, Runs 7/16-8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2009


WaterTower Theatre (WTT) concludes its 2008-2009 season with the comic romp Unnecessary Farce. It will run July 16 - August 2, 2009.

Photo Flash: WTT Ends 2008-2009 Run With UNNECESSARY FARCE, Runs 7/16-8/2
by Reynard Loki - Jun 9, 2009


WaterTower Theatre (WTT) concludes its 2008-2009 season with the comic romp Unnecessary Farce. It will run July 16 - August 2, 2009.

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