?Theater Works opens its 2016-17 YouthWorks Season on September 9 with Les Miserables School Edition. The tale of love and rebellion is set to be directed by Kelli James, a member of Les Miserables original Broadway company. James appeared in Theater Works' 2014-15 hit Follies. She has worked in the theatre for 40 years in Broadway Shows and many National tours and concerts. James has been coaching young artists for the theatre for 15 years. She is a top vocal coach and director who has co-directed Annie, Into The Woods, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown at Valley Youth Theatre, Charlotte's Web for DST and Suessical for Off Square Theatre Co. in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has received 3 AriZoni Award Nominations for acting and directing and won an AriZoni Award for original Choreography as well as an Inspirational Award for her role as The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
Saturated with the vibrant colors of gold-adorned chandeliers, majestic red velvet curtains and shiny Baroque accents framing the Ohio Theatre stage, BalletMet's "Sleeping Beauty" appeared to be a scene come to life from an ornately illustrated storybook.
First Floor Theater (FFT) is thrilled to announce its fourth annual literary festival, FITZFEST, a festival of eight world premiere plays, by some of the country's most exciting playwrights, inspired by the life and work of F. Scott Fitzgerald. FITZFEST will play August 5 - August 13, 2016 at Collaboraction's Pentagon Theatre in The Flat Iron Arts Building. Tickets will be available at http://firstfloortheater.com/.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents the 7th annual Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival today, March 19, 2016, with the winning play presented now through March 27.
SF Ballet has announced that it will return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. with the Washington, D.C. premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella, October 26-30. SF Ballet will present seven performances of the acclaimed, full-length production; the Company last performed at the prestigious venue in November 2012.
Virginia Repertory Theatre opens the professional premiere of Croaker: The Frog Prince Musical M arch 11, 2016 at Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. With book/lyrics by Debra Clinton and a score by Jason Marks, C roaker i s a colorful new take on the classic story of the F rog Prince by the Brothers Grimm. The show runs through April 17, with public performances every Friday through Sunday, and student matinees throughout the week. The show runs one hour and 20 minutes, and is best suited for children ages 5 and up.
Buckland Theatre Co. launches as a full-scale producing company with a powerful new version of August Strindberg's MISS JULIE. MISS JULIE is currently running at Camden's Etcetera Theatre, taking over the space entirely for the duration of its four-week run. Directed by Gary Condes, with Set and Costume design by Carla Goodman and Lighting and Sound design by Joe Price, the production will feature Laura Greenwood as Miss Julie, Charlie Dorfman as Jean and Danielle Henry as Kristin. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents the 7th annual Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival on Saturday, March 19, 2016, with the winning play presented March 18-27.
Buckland Theatre Co. launches as a full-scale producing company with an intimate version of Strindberg's MISS JULIE, which opens next week at Camden's Etcetera Theatre. The show will take over the space entirely for the duration of its four-week run. It features Laura Greenwood as Miss Julie, Charlie Dorfman as Jean and Danielle Henry as Kristin, directed by Gary Condes, with set and costume design by Carla Goodman and lighting and sound design by Joe Price.
During February, snow falls lightly in Wisconsin this year, the powdery flakes covering the frosty earth--cold and icy white. With winter weather at the heart of the First Stage world premiere, the company introduces their 6th Wisconsin Cycle production in a play simply titled: The Snow. Internationally acclaimed playwright Finegan Kruckmeyer- who has garnered more than 30 awards from around the world during his continuing illustrious career-worked with Artistic Director Jeff Frank, Oregon Children's Theatre, and Magik Theatre when collaborating on a fantasy adventure conjuring winter white magic while honoring Wisconsin's Germanic heritage akin to the Brothers Grimm legendary fairytales.
?Audiences will experience an inventive take on classic fairy-tale characters this month as the musical theatre division of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents its spring production, Into the Woods.
Company XIV presents an adult only world premiere of SNOW WHITE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick. SNOW WHITE runs Off-Broadway now through March 12, 2016 in a limited 7-week engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre, located at 18 Minetta Lane between MacDougal Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. The show opened last night, February 3, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Company XIV presents an adult only world premiere of SNOW WHITE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick. SNOW WHITE runs Off-Broadway from January 26 - March 12, 2016 in a limited 7-week engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre, located at 18 Minetta Lane between MacDougal Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. Previews begin January 26 for a February 3 opening. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
Buckland Theatre Co. today announces its launch as a full-scale producing company with a powerful new version of August Strindberg's Miss Julie. Miss Julie will open at Camden's Etcetera Theatre this February, taking over the space entirely for the duration of its four-week run. Directed by Gary Condes, with Set and Costume design by Carla Goodman and Lighting and Sound design by Joe Price, the production will feature Laura Greenwood as Miss Julie, Charlie Dorfman as Jean and Danielle Henry as Kristin. Tickets are on sale now.
Company XIV presents an adult only world premiere of SNOW WHITE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick. SNOW WHITE runs Off-Broadway from January 26 - March 12, 2016 in a limited 7-week engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre, located at 18 Minetta Lane between MacDougal Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. Previews begin January 26 for a February 3 opening. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!