On Halloween proper, Performance Network Theatre will dim the lights and let the ghosts out of the basement for a one-night only concert reading of Jeffrey Hatcher's 'The Turn of the Screw,' based on the novel by Henry James.
Theater Latté Da brings Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock-opera Evita to the Ordway Center's McKnight Theatre. The production will preview September 30 and October 1, open on October 2 and run through October 31, 2010.
The Theatre School at DePaul University presents THE SECRET GARDEN, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted by Pamela Sterling, and directed by John Jenkins, as the opening production of the 2010-2011 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This production opens Tuesday, October 30, and runs through Saturday, December 4, 2010, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10 AM and Saturdays at 2 PM. There will be no performances on November 23, 25, 26, 27, or 30. There will be a special performance held on December 1, at 10AM.
'The Lunchbox Theatre Series got a makeover this season,' said Florida Rep Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi. 'Not only are we performing onstage in the Historic Arcade Theatre, but we have a new lunch partner, The Morgan House -and we've added a whole new component with an interactive workshop that will really enhance each child's theatre experience. It is going to be an exciting year, and we're thrilled to open with How I Became a Pirate.'
Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with book by Bob Martin and Don Mckeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The musical comedy, which recently received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, will run November 11 through December 26, 2010. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is directed by Carla Milarch (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife, The Fantasticks) with Musical Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife) and stars Naz Edwards, Scott Crownover, Phil Powers, Andrea Mellos, Mark Hammell, Matt Anderson, Eva Rosenwald, Linda Rabin Hammell, Brian Thibault, Lisa Lauren Smith, Charlie Sutherland, Pete Podolski and Phill Harmer.
The Sunday, October 24th performance of Charlotte's Web at The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre will have a very special guest.
This September, Children's Theatre of Charlotte opens its 63rd season with an original staging of the spectacular family musical 'Disney's Aladdin.' Coming to the McColl Family Theatre from September 24 - October 24, this theatrical magic carpet ride will take audiences on a journey of enchantment and adventure.
Performance Network Theatre presents 'Laugh out Loud' with Jim Carmody on Saturday, October 23 at 1pm. This all-ages show, part of the Children's Theatre Network's Saturday Series for Young Audiences, will be followed by a milk and cookies reception.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 86th MainStage season October 15-17 and October 23, 2010 at the historic Taft Theatre with the local premiere of Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's swashbuckling musical, How I Became a Pirate.
Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's 'Saturday Series for Young Audiences.' Presented by the Children's Theatre Network, the educational arm of PNT, eight touring productions will be performed on PNT's mainstage, each month, throughout the 2010-2011 season.
Casa Mañana announces auditions for the Children's Theatre productions of Disney's My Son Pinocchio, The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and The Wizard of Oz.
Without question, the most popular show of the season is The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's holiday production. More often then not, many of the scheduled performances sell out before the show even opens.
"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . ." is one of the most memorable opening lines in literary history.
Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the drama, 'Sonia Flew' by Melinda Lopez.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 86th MainStage season October 15-17 and October 23, 2010 at the historic Taft Theatre with the local premiere of Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's swashbuckling musical, How I Became a Pirate.
On Halloween proper, Performance Network Theatre will dim the lights and let the ghosts out of the basement for a one-night only concert reading of Jeffrey Hatcher's 'The Turn of the Screw,' based on the novel by Henry James.
Performance Network Theatre is currently accepting submissions for the Fireside Festival of New Works, which will be held December 5th through 8th, 2010.
In association with The Growing Stage in Netcong, NJ, Playwrights Theatre is pleased to present ACROSS THE WIDE AND LONESOME PRAIRIE by Julie Jensen. The production (appropriate for ages 8 and up) will preview on November 4 and run for three weeks through November 21, 2010 (Press Opening: Friday, November 5 at 8:00pm). The production will be directed by John Pietrowski and features Jane Keitel and Lori Lawrence. Single tickets are on sale now $25 for adults, $22.50 for seniors, $20 for book clubs and groups of 10 or more, and $15 for students. For tickets, visit www.ptnj.org or call the box office at 973-514-1787 X10. Performances take place at Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Road in Madison, NJ.
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, continues to grow as the region's most exciting theatrical venue featuring the best in local performers and performances.
Performance Network Theatre presents 'Laugh out Loud' with Jim Carmody on Saturday, October 23 at 1pm. This all-ages show, part of the Children's Theatre Network's Saturday Series for Young Audiences, will be followed by a milk and cookies reception.
