Tom Sawyer News

The musical version of Mark Twain's classic tale sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, which provides a theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with music and lyrics by Nashville legend Roger Miller. Like Tennessee Rep, Big River-winner of seven Tony Awards--celebrates its 25th anniversary this season. Big River runs March 20 - April 10 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.

'Gene's Time' is a web-series that has been started at RAGTIME. The show has expanded Gene's reach so to speak and now has him 'joining' the casts of multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway shows this year.

Two character plays either work effectively or not at all. There's no in between. It takes a tight rapport between the actors to create a believable scenario. Chad Borden and Robert J. Townsend have such a chemistry that works divinely in The Story of My Life, a musical drama that is sweetly poetic and universally relevant. Havok Theatre's loving production could not be better.

The musical version of Mark Twain's classic tale sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, which provides a theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

JOE MOORE and PAT SAJAK star in THE BOYS IN AUTUMN, Bernard Sabath's provocative Broadway play that depicts a reunion between two of the most beloved characters in American literature, Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, 50 years after they parted ways as boyhood pals.

American Heartland Theatre presents an encore of the off-Broadway hit, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Heralded as 'The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!' by Gannett Newspapers, when the off-Broadway run of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change closed in the summer of 2008, it had played 5,003 performances and 20 previews, an astonishingly long run by any measure, but downright historic for an off-Broadway musical (and second only to the run of The Fantasticks). Its 12-year run is a true testament to the enduring charm, wit, and wonder of this musical. Returning to the American Heartland Theatre March 12th through April 25th, 2010, 12 years after its Kansas City premiere, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is back and better than ever.

One of the most beloved characters of American literature comes to life in the exuberant musical, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. A pop rock Broadway version of Mark Twain's semi-autobiographical novel is presented by Maurer Productions OnStage Fridays, Mar. 12 and 19 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Mar. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays, Mar. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

They've written some of the most memorable songs in Disney theme park - and motion picture - history, and on March 11, 2010, the Academy Award-winning composers of the music from 'It's a Small World' and The Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as 'Mary Poppins,' will receive the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows. The Sherman brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, will receive a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A.

The Players Club has announced that legendary sibling composers Robert and Richard Sherman will receive the Theatre Museum's Career Achievement Award on May 17. Also set to receive awards are Samuel French Inc. and the Mint Theatre, each being rewarded the Theatre Museum Arts Education Award and the Theatre History Preservation Award, respectively.

The New York City Center and 'Good Housekeeping' will present 'Shine On,' a benefit concert for the National Women's History Museum on April 12. The proceeds will help the museum establish its first permanent location in Washington, DC.

TEACHERS: THE MUSICAL by Robin Seidman and David Reeb will play 3 weekends at the Southside Theatre Guild from February 18 through March 6. Performances will be on February 18, 19, 20, February 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 4, 5, 6. All performances will begin at 8 PM, except the February 28 matinee which will be performed at 2 PM.

Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

American Heartland Theatre presents an encore of the off-Broadway hit, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Heralded as 'The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!' by Gannett Newspapers, when the off-Broadway run of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change closed in the summer of 2008, it had played 5,003 performances and 20 previews, an astonishingly long run by any measure, but downright historic for an off-Broadway musical (and second only to the run of The Fantasticks). Its 12-year run is a true testament to the enduring charm, wit, and wonder of this musical. Returning to the American Heartland Theatre March 12th through April 25th, 2010, 12 years after its Kansas City premiere, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is back and better than ever.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2009-2010 Programs for Young Audiences series with The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour production of the new family musical, Nobody's Perfect. Performances are Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

A world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy Emma by Artistic Director Michael Bloom takes the stage at The Cleveland Play House.

Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, opening at the Hartford Stages on April 1st and playing through May 9th. The cast will include Chris Bowyer (Sid Sawyer), Teddy Canez (Injun Joe), Louisa Krause (Becky Thatcher), Nancy Lemenager (Aunt Polly), Eric Lochtefeld (Muff Potter), Tim McKiernan (Tom Sawyer), Joe Paulik (Joe Harper), and Casey Predovic (Huckleberry Finn).

Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

Rubicon Theatre Company's DOUBT, A PARABLE Plays Its Final Performance on 2/21.

STUCK by Jessica Goldberg will play its final show on Feb. 21 at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row.