The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey begins its 2010 season with one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies - The Taming of the Shrew. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, who is celebrating her 20th Anniversary Season as artistic director of The Shakespeare Theatre, The Taming of the Shrew begins performances on June 2 and continues through June 27.
This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.
Flashpoint Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia premiere of Sheila Callaghan's Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake), April 15 - May 8, 2010. All performances will be held at Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street, in Philadelphia.
This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.
It's a simple story - the young ingénue can't pay the rent, the evil landlord comes a calling, a wiser woman offers advice and the leading man offers to pay the rent. The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) presents five variations on this plot in the style of some of Broadway's best known musical theatre writers - Rodgers and Hammerstein (Corn), Stephen Sondheim (A Little Complex), Jerry Herman (Dear Abby), Andrew Lloyd Webber (Aspects of Junita), and Kander and Ebb (Speakeasy). To say more would ruin the hilarity.With its incredibly talented cast, hilarious writing and great tech, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) provides a lot of laughter and ultimately, a wonderful night at the theater.
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE to be directed by Alexander Burns. The production will start previews on Wednesday, May 5 at 8pm and open on Friday, May 7 at 8pm.
The Walnut Street Theatre's 2009-2010 Independence Studio on 3 season concludes with an all-new production of Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart's genre-hopping tribute to some of Broadway's greatest: The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!). In a comic satire of musical theatre genres, one story becomes five musicals, each in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) starts on May 4th, opens May 6th and continues through June 27th in the Walnut's Independence Studio on 3.
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the New Jersey Repertory Company, by special arrangement with Pat Addiss and Vasi Laurence, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York premiere of THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM, written by Alan Brody and directed by SuzAnne Barabas. THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM begins previews on Thursday, May 6 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 6. Press Opening is Friday, May 14 at 8:15 PM.
The Walnut Street Theatre's 2009-2010 Independence Studio on 3 season concludes with an all-new production of Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart's genre-hopping tribute to some of Broadway's greatest: The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!).
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE to be directed by Alexander Burns. The production will start previews on Wednesday, May 5 at 8pm and open on Friday, May 7 at 8pm.
Revisit one of the most-acclaimed musical productions of all time when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off the 64th Summer Season with its production of Oliver!, June 1-6 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
At Hand Theatre Company opened the World Premiere of LETTERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD, written and directed by Anton Dudley (Slag Heap, Substitution, Getting Home) Sunday, May 2.
In a recent interview with the Telegraph Online, Neil Simon revealed that, when writing the hit musical SWEET CHARITY, the ending changed several times before reaching the Broadway stage.
At Hand Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of LETTERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD, written and directed by Anton Dudley (Slag Heap, Substitution, Getting Home). Previews began April 29 at Theatre Row Studio Theatre with opening night set for Sunday, May 2.
The Midwest premiere of Bill W. and Dr. Bob is an inspirational, gripping and timely story about the men and their wives whose relationships pioneered the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous and the creation of Al-Anon. The production will close May 2nd.
At Hand Theatre Company opens the World Premiere of LETTERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD, written and directed by Anton Dudley (Slag Heap, Substitution, Getting Home) Sunday, May 2.
The Walnut Street Theatre will close its production of Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS on May 2nd. Champagne, romance and laughter are on the menu in this prime example of English comedy. The production will feature performances from Susan Riley Stevens, Karen Peakes, Bill Van Horn, Greg Wood, Dan Olmstead and Jennie Eisenhower.
Theatre Horizon concludes its 5th Anniversary Season with Fat Pig by the Tony Award-nominated contemporary playwright, Neil LaBute. Theatre Horizon's Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Matthew Decker directs the Philadelphia-area ensemble in this provocative play by one of the leading contemporary playwrights in the nation.
Imagine seeing a red couch parked in the middle of LOVE Park, and then a few days later it appears in Reading Terminal Market or even Independence Visitor Center.