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Phoenix Boys Choir to Sing Disney's Best in HAPPIEST SONGS ON EARTH
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2016


Join the Phoenix Boys Choir for a night of music from the Magic Kingdom! Mousketeers of all ages will want to 'give a little whistle' for 'The Happiest Songs on Earth,' when the Phoenix Boys Choir presents The Walt Disney Company's best-loved tunes.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Lupita Nyong'o in ECLIPSED
by Ken Fallin - Mar 25, 2016


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration of Lupita Nyong'o in ECLIPSED!

LA Master Chorale to Perform Free Concert at Disney Hall, 4/22
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2016


 "I am deeply inspired and uplifted by the High School Choir Festival," says Gershon.  "The talent, drive and energy of these remarkable students are simply astounding.  And to hear this chorus perform in Disney Hall, with its exceptional acoustics, is an incredible experience."

BWW Review: STOMP Smashes Its Way to Orlando
by Kimberly Moy - Mar 25, 2016


STOMP is one of those shows I've heard about, seen the advertisements, seen the commercials, but have never experienced in person. If you're like me then it's time to see this show, if you haven't. STOMP was a concept devised in the UK by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas in 1991. It came to the United States in the early 1990s and has been going on ever since. Not many shows can have that distinction of going on past the twenty year mark. It's also one of those shows whose concepts wormed its way into popular culture. Now that I've seen it, I can understand its longevity and appeal.

Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS to Play Alley Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for The Christians, a new play written by Lucas Hnath, which runs April 22 - May 15 in the Hubbard Theatre.

BWW Interview: Mitzi Maxwell Discusses Mad Cow's Science Play Festival
by Matt Tamanini - Mar 24, 2016


Beginning tonight at Orlando's Mad Cow Theatre, their third annual Science Play Festival begins at 8:00pm with a reading of Sarah Treem's play about evolution THE HOW AND THE WHY. On Friday night, there will be a reading of Nick Payne's Broadway hit CONSTELLATIONS, and Mad Cow will close the festival on Saturday with a reading of Tom Stoppard's classic play ARCADIA. 

ABC to Present 96th MISS AMERICA Competition Live from Atlantic City, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2016


The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that the 96TH MISS AMERICA COMPETITION will return to Atlantic City's historic Boardwalk Hall on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Present ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!'
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the Central Florida Premiere of Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play!", script and lyrics written by Mo Willems and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. Based on the popular book series Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems, the Children's Series musical production runs from April 7 - May 7, 2016 in the Margeson Theater. Tickets ($9 - $15) can be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 E. Rollins St.).

Upcoming Auditions in the Nashville Area (3/24/16)
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 24, 2016


Directors and producers throughout Middle Tennessee are seeking actors for upcoming productions of The Little Mermaid (directed by Brittany Blaire Anderson for Circle Players) and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, along with Nashville Shakespeare Festival's upcoming Shakespeare in the Park and Winter Shakespeare productions - and the folks from Disney are planning auditions coming up in April, so you know you want to put on your ears and welcome them to Music City... We've gathered the details together here to make your planning easier. So now you have no excuse: go follow your dream!

Photo Flash: OMOTENASHI JOURNEY Welcomes New Cast Members
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016


'OMOTENASHI Journey' is a brand new musical-in-progress, presenting featured songs at the New York's Got Talent Finals at The Elektra Theater on Tuesday April 26th.

Marvel's AVENGERS Actress Cobie Smulders to Voice Global Attractions
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2016


Victory Hill Exhibitions (VHE) announced today that A-list actress Cobie Smulders will voice its new Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) experiences in Las Vegas and Paris.

Oakland Symphony to Conclude Season with Tracy Silverman & More, 5/20
by Matt Smith - Mar 24, 2016


Oakland, March 23, 2016 – The Oakland Symphony, Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan, the Oakland Symphony Chorus and guest artists Tracy Silverman, electric violin, and soprano Nicole Joseph will conclude the Symphony's 2015-2016 season with a concert of music by John Adams, Stravinsky, Barber and RavelFriday, May 20, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre. Mr. Silverman will perform John Adams' The Dharma at Big Sur for orchestra and electric violin and Ms. Joseph, who was the winner of the 2015 Toland Vocal Arts Competition, will sing Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Completing the evening will be Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms with the Oakland Symphony Chorus, Lynne Morrow, Director; and Ravel's La Valse. Pre-concert drinks, lobby entertainment and a talk begin at 7 pm and the concert is sponsored by Bell Investment Advisors.Tickets are priced $20-$75 and may be purchased at www.oaklandsymphony.org .

The BLUEBARN Theatre to Present Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2016


The BLUEBARN Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of THE CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath.

Monumental Musicals, Lapine Premiere with Debra Monk & More Slated for Signature Theatre's 2016-17 Season; Plus Previously Set FREAKY FRIDAY!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2016


Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and Managing Director Maggie Boland announce the full lineup for Signature Theatre's 2016/17 season, including the previously announced production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's FREAKY FRIDAY.

Berkeley Symphony to Close Season with FRANKENSTEIN SYMPHONY, 5/5
by Matt Smith - Mar 22, 2016


BERKELEY, CA (March 22, 2016) – Music Director Joana Carneiro and Berkeley Symphonyclose their 2015-16 season Thursday, May 5 at 8 pm at Zellerbach Hall with the West Coast premiere of Mark Grey's Frankenstein Symphony, which the Orchestra co-commissioned with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Violinist Simone Porter makes her first appearance in the Bay Area, performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Orchestra.

Miller Theatre to Continue 'Composer Portrait' Series with Francesca Verunelli
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2016


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its Composer Portraits series with Francesca Verunelli, featuring International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE, David Fulmer, conductor) on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 8:00 p.m. at Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street).

ALEXANDER'S FEAST to Open LA Master Chorale 'Hidden Handel' Project
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2016


The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), led by Artistic Director Grant Gershon, transforms Walt Disney Concert Hall into a festive banquet hall in the ancient Persian city of Persepolis for two immersive performances of eminent director Trevore Ross's semi-staged production of Handel's Alexander's Feast, created for the LA Master Chorale to launch its multi-year 'Hidden Handel' project on Saturday, April 16, 2 pm, and Sunday, April 17, 2016, 7 pm.

Photo Flash: Lupita Nyong'o & More Featured in 'Wild' JUNGLE BOOK Photo Shoot
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2016


Walt Disney Studios has shared brand new special shoot images featuring the cast of Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK. 

BWW Review: Musco Center for the Arts Celebrates with a Spectacular Grand Opening
by Ellen Dostal - Mar 21, 2016


It was indeed an auspicious occasion at Chapman University on Saturday night where over a thousand guests gathered for the much-anticipated official opening of the Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts. The black tie event featured a concert performance by luminaries of the opera world, including Placido Domingo, Deborah Voigt, and Milena Kitic, joined by a number of Chapman alumni, the Chapman University Singers, and Alumni Choir. 

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