Walt Spangler News

Robert Falls' DON GIOVANNI Returns to Lyric

by Julie Musbach — September 19, 2019

Lyric Opera of Chicago continues the 2019/20 season with a revival of its original, provocative Don Giovanni, marking the return of Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls.

Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed Musicals' BILLY ELLIOT

by Alan Henry — September 17, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy.

Photo Coverage: Meet The Cast of the ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE National Tour!

by Monroe George — September 13, 2019

The North American tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is getting ready to hit the road! The musical will star Chris Clark as Tully, Sarah Hinrichsen as Rachel, Shelly Lynn Walsh as Tammy, Peter Michael Jordan as Brick, Rachel Lyn Fobbs as Marley, Patrick Cogan as J.

Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Makes D.C. Debut Beginning October 8 At National Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2019

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Makes Its Way to the Fabulous Fox

by Julie Musbach — September 3, 2019

TROIKA Entertainment announced the casting for the North American tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE.

Casting Announced For ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE North American Tour

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2019

Casting has been announced for the North American tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE.

Cast Of Goodspeed Musicals BILLY ELLIOT Announced

by A.A. Cristi — August 9, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy.

BWW Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — May 14, 2019

Goodman Theatre's THE WINTER'S TALE is one of the most inventive and playful productions of Shakespeare I've seen.

Cast Announced For Robert Falls' THE WINTER'S TALE At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2019

Artistic Director Robert Falls reimagines The Winter's Tale-one of William Shakespeare's final and most wildly theatrical works-following celebrated revivals of Measure for Measure (2013) and King Lear (2006) at Goodman Theatre.

Yale School Of Drama Announces Yale Design Showcase

by Stephi Wild — April 1, 2019

YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) has announced the inaugural Yale Design Showcase, May 13-15 at 149 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut: an opportunity for theater professionals to visit the campus and meet the 2019 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and

BWW Review: MN Opera's Memorable THE FIX Composes Requiem for the American Dream

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — March 20, 2019

This past weekend at the Ordway Center, MN Opera unveiled their World Premiere The Fix in tribute to the All-American sport and spirt of baseball.

BWW Review: FAMILIAR at The Old Globe

by E.H. Reiter — February 5, 2019

FAMILIAR, a now playing at the Old Globe through March 3rd, mines the comedy and the drama of a family wedding and tackles the subjects of family, heritage, clashing cultures, and those family secrets that inevitably come to light at the worst possible times.

Casting Announced For FAMILIAR At The Old Globe

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2019

The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for Familiar by Tony Award nominee Danai Gurira (Broadway's Eclipsed, Black Panther, "The Walking Dead").

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 24, 2018

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Washington, DC Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 17, 2018

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Washington, DC Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 10, 2018

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

BWW Review: A Catchphrase Becomes a Musical Mantra in A CHRISTMAS STORY

by Perry Tannenbaum — December 7, 2018

Joseph Robinette's adaptation of Jean Shepherd's beloved Yuletide story doesn't make all the right moves, but A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL will still warm your holiday spirit if you're patient with it.

Vote For The 2018 BWW Washington, DC Awards; THE WIZ Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Staff — December 3, 2018

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Ford's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Leads Best Play!

by BWW Staff — November 26, 2018

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents THOUSAND PINES

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2018

Westport Country Playhouse's world-premiere drama, "Thousand Pines," brings the national dialogue about gun violence to the stage, now through November 17.