Cast Announced for 1940's RADIO HOUR at The Rose Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 17, 2021
The 1940's Radio Hour, award winning musical, and holiday favorite by Walton Jones, returns Dec. 3-5 and 17-19 live, in-person at the Rose Center Theater. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this heartwarming show follows a group of Radio Artists at Christmas as they attempt to make it big on the 'Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade.'
Exclusive: 2019-2020 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT at Lyric Arts
by Brett Burger
- Mar 19, 2019
'This is a season that is full of heart. My biggest goal in programming this season was selecting shows with interesting stories and memorable characters that will entertain and engage our audiences while also inspiring authentic emotion-whether it be joy or sadness or simple delight' said Artistic & Executive Director Laura Tahja Johnson who recently celebrated her 15th year with Lyric Arts.
Photo Flash: Swift Creek Mill Theatre Presents A 1940s RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 16, 2018
In this long-awaited sequel to the popular musical "The 1940s Radio Hour," it's Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, New Jersey. The company's take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol descends into all the comedic mayhem and madness of a live radio show, resulting in a heart-warming dramatic climax.
Swift Creek Mill Presents A 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 30, 2018
In this long-awaited sequel to the popular musical "The 1940s Radio Hour," it's Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, New Jersey. The company's take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol descends into all the comedic mayhem and madness of a live radio show, resulting in a heart-warming dramatic climax.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Announces 2018 �" 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 18, 2018
Swift Creek Mill Theatre has announced its 2018 - 2019 Season. Season ticket packages are on sale now starting at $95. Individual tickets go on sale June 1st. See the full schedule below!
BWW Review: 1940's Radio Hour at The Central New York Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley
- Dec 10, 2017
Syracuse's Central New York Playhouse latest show is 1940's Radio Hour, written by Walton Jones and featuring various hit songs of the 1940s. Directed by Patricia Catchouny with musical direction by Abel Searor, 1940's Radio Hour transports us to December 1942 the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on New York City radio station WOV.
It's A Big Band Christmas At The Players Centre With THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 14, 2017
From Dec. 6 though 23, Strike up the band because the holidays are alive and thriving at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, in their production of The 1940's Radio Hour. With a book by Walton Jones, based on an idea by Walton Jones and Carol Lees, this patriotic holiday tale will give audiences a dose of nostalgic Christmas cheer. The Players production will have that big band sound you love with a 16-piece orchestra! Students from Pine View School, under the direction of Vic Mongillo, will volunteer their time and talents along with professional musicians to create that classic sound.
Photo Coverage: First look at State of the Arts Productions Theater Company's THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR
by Jerri Shafer
- Jun 3, 2016
State of the Art's Production Theater Company presents the award winning Broadway musical 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' by Walton Jones. 'The 1940's Radio Hour' is full of music, dancing, live commercials and old-time sound effects. Centered around a troupe of radio performers, 'The 1940's Radio Hour' presents the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942. One part 'A Prairie Home Companion,' and one part USO SHOW, 'The 1940's Radio Hour,' promises to be a fun-filled evening of musical comedy featuring time honored classics, like, 'Love Is Here To Stay,' 'That Old Black Magic,' 'Blues In The Night,' 'The 5 O'Clock Whistle,' and many more!!
BWW Review: Keeton Theatre's 1940s RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Dec 18, 2015
It's that thematic power of hope and reconciliation that plays out so evocatively on theater stages throughout the world at this time of year, urging each of us on to our revelry during this hectic, oftentimes trying and crazy time of the year. Nashville's Larry Keeton Theatre presents just such an evocative story of Christmastime during wartime with A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol, the sequel to The 1940s Radio Hour, one of regional theater's most-often performed musical revues.
BWW's Top Little Rock Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage
- Dec 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Little Rock in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
THE 1940s RADIO HOUR Opens at Farmington Players Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 30, 2012
The 1940's Radio Hour, a musical comedy by Walton Jones (based on an idea he hatched with Carol Lees,) takes you on a trip to Christmas season, 1942. Members of the "Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade," are preparing a final holiday broadcast for the troops fighting World War II. It's getting close to airtime at WOV in New York City, and the zany group is coping with backstage drama that threatens to botch their broadcast. Will they be ready in time?
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