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'Blood Brothers' Comes to Whitefire Theatre Starting 10/18
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008

A multi-ethnic cast highlights stinging themes of class and poverty when Whitefire artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs Blood Brothers, the Olivier Award-winning, Tony-nominated musical drama by Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine). The tragic musical tale opens at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks on October 18 for a six-week run through November 23.

'NoHo Scene' Presents Arts All Day 10/5
by Kristin Allard - Sep 9, 2008

Get a true taste of NoHo at the second annual All-Day, All-Arts, All-NoHo 'NoHo Scene' on Sunday, October 5 from 11 am until 8 pm. Admission to all NoHo Scene events and activities is free.

Florida Rep Announces 11th Season
by Beau Higgins - Aug 29, 2008

The theatre's eleventh season features 8 plays that include 3 regional premieres, a Tony-winning Best Play and an American classic by one of the world's most beloved playwrights.

Florida Rep Announces Season 11
by Beau Higgins - Apr 17, 2008

The theatre's eleventh season features 8 plays that include 3 regional premieres, a Tony-winning Best Play and an American classic by one of the world's most beloved playwrights.

The Canadian Stage Company announces 2008-2009 season
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Feb 28, 2008

New season subscription packages on sale today for CanStage's 2008/09 season. Doubt, Frost/Nixon and Blackbird, are among the highlights.

Willy Russell's Award Winning 'Educating Rita'
by Beau Higgins - Apr 30, 2007

Blood Brothers Still Grips 20 Years On - UK Tour Review
by Glenn Meads - Apr 18, 2007

Willy Russell's timeless musical is celebrating 20 years in London's West End.

West End's Blood Brothers, Mary Poppins and Chicago Announce April Cast Changes
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2006

A number of West End musicals have announced starry cast changes; British pop star Antony Costa will join the cast of Blood Brothers, musical theatre veterans Louise Gold and Diane Langton will step into Mary Poppins, and Amra-Faye Wright and Luca Barbareschi will be welcomed into the cast of Chicago

The Glass Menagerie with Jessica Lange Begins February 24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2005

Bill Kenwright will bring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange back to Broadway in a new production of the Tennessee Williams' classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, for a limited engagement beginning previews Thursday, February 24, at 8pm at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47 Street). Opening night for THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which will feature Dallas Roberts, Sarah Paulson and Josh Lucas and which will be directed by David Leveaux, is Tuesday, March 15, at 6:45pm.

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