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V-Day Raleigh Presents Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk on January 23, 2019 in Raleigh Join V-Day as they create an ARTISTIC UPRISING, a RADICAL act, and an ACT OF RESISTANCE for the 20th Anniversary of V-Day and The Vagina Monologues! V-Day Raleigh will rise, resist, and unite with Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues! 90% of the proceeds will benefit InterAct of Wake County and the remaining 10% will go towards the international V-Day campaign. The 2019 staged reading will be directed by Yvonne Anderson. (more...) 
Cape Fear Regional Theatre Presents ANNIE
by BWW News Desk on January 23, 2019 in Raleigh CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE, winner of BroadwayWorld's Award for Best Musical two years running, is pleased to announce the opening of the hit production, 'ANNIE,' with Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Martin Charnin, based on 'Little Orphan Annie'. The production is directed and choreographed by Robin Levine, with musical direction by Jillian K. Zack. The show features two different youth casts of orphans, the Charles cast and the Strouse cast. Playing the roles of Annie are Lily Hogge (Charles Cast) and Zoi Pegues (Strouse Cast). Also, featured in the company are Robert Newman as Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks, who is best known for his 28-year run as 'Joshua Lewis' on the hit television series Guiding Light, and Erin Fish as Ms. Hannigan who recently played the role on the U.S. National Tour. (more...) 
Photo Flash: First Look at JUMP at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk on January 23, 2019 in Raleigh PlayMakers Repertory Company is proud to be the first theatre to participate in the National New Play Network rolling world premiere of "Jump," by emerging playwright Charly Evon Simpson. The production, directed by Whitney White in her PlayMakers debut, will run from January 23 to February 10, 2019 before continuing on to three additional theatres in 2019. (more...) 
WHEN WORDS ONCE WERE Comes to Theatre Raleigh
by BWW News Desk on January 23, 2019 in Raleigh Theatre Raleigh's 2018-19 Family Series continues this spring with the award winning play, Where Words Once Were (March 22-April 7). Rounding out the education season is an expanded Summer Camp program that will include both one-week (ages 6-10) and two-week (ages 11-15) options, both featuring the music of Hairspray Jr. (more...) 
Raleigh Little Theatre Presents JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2019 in Raleigh Raleigh Little Theatre presents "Junie B. Jones, The Musical ". (more...) 
Now Playing Onstage in Raleigh - Week of 1/20/2019
by BWW on January 20, 2019 in Raleigh Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/20/2019 for Raleigh (more...) 
BWW Interview: Tony-Award Winning Costume Designer William Ivey Long Talks BEETLEJUICE, Design Process, and More
by Lauren Van Hemert on January 18, 2019 in Raleigh North Carolina's own William Ivey Long has been busy designing the costumes for two of this season's most anticipated musicals: TOOTSIE and BEETLEJUICE. When I visited him in his Tribeca studio last summer, he talked to me about his design process, the many BEETLEJUICE jackets, and his North Carolina roots. BEETLEJUICE opens at The Winter Garden Theatre this March. For more information visit: www.BeetlejuiceBroadway.com. (more...) 
BWW Interview: MISS SAIGON'S Red Concepción Says this Grittier Version of the Show is Resonating with American Audiences
by Lauren Van Hemert on January 18, 2019 in Raleigh Red Concepcion grew up listening to show tunes. In fact, he remembers listening to cast albums like MISS SAIGON from the age of five. Fast forward 20 plus years and Concepcion found himself playing the role of The Engineer on the UK tour. He says although he knew the music by heart, he had no idea how big and epic the show was until rehearsals started. And for that five-year-old little boy growing up listening to the soundtrack in the Philippines, working with Claude Michel Schonberg (music), Alain Boublil (lyrics), and ?Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) is a dream come true. 'It's wonderful as an actor to be in such a creative space,' he says. 'They don't write scores like this anymore.' (more...) 
Sandhills Rep Announces A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Featuring Autumn Hurlbert, Devin Ilaw, and More
by BWW News Desk on January 18, 2019 in Raleigh In 1993, creative Broadway talents combined some of the most beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein songs from their hugely successful career and created 'A Grand Night for Singing'. It was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and featured future Tony award winners. Now, the Sandhills Repertory Theatre is bringing this exciting show to the Sandhills. 'I have loved Rodgers and Hammerstein shows all my life, and their music speaks to our humanity, with some of the most beloved music and lyrics of all time. It is a privilege to bring this beautiful show to the Sandhills', says Michael Pizzi, Artistic and Producing Director. (more...) 
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 1/18
by BWW Special on January 18, 2019 in Raleigh BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More! (more...) 
BWW Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's Contemporary Spin on Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE is Relevant, Timely, and Surprisingly Symbolic
by Lauren Van Hemert on January 15, 2019 in Raleigh Perhaps the most sobering thing about Raleigh Little Theatre's production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE is the fact that the same societal afflictions making headlines today were timely 400 years ago. Even more telling perhaps is the fact that Shakespeare, an astute observer of humanity, was inspired to speak out and pen this tale of power, abuse, injustice, and sexual misconduct. (more...)
NC Theatre Announces Full Casting For MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Raleigh North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce casting for its upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, playing February 12-17 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. (more...) 
BroadwayWorld Seeks College Student Bloggers
by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2019 in Raleigh As a Student Blogger, you will have the chance to share your experience and personal perspective as a student of the theatrical arts. You must be studying the theatrical arts, but you do NOT need to be a performer. All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an enthusiasm for sharing their educational experience with BroadwayWorld.com - the largest theater site on the net! (more...) 
BWW Interview: North Carolina Theatre's New Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall Talks Diversity in Casting, North Carolina Roots, and MAMMA MIA!
by Lauren Van Hemert on January 11, 2019 in Raleigh After 16 years with Tara Rubin Casting, Eric Woodall has come home. Born and raised in Benson, North Carolina, Woodall is the new Producing Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre. He is also overseeing the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, a program which is near and dear to his heart. Hear what Woodall has to say about his North Carolina roots, diversity in casting, and directing the upcoming North Carolina Theatre production of MAMMA MIA! (more...) 
BWW Review: Smart, Funny PlayMakers' Premiere of 'Bewilderness' is a Mind Trip into the Psyche of Henry David Thoreau (and Zack Fine)
by Lauren Van Hemert on January 11, 2019 in Raleigh When Zack Fine's play BEWILDERNESS begins, it feels like a time machine has landed at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill and philosopher and writer Henry David Thoreau has emerged. Fine, playing himself, directly addresses the audience while Thoreau, eagerly played by company member Geoffrey Culbertson, wanders aimlessly about the stage pondering the question: Is the afterlife a regional theater in North Carolina? The curtain opens and the time travelers find themselves at Thoreau's cabin on Walden Pond, roughly built to scale on the Kenan stage. What happens next borders on the ridiculous, absurd, and downright funny. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 1/11 - HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More!
by BWW Special on January 11, 2019 in Raleigh BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature HAMILTON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and More! (more...) 
Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards
by BWW News Desk on January 10, 2019 in Raleigh We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers! (more...) 
Photo Flash: First Look at BEWILDERNESS at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk on January 09, 2019 in Raleigh PlayMakers Repertory Company proudly presents "Bewilderness," a PlayMakers commission and the second production in its 2018/19 PRC2 Kenan Stage series. Written and directed by Zack Fine, "Bewilderness" invites us into the upside-down, creatively chaotic world of a playwright inspired by and obsessed with the great American philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. In this madcap comedy, the famous cabin on Walden Pond plays host not only to Thoreau, but also to his brother, his mother, Ralph Waldo Emerson, some singing doctors, and a wisecracking woodchuck. (more...) 
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare on January 09, 2019 in Raleigh Based on Sholem Aleichem's series of short stories about Tevye the Dairyman, Fiddler on the Roof centers on Tevye, a poor milkman who lives in pre-revolutionary Russia with his wife and five daughters. Among the traditions in their little village of Anatevka, the matchmaker arranges a match between a boy and a girl, and the father must approve the arranged marriage. However, Tevye must cope with both the strong-willed actions of his three eldest daughters who wish to marry for love and outside influences of the Tsar who intrude upon his village. (more...) 
John Cusack Comes to Duke Energy Center
by BWW News Desk on January 07, 2019 in Raleigh For fans of John Cusack and High Fidelity, a visit to Championship Vinyl would definitely make a "top five" list. Join Hollywood icon JOHN CUSACK when he makes his way to Duke Energy Center for a live conversation and audience Q&A on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 PM. With four decades' worth of roles in over 70 films, John Cusack will share stories from his career, answer audience questions, and give a behind-the-scenes look into High Fidelity, following a screening of the iconic film. Tickets are on-sale Friday, January 11th at 10am at www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com, 800-745-3000, and the Duke Energy Center Box Office. A limited number of VIP seats will be available, which include a post-show photo op with John. (more...) 
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jan. 6
by Audition Roundup on January 06, 2019 in Raleigh Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, January 6, 2019 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...) 
BWW TV: David Ferguson of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare on January 06, 2019 in Raleigh Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 8th-13th is the current national touring production of Fiddler on the Roof. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing dance captain (and North Carolina native) David Ferguson. (more...)
Sandhills Rep Announces A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Featuring Autumn Hurlbert, Devin Ilaw, and More
by BWW News Desk on January 02, 2019 in Raleigh In 1993, creative Broadway talents combined some of the most beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein songs from their hugely successful career and created 'A Grand Night for Singing'. It was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and featured future Tony award winners. Now, the Sandhills Repertory Theatre is bringing this exciting show to the Sandhills. 'I have loved Rodgers and Hammerstein shows all my life, and their music speaks to our humanity, with some of the most beloved music and lyrics of all time. It is a privilege to bring this beautiful show to the Sandhills', says Michael Pizzi, Artistic and Producing Director. (more...)
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 30
by Audition Roundup on December 30, 2018 in Raleigh Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 30, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/28 - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, CATS and More!
by BWW Special on December 28, 2018 in Raleigh BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature MISS SAIGON, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More! (more...) |
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