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Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 9/20/2017 Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 9/20/2017
by BWW on September 20, 2017 in San Antonio

Upcoming Shows - Week of 9/20/2017 for San Antonio (more...)
FUN HOME National Touring Cast Set for Thrive Youth Center Benefit Concert FUN HOME National Touring Cast Set for Thrive Youth Center Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2017 in San Antonio

Company members of the National Tour of Fun Home (currently playing at the AT&T Performing Arts Center - Winspear Opera House through September 24) will host a very special concert to benefit Thrive Youth Center on Thursday, September 21 at 9:45pm at AT&T Performing Arts Center Hamon Hall (2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX) in the downtown Dallas Arts District. (more...)
BWW Review: Texas Premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in San Antonio BWW Review: Texas Premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in San Antonio
by Kathy Strain on September 17, 2017 in San Antonio

Notre-Dame de Paris is a novel published in 1831 and written by famous author Victor Hugo. As it became popular throughout the world, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME became a beloved Disney story which later became a stage production. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz added new music to be included in this production. The Playhouse San Antonio was privileged to present the Texas premiere to a full theater. And the audience was very impressed. (more...)
DNCE, Thompson Square to Headline Concert for Military DNCE, Thompson Square to Headline Concert for Military
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2017 in San Antonio

Base*FEST Powered by USAA, the new music platform designed to bring the music festival experience to the military community through live events and memorable performances, will make its second stop this year at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Saturday, October 7, 2017. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/15 - DREAMGIRLS, BOOK OF MORMON, And More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/15 - DREAMGIRLS, BOOK OF MORMON, And More!
by BWW Special on September 15, 2017 in San Antonio

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 Dreamgirls, The Odd Couple, The Book of Mormon, and more! (more...)
Jump-Start Performance Co. Honors Artists with a Fundraising Event, 10/8 Jump-Start Performance Co. Honors Artists with a Fundraising Event, 10/8
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2017 in San Antonio

Jump-Start Performance Co. is hosting THE BRUNCH OF CHAMPIONS on Sunday, October 8, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Tuna Ice House, 100 Probandt. Three champions of Creativity, Connection and Courage will be honored, and proceeds from the fundraising event will support the artistic programming of Jump-Start's 2017-2018 season. Jump-Start's champions are Zet Baer, John McBurney and Martha Prentiss. Each one has a long history with the non-profit, as a theatre artist and as a supporter. Each discovered Jump-Start in its early days and has been part of the company's extended family for at least 25 years, following it from spaces on S. Alamo and at Blue Star Arts Complex to its current home in Beacon Hill. (more...)
All Sales from Texas State's A CHORUS LINE to Go to Student Scholarships All Sales from Texas State's A CHORUS LINE to Go to Student Scholarships
by BWW News Desk on September 10, 2017 in San Antonio

Legacy Mutual Mortgage has announced that it will underwrite the Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance's fall production of A Chorus Line, allowing all ticket proceeds to go toward student scholarships. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/8 - FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/8 - FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More!
by BWW Special on September 08, 2017 in San Antonio

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 FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More! (more...)
Barbra Streisand & More Set for HAND IN HAND Telethon for Hurricane Harvey Relief, 9/12 Barbra Streisand & More Set for HAND IN HAND Telethon for Hurricane Harvey Relief, 9/12
by BWW News Desk on September 05, 2017 in San Antonio

Houston native rapper Bun B has teamed up with SB Projects founder Scooter Braun to present HAND IN HAND: A BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF telethon to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/1 - MY FAIR LADY, PIPPIN, and More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/1 - MY FAIR LADY, PIPPIN, and More!
by BWW Special on September 01, 2017 in San Antonio

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 My Fair Lady, Pippin, and More! (more...)
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Opens at The Classic Theatre YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Opens at The Classic Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 30, 2017 in San Antonio

You Can't Take It With You is a madcap, idealistic comedy that reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you truly happy. Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in his house for many years. When practical young Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company's Vice President Tony Kirby, the clan must straighten up to meet the new in-laws. Disaster ensues, despite the best laid plans. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/25 - HAMILTON, HEDWIG, SISTER ACT and More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/25 - HAMILTON, HEDWIG, SISTER ACT and More!
by BWW Special on August 25, 2017 in San Antonio

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, SISTER ACT, HEDWIG and More! (more...)
BWW Interview: Cary Elwes from THE PRINCESS BRIDE BWW Interview: Cary Elwes from THE PRINCESS BRIDE
by Kathy Strain on August 24, 2017 in San Antonio

What can be said about THE PRINCESS BRIDE that has not already been said? It is one of those movies that many people quote word for word. They watch it over and over and over and over again. Fans can't get enough. It's the go to movie for friends who don't know what movie to watch when sitting around the TV. But, why is it so popular? BWW San Antonio had a chance to speak recently with Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts himself, Mr. Cary Elwes, about this movie and what has kept it going so strong for so long. (more...)
'THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ALAMO' Exhibit Coming to Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 'THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ALAMO' Exhibit Coming to Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk on August 21, 2017 in San Antonio

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is honored to receive $30,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for its upcoming exhibition The Other Side of the Alamo: Art Against the Myth, on view in the Galeria Guadalupe February 23-July 20, 2018. (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 8/20/2017 Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 8/20/2017
by BWW on August 20, 2017 in San Antonio

Upcoming Shows - Week of 8/20/2017 for San Antonio (more...)
The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER
by BWW News Desk on August 19, 2017 in San Antonio

The Overtime Theater and Aria Productions proudly present the world premiere production of 'SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER,' a burlesque adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella.' (more...)
The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER
by BWW News Desk on August 18, 2017 in San Antonio

The Overtime Theater and Aria Productions proudly present the world premiere production of 'SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER,' a burlesque adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella.' (more...)
The Classic Theatre Classic presents LORCA The Classic Theatre Classic presents LORCA
by BWW News Desk on August 18, 2017 in San Antonio

The Classic Theatre Classic Presents series introduces an original one-man show about the life and works of Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director, Federico Garcia Lorca. (more...)
The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2017 in San Antonio

The Overtime Theater and Aria Productions proudly present the world premiere production of 'SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER,' a burlesque adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella.' (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/18 - EVITA, SOMETHING ROTTEN, and More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/18 - EVITA, SOMETHING ROTTEN, and More!
by BWW Special on August 18, 2017 in San Antonio

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 Evita, Something Rotten, and more! (more...)
OPERA San Antonio Presents Verdi's MACBETH Next Month OPERA San Antonio Presents Verdi's MACBETH Next Month
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2017 in San Antonio

OPERA San Antonio presents the first production of its 2017-18 season, Giuseppe Verdi's Italian opera Macbeth, based on the dark and powerful Shakespearean drama. (more...)
NALAC Unveils New Funding for Latinx Artists NALAC Unveils New Funding for Latinx Artists
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2017 in San Antonio

The 2017 grant season for the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) comes with new investments from the Andrew Mellon Foundation towards the NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA), the launch of new award for emerging filmmakers and status updates to the Transnational Cultural Remittances (TCR) and Diverse Arts Spaces (DAS) grant programs. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/11 - CHICAGO, KILL LOCAL, 42ND STREET, and More! Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/11 - CHICAGO, KILL LOCAL, 42ND STREET, and More!
by BWW Special Coverage on August 11, 2017 in San Antonio

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 Chicago, Kill Local, 42nd Street, and More! (more...)
The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER
by BWW News Desk on August 09, 2017 in San Antonio

The Overtime Theater and Aria Productions proudly present the world premiere production of 'SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER,' a burlesque adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella.' (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 8/06/2017 Now Playing Onstage in San Antonio - Week of 8/06/2017
by BWW on August 06, 2017 in San Antonio

Upcoming Shows - Week of 8/06/2017 for San Antonio (more...)