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GEORGE GREEN, New CEO and Artistic Director at the Playhouse
by Backstage Bunny - June 19, 2016
'Young people need to see the classics to have an understanding that the mentors before them dealt with some of the same problems they face today. Equally importantly, the older generations need to support the up and coming productions for that exact same reason.' - George Green, new CEO at the Playhouse
BWW Review: High Times at The Harlequin
by Backstage Bunny - June 17, 2016
Some very high notes are to be heard in the Harlequin production of 'Those Oldies But Goodies', a compendium of songs mainly from the 1950s.
BWW Review: 15-Year-Old Stuns as Cinderella at PASA
by Backstage Bunny - June 11, 2016
PASA proves to be a crucible for emerging young talent with stunning performances in Cinderella's Makeover
Comedy Hypnotist Don Barnhart Coming to The Improv Comedy Club at Rivercenter, 6/8-12
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2016
Just back from entertaining the troops with his popular Battle Comics Tour, comedian Don Barnhart brings his hysterical comedy hypnosis show to The Improv Comedy Club at Rivercenter.
BWW Special: Summer Preview Picks for San Antonio
by Backstage Bunny - June 06, 2016
Two world premieres - My Name Was Dorian...Dorian Gray' at the Overtime Theatre, and 'Cinderella's Makeover at PASA' - are two of the summer preview picks for San Antonio..
BWW Review: THE SUPPER HOUR IN HELL at the Overtime
by Andrew Anderson - June 06, 2016
The Supper Hour in Hell proves to be one of the most absorbing, cohesive, entertaining and satisfying plays produced by the Overtime.
FTC Opens Enrollment for Camp Freddyburg
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2016
The Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is pleased to announce open enrollment for their summer youth program, Camp Freddyburg 2016. The camp runs July 5-31, with a two-day orientation session on June 28 and 29. The camp schedule and application can be found on FTC's Facebook page and website, www.fredericksburgtheater.org. Enrollment is limited and scholarships are available if needed. Along with Ms. Goff several other theater, music and dance instructors will teach classes. The deadline for early registration is June 27th.
BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at the Playhouse - Carla Sankey Commands the Stage
by Andrew Anderson - May 31, 2016
A Chorus Line at the Playhouse overwhelmingly belongs to Carla Sankey, who choreographed the show and played the role of Sheila. A Chorus Line is very much a choreographer's show. It stands or falls by its choreography more than anything else. Carla Sankey's choreography was excellent.
BWW Review: THE GINGERBREAD LADY, Harlequin Dinner Theatre
by Andrew Anderson - May 27, 2016
Priscilla Craft manages to steer a fine path between comedy and pathos in The Gingerbread Lady art the Harlequin.
BWW Preview: Shrek Meets Fantasia in New Take on CINDERELLA at PASA
by Backstage Bunny - May 24, 2016
Cinderella's Makeover, which has its world premiere at Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) opening June 10, presents a Shrek-like version of the Cinderella story with music from some of the world's greatest classical composers.
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts to Host Symphony Appreciation Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Enjoy a free simulcast at the Tobin Center Riverwalk Plaza of the San Antonio Symphony's performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto followed by Mahler's monumental 'Titan' Symphony at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 3, 2016.
BWW Review: THE VAPOURS, Overtime Theatre
by Andrew Anderson - May 23, 2016
Good direction, good acting - particularly from the always dependable Liz Vermeulen - and an intriguing plot idea combine to hold the audience's attention in 'The Vapours' at the Overtime, in spite of some deep flaws in a play that implodes at the end under the weight of expectations and ideas that are left unresolved.
BBW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at the Classic Theatre
by Andrew Anderson - May 14, 2016
Greg Hinojosa is a revelation in his role as the loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock in the ClassicTheatre production of Born Yesterday
PHOTO COVERAGE: LION KING, JR. at St. Anthony Catholic School in San Antonio
by Kathy Strain - May 04, 2016
LION KING, JR. plays to sold-out crowd at St. Anthony Catholic School in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Symphony Presents Live-to-Picture 'Jurassic Park in Concert' in February 2017
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2016
The Symphony and The Majestic Theatre are teaming up with Santikos Entertainment once again to create movie magic with the North American premiere of "Jurassic Park in Concert". The full-length film classic features legendary composer John Williams' iconic musical score and will be performed in HD, with live-to-picture by the San Antonio Symphony.  "Jurassic Park in Concert" comes to the Majestic on February 17-18, 2017, with shows at 8 p.m. both days and 2 p.m. on February 18. 
BWW Preview: BORN YESTERDAY, Classic Theatre
by Backstage Bunny - April 29, 2016
Born Yesterday - the Garson Kanin playmade into a 1950 movie starring Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford - opens this weekend at the Classic Theatre on Fredericksburg Road.
NALAC to Host 30th Regional Arts Training Workshop Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2016
What better way to celebrate NALAC's 27th Anniversary than with a regional gathering of intergenerational artists and cultural thinkers representing multiple Latinidades, arts disciplines and geographies.
NALAC to Host 30th Regional Arts Training Workshop Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2016
What better way to celebrate NALAC's 27th Anniversary than with a regional gathering of intergenerational artists and cultural thinkers representing multiple Latinidades, arts disciplines and geographies.
BWW Interviews: Allison Semmes as Diana Ross in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL on Tour
by Kathy Strain - April 22, 2016
As MOTOWN THE MUSICAL continues to tour all over North America, the success of the show is evident. Every city has welcomed the show with open arms and enjoyed the walk down memory lane with iconic figures like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Allison Semmes has the privilege of being part of the touring company playing Ms. Diana Ross herself and recently shared with BWW her experiences on the road and being part of such a historic show.
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at The Woodlawn Theatre
by Kathy Strain - April 16, 2016
The Tony winning musical takes you on a journey of life, prejudices and racism that existed in Memphis in the 1950's. Loosely based on the true life story of Memphis DJ Dewy Phillips and written by David Bryan (music and lyrics) and Joe DiPietro (lyrics and book), the raw emotions of the storyline are felt strongly by the audience as portrayed by this outstanding cast.
BWW Review: MEMPHIS at the Woodlawn
by Andrew Anderson - April 16, 2016
Memphis at the Woodlawn proves to be more dynamic and less melodramatic than the touring production, with some excellent performances from a very talented cast.
BWW Special: Missy Miller Returns to the Josephine
by Backstage Bunny - April 13, 2016
Missy Miller: 'I'm back where I belong, at the Josphine'
AtticRep to Present Regional Debut of SECRETS OF A SOCCER MOM
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
AtticRep announces the Regional Premiere of SECRETS OF A SOCCER MOM by Kathleen Clark, beginning April 7 at the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo Coverage: Cast of CINDERELLA, Majestic Theatre Partner with The Fairy Godmother Project
by Kathy Strain - April 06, 2016
'In the name of every girl who has ever wished to go to a ball in a beautiful dress. In the name of every girl who has ever wanted to change the world she lived in. Go! With the promise of possibility.' Fairy Godmother, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, book by Douglas Carter Beane.

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