BWW Review: MAKE ME A MUSICAL Performers Hit Comedy Heights at PASA
by Andrew Anderson - April 02, 2016
There are some terrific performances by a hand-picked cast in PASA's American premiere production of Make Me a Musical, a show that takes an affectionate dig at a number of classic musicals.
by Andrew Anderson - April 02, 2016
There are some terrific performances by a hand-picked cast in PASA's American premiere production of Make Me a Musical, a show that takes an affectionate dig at a number of classic musicals.
BWW Preview: MAKE ME A MUSICAL at PASA Spoofs Classic Musicals
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Make Me a Musical, which opens at PASA today, is loosely based on the Faust story and is set in the context of a 'backstage musical' which embraces many of the cliches of the genre - and turns them on their head. It could almost be described as a something of a parody musical, with some elements of pastiche and with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Make Me a Musical, which opens at PASA today, is loosely based on the Faust story and is set in the context of a 'backstage musical' which embraces many of the cliches of the genre - and turns them on their head. It could almost be described as a something of a parody musical, with some elements of pastiche and with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
BWW Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Dances Through San Antonio, Texas
by Kathy Strain - March 29, 2016
With the disco craze a thing of the past and only one of the Bee Gees still living (Barry Gibb), SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER takes the audience back to a time when disco ruled and dancing was the best thing to do on a Saturday night. The current touring production of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER came to San Antonio's Tobin Center for one performance last night.
by Kathy Strain - March 29, 2016
With the disco craze a thing of the past and only one of the Bee Gees still living (Barry Gibb), SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER takes the audience back to a time when disco ruled and dancing was the best thing to do on a Saturday night. The current touring production of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER came to San Antonio's Tobin Center for one performance last night.
BWW Preview: MAKE ME A MUSICAL at PASA Spoofs Classic Musicals
by Backstage Bunny - March 28, 2016
Make Me a Musical, which opens at PASA on Friday, is loosely based on the Faust story and is set in the context of a 'backstage musical' which embraces many of the cliches of the genre - and turns them on their head. It could almost be described as a something of a parody musical, with some elements of pastiche and with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
by Backstage Bunny - March 28, 2016
Make Me a Musical, which opens at PASA on Friday, is loosely based on the Faust story and is set in the context of a 'backstage musical' which embraces many of the cliches of the genre - and turns them on their head. It could almost be described as a something of a parody musical, with some elements of pastiche and with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
BWW Review: LONDON CALLING at the Harlequin is the Best Rock Show I Have Seen
by Backstage Bunny - March 28, 2016
'London Calling' at the Harlequin is one of the slickest shows I have seen since moving to San Antonio just under six years ago. It offers a multitude of classic rock songs presented with such enormous verve and energy that it takes your breath away. The pace never lets up. It's a wonder the cast had any breath left at the end of it
by Backstage Bunny - March 28, 2016
'London Calling' at the Harlequin is one of the slickest shows I have seen since moving to San Antonio just under six years ago. It offers a multitude of classic rock songs presented with such enormous verve and energy that it takes your breath away. The pace never lets up. It's a wonder the cast had any breath left at the end of it
BWW Special: Shawn Kjos Excited by LONDON CALLING at the Harlequin
by Backstage Bunny - March 21, 2016
Director Shawn Kjos is particularly excited by London Calling, his 13th original production for the Harlequin Dinner Theatre. The musical revue style show is currently playing to a packed house and runs through April 16th. The revue strings together over 50 notable hits by artists stemming from British influence including the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, The Spice Girls, Petula Clark, Rod Stewart and The Beatles to name a few.
by Backstage Bunny - March 21, 2016
Director Shawn Kjos is particularly excited by London Calling, his 13th original production for the Harlequin Dinner Theatre. The musical revue style show is currently playing to a packed house and runs through April 16th. The revue strings together over 50 notable hits by artists stemming from British influence including the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, The Spice Girls, Petula Clark, Rod Stewart and The Beatles to name a few.
AtticRep to Present Regional Debut of SECRETS OF A SOCCER MOM
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 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.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 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.
BWW Review: THE TEMPEST, Palmetto Center, Northwest Vista College
by Andrew Anderson - March 12, 2016
Marx Brothers, line dancing and drag add spice to Palmetto production of The Tempest
by Andrew Anderson - March 12, 2016
Marx Brothers, line dancing and drag add spice to Palmetto production of The Tempest
BWW PREVIEW: IN THE HEIGHTS at Watson Theatre, St Philips College
by Backstage Bunny - March 11, 2016
St. Philips College Theater announces its Spring production of the musical “In the Heights.” This musical written by Lin Manuel-Miranda was nominated for 13 Tony awards following its Broadway debut in 2008.
by Backstage Bunny - March 11, 2016
St. Philips College Theater announces its Spring production of the musical “In the Heights.” This musical written by Lin Manuel-Miranda was nominated for 13 Tony awards following its Broadway debut in 2008.
BWW Review: Disappointing JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Playhouse
by Andrew Anderson - March 05, 2016
There was some good singing, some good performances - particularly from Joshua Goldberg as Pilate and James Welch as Herod - plus some good staging ideas in the Playhouse production of Jesus Christ Superstar. So why was this production such a letdown - reflected in the tepid applause from the audience at the end?
by Andrew Anderson - March 05, 2016
There was some good singing, some good performances - particularly from Joshua Goldberg as Pilate and James Welch as Herod - plus some good staging ideas in the Playhouse production of Jesus Christ Superstar. So why was this production such a letdown - reflected in the tepid applause from the audience at the end?
BWW Review: DIVAS OF EASTWOOD Returns to Carver
by Backstage Bunny - March 02, 2016
After its recent sold-out run at the Carver Community Center, Divas of Eastwood - 'a celebration of the Chitlin Circuit' - returns to the Carver on March 4th for three nights to offer up another selection of familiar songs by some of San Antonio's finest singers and performers, including Danielle King and Alisa Claridy.
by Backstage Bunny - March 02, 2016
After its recent sold-out run at the Carver Community Center, Divas of Eastwood - 'a celebration of the Chitlin Circuit' - returns to the Carver on March 4th for three nights to offer up another selection of familiar songs by some of San Antonio's finest singers and performers, including Danielle King and Alisa Claridy.
Voto Latino Launches Brave Concert Series in San Antonio with Julieta Venegas
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Last week, Latin Grammy-winning artist Julieta Venegas launched the Brave Concert Series, a signature partnership between Voto Latino and Live Nation, that will include voter activations at concerts for some of the biggest artists in music.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Last week, Latin Grammy-winning artist Julieta Venegas launched the Brave Concert Series, a signature partnership between Voto Latino and Live Nation, that will include voter activations at concerts for some of the biggest artists in music.
BWW Review: RUTHLESS is Top Notch Entertainment
by Andrew Anderson - February 27, 2016
'Ruthless!' at PASA is one of the best-directed and best-performed musicals I have seen in San Antonio. While the show cannot compete with the lavish production values of the Woodlawn and the Playhouse, it more than makes up for it in the inventiveness of Vaughn Taylor's direction and the quality of the performers.
by Andrew Anderson - February 27, 2016
'Ruthless!' at PASA is one of the best-directed and best-performed musicals I have seen in San Antonio. While the show cannot compete with the lavish production values of the Woodlawn and the Playhouse, it more than makes up for it in the inventiveness of Vaughn Taylor's direction and the quality of the performers.
BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE at Trinity
by Andrew Anderson - February 26, 2016
In the Trinity Theatre production of 'How I Learned to Drive', Dallas Akins and Sarah Tipton delivered strong performances in the lead roles of Uncle Peck and his niece 'Li'l Bit' in this everyday tale of incest and pedophilia in what I imagine to be somewhere in Appalachia.
by Andrew Anderson - February 26, 2016
In the Trinity Theatre production of 'How I Learned to Drive', Dallas Akins and Sarah Tipton delivered strong performances in the lead roles of Uncle Peck and his niece 'Li'l Bit' in this everyday tale of incest and pedophilia in what I imagine to be somewhere in Appalachia.
Emma Warren of RIVERDANCE on Tour
by Kathy Strain - February 24, 2016
RIVERDANCE has been entertaining audiences around the globe and has enjoyed a great success. As the 20th Anniversary Tour travels around North America, one of their dancers, Emma Warren, shared with BWW her love of dancing and the continued success of RIVERDANCE.
by Kathy Strain - February 24, 2016
RIVERDANCE has been entertaining audiences around the globe and has enjoyed a great success. As the 20th Anniversary Tour travels around North America, one of their dancers, Emma Warren, shared with BWW her love of dancing and the continued success of RIVERDANCE.
BWW Review: THE SEAGULL at Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Andrew Anderson - February 22, 2016
A strong cast and fine direction by Allan Ross served up an almost pitch perfect production of Anton Chekhov's first and most autobiographical play, The Seagull.
by Andrew Anderson - February 22, 2016
A strong cast and fine direction by Allan Ross served up an almost pitch perfect production of Anton Chekhov's first and most autobiographical play, The Seagull.
BWW Preview: RUTHLESS! at PASA
by Backstage Bunny - February 15, 2016
Ruthless! - the show that launched the careers of child stars such as Britney Spears, Natalie Portman and Laura Bell Bundy - opens at Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) on Friday (February 19) at 15705 San Pedro (behind McDonalds).
by Backstage Bunny - February 15, 2016
Ruthless! - the show that launched the careers of child stars such as Britney Spears, Natalie Portman and Laura Bell Bundy - opens at Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) on Friday (February 19) at 15705 San Pedro (behind McDonalds).
BWW Review: THE AMISH PROJECT at Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater
by Andrew Anderson - February 12, 2016
Having a single actor playing seven different characters of varying ages and sexes, coupled with a story that jumps around on a constantly fluctuating narrative thread, and you could have a theatrical disaster on your hands.
by Andrew Anderson - February 12, 2016
Having a single actor playing seven different characters of varying ages and sexes, coupled with a story that jumps around on a constantly fluctuating narrative thread, and you could have a theatrical disaster on your hands.
PHOTO FLASH: ROCK OF AGES Rocks the Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio, Texas
by Kathy Strain - February 05, 2016
As ROCK OF AGES sets to open at the Woodlawn Theatre, don't miss this pic preview of the cast as they prepare to rock your socks off. ROCK OF AGES plays from February 6- March 6, 2016 at the Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio. Go to woodlawntheatre.org for tickets.
by Kathy Strain - February 05, 2016
As ROCK OF AGES sets to open at the Woodlawn Theatre, don't miss this pic preview of the cast as they prepare to rock your socks off. ROCK OF AGES plays from February 6- March 6, 2016 at the Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio. Go to woodlawntheatre.org for tickets.
San Antonio Music Director Darrin Newhardt
by Backstage Bunny - February 01, 2016
Darrin Newhardt is one of the busiest music directors in San Antonio. In recent months he has been the music director of ten shows, including the premier of the musical 'Oh Rats' for the Vexlar Theater. 'Ragtime' 'The Last 5 Years' for the Playhouse San Antonio, 'Young Frankenstein' 'Into The Woods' 'Mary Poppins' and 'West Side Story' for the Woodlawn Theater and many more shows while he lived in Los Angeles, California. On top of that he is the regular accompanist at Broadway Nights, a weekly cabaret at the Woodlawn Theatre every Saturday night, where the cream of San Antonio's singers exercise their vocal skills. He is also a vocal coach to many local performers and has been the music director at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church for the past 15 years.
by Backstage Bunny - February 01, 2016
Darrin Newhardt is one of the busiest music directors in San Antonio. In recent months he has been the music director of ten shows, including the premier of the musical 'Oh Rats' for the Vexlar Theater. 'Ragtime' 'The Last 5 Years' for the Playhouse San Antonio, 'Young Frankenstein' 'Into The Woods' 'Mary Poppins' and 'West Side Story' for the Woodlawn Theater and many more shows while he lived in Los Angeles, California. On top of that he is the regular accompanist at Broadway Nights, a weekly cabaret at the Woodlawn Theatre every Saturday night, where the cream of San Antonio's singers exercise their vocal skills. He is also a vocal coach to many local performers and has been the music director at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church for the past 15 years.
BWW Preview: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Magik Theatre, San Antonio
by Backstage Bunny - January 22, 2016
Roald Dahl's children's classic 'James and the Giant Peach' runs from January 22nd to February 28, 2016, at the Magik Theatre, 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Telephone (210) 227-2751. When James is sent by his aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion which results in a tremendous peach. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach on a journey with human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James' quick wits and creative thinking, the travelers learn to live and work together.
by Backstage Bunny - January 22, 2016
Roald Dahl's children's classic 'James and the Giant Peach' runs from January 22nd to February 28, 2016, at the Magik Theatre, 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Telephone (210) 227-2751. When James is sent by his aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion which results in a tremendous peach. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach on a journey with human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James' quick wits and creative thinking, the travelers learn to live and work together.
Lee Cusenbary
by Backstage Bunny - January 21, 2016
Having served the SA theatre community in a number of capacities - as an actor, singer, director, producer and a board member of local theatres - Lee Cusenbary is one of the most respected people in San Antonio theatrical circles. In this interview he discusses the year ahead.
by Backstage Bunny - January 21, 2016
Having served the SA theatre community in a number of capacities - as an actor, singer, director, producer and a board member of local theatres - Lee Cusenbary is one of the most respected people in San Antonio theatrical circles. In this interview he discusses the year ahead.
Jim J. Bullock from KINKY BOOTS on Tour
by Kathy Strain - January 21, 2016
KINKY BOOTS has been touring North America for a while now and audiences have fallen in love with its story and the music that makes it unique. Currently in the role of George, Jim Bullock recently shared with Broadway World his show business history and how he came to play George in this great show.
by Kathy Strain - January 21, 2016
KINKY BOOTS has been touring North America for a while now and audiences have fallen in love with its story and the music that makes it unique. Currently in the role of George, Jim Bullock recently shared with Broadway World his show business history and how he came to play George in this great show.
William Razavi of the Overtime Theatre
by Backstage Bunny - January 20, 2016
WILLIAM RAZAVI is the artistic director of the Overtime Theatre, the only theatre in San Antonio (and possibly in the whole of Texas) dedicated purely to original works, mostly by local writers. In this question-and-answer interview he discusses the future of the Overtime and its artistic direction.
by Backstage Bunny - January 20, 2016
WILLIAM RAZAVI is the artistic director of the Overtime Theatre, the only theatre in San Antonio (and possibly in the whole of Texas) dedicated purely to original works, mostly by local writers. In this question-and-answer interview he discusses the future of the Overtime and its artistic direction.
BWW Special: PASA Brings New Musicals to San Antonio
by Backstage Bunny - January 20, 2016
Now in its sixth year, Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) has established itself as one of most innovative musical theatres in the region. While the other musical theatres in the area tend to rely on tried and trusted Broadway standards, or on musical reviews as in the case of the Harlequin Theatre, PASA has been bringing musical shows to San Antonio that it would not otherwise see - including world premieres and shows new to Texas and San Antonio.
by Backstage Bunny - January 20, 2016
Now in its sixth year, Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) has established itself as one of most innovative musical theatres in the region. While the other musical theatres in the area tend to rely on tried and trusted Broadway standards, or on musical reviews as in the case of the Harlequin Theatre, PASA has been bringing musical shows to San Antonio that it would not otherwise see - including world premieres and shows new to Texas and San Antonio.
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