Kendra Kassebaum, Jennifer Paz to Lead 5th Avenue's CINDERELLA; Full Cast Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 28, 2011
An all-star cast of Seattle celebrities will waltz onto the stage of The 5th Avenue Theatre in a holiday ball audiences will never forget: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Under the direction of Seattle's own Brandon Ivie, this enchanting fairy tale features Jennifer Paz of Miss Saigon as Cinderella and Wicked star Kendra Kassebaum as the Fairy Godmother, as well as local luminaries Suzanne Bouchard, Nick Garrison, Sarah Rudinoff, Brandon O'Neill, Cynthia Jones, Allen Fitzpatrick, and Greg McCormick Allen.
Signature Theatre Honors Bernadette Peters at Spring Gala, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2011
On April 11, 2011, Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre will honor esteemed stage and screen actress Bernadette Peters with the company's second Stephen Sondheim Award. The award, established in 2009 in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The 2011 Sondheim Award Gala is chaired by Ted and Mary Jo Shen; Honorary Hosts include Stephen Sondheim, Helen Henderson, His Excellency Gary Doer and Ms. Ginny Devine, The Honorable James Moran, His Excellency Giulio Terzi and Ms. Antonella Cinque, and The Honorable Jim Webb and Mrs. Webb. The Sondheim Award Gala will help to benefit Signature Theatre's numerous artistic, education, and community programs. Last year's recipient was stage, screen, and television icon Angela Lansbury.
Signature Theatre Honors Bernadette Peters at Spring Gala, 4/11
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2011
On April 11, 2011, Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre will honor esteemed stage and screen actress Bernadette Peters with the company's second Stephen Sondheim Award. The award, established in 2009 in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The 2011 Sondheim Award Gala is chaired by Ted and Mary Jo Shen; Honorary Hosts include Stephen Sondheim, Helen Henderson, His Excellency Gary Doer and Ms. Ginny Devine, The Honorable James Moran, His Excellency Giulio Terzi and Ms. Antonella Cinque, and The Honorable Jim Webb and Mrs. Webb. The Sondheim Award Gala will help to benefit Signature Theatre's numerous artistic, education, and community programs. Last year's recipient was stage, screen, and television icon Angela Lansbury.
Broadway Dinner Theatre to Kick Off 2011 with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 21, 2011
As the 2011 Season is fast approaching, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has announced that it will add yet another regional premiere to its list of theatrical credits. Opening the theater's 17th Anniversary Season will be the over-the-top musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, opening January 21st.
Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz, Closes 1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011
One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.
Patrick Cassidy to Bring Father Jack to Life in New Show
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 10, 2010
Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Patrick Cassidy is at work on a new piece about his father, the late musical actor Jack Cassidy, who died in an accidental fire at the age of 49. The younger Cassidy is developing a one-man show about Jack, with the help of some of Jack's old friends, including Hal Prince and John McMartin.
Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 8, 2010
One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.
Parker Drown To Star In FOOTLOOSE At Other Voices
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 4, 2010
Other Voices' upcoming production of the wildly popular musical Footloose, the company's first production at the Performing Arts Factory in Frederick, MD, has something to sing about with the casting of Helen Hayes Award-winner Parker Drown.
Parker Drown To Star In FOOTLOOSE At Other Voices
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 2, 2010
Other Voices' upcoming production of the wildly popular musical Footloose, the company's first production at the Performing Arts Factory in Frederick, MD, has something to sing about with the casting of Helen Hayes Award-winner Parker Drown.
Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010
One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.
Parker Drown To Star In FOOTLOOSE At Other Voices
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2010
Other Voices' upcoming production of the wildly popular musical Footloose, the company's first production at the Performing Arts Factory in Frederick, MD, has something to sing about with the casting of Helen Hayes Award-winner Parker Drown.
Way Off Broadway Presents CHARLOTTE'S WEB, Opens 8/21
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre, the only theatre of its kind in the area - offering lunch matinee shows geared for children and their families, continues its fifteenth year of bringing children's stories to life with the classic tale of Charlotte's Web.
Way Off Broadway Presents GREASE: THE SCHOOL EDITION, Performed 11/3, 11/6
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 6, 2010
Way Off Broadway's Actors' Studio was created in the fall of 2003 as an extension of the theaters wildly popular Children's Theatre Summer Camp program. While the camps would continue to having acting and musical sessions during the summer, the Actors' Studio would be able to offer classes during the spring and fall.
Way Off Broadway Presents GREASE: THE SCHOOL EDITION, Performed 11/3, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2010
Way Off Broadway's Actors' Studio was created in the fall of 2003 as an extension of the theaters wildly popular Children's Theatre Summer Camp program. While the camps would continue to having acting and musical sessions during the summer, the Actors' Studio would be able to offer classes during the spring and fall.
WOB Hosts Auditions For THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 10/4
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 4, 2010
As the 2011 Season is fast approaching, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has announced that it will add yet another regional premiere to its list of theatrical credits. Opening the theater's 17th Anniversary Season will be the over-the-top musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone.
Way Off Broadway Hosts First Fairytale Breakfast 9/25-26
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 26, 2010
Some of the most anticipated events at the Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children's Theatre are part of its family breakfast series that all began with the wildly popular Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus).
Brava Theater and African-American Shakespeare Co Present IPH 9/25
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 25, 2010
San Francisco's Brava Theater and African-American Shakespeare Company open their respective seasons with a collaborative production, the US Premiere of IPH... by playwright Colin Teevan. Dylan Russell helms this edgy, lyrical adaptation of Euripides' Greek tragedy Iphigenia at Aulis, featuring acclaimed actor and incoming African-American Shakespeare Artistic Director L. Peter Callender, Bay Area favorite C. Kelly Wright, and up-and-coming talent Traci Tolmaire.