'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 15th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 15, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sondheim shows at Stage 773, 'Evening Primrose,' Northlight Theatre, 'Wicked,' the Actors' Equity Building, Marriott Theatre, more....
CHORUS LINE, SUPERSTAR, et al. Set for Bass Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2010
Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly welcomes to Bass Performance Hall the returns of Texan Lyle Lovett on Nov. 13-14 and pop-rock singer-songwriter Randy Newman on January 23, 2011, as well as the legendary Shirley MacLaine, in her Hall debut, on April 30, 2011. Tickets for all three shows go on sale on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10:00 a.m. Ticket prices below.
2010-2011 Public LAB Season Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced the line-up today for the 2010-2011 Public LAB season.
Stages St. Louis Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2010
STAGES ST. LOUIS proudly announces its 25th Anniversary season! The milestone year is a celebration of life's secrets and the human need for self-discovery. The season begins with the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning, A Chorus Line a celebration of the music, movement, and emotion of musical theatre.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 8th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 8, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Bailiwick Chicago's season, Theatre At The Center's season, 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' 'A Chorus Line,' 'Big River,' more....
Van Wezel Announces 2010-11 Season, Features Warwick, MacLaine & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2010-2011 season features some of the most exciting and talented performers in the entertainment world from such greats as Mandy Patinkin, Michael Bolton, Dionne Warwick and Shirley MacLaine to hot favorites like Diana Krall, Clay Aiken and so many more!
Way Off Broadway Presents NUNSENSE A-MEN 6/25-8/29
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 29, 2010
One of the most successful and popular theatrical franchises is Dan Goggin's Nunsense series. In all, there are nine different stage productions that revolve around the Little Sisters of Hoboken. This summer, the hilariously funny, gender-bending installment of the collection, Nunsense A-Men!, is set to entertainment audiences at The Way off Broadway Dinner Theatre. The production opens June 25th and runs through August 29th.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Offers Closed-Captioning for 2010/2011 Season
by Marivic Tagala - Aug 26, 2010
The Theatre Development Fund (TDF) will continue its partnership with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to deliver world-class performing arts experiences to people who are deaf or impacted by hearing loss. During the upcoming 2010/11 Season, the Center will continue to provide open captioning services in partnership with TDF's National Open Captioning Initiative.
Lyric Theatre Announces Its Most Ambitious Season To Date
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2010
Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre company, announces its 2011 Season, including Always... Patsy Cline (January 26- February 5); Boeing Boeing (March 30- April 9); Oliver! (June 21-25); Hairspray (July 5-9); Ragtime (July 19-23); A Chorus Line (August 2-6); Altar Boyz (October 12-22) and A Christmas Carol (December 9-31).
Pacino-Led MERCHANT OF VENICE Begins Previews at Broadhurst Oct. 19, 2010; Opens Officially Nov. 7
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced the opening date today for the summer's biggest hit, Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Al Pacino will reprise his celebrated performance as Shylock on Broadway for 78 performances only, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) and running through Sunday, January 9. Opening Night will be Sunday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.
NSMT Presents American Idol's Anthony Fedorov in JOSEPH 8/3-8/22
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
Bill Hanney's all new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) continues its 2010 season of musicals with the dazzling, family favorite JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT starring American Idol finalist Anthony Fedorov and featuring a chorus of 20 children from the North Shore. JOSEPH opens Tuesday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, August 22. Press night is scheduled for Thursday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m.
North Shore Music Theatre Reopens Under New Leadership for 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
North Shore Music Theatre, which closed in June 2009, is back with an exciting 2010 musical season filled with classic, contemporary and much-loved Broadway favorites. The new NSMT is under the leadership and ownership of Bill Hanney. Experienced in theater management, Hanney is also the Owner/Producer of Theatre By The Sea in Rhode Island, a 500 seat summer theatre now in it's 4th successful year under his leadership. Mr Hanney is also the owner/operator of Entertainment Cinemas, a chain of movie theatres throughout New England.
Cabaret Fundraiser for Opera House Players To Be Presented August 21
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 21, 2010
A special, one-night only fundraiser will be presented on Saturday, August 21 at 8pm at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook ,CT. 'HEART BEHIND THESE HANDS' is an original, Cabaret-style show that weaves a story about love and money through musical numbers from Broadway shows such as Brooklyn, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, A Chorus Line, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, and many others.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Announces 2010/11 On Sale Dates
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2010
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is preparing to kick off its biggest season next month and is proud to unveil the on sale dates for tickets to the 2010/11 Season. Highlights include two blockbuster engagements with the Wisconsin premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical Jersey Boys and a much anticipated return engagement of WICKED.
FeverFest 2010: Left Off Dreaming Celebrates Boston Area Artists 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010
The Small Theatre Alliance of Boston presents FeverFest 2010: Left Off Dreaming, the fifth annual celebration of emerging artists in the Boston area, opening on Wednesday, August 11th and running through Sunday, August 14th at The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.
Boiler Room Theatre to Revive LE MIZ! A Tale of Two Cities, Opens 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's residentprofessional theatre company, continues its 10 th season with Les Miz! A Tale of Two Cities opening August 13, 2010 at the theatre, located in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn. for a run through September 4.
Marriott Theatre's THE BOWERY BOYS to be featured at NAMT 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, has announced that THE BOWERY BOYS, which was presented as a World Premiere at the theater during their 2008 season, has been selected to be featured at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre annual Festival of New Musicals
FeverFest 2010: Left Off Dreaming Celebrates Boston Area Artists 8/11-14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010
The Small Theatre Alliance of Boston presents FeverFest 2010: Left Off Dreaming, the fifth annual celebration of emerging artists in the Boston area, opening on Wednesday, August 11th and running through Sunday, August 14th at The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.