Orlando Shakes' 29th Season Gala Invites Guests to Dream the Impossible Dream
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (Orlando Shakes) will celebrate the opening of their 2017-2018 Season by inviting guests to help them make the impossible, possible at their 29th Season Gala: Dream the Impossible Dream on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 5 p.m. The evening will feature tastings of Central Florida's finest food and beverages as well as a silent auction and raffle. Remaining tickets range from $150 - $250 per person and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 or in person inside the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street.
San Diego Musical Theatre Announced Cast and Creative Team of PUMP UP THE VOLUME
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 28, 2017
Oh, snap! The 90's are back! San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) announced today the complete cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Pump Up the Volume: A 90's Palooza! From the creators of the long-running hit Mixtape, Colleen Kollar Smith and Jon Lorenz, comes a new musical that journeys back to the 1990's. Kollar Smith helms the show as Director and Choreographer, with Lorenz working as Music Director and Arranger. Performances run July 28 - September 10, 2017, at the Horton Grand Theatre. Press opening is Saturday, August 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Gretna Theatre Announces Casting for MAN OF LA MANCHA
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 22, 2017
Gretna Theatre, whose mission is to create community by producing and presenting live, professional theatre that engages, transforms, entertains and educates, has announced casting for their third production for the summer, Man of La Mancha.
Orlando Shakes Hosts a Day of Theater Activities, Food Trucks, and a Movie in the Park
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2017
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (Orlando Shakes) invites the Central Florida community to a free Open House and Movie Night in the Park on Saturday, August 19, 2017 to celebrate the beginning of their 29th Season. The family-friendly event is open to the public with ongoing activities from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. inside the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 E. Rollins Street) and on the lawn in Loch Haven Park (777 E Princeton Street). For further information, contact call (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visit www.orlandoshakes.org/openhouse or stop by the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in person.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 16
by Audition Roundup - Jul 16, 2017
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, July 16, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Janet Ulrich Brooks Crowned Queen for Chicago Premiere of THE AUDIENCE at TimeLine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017
TimeLine Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season-the Chicago premiere of THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, and featuring TimeLine Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks in the central role of Queen Elizabeth II, August 24 - November 12, 2017 (previews August 16 - 23) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.
3-D Theatricals of Los Angeles and Orange County Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2017
???????3-D Theatricals of Los Angeles County and Orange County is pleased to present Monty Python's Tony Award-winning musical comedy SPAMALOT August 4 - 13 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (with an official press opening of August 5); and August 18 - 27, 2017 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Gretna Theatre Announces Casting for MAN OF LA MANCHA
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 13, 2017
Gretna Theatre, whose mission is to create community by producing and presenting live, professional theatre that engages, transforms, entertains and educates, has announced casting for their third production for the summer, Man of La Mancha.
THE NATIONAL MONOLOGUE SLAM to Take Groundbreaking Acting Competition Around the U.S.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017
The folks who gave you Manhattan Monologue Slam are going national with The National Monologue Slam, the latest creation from the minds of Philip and Robert Galinsky. The brothers have been serving the acting community since 2003 with their groundbreaking monthly competition The Manhattan Monologue Slam, an opportunity for emerging actors to perform for industry professionals each and every month by providing a panel of judges consisting of agents, casting directors, producers and the like, offering valuable advice and critiques of the performers.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to Feature Bay Area Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2017
North Bay Stage Company brings the classic Broadway musical Man of La Mancha to the stage at Luther Burbank Center's Carston Cabaret stage July 21 - Aug 6, 2017. A public reception, with an opportunity to meet the cast and crew, will be held on opening night.
Moliere's THE BUNGLER to Bring Side-Splitting Romp to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 5, 2017
Continuing its acclaimed 55th season, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will begin performances of The Bungler on July 5. Translated by Richard Wilbur, Moliere's giddy, side-splitting romp will be directed by STNJ's Brian B. Crowe. The play highlights Moliere at his frothiest and silliest as it follows the hilarious adventures of a clueless young lover and his clever servant attempting to help him win the heart and hand of a beautiful gypsy girl.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 2
by Audition Roundup - Jul 2, 2017
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, July 2, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Opera Saratoga presents a New Production of THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 7/9-16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2017
Opera Saratoga presents a new production of Marc Blitzstein's The Cradle Will Rock, directed and choreographed by Lawrence Edelson, and conducted by noted Maestro John Mauceri (company debut), who has been responsible for many significant operatic restorations, including Blitzstein's Regina.
Two Dr. Phillips Center Applause Award Participants Win 2017 Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2017
Tony Moreno and Sofia Deler, two Orange County high school students from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts's Applause Awards program won awards for Best Actor and Best Actress on Monday evening at The Jimmy Awards in New York City. Moreno and Deler competed against 72 other students from across the country for the top prize in a ceremony at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre that was hosted by 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Ben Platt, of Dear Evan Hansen. This is the first time in the 9-year history of the Jimmy Awards that both winners come from the same program and city.
VIDEO: Swoon with Romantic Highlights from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017
From the picturesque covered bridges of 1965 Winterset, Iowa, comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, continuing Marriott Theatre's spectacular 2017 Season, running now through August 13, 2017 with a press opening tomorrow, June 28, at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. BroadwayWorld has highlights from the show below!