Shakespeare Orange County Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Now thru 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012
Shakespeare Orange County presents William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING tonight, August 16 through September 1 at Garden Grove's open air Festival Amphitheatre-outside and 'Under the Stars.' Michael Nehring and Evelyn Carol Case are featured in the roles of Benedick and Beatrice. Founding Artistic Producing Director Thomas F. Bradac directs.
Chautauqua Theater Company Ends 2012 Season with Jazz-Infused AS YOU LIKE IT, 8/10-17
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 10, 2012
Chautauqua Theater Company's Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch has announced the final production of CTC's 29th season: Shakespeare's glorious As You Like It. Director Jackson Gay (3C, Rattlestick; A Little Journey, 2012 Drama Desk Nomination, The Mint) makes her CTC debut with a 1930's swing era slant on Shakespeare's funniest and most frolicsome play. Composer Justin Ellington (Other Desert Cities, Lincoln Center; 2010 Grammy Award Winner) infuses the festivities with a bubbling score performed live by the sixteen member cast.
Bob Fosse, Katherine Dunham Postage Stamps Released 7/28
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2012
On July 28, 2012 - National Dance Day - the U.S. Postal Service® will pay tribute to four influential choreographers who changed the art of dance: Isadora Duncan, Jose Limon, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Designed to look like posters advertising a performance, the stamp art captures the luminosity and mystery of a live dance performance.
The stamp design for Isadora Duncan reflects her interest in classical Greek dance forms and shows the seemingly effortless style that she developed. Radical for its time, her linking of movement and expressiveness garnered her worldwide critical acclaim.
Shakespeare Orange County Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 8/16-9/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012
Shakespeare Orange County will present William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING August 16 through September 1 at Garden Grove's open air Festival Amphitheatre-outside and 'Under the Stars.' Michael Nehring and Evelyn Carol Case are featured in the roles of Benedick and Beatrice. Founding Artistic Producing Director Thomas F. Bradac directs.
STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL Moves to the Riverside Theatre, Now thru 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2012
Vital Theatre Company has announced the extension of STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL, awarded 2012 BEST FAMILY SHOW by the Off Broadway Alliance, with book and lyrics by Sammy Buck, music byDaniel S. Acquisto with direction by Tim Drucker, based on the book series created by Britt Menzies.
Photo Coverage: JUBILEE, the Cole Porter Musical, Playing At The Tabard Theatre.
by claire bilyard - Jun 27, 2012
Jubilee takes you on a right-royal 1930s romp through early celebrity culture with parodies and asides of such greats as Noël Coward, Bing Crosby, Elsa Maxwell and George Gerswhin. The story tells of a fictional royal family who, when an imminent revolution threatens their throne, decide to relinquish their responsibilities and pursue their dreams.
Vital Theatre Announces Upcoming Season: ANGELINA BALLERINA, STINKYKIDS and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 21, 2012
Vital Theatre Company has announced a three show summer season to include ANGELINA BALLERINA™ THE MUSICAL and the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award winner for Best Family Show STINKYKIDS® THE MUSICAL both to be presented at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue, beginning July 7th. The Company's long running hit PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL will return to 45 Bleecker, Saturday July 7th.
STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL Moves to the Riverside Theatre, 7/7-9/8
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 19, 2012
Vital Theatre Company has announced the extension of STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL, awarded 2012 BEST FAMILY SHOW by the Off Broadway Alliance, with book and lyrics by Sammy Buck, music byDaniel S. Acquisto with direction by Tim Drucker, based on the book series created by Britt Menzies.
The Windham Theatre Guild Announces 2012-2013 Season- Including THE WIZARD OF OZ and THE 39 STEPS
by Laura Meltzer - Jun 11, 2012
As the Windham Theatre Guild (WTG) celebrates 10 years at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, we have made some changes to this year's schedule. Our Main Stage Season of six shows continues, but all non-musical productions have a new two-weekend schedule. This new schedule allows us to add two SpecialStage Events to our line-up this year. As always, you can save money by purchasing a subscription now. You can get just the Main Stage Season of six shows, you can add the SpecialStage Events and see all eight shows or you can purchase a flex pass and see any four of the eight shows. Single ticket prices have increased by $1 this year; place your order now to save. If you have any questions, please call or email us.
BWW Interviews: John Davidson Joins THE FANTASTICKS
by Joseph F. Panarello - Jun 8, 2012
In 1966 the Hallmark Hall of Fame presented a television adaptation of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's Off Broadway musical THE FANTASTICKS. Ricardo Montalban appeared as El Gallo and Bert Lahr and Stanley Holloway were the two fathers. The young lovers were played by Broadway's favorite ingenue, Susan Watson, and a clean-cut young man named John Davidson who had made a strong impression on Broadway audiences as Lahr's son in the musical FOXY.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Colorful and Uproarious THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Chris Gibson - Mar 20, 2012
Anyone who reads my reviews regularly knows that I'm a fan of Shakespearean re-imaginings. Sure, I like my Shakespeare played straight as well, but sometimes when one of his plays is tinkered with in just the right fashion it comes to life in new and unexpectedly exciting ways. Such is the case with the Rep's slapstick take on THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, which is given the background of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, and given a heavy dose of 1930's period music to liven things up considerably. It's a brilliant take and leaves the Rep with a perfect batting average for the season. It's the reason why we go to Rep in the first place; they consistently provide entertaining shows that are expertly acted and directed, in a theatre that puts you right on top of the action. What more could you ask for?
BWW Reviews: HOLY DAYS from New Century Theatre Company
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 18, 2012
I don't mean to be cruel, dear readers, but I'm about to tell you about one of the most gloriously simple and quietly profound shows that you'll probably not get to see. "Holy Days" by Sally Nemeth from New Century Theatre Company stars some of the finest performers in the Seattle area at the top of their game in a play that's silent grace will stay with you long after it's over. Currently playing at Raisbeck Performance Hall, it unfortunately is only up for this weekend and if their ticketing website is any indication those shows are already close to sold out.
BWW Reviews: HOLY DAYS from New Century Theatre Company
by Jay Irwin - Mar 17, 2012
I don't mean to be cruel, dear readers, but I'm about to tell you about one of the most gloriously simple and quietly profound shows that you'll probably not get to see. "Holy Days" by Sally Nemeth from New Century Theatre Company stars some of the finest performers in the Seattle area at the top of their game in a play that's silent grace will stay with you long after it's over. Currently playing at Raisbeck Performance Hall, it unfortunately is only up for this weekend and if their ticketing website is any indication those shows are already close to sold out.
Rubicon Theatre Company’s 2011-2012 Slate
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 20, 2012
The Ovation nominations are in, and once again RTC is once again among the most celebrated theatres in the region - even as the new season progresses, with neither the time nor inclination to rest upon laurels.