'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 6th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 6, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Award winners are announced, and we cover 18 regional theaters and their summer offerings, from northern Wisconsin to St. Louis and southern Illinois, from southwest Michigan to western Illinois. It's the Regional Summer Musical Theater Scene!
Birmingham Hippodrome Kicks Off 2012/13 with THE KING AND I Tonight, 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012
The Birmingham Hippodrome today announced full season information for its forthcoming 2012/13 season, which includes Cape Town Opera's PORGY AND BESS and Cameron Mackintosh's new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE KING AND I, WONDERFUL TOWN, DIRTY DANCING, SISTER ACT and BLOOD BROTHERS.
Chicago Opera Theatre Announces THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER & More for 2013
by James T Harding - Apr 4, 2012
Andreas Mitisek announced today Chicago Opera Theater's (COT) 2013 Season, his first as General Director. The season opens in February of 2013 with the Chicago Premiere of Philip Glass' The Fall of the House of Usher, followed by Ástor Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires in April, and concluding in September with another Chicago Premiere, Giuseppe Verdi's Joan of Arc (Giovanna d'Arco). These three new productions will be presented at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park.
Artists Rep's Allen Nause Plans to Retire in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 31, 2011
By the time Allen Nause retires in June 2013, he will have been at the helm of Artists Rep for 25 years, leading the theater by bringing Portland the newest and most challenging plays, featuring the highest caliber local theater artists, and creating a highly regarded mid-sized theater that attracts enthusiastic and dedicated theater audiences.
THE WATER DREAM To Close Shakespeare & Co’s Studio Festival of Plays
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2011
The Water Dream is set to be the finale of Shakespeare & Co.'s Studio Festival of Plays on Monday September 5th, 2011. THE WATER DREAM will star Anthony Rapp (RENT), Karmine Alers (RENT), and Erik Lochtefeld (METAMORPHOSES, CANDIDE. The production will be directed by Bill Barclay with music direction by Emily Otto. This staged reading will take place at 70 Kemble Street Lenox, MA 01240.
THE WATER DREAM To Close Shakespeare & Co.’s Studio Festival of Plays , 9/5
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 3, 2011
The Water Dream is set to be the finale of Shakespeare & Co.'s Studio Festival of Plays on Monday September 5th, 2011. THE WATER DREAM will star Anthony Rapp (RENT), Karmine Alers (RENT), and Erik Lochtefeld (METAMORPHOSES, CANDIDE. The production will be directed by Bill Barclay with music direction by Emily Otto. This staged reading will take place at 70 Kemble Street Lenox, MA 01240.
Finborough Theatre Presents HOME DEATH, Begins July 10
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 10, 2011
Home Death, a new play by Olivier Award winner Nell Dunn, will play for six performances only on Sunday and Monday evenings from Sunday, 10 July 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 11 July 2011 at 7.30pm) at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre.
Finborough Theatre Presents HOME DEATH, Begins July 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 27, 2011
Home Death, a new play by Olivier Award winner Nell Dunn, will play for six performances only on Sunday and Monday evenings from Sunday, 10 July 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 11 July 2011 at 7.30pm) at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre.
Des McAnuff Extends at Stratford to 2013; 2012 Season Announced
by Robert Diamond - Jun 4, 2011
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors announceed that Des McAnuff will continue as Artistic Director through the 2013 season.
'Mr. McAnuff is a very gifted director and leader who is much in demand, and we are delighted that he has agreed to continue as our Artistic Director for an additional two years,' says Dr. Lee Myers, Chair of the Board of Governors.
Keenlyside and Petersen Led HAMLET at The Met Concludes 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD
Keenlyside and Petersen to Star in Thomas's HAMLET at The Met, 3/16-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD
Keenlyside and Petersen to Star in Thomas's HAMLET at The Met, 3/16-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD