ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Is Top ASCAP Holiday Song
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 3, 2018
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces the top ASCAP holiday songs of 2018. According to an ASCAP analysis of streaming and terrestrial radio data, the hit classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” written by ASCAP songwriter Walter Afanasieff and pop star Mariah Carey, holds the #1 song position for the second year in a row.
VIDEO: First Look at HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS? at the Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
The Old Globe today presents the Globe's 21st annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!The holiday musical will run November 3 - December 29 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Previews run November 3 - November 7. Opening night is Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Grinch isdirected by James Vasquez, with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. The original production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien with additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel, additional music by Albert Hague, and original choreography by John DeLuca.
The Paley Center for Media Presents: PaleyLand
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 20, 2018
The Paley Center for Media is pleased to welcome back its classic holiday tradition PaleyLand, starting December 8, 2018. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to create magical holiday memories while engaging in a special Instagram moment, playing holiday-themed video games and VR, enjoying craft activities and games, warming up with hot cocoa, viewing beloved holiday TV classics – including the most cherished Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa specials on the big screen – and visiting with Santa! Admission is free for all, and no appointment is necessary.
The Grinch Gets Ready For His Debut In Milwaukee With Help From Tourism Grant
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018
The story of The Grinch and Whoville is coming to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts during their first-ever run of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. With help from a $31,640 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the Marcus Center aims to increase visits to Milwaukee with a special sales promotion for overnight guests. The sales promotion will run in conjunction with performances of The Grinch from Nov. 20-25, 2018.
BWW Review: Marvelous Memories Arrive with CTC's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Nov 14, 2018
Where will a holiday memory be made this season? Somewhere near Whoville staged at Children's Theatre Company (CTC)? The illustrious CTC opened their musical extravaganza' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' penned by the iconic Dr. Seuss beginning in 1994, and reprises the production from last season. While Theo Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, created the story in 1957, CTC envisioned a production to touch any young heart despite the actual chronological age. The production's book and lyrics by Timothy Mason together with music by Mel Marvin continue to delight audiences these past 20 years since the musical's inception--and all the memories the production has created in that span of time through the years.
Photo Flash: First Look at Children's Theatre Company's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, running November 6, 2018 through January 6, 2019, based on the book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, music by Mel Marvin, choreographed by Linda Talcott Lee, and directed by Peter C. Brosius. Single tickets are now on sale and subscription packages are also available on our website.
Photo Flash: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018
San Diego's favorite holiday tradition, back for its 21st incredible year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe's stage.
Freeform Announces This Year's 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 7, 2018
With Christmas around the corner, Freeform's beloved “25 Days of Christmas” programming event begins on DEC. 1. This year's holiday lineup event includes the premieres of Freeform Original Features “Life-Size 2,” with Tyra Banks and “grown-ish”'s Francia Raisa from airing SUNDAY, DEC. 2, at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST, and “No Sleep 'Til Christmas,” with Dave and Odette Annable airing MONDAY, DEC. 10, at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST. Additionally, the network will premiere the “Pop Up Santa Holiday Special” on MONDAY, DEC. 3, at 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST/PST, bringing Christmas cheer in unexpected places, and a new installment of “Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic” on SATURDAY, DEC. 8, at 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST/PST. Freeform joins ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in celebrating “25 Days of Christmas” across all networks.
Stages Repertory Theatre Presents Three Upcoming Holiday Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2018
Stages' holiday season offers comic alternatives to traditional seasonal shows with three productions including the regional premiere of the irreverent yet heartwarming The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), the world premiere of Panto Star Force, the latest in Stages' series of original Pantos for audiences of all ages, and the regional premiere of Who's Holiday!, an adult-themed How the Grinch Stole Christmas parody told entirely in Seussian rhyme. The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) and Who's Holiday! will be offered in true repertory style, playing in the same theatre at different performance times. Who's Holiday! will also include late-night performances at 9:30pm on select dates.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Stars of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2018
San Diego's favorite holiday tradition, back for its 21st incredible year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe's stage. Back for its 20th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs "This Time of Year," "Santa for a Day," and "Fah Who Doraze," the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
The Old Globe Announces Casting of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2018
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's 21st annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The holiday musical will run November 3 - December 29 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Previews run November 3 - November 7. Opening night is Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Grinch is directed by James Vasquez, with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. The original production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien with additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel, additional music by Albert Hague, and original choreography by John DeLuca.
Freeform Announces KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS Month This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018
As the Halloween season comes to a close, Freeform will continue to be the home for all holiday programming as the brand-new “Kickoff To Christmas” programming event starts on NOV. 1. Adding a month full of holiday fun, the programming event will also include the premiere of the Freeform original film “The Truth About Christmas,” from MarVista Entertainment, airing SUNDAY, NOV. 25 at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST.
Gavin Lee to Star in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at Madison Square Garden
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 28, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that two-time Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actor Gavin Lee will steal Christmas this season in the title role of the Grinch in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. This limited holiday engagement will run at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 13 through December 30, 2018. Tickets are on sale now.
The Marcus Center Presents a Free Christmas In July Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a free Christmas in July Celebration at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion and grounds this Friday, July 27 starting at 5:00 pm, which is sponsored in part by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The night will include awesome local vendors and community partners such as Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, SueMo Dance Company, Milwaukee Public Library and many more. Families can also purchase food and beverage through Sazama's Fine Catering and the evening will conclude with a movie screening of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 7:00 pm. This presentation is part of the Marcus Center's Peck Flicks series sponsored by the Molitor Foundation.
Stifel Theatre's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! On Sale Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2018
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical returns to St. Louis for the first time since 2011 when it comes to Stifel Theatre (formerly Peabody Opera House) December 13 to December 16, 2018. Hailed by The New York Times as "100 times better than any bedtime story," this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
THE GRINCH Is Coming To Steal Christmas In Milwaukee
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2018
Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee is proud to present the Milwaukee premiere of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Marcus Center from November 20-25, 2018. Hailed by The New York Times as "100 times better than any bedtime story," this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 27 at 10:00 am.
THE GRINCH Is Coming To Steal Christmas In Green Bay
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts November 17-18, 2018. Hailed by The New York Times as "100 times better than any bedtime story," this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11am on June 1, 2018 at WeidnerCenter.com, 800-895-0071, and all Ticket Star locations.
Tickets on Sale Monday for DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL At Madison Square Garden
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that a limited holiday engagement of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will run at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 13 - December 30, 2018. More than 2.1 million theater-goers across America have been delighted by this heartwarming holiday musical, which The New York Times hailed as "100 times better than any bedtime story." Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 14 at 10:00AM.
The Old Globe Announces 2018-19 Season; TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, FAMILIAR, and More
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018
The Old Globe today announced its 2018-2019 Season, a marvelous array of world, American, and West Coast premieres that features hilarious, heartwarming, and provocative works that span eras and continents, genres and cultures, personal experiences and big national themes…and Shakespeare, of course!
Video Flashback: Newfoundland Meets Broadway on Opening Night of COME FROM AWAY!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2018
COME FROM AWAY opened last night on Broadway, officially sharing the tale of a remarkable little town in Newfoundland with theatre goers. Come From Away features Petrina Bromley (Stratford's As You Like It); Geno Carr (The Old Globe's Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas); Jenn Colella(If/Then); Joel Hatch (Annie); Rodney Hicks (The Scottsboro Boys); Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked); Tony Award nominee Chad Kimball(Memphis); Lee MacDougall (Stratford's The Music Man); Caesar Samayoa(Sister Act); Q. Smith (Mary Poppins); Astrid Van Wieren (North American premiere of Mamma Mia!); Sharon Wheatley (Avenue Q); Josh Breckenridge (The Scottsboro Boys); Susan Dunstan (The Lion King US National Tour); Tamika Lawrence (If/Then) and Tony LePage (Rock of Ages).
Photo Coverage: The Cast of the New Musical GOLDSTEIN Meets The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 9, 2018
GOLDSTEIN, a new musical about family with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts and a book by Charlie Schulman begins an Off Broadway run March 26th at the Actors Temple Theatre (339 West 47 St -between 8th and 9th Avenues). The cast met the press this week. Take a peek at photos from the event below!
Broadway In Indianapolis Announces 2018/2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018
Broadway in Indianapolis announces the all-new 2018-2019 season which opens with the triumphant return of Disney's THE LION KING this fall! Also joining the series will be DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane smash SCHOOL OF ROCK, the breathtaking and exquisite production of Rogers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I based on the Lincoln Center Theater production, Broadway's "little slice of heaven" WAITRESS, and back by popular demand, a one-week limited return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON as a season option.