Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016
? Renowned New York actress and Olivier nominee Nancy Anderson will play the role of Titania in Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, June 3-26, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. This marks the company's 16th season of free, outdoor, professional theatre in the park. Preview performances are scheduled June 1-2. Performances run nightly, except Tuesdays, and begin at 8 p.m.
Jack Willis to Lead Arena Stage's ALL THE WAY
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016
Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning drama All the Way, about President Lyndon Baines Johnson's impassioned struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, makes its Washington, D.C. debut at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Kyle Donnelly, who has directed more than 20 productions at Arena Stage, returns to helm this "sure-fire, action packed hit" (Huffington Post) about a country still reeling from the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the man tasked with calming the storm. Hailed as a "sensational night of theater" (NPR), All the Way runs April 1-May 8, 2016 in the Fichandler Stage.
Full Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2016
Full casting has been announced for the Lyric Hammersmith and Filter Theatre Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Stef O'Driscoll. Jonathan Broadbent, Ed Gaughan, John Lightbody, Victoria Moseley and Ferdy Roberts return to the cast and they will be joined by Hammed Animashaun, Andrew Buckley, Clare Dunne and Cat Simmons.
Kim Davies' STET Added to Abingdon's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016
?Abingdon Theatre Company, in collaboration with The Muse Project, will present STET, a new play inspired by true events, written by Kim Davies and conceived by Kim Davies, Jocelyn Kuritsky and Artistic Director Tony Speciale. A limited Off-Broadway engagement will begin previews in June, as part of Abingdon's 2015-2016 Season. Tony Speciale is set to direct the world-premiere production, which marks his inaugural programming as Artistic Director.
Photo Flash: World Premiere of DREAM CATCHER at the Fountain Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 31, 2016
Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, which opened on January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos from the show, below!
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Premieres A DREAM OF RED PAVILIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2016
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, celebrating its 39th Season, presents the New York world premiere of A DREAM OF RED PAVILIONS, China's greatest and most beloved novel, running now through February 14, 2016 at the Clubman Theatre (Theatre Row). The production opens tonight, January 28, 2016.
Geva to Continue 43rd Season with TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016
Geva Theatre Center presents Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird as part of the 2015-2016 ESL Wilson Stage Series. To Kill a Mockingbird is adapted by Christopher Sergel and directed by Mark Cuddy, with original music by Gregg Coffin. The production begins previews on February 16, opens on February 20 and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage until March 20.
Miami City Ballet Hosts 30th Anniversary Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2016
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – (July 14, 2015) – Set on the sands of Miami Beach's scenic shoreline, Miami City Ballet will present its landmark 30th Anniversary Gala tonight, January 23, 2016 celebrating three decades of artistic leadership and community impact, and featuring elements of the company's highly anticipated, all?new production of George Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Actors' Theatre of Columbus Sets 35th Anniversary Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2016
In 1982, Actors' Theatre of Columbus (ATC) kicked off its first season with a single production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The success of that season proved that Schiller Park was an excellent venue for open air Shakespearean theater, and the troupe has continued this tradition for 35 years. Actors' Theatre will perform its 100th play in Schiller in 2016.
Jagriti Theatre Presents THE HANDLEBARDS' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016
After a successful tour of Bangalore in 2015, the award winning UK theatre company 'The Handlebards' - described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny' - are back with their new, exciting and rib-tickling rendition of Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Organizational Theatre, a Bangalore based theatre and training company, brings to you this hilarious band of four British actors who play 40 characters and will leave you screeching for more.
Simon Stephens' HERONS and More Slated for Lyric Hammersmith's Spring 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016
The Lyric Hammersmith today announces its Spring 2016 Season. They will present the first professional production of Simon Stephen's HERONS since the play premiered at the Royal Court in 2001, directed by the Lyric's Artistic Director Sean Holmes. This is followed by the return of their co- production with Filter Theatre of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM last staged in 2012. Whilst the Royal Opera will present, two contemporary operas, PLEASURE by Mark Simpson featuring well-known British soprano Lesley Garrett and the world premiere of Sarah Kane's 4:48 PSYCHOSIS by Philip Venables, both presented in association with the Lyric.
Jagriti Theatre to Present THE HANDLEBARDS' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 1/15
by Matt Smith - Jan 11, 2016
After a successful tour of Bangalore in 2015, the award winning UK theatre company 'The Handlebards' - described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny' - are back with their new, exciting and rib-tickling rendition of Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Organizational Theatre, a Bangalore based theatre and training company, brings to you this hilarious band of four British actors who play 40 characters and will leave you screeching for more.
2015 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards Winners Announced - ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Big Winner!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 6, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Detroit winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
CAPTAIN AURORA: A SUPERHERO MUSICAL Remount to Play Centaur Theatre, 1/8-17
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016
Kaleidoscope Theatre Montreal (winner of the 2015 Frankie for Most Promising English Company) is proud to present the remount of last year's highest grossing 25th St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival show: Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical. Created and directed by Trevor Barrette, Captain Aurora is a show about the nightmares that come true when dreams do and the search for meaning, a search that will take our audience from the streets of Megacity to intergalactic spacecrafts and alternate dimensions!
2015 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Houston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Detroit Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Delaware Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
World Premiere of DREAM CATCHER to Play Fountain Theatre in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2015
Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, opening January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood.
2015 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards Update - Dane Stauffer, Tori Adams in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!