BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Evan Casey
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 3, 2017
Today's subject Evan Casey is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre, his DC theatrical home base in An Act of God. The production runs through November 26.
November Concerts Announced at City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2017
November programming has been announced at City Winery Chicago. Highlights of the month include multi-night runs from Jazz vocalist (and Chicago transplant) Lizz Wright (Nov. 1-2), Herb Alpert of Tijuana Brass with his wife, Grammy-winning singer Lani Hall, (Nov. 6-7), and four shows over two days with saxophonist Kurt Elling (Nov. 25-26) plus a benefit for Merit School of Music with Nico Segal (previously known as Donnie Trumpet from the Chance the Rapper-affiliated band, The Social Experiment) and The JuJu Exchange (Nov. 28) and much more.
Porchlight Music Theatre to Continue Series with NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1939
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber have announced the first production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1939, hosted by Rob Lindley, directed by Keely Vasquez with music direction by David Fiorello, is Monday, Oct. 23 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie and Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway at 7:30 p.m.
A Bundle of Trouble Roars into Hale Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2017
Every audience member has a starring role in the chaotic family comedy, A Bundle of Trouble, set to run October 21 December 1 at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley City. Written by Nathan and Ruth Hale, the iconic founders of Hale Centre Theatre, the comedic play gives audiences an interactive experience with the main character, a brilliant, but unorganized inventor who is unceremoniously reunited with his estranged 5-year-old daughter for a three-week visit. Tickets to the hysterical production, that is the last play to appear in the West Valley Theatre, are on sale now.
A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 20, 2017
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Harvard Art Museums have partnered in conjunction with the A.R.T.'s production of WARHOLCAPOTE to present a series of events highlighting the contemporary legacies of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, including a unique encounter with Warhol screen-prints and a speaker series featuring journalists, multimedia artists, curators, and collectors.
Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Collaborates with Immigrant Musicians for Free Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2017
Last Friday, on the evening of September 15, immigrant musicians joined legendary Norwegian orchestra Stavanger Symphony Orchestra which has collaborated with Stewart Copeland, Faith No More side project Kaada/Patton, Detroit techno icon Jeff Mills, and other pop music luminaries for a free concert to an audience of both immigrants and native Norwegians, right in the foyer of the Stavanger Concert Hall. This is the newest event in a two-year-plus immigrant support project that Stavanger Symphony Orchestra has been running; Drowned in Sound recently detailed this project with an empowering, inspiring feature.
LOST TEMPO Comes to Boston Playwrights' Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2017
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) opens its 2017-18 season with Lost Tempo by Cliff Odle. Running from October 5-22, the drama is directed by Diego Arciniegas.
MOonhORsE Dance Theatre Celebrates Age on Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2017
Older & Reckless, MOonhORsE Dance Theatre's celebrated series curated by Artistic Director Claudia Moore, presents its 40th edition featuring 15 world-class artists, 2 duets, 3 solos and a community work. Special guest renowned ballerina Evelyn Hart in a new work by Matjash Mrozewski, dynamic duo Ric Brown and Darryl Tracy in a duet by Lesandra Dodson (New Brunswick), moving dance force Heidi Latsky (NYC), Older & Reckless favourites Daniel Firth and Jane Mappin (Montreal) plus the masterful Sashar Zarif, take to the stage Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 for three shows only at Harbourfront Centre Theatre.
A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Harvard Art Museums have partnered in conjunction with the A.R.T.'s production of WARHOLCAPOTE to present a series of events highlighting the contemporary legacies of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, including a unique encounter with Warhol screen-prints and a speaker series featuring journalists, multimedia artists, curators, and collectors.
LPNSImprov to Present MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017
Going on over three years of their witty, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show, LPNSImprov takes the stage with MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS in The (insert show title here) on Sunday, September 17, at 7:30pm at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601).
Arizona Musicfest 27th Season Brings Diverse Lineup of Exceptional Artists to the Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2017
The 27th annual Arizona Musicfest festival season brings a diverse lineup of exceptional artists to Valley audiences from country superstars Mary Chapin Carpenter and Lee Ann Womack to Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune, and from famed singer/pianist Michael Feinstein to internationally celebrated Pink Martini and the iconic bandleader/trumpeter Doc Severinsen.
New Song Cycle A NEVER-ENDING LINE Begins Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017
A Never-Ending Line, a new song cycle composed by Jaime Lozano (The Yellow Brick Road, Children of Salt), made its New York debut at the Metropolitan Room last month and opens tonight, August 3, in a full run Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village.
LPNSImprov Presents MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS!
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2017
Going on over three years of their witty, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show, LPNSImprov takes the stage with MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS in The Mad August Aloha Show on Sunday August 20th at 7:30pm at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601). LPNSImprov is created and directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler and produced by Christina Orloff. Tickets are $12 online and $16 at the door.
Greenhouse Theater Center Announces MC-10 PLAYWRIGHTS ENSEMBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017
Greenhouse Theater Center (GTC) and Artistic Director Jacob Harvey are pleased to announce the formation of the new MC-10 Playwrights Ensemble, a collection of ten of the country's most sought-after established and mid-career Chicago playwrights and theatre-makers. The ensemble will be in residence at the Greenhouse Theater Center and will create new works for its stages. Beginning with the 2018-19 season, the Greenhouse will present one play per season by MC-10 member playwrights, eventually expanding to two MC-10 productions per season. These world and regional premieres aim to expand the scope, diversity and visibility of work happening at the Greenhouse and underscore the institution's commitment to creating new vital works for the American theatrical canon.
New Song Cycle A NEVER-ENDING LINE to Begin Off-Broadway Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2017
A Never-Ending Line, a new song cycle composed by Jaime Lozano (The Yellow Brick Road, Children of Salt), will make its New York debut at the Metropolitan Room on July 24th, 2017 followed by a full run Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village.
Full Cast Announced For THE WHIP HAND At Traverse And Birmingham Rep
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2017
The full cast begin rehearsals today for the world premiere of The Whip Hand, a new play from celebrated Scottish playwright Douglas Maxwell - a Traverse Theatre Company and Birmingham Repertory Theatre co-production in association with National Theatre of Scotland, directed by Birmingham Repertory Associate Director Tessa Walker. Maxwell returns to the Traverse for the first time since his Festival 2013 production, A Respectable Widow Takes to Vulgarity, which went on to enjoy a successful run in New York.
LPNSImprov to present The MaD JaCKRaTS: MAKIN' A MOVIE- The MaD Three Year Run MJR
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017
Celebrating three years of their witty, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show, LPNSImprov takes the stage with MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS in The MaD THRee YeaR RuN MJR Anniversary Show on Sunday July 16th at 7:30pm at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601). LPNSImprov is created and directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler and produced by Christina Orloff. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more info please visit LPNSImprov.com or facebook
BRIC presents PILOBOLUS as Part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2017
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is pleased to present a free performance by the world-renowned and ever-creative dance company, Pilobolus, on Thursday, July 6. The performance will take place at the Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St. & Prospect Park West), is free to the public (with a suggested $5 contribution at the gate) and begins at 8:00 P.M.
Write Act Repertory's LILI MARLENE Opens 7/25
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2017
Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director John Lant is pleased to present the off-Broadway East Coast premiere of LILI MARLENE, a new musical about a family's escape from the rising tide of Nazism, with book, music and lyrics by Michael Antin and directed and choreographed by Mark Blowers.
The Beach Boys Come to Aronoff Center 10/28
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2017
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they've had and how many millions of albums they've sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you're assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt. Don't miss The Beach Boys at the Aronoff Center for the Arts on October 28.
Cyndi Lauper and NEW GIRL Writer to Adapt WORKING GIRL for Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
Producers Fox Stage Productions and Aged In Wood Productions have announced plans to adapt the blockbuster film WORKING GIRL into a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cyndi Lauper and book by FOX TV's 'New Girl' writer and Tigers Be Still playwright Kim Rosenstock. WORKING GIRL is based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture written by Kevin Wade.
Crested Butte Music Festival presents the Return of Dance Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2017
The picturesque festival in the mountains of Colorado offers an unspoiled summer destination for bluegrass, opera, classical music, dance, children's programs, and more. CBMF's 21st Season, entitled "Identity Unmasked," will explore identity and its revelation or masking. The second week of programming features bluegrass band Taarka on June 30 and sees the return of dance programming to CBMF with the Davis Contemporary Dance Company on July 1. Members of the Opera Studio will also offer performances at the Union Congregational Church and as part of Sound Hearth, a concert series hosted at private residences throughout Crested Butte.