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Detroit Rep Sets POSTCARDS Opening Night for 1/10
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 14, 2012


The Champagne Opening of the World Premiere of POSTCARDS by William Costanza will be Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 8:30 PM at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. A Champagne Afterglow with the cast, crew and the playwright, who is flying in for his premiere, will follow this haunting love story and historical and timely reminder of our racist past. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 day of performance, the same price as all regular performances. Reservations may be made by calling the Box Office at (313) 868-1347, and more information may be found at www.detroitreptheatre.com.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 41st DANCE ON CAMERA
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2012


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association today announced the lineup for the 41st edition of Dance on Camera. Taking place February 1-5, the dance-centric film festival returns to the Film Society for the 17th consecutive year with an exciting and diverse array of dance films, including several premieres.

University of Cincinnati CCM Kicks Off Yearlong Kurt Weill Festival, Oct 19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2012


Beginning this month, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) will celebrate the iconic work and enduring legacy of composer Kurt Weill with an unprecedented series of events. Opening on Friday, Oct. 19, and running through Tuesday, March 12, CCM's Kurt Weill Festival will incorporate the renowned theatre composer into a broad range of both public performances and classroom exercises.

Beethoven, Copland, Bernstein, World Premieres and More Set for Atlanta Symphony's 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2012


Atlanta Symphony Orchestra President Stanley E. Romanstein, Ph.D., Music Director Robert Spano, and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles have announced the 2012-13 season of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - the Orchestra's 68th season and Mr. Spano's and Mr. Runnicles's 12th season as artistic partners.

Beethoven, Copland, Bernstein, World Premieres and More Set for Atlanta Symphony's 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


Atlanta Symphony Orchestra President Stanley E. Romanstein, Ph.D., Music Director Robert Spano, and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles have announced the 2012-13 season of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - the Orchestra's 68th season and Mr. Spano's and Mr. Runnicles's 12th season as artistic partners.

CABARET LIFE NYC: On the Eve of the Long Island Al Jolson Festival - The Confessions and Observations of a Jolson Fanatic
by Stephen Hanks - Aug 18, 2012


In preparation for the All-Day Long Island Al Jolson Festival (in Oceanside, NY) on Saturday, August 18, BroadwayWorld.com cabaret columnist Stephen Hanks offers his take on what made the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' so great, and muses about the reasons as to why he is such a devotee of the man who once owned Broadway and starred in the first talking picture.

CABARET LIFE NYC: On the Eve of the Long Island Al Jolson Festival - The Confessions and Observations of a Jolson Fanatic
by Stephen Hanks - Jul 28, 2012


In preparation for the All-Day Long Island Al Jolson Festival (in Oceanside, NY) on Saturday, August 18, BroadwayWorld.com cabaret columnist Stephen Hanks offers his take on what made the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' so great, and muses about the reasons as to why he is such a devotee of the man who once owned Broadway and starred in the first talking picture.

Broadway by the Bay Presents THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, Now thru 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012


Broadway By The Bay, the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, presents the must-take musical trip down memory lane THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, running tonight, July 12 through Sunday, July 29, at the company's home, the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City).

Broadway by the Bay Presents THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, 7/12-29
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 21, 2012


Broadway By The Bay, the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, presents the must-take musical trip down memory lane THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, running Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 29, at the company's home, the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City).

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - New Jersey!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2012


Summer is just around the corner, and with its arrival comes a host of exciting entertainment options for the entire family. Here are our picks for the hottest performances that will hit the stage in the northern New Jersey area!

Bobby Cannavale Leads Roundabout's THE BIG KNIFE on Broadway in 2013; Doug Hughes Helms
by Jessica Lewis - May 3, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a new Broadway production of Clifford Odets' The Big Knife, starring Emmy® Award winner and Tony Award® nominee Bobby Cannavale, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes.

SummerStage 2012 Announces Full Season: Limón Dance Company and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 23, 2012


City Parks Foundation today announced the 2012 season ofSummerStage presented by AT&T, New York's largest free performing arts festival, bringing over 110 free performances to eighteen parks throughout the five boroughs.

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS Announces 2012-13 Season
by Beau Higgins - Apr 1, 2012


West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 13th Anniversary Season with Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Talley's Folly" on Friday, October 12th (8PM) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including "A Delicate Balance" by Edward Albee, "A Raisin in the Sun"by Lorraine Hansberry, "Exit the King" by Eugene Ionesco and "Dancing at Lughnasa" by Brian Friel.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - Mar 30, 2012


Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS Announces 2012-13 Season
by Beau Higgins - Mar 25, 2012


West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 13th Anniversary Season with Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Talley's Folly" on Friday, October 12th (8PM) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including "A Delicate Balance" by Edward Albee, "A Raisin in the Sun"by Lorraine Hansberry, "Exit the King" by Eugene Ionesco and "Dancing at Lughnasa" by Brian Friel.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - Mar 20, 2012


Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - Mar 18, 2012


Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS Announces 2012-13 Season
by Beau Higgins - Mar 16, 2012


West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 13th Anniversary Season with Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Talley's Folly" on Friday, October 12th (8PM) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including "A Delicate Balance" by Edward Albee, "A Raisin in the Sun"by Lorraine Hansberry, "Exit the King" by Eugene Ionesco and "Dancing at Lughnasa" by Brian Friel.

BAAD's Women's Festival Returns
by Movies News Desk - Mar 16, 2012


The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance presents BAAD! ASS WOMEN 2012, its twelfth annual cultural festival celebrating the empowerment of women through art, culture and performance. The festival, which includes twelve evenings of dance, theatre, film, music, poetry and prose, self-defense and dance workshops, opens on Friday, March 16, 2012 with two provocative documentaries celebrating the lives of African American women and culminates on March 31 with the celebrated performance artist Rhodessa Jones.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - Mar 11, 2012


Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.

Carmen DeLavallade Joins the Cast of Broadway's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2012


Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones and Anthony Lacavera just announced that Ms. Carmen DeLavallade will join the cast of their much anticipated production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Ms. DeLavallade will join the cast led by Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, completing the cast of Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire. This production of A Streetcar Named Desire will take over the Broadhurst Theatre beginning its limited run on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and will celebrate its opening Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Carol Kane & More Join Jessica Hecht, Jim Parsons & Charles Kimbrough in Roundabout's HARVEY This Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 15, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis.

Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

Finborough Theatre Hosts The Papatango Playwriting Festival 2011
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night: Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

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