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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Opens Tomorrow at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2014


The toe-tapping, heartfelt musical "Always…Patsy Cline" created and originally directed by Ted Swindley is based on a true story. It opens Sept. 3 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon. "Always…Patsy Cline" features more than 25 of Cline's classic songs and will run for seven weeks closing Sunday, Oct. 19 with a 4 p.m. matinee.

Interview with Actor, James Earl Jones
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Aug 20, 2014


Assistant Director of Education, Mitch Mattson, sat down with actorJames Earl Jones to discuss Jones's upcoming role as 'Grandpa' inYou Can't Take It With You.

RadioTheatre's 6th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Festival & Lovecraft Film Festival to be Held 10/2-28
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2014


Now in its 10th Season, RadioTheatre (Nominated for a Drama Desk Award, 13 New York Innovative Theatere Awards; Winner of 2 NYIT Awards; Nom. 5 times Best Performance Group) will present in repertory the cult horror classics: THE DUNWICH HORROR, THE SHADOW OVER INNSMOUTH, THE CALL OF CTHULHU, THE BEAST IN THE MOONLIGHT, FROM BEYOND, THE MOON POOL, THE STATEMENT OF RANDOLPH CARTER, and DAGON, live, onstage, complete with award-winning sound design and original orchestral scores, in their latest version of THE H.P. LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL an ongoing tribute to the Grandmaster of 20th Century American Horror himself, H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)…in a LIMITED NYC ENGAGEMENT October 2-28 at THE KRAINE THEATER, NYC (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). More info and photos available at www.radiotheatrenyc.com.

BWW Reviews: STEVE ROSS and KAREN OBERLIN Ooze Charm, Class, and Chemistry In Tribute to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at 54 Below
by Stephen Hanks - Jul 20, 2014


Steve Ross and Karen Oberlin's recent duo effort at 54 Below, Cheek to Cheek, was a show oozing charm, class, charisma, and chemistry, but most of all they conveyed their love for these legendary performers and the classic tunes associated with them.

BWW Reviews: ME AND MY GIRL - Madcap Midsummer Mirth
by Nancy Grossman - Jul 16, 2014


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston brings back this crowd-pleasing British musical comedy about a cockney gent who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford, but must choose between love and money. Director/Choreographer Cynthia Thole appeared in the original Broadway revival of ME AND MY GIRL and transmits her familiarity with the show to an exuberant cast, led by engaging, talented Peabody native Joshua Holden.

ME AND MY GIRL Opens Tonight at Reagle
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2014


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will present Me and My Girl from today, July 10-20, 2014 as part of its 46th Annual Summer Season at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA).

BWW Interviews: TUTS Puts the Whore Back in WHOREHOUSE, Takes Out Damn
by Katricia Lang - Jul 9, 2014


THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS is a light-hearded musical based on the notorious Texas born brothel 'Chicken Ranch.' Thanks to a silent agreement between the madam, Miss Mona Stangley, and Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (based on good ol' boy Sheriff Jim Flournoy), things are all quiet on the range. But when flashy, young reporter Melvin P. Thorpe (based on the late, great Houstonite Marvin Zindler) reveals the ranch to the town, sparks fly high in the heart of Texas.

ME AND MY GIRL Opens This Week at Reagle, 7/10-20
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 6, 2014


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will present Me and My Girl from July 10-20, 2014 as part of its 46th Annual Summer Season at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA). Me and My Girl is the joyously funny story of an unrefined cockney gent who must choose between love or money. The mixture of cockney and nobility results in a rollicking, hilarious Downton Abbey with engaging song and dance.

Fairchild, Cope, Cox, Paice, Uranowitz & von Essen to Star in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!; Plays Winter in Paris, Spring 2015 on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2014


Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming world premiere production of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. The cast will include Robert Fairchild as Jerry Mulligan, Leanne Cope as Lise Dassin, Veanne Cox as Madame Baurel, Jill Paice as Milo Davenport, Brandon Uranowitz as Adam Hochberg, and Max Von Essen as Henri Baurel.

Photo Flash: More Photos from Bay Street Theater's TRAVESTIES Released, Now Through 7/20
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 29, 2014


Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce that the Tony award-winning comedy TRAVESTIES, by Tom Stoppard, is now on stage through July 20. The production is directed by Gregory Boyd. Tickets can be purchased online now at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500, 11 am to Showtime. For more information about Bay Street Theater log on to www.baystreet.org.

THE TIN WOMAN to Premiere at Peninsula Players, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theater and Door County's theatrical icon, opens its 79th season June 17 with the world premiere comedy "The Tin Woman" by Sean Grennan. The Players premiered another of Grennan' s comedies "Making God Laugh" in 2011.

THE TIN WOMAN to Premiere at Peninsula Players, Begin. 6/17
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2014


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theater and Door County's theatrical icon, opens its 79th season June 17 with the world premiere comedy "The Tin Woman" by Sean Grennan. The Players premiered another of Grennan' s comedies "Making God Laugh" in 2011.

English National Ballet Presents First World War Themed Premiere at the National Portrait Gallery Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014


English National Ballet will present a First World War themed world premiere at the National Portrait Gallery today, 16 May for one night only as part of Museums at Night and the Gallery's Late Shift programme.

The English National Ballet Present a First World War Themed World Premiere at the National Portrait Gallery, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014


English National Ballet will present a First World War themed world premiere at the National Portrait Gallery thisFriday 16 May for one night only as part of Museums at Night and the Gallery's Late Shift programme.

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - Scott Alan, Marilyn Maye, LOS MONOLOGOS DE LA VAGINA and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 6, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Scott Alan releases his new EP today, Marilyn Maye tributes Johnny Carson at 54 Below, and THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES returns off-Broadway -- in Spanish!

BWW Interview: Andrea Martin, Times 3, in ACT ONE
by Naomi Serviss - May 6, 2014


Martin portrays three characters in is James Lapine's adaptation of the autobiography of the theater legend Moss Hart.

James Earl Jones to Star in Scott Ellis-Helmed YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU on Broadway; Opens 9/28
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2014


According to the New York Times, James Earl Jones will return to Broadway later this year- this time in the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy You Can't Take It With You. The play will open at a Shubert theatre on September 28, 2014, with previews beginning in August. Scott Ellis is set to direct the revival.

BWW Reviews: Shapiro Gives OF MICE AND MEN a Classic Treatment
by Michael Dale - Apr 17, 2014


Anna D. Shapiro's heartbreaking production sets Steinbeck's intimate drama among cold and merciless images.

Review Roundup: OF MICE AND MEN Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 16, 2014


Directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men officially opens tonight, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

The Canton Symphony Orchestra Presents a KINDER CONCERT for Kids Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2014


Adults, this one isn't for you. The Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kindly asks you to let the kids enjoy this one. A concert, that is.

Carol Channing, Cher, Stephanie J. Block & More React to Passing of Mickey Rooney
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2014


Today, stars of stage and screen reacted to the passing of the stage and screen legend

The Canton Symphony Orchestra Presents a KINDER CONCERT for Kids, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2014


Adults, this one isn't for you. The Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kindly asks you to let the kids enjoy this one. A concert, that is.

MoonJune Records Releases Susan Clynes 'Life Is...' Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014


“Life Is...” marks the international debut of Belgian singer/pianist Susan Clynes, on New York based MoonJune Records. This release was compiled from three live concerts done at two different locations, each one with a unique band configuration.

Canton Symphony Orchestra, Pellegrino Music and the 91.3 FM Present Unused Instrument Collection
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2014


Almost all of us have one… an instrument our parents bought us for fifth grade band or orchestra and it hasn't been touched since sixth grade. Or our kids have abandoned any initial desire they may have had to play the trumpet, flute or saxophone.

BWW Review: THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH Brings on January Thaw
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 13, 2014


The blues may be cool, but Miche Braden and the music are hot in this lively production of playwright Angelo Parra's THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIVE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell. Even if you don't know much about Smith, you'll walk out of the show feeling as though you've just spent the evening in her company. A trio of outstanding musicians joins the actress on the richly-rendered set by James J. Fenton. Don't miss this!

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