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World Premiere by Bacharach/Slater, SCOTTSBORO BOYS et al. Set for Old Globe in 2011-2012; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - May 6, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that The Old Globe will produce the World Premieres of four new plays and musicals in its 2011-12 Winter Season. The season will feature the World Premiere musicals Some Lovers by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Nobody Loves You by Gaby Alter and Itamar Moses, as well as the West Coast Premiere of John Kander and Fred Ebb's The Scottsboro Boys, recently nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The two plays receiving World Premiere productions are Somewhere by Globe Playwright-in-Residence Matthew Lopez and The Recommendation by Jonathan Caren. The new season also includes revivals of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show and the Eugene O'Neill classic Anna Christie directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner David Auburn. Special events include the World Premiere of Odyssey by Todd Almond, a music theater event conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet celebrating the Globe's 75th Anniversary, The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program production of Twelfth Night and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, which returns for its 14th consecutive year.

Single Tickets On Sale for Song Cycle & Nathan Gunn Cabaret Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2011


The Dallas Opera is pleased to announce the sale of one-price, single reserved seats for the world premiere of a new song cycle by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer commissioned for the company's much-anticipated annual Spring Gala, UNVEIL.

SOUND OF MUSIC, GYPSY, et al. Featured in Atlanta Lyric Theatre's 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2011


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the 2010 recipient of the Suzi Bass Award for Best Musical, is pleased to announce its 2011-12 season.

NYU Alum Stephen Mark Lukas To Play Lead In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 11, 2011


Philippine show biz royalty Karylle Tatlonghari, who will essay the role of Clara Johnson in Stages Production Specialists Inc.'s Philippine premiere of Broadway musical 'The Light In the Piazza,' has found a new leading man in New York University Tisch School of the Arts alumnus Stephen Mark Lukas. He auditioned for the role of young Italian Fabrizio Naccarelli in N.Y. Matthew Morrison and Aaron Lazar previously played the romantic lead in the Broadway production.

Royal Exchange, Halle Orchestra And The Lowry Unite For WONDERFUL TOWN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


Three of the North West region's foremost arts institutions are uniting for the first time to present a unique production of Leonard Bernstein's musical comedy Wonderful Town.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere, Closes 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

Mid/Late November California Central Coast Theatre Offerings
by Curt Miner - Nov 19, 2010


As we put the middle of November in our rear view mirror, a number of new shows have just opened, and a few others are getting ready to open here on the California Central Coast - so get your calendars out and make plans to take in some live theatre over the next few weeks!

Mid/Late November California Central Coast Theatre Offerings
by Curt Miner - Nov 15, 2010


As we put the middle of November in our rear view mirror, a number of new shows have just opened, and a few others are getting ready to open here on the California Central Coast - so get your calendars out and make plans to take in some live theatre over the next few weeks!

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Closes 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

ALT Continues World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

ALT Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

ALT Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET 6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

Vonda Shepard, Tierney Sutton Band & More Set for April Lineup at The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


April concert lineup announced at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko.

TheSpyAnts Theatre's BOBRAUSCHENGERGAMERICA Ends Run 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010


Have you ever wondered what it was like to swim in a giant martini? The SpyAnts Theatre Company presents the long-awaited Los Angeles premiere of Charles L. Mee's delightful, kaleidoscopic play, 'bobrauschenbergamerica'.  Director Bart DeLorenzo teams up with choreographer Ken Roht to dish up Mee's rollicking collage-montage tribute to Robert Rauschenberg that captures the happy, improvisational quality of the artist's singular vision. 'bobrauschenbergamerica' plays through Feb. 28.

TheSpyAnts Theatre Company BOBRAUSCHENGERGAMERICA, 1/23-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010


Have you ever wondered what it was like to swim in a giant martini? The SpyAnts Theatre Company presents the long-awaited Los Angeles premiere of Charles L. Mee's delightful, kaleidoscopic play, 'bobrauschenbergamerica'.  Director Bart DeLorenzo teams up with choreographer Ken Roht to dish up Mee's rollicking collage-montage tribute to Robert Rauschenberg that captures the happy, improvisational quality of the artist's singular vision. 'bobrauschenbergamerica' opens at [Inside] the Ford on January 23, with Pay-What-You-Can previews on January 21 and 22.

Playwright Ronald Harwood to Pen Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic for DreamWorks
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 20, 2010


Playwright Ronald Harwood, author of such Broadway plays as The Dresser and Taking Sides, has been tapped to write a Martin Luther King Jr. film to begin production once finished. DreamWorks Studios will produce the film alongside acclaimed director Steven Speilberg.

TheSpyAnts Theatre Company BOBRAUSCHENGERGAMERICA, 1/23-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


Have you ever wondered what it was like to swim in a giant martini? The SpyAnts Theatre Company presents the long-awaited Los Angeles premiere of Charles L. Mee's delightful, kaleidoscopic play, 'bobrauschenbergamerica'.  Director Bart DeLorenzo teams up with choreographer Ken Roht to dish up Mee's rollicking collage-montage tribute to Robert Rauschenberg that captures the happy, improvisational quality of the artist's singular vision. 'bobrauschenbergamerica' opens at [Inside] the Ford on January 23, with Pay-What-You-Can previews on January 21 and 22.

ALT National Online Chocolate Fundraising Auction Ends Friday
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) continues their national online auction, which will conclude on Friday, November 13, 2009 at midnight, to support THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

ALT National Online Chocolate Fundraising Auction Ends Friday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) continues their national online auction, which will conclude on Friday, November 13, 2009 at midnight, to support THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

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