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Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Comes to El Capitan Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2018


Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN August 3 - August 26, 2018. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

Arden Fair Returns With Free Music Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018


Arden Fair returns with our great FREE music stage featuring The Tall Pines, Sarah Koon, Blues Reincarnation Project and more! The Tall Pines brings the return of a Wilmo local making music in NYC for many years.

Industry Editor Exclusive: TheaterWorksUSA's Summer Vacation
by Cara Joy David - Aug 1, 2018


If you have kids, or just a love of children's theater, you may have noticed that TheaterWorksUSA-and, yes, after a rebranding, that is how to write it-is not presenting its free summer theater in New York this year. The program has happened almost every year since 1989, but not this one.

BWW Feature: The Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Clay Center Theater
by Richard Allen - Jul 30, 2018


Disney's enduring classic The Little Mermaid is heading to the stage in Charleston, WV! The Charleston Light Opera Guild is excited to bring this fairy tale masterpiece to life at the Clay Center Theater. The hit musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2007, is based on the 1989 animated classic film and features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a book by Doug Wright. Children of all ages will be delighted as they watch the story of Ariel, Flounder, Ursula, Sebastian, and Prince Eric unfold by the talented professionals in the Charleston Light Opera Guild.

ANGELINA BALLERINA The Musical Returns In October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018


Vital Theatre Company and HIT Entertainment are pleased to announce the return of the hit, Angelina Ballerina The Musical, to the Theatre at Blessed Sacrament at 152 West 71 st Street from October 6th through November 18th. The show, with book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Ben Morss, and direction and choreography by Sam Viverito, is based on the famous dancing mouseling and her friends created by Katharine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig. Angelina and her friends will return to the Vital stage with a special VIP 'pink carpet' press opening on October 7th and 8th. Tickets begin at $49.50. Premium seats are available for $69.50. For reservations, visit www.vitaltheatre.org or call us at (212) 579-0528.

Sean Penn, Mandy Patinkin, Alan Cumming & More Come To OFJCC Palo Alto
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2018


The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto presents a sensational line-up for its 2018-2019 Arts & Dialogues series, featuring appearances by internationally acclaimed actors and musicians, in addition to world-class theatre and literature events. Beginning in September and continuing through next spring, the OFJCC will host captivating live performances by household names such as Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin and renowned entertainer Alan Cumming.

August Shows Announced At City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2018


The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month.

Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Comes to El Capitan Theatre, 8/3
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2018


Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN August 3 - August 26, 2018. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

Tom Petty Box Set, AN AMERICAN TREASURE, to be Released September 28 on Reprise Records
by Macon Prickett - Jul 11, 2018


On September 28, Reprise Records will release An American Treasure—a career-spanning Tom Petty box set. The 60-track set unveils dozens of previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions of classic songs, rarities, historic live performances and deep tracks that spotlight Tom's remarkable depth and evolution as a revered and tremendously influential songwriter, recording artist and performer. An American Treasure marks the first release of Tom Petty music since the artist's tragic passing in October 2017.

BWW Interview: Tyler Micoleau: Bringing Broadway to Brunswick and Back
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 9, 2018


Tyler Micoleau wanders among the cast portraits at Maine State Music Theatre's 22 Elm Street offices and studios, murmuring in quiet amazement, as he surveys the years with their colorful productions leading up to the present. He wonders aloud about how is it possible to mount such large-scale productions on the Pickard stage? For the Tony award-winning lighting designer of The Band's Visit, this is a special homecoming for it was in Brunswick at Bowdoin College and Maine State Music Theatre that his theatre career began.

Word For Word Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Stories By Tobias Wolff and George Saunders
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2018


Word for Word celebrates this 25th season with a rare production "Anniversary! Stories by Tobias Wolff and George Saunders" featuring Wolff's "Deep Kiss" and Saunders' "Victory Lap," works by two of the companies favorite authors, directed by Joel Mullennix and Delia MacDougall. "Anniversary! Stories by Tobias Wolff and George Saunders" opens with a press night Saturday August 11, 8pm (Preview Aug 8, 9 & 10) running through September 2 at Z Space Main Stage in San Francisco's Mission/SOMA district. Tobias Wolff and George Saunders are brilliant performers in the short story form, and the company feels lucky to be staging their stories for its 25th Anniversary. Over the past quarter century, Word for Word has had the pleasure and the honor to work with some of the best writers of all time.

Theatre By The Sea Adds Performances of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


Theatre By The Sea's owner and producer Bill Hanney, who recently opened the worldwide mega-hit Mamma Mia! at his historic seaside playhouse, is pleased to announce that due to popular demand and limited seating availability, two additional matinee performances have been added on Sunday, July 8 at 1:00 pm and Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm.

Tovah Feldshuh, Rita Rudner, and More Next Month at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jun 29, 2018


Next month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 26: Remembering Nora Ephron
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018


Today we celebrate the life, work, and spirit of writer and director, Nora Ephron, who passed away on this day, June 26, 2012. She was 71.

Bay Area Cabaret Announces Matthew Morrison, Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, LaChanze, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 22, 2018


Bay Area Cabaret announces its 15th Anniversary Season of shows, its ninth at the legendary Venetian Room (Fairmont Hotel 950 Mason Street atop Nob Hill). This season's stellar lineup features many performers making their Bay Area Cabaret debuts, as well as the return of several favorites. It kicks off on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm with the San Francisco solo concert debut of Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe award-nominee Matthew Morrison (Glee, Hairspray, South Pacific, Finding Neverland).

The Toronto Fringe Announces New Design And Programming For Festival Patio
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018


The Toronto Fringe hosts the largest pop-up patio in Toronto. Formerly known as the Fringe Club, POSTSCRIPT, brought to you by KOHO, is the reimagined and redesigned festival hub of the Toronto Fringe, located in the parking lot and hockey rink at the Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas Street West). This is the second year at this location - the Fringe Club was previously located at Honest Ed's, up the road at Bathurst and Bloor.

Check Out What Is Coming And Going From HULU In July
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 18, 2018


Check Out What Is Coming And Going From HULU In July

BWW Interview: Sandra Dickinson Talks THE UNBUILT CITY
by Nicole Ackman - Jun 17, 2018


Sandra Dickinson has had a long and diverse career, spanning stage and screen. An American who has lived in the UK for over four decades, she was recently seen in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One and as Lucille Ball in I Loved Lucy at the Arts Theatre. She is currently starring opposite Jonathan Chambers in the European premiere of The Unbuilt City at the King's Head Theatre.

RHINOCEROS Closes A.C.T.'s 2018­–19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018


Incoming American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon announced today that Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS-translated by Derek Prouse and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Frank Galati-will be the final production of A.C.T.'s 2018-19 season.

Theatre By The Sea Presents R.I. Regional Premiere Of MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2018


In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Rhode Island Regional Premiere of the international sensation, Mamma Mia! which will be presented from June 20 - July 21, 2018.

Tickets Now On Sale For CORKSCREW THEATER FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018


"Packed with young talent…in the risk-taking venture that is summer festival-going, encountering talent you want to see more of is a worthy payoff." - Laura Collins-Hughes,The New York Times

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces 17th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018


The House Theatre of Chicago announces its 17th season of creating "Amazing Feats of Storytelling" with productions taking place at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. The 2018 - 19 Season features three world premiere titles, and two returning audience favorites, creating a diverse slate of epic stories and stagecraft.  The season opens with a brand-new work written by guest artist Bennett Fisher, and helmed by guest artist Monty Cole. Borealis is a brother/sister adventure story offering a heartfelt look at the way we fail each other by building narratives to support our pre-existing worldviews. Borealis plays at the Chopin August 30 to October 21. In the spring, The House will premiere Pinocchio adapted for the stage by Company Members Joseph Steakely and Ben Lobpries, and directed by Company Member Chris Mathews. Pinocchio's wish to become a 'real boy' invites us to reconsider definitions of identity. Pinocchio plays at the Chopin from March 28 to May 19, 2019. 

TV One to Premiere Season 13 of the Award-Winning Series UNSUNG on 5/20
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2018


TV One's longest-running and five-time NAACP Image Award winning series, Unsung, will launch its thirteenth season on Sunday, May 20 at 9 p.m. ET, kicking off with the story of the iconic musical group Mtume. The remainder of the season promises to be equally unforgettable, featuring stories from other influential musicians including hip-hop artists Special Ed and Digable Planets, songstresses Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Regina Belle, 702 and Michel'le, blues pioneer B.B. King, and R&B crooner Will Downing. UNSUNG will delve into the lives of trailblazing music artists whose full stories and journeys have yet to be explored.

Industry Interview: Tom Viola and the Evolution of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Robert Diamond - May 27, 2018


For the past thirty years, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has been a vital part of the theatre community, and Tom Viola has been around to nurture its growth since the organization's inception in 1988.

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