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Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre by the Sea's CATS, Now Through 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting Wednesday, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13. Check out a first look below!

CATS Extends at Panasonic Theatre Through 9/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


The show that revolutionized musical theatre around the world, CATS, has been extended in Toronto until Sunday, September 1, 2013!

Theatre by the Sea Presents CATS, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting tonight, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13.

THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS Makes World Premiere Today at Stage Left Studio
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2013


Erica Herd and L.E. Swenson's breakout comedic masterpiece, THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS, will have its World Premiere today, June 16th at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street - between Seventh & Eighth Avenues - Sixth Floor) where it will play through Sunday, June 30th with the option to continue through September.

Mamie Parris, George Dvorsky and More Star in Pittsburgh CLO's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a love-struck comedy taking the Benedum stage tonight, June 11-16, 2013. Audiences are sure to be delighted by the antics of seven brothers and 'wannabe' brides living under one roof in 19th century Oregon. Noted Broadway performers including Pittsburgh CLO alumni George Dvorsky and Mamie Parris will take the lead as Adam and Milly, along with an incredibly talented Pittsburgh CLO cast.

Theatre by the Sea to Present CATS, 6/19-7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at "The Jellicle Ball," in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting Wednesday, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Photo Flash: IONESCOPADE Celebrates Opening at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2013


Thirty years after directing and choreographing the Odyssey Theatre's award-winning West Coast premiere, and following a wildly successful off-Broadway revival at the York Theatre last season, Bill Castellino reunites with musical director Gerald Sternbach to charm audiences with a revitalized, updated version of Ionescopade at the Odyssey Theatre, beginning May 31. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Mamie Parris, George Dvorsky and More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, 6/11-16
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a love-struck comedy taking the Benedum stage June 11-16, 2013. Audiences are sure to be delighted by the antics of seven brothers and 'wannabe' brides living under one roof in 19th century Oregon. Noted Broadway performers including Pittsburgh CLO alumni George Dvorsky and Mamie Parris will take the lead as Adam and Milly, along with an incredibly talented Pittsburgh CLO cast.

All-Canadian CATS Begins Tonight at Panasonic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre around the world, makes its triumphant return to Toronto in an all-new production with an all-Canadian cast. Previews begin tonight, May 28 with the official opening set for June 11 at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.

THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS to Make World Premiere 6/16 at Stage Left Studio
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013


Erica Herd and L.E. Swenson's breakout comedic masterpiece, THE YEAR OF DEAD CATS, will have its World Premiere on Sunday, June 16th at Stage Left Studio (214 West 30th Street - between Seventh & Eighth Avenues - Sixth Floor) where it will play through Sunday, June 30th with the option to continue through September.

First Look: Ma-Anne Dionisio as Grizabella in the all-new Toronto Production of CATS
by Alan Henry - May 1, 2013


Get a first look at the new Canadian production of CATS! A new production of CATS is set to open at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto on May 28, and is being produced by the same producers as the now famous 1985 production.

All Canadian Cast Announced for CATS at Panasonic Theatre; Ma-Anne Dionisio, Martin Samuel & More to Star
by Alan Henry - Apr 23, 2013


An all Canadian cast has been announced for Toronto's production of CATS at the Panasonic Theatre.

Spotlight on CATS, Coming to Toronto May 28
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2013


A new production of Cats is set to open at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto on May 28, and is being produced by the same producers as the now famous 1985 production, which played the Elgin Theatre.

Kelrik Productions Stages CATS, Now thru 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013


Kelrik Productions has announced its upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS . The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Kelrik Productions for three weekends only, tonight, January 18 through February 3.

BWW Interviews: Betty Buckley About DEAR WORLD And The Hall Of Fame!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2013


Betty Buckley talks about London, Cats, and being inspired by Gillian Lynne...

Kelrik Productions to Stage CATS, 1/18-2/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2013


Kelrik Productions has announced its upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS . The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Kelrik Productions for three weekends only, January 18 through February 3.

BWW's Top Long Island Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Long Island in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

MTI Makes LES MISERABLES Available for Licensing for First Time in Full-Length Version
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2012


For the first time ever, the full-length version of LES MISÉRABLES is available to license, for a limited time, for performances starting in June 2013 announced theatrical licensor Music Theatre International today.

PBS Presents AMERICAN MASTERS: INVENTING DAVID GEFFEN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 20, 2012


THIRTEEN's American Masters presents the first film biography of media mogul David Geffen. The Emmy-winning filmmaker Susan Lacy's new documentary features candid interviews with Geffen, Cher, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Don Henley, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Nora Ephron, Mike Nichols, Clive Davis, Irving Azo

Daniel Narducci, Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Anacrusis Handbell Ensemble join the BSO SuperPops for a Holiday Pops Celebration
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 16, 2012


The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) SuperPops and baritone Daniel Narducci, star of stage and screen, will be ringing in the holiday season at the Music Center at Strathmore on Wednesday, December 12 at 8 p.m. and at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Thursday, December 13 at 2 p.m., Friday December 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday December 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 16 2102 at 2 p.m. Under the direction of conductor Robert Bernhardt, this Holiday Pops Celebration will feature the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Anacrusis Handbell Ensemble in a program of carols, classic holiday favorites, sing-alongs and even a special guest from the North Pole. This concert is suitable for the whole family. Please see below for complete program details.

THIRTEEN’s American Masters to Air First Film Bio of Media Mogul David Geffen, 11/20
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2012


David Geffen's far-reaching influence - as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. Notoriously press and camera-shy, Geffen reveals himself for the first time in the new two-hour documentary American Masters Inventing David Geffen, premiering nationally Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Two-time Emmy®-winning filmmaker, American Masters creator and executive producer Susan Lacy paints an unflinching portrait of Geffen, who narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews.

PBS to Present AMERICAN MASTERS: INVENTING DAVID GEFFEN, 11/20
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 16, 2012


THIRTEEN's American Masters presents the first film biography of media mogul David Geffen. The Emmy-winning filmmaker Susan Lacy's new documentary features candid interviews with Geffen, Cher, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Don Henley, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Nora Ephron, Mike Nichols, Clive Davis, Irving Azo

National New Play Network Announces 32nd Rolling World Premiere: WOLVES by Steve Yockey
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 2, 2012


The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, announces its 32nd Rolling World Premiere: Steve Yockey's Wolves will receive four productions through the Network's Continued Life of New Plays Fund in the 2012/13 season, the Network's 15th. Wolves will begin its Rolling World Premiere at Actor's Express (Atlanta, GA, November 8 - December 2, 2012), followed by performances at Southern Rep (New Orleans, LA, November 14 - 25, 2012), Stray Cat Theatre (Tempe, AZ, November 30 - December 16, 2012), and Celebration Theatre (Los Angeles, CA, March 8 - May 1, 2013).

Richard Dempsey, Matthew Cutts & More Join Anna Francolini in VICTOR/VICTORIA at Southwark Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012


As rehearsals started today, final casting is confirmed for the major London production of the Broadway musical comedy, Victor/Victoria. Directed by Thom Southerland and produced by Danielle Tarento, it will run for an 8-week season in The Vault at Southwark Playhouse, from Thursday October 25 - Saturday December 15. Press night is Thursday 1 November at 7.30pm.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/10- CATS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2012


Today in 2000, Cats closed at the Wintergarden Theatre, where it ran for 7485 performances. Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. Cats first opened in the West End in 1981 and then on Broadway in 1982, each time directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Gillian Lynne; it won numerous awards, including both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

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