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RICHARD III Opens Tonight at the Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014


The quintessential portrait of maniacal ambition and lust for power is on stage in William Shakespeare's epic history play Richard III at Folger Theatre. Robert Richmond

Padua Productions' VILLON to Star Kevin Weisman, 2/15-3/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2014


Murder, mayhem and poetry. Award-winning, visionary playwright Murray Mednick brings his unique sensibility to the hair-raising, sometimes violent, and often hilarious exploits of medieval poet Francois Villon in a world premiere production directed by the playwright. Villon opens on Feb. 15, presented by Padua Productions in a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre.

The Spinners, Calvin Keys Power Quartet and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2014


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through February 2, plus new shows through April 2014. Details below!

Amel Larrieux, Pedro Sa Moraes and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2013


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 26, plus new shows through April 2014.

Young Dubliners, Barbary Coast Burlesque and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2013


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 19, plus new shows through April 2014. Details below!

Christmas with the Celts, New Year's Eve Concert and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 1/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 5, plus new shows through March 2014.

RICHARD III to Play Folger Theatre, 1/28-3/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013


The quintessential portrait of maniacal ambition and lust for power is on stage in William Shakespeare's epic history play Richard III at Folger Theatre. Robert Richmond

JemmThree to Present SCROOGE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2013


JemmThree, the UK's first 24/7 radio station dedicated to musical theatre, is having a Musical Theatre Christmas by raising the curtain on nine musicals, with many narrated by the shows' own writing teams.

Company of Fools Stages SHIPWRECKED!, Now thru 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2013


This December Company of Fools (COF) invites you to set sail with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies' Shipwrecked! As part of the Center's multi-disciplinary project Wish You Were Here!, COF will present 15 public performances of this family-friendly adventure tale (recommended for children ages 7 and up). Performances run from tonight, December 11 through December 29.

2013 Writers in Performance Showcase Set for TPAC, 12/6-7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013


Writers in Performance is a 12-week writing and performance workshop culminating in public presentations. Throughout the course of the workshop, ten talented actors, playwrights, poets and storytellers have explored writing exercises, theater games, improvisation, movement techniques, and ensemble work in a safe, creative environment.

ABC Family Announces January Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2013


ABC Family announces January 2014 Programming Highlights

Broadway Publicity Firm THE HARTMAN GROUP to Shut Down January 2014
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2013


After beginning his career in 1993, longtime theatrical press agent MICHAEL HARTMAN, founder and CEO of one of the largest and most successful theatrical publicity firms in New York, will say goodbye to Broadway and close THE HARTMAN GROUP on Sunday, January 5, 2014, remaining fully operational until then.

Donna McKechnie, Frank Wildhorn with Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 12/9-15
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2013


Birdland Jazz Club has announce its upcoming schedule for December 9-15, featuring Donna McKechnie, Shoshana Bush, Frank Wildhorn, Jazz Stories: Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Wallace Roney, and more!

2013 Writers in Performance Showcase Set for TPAC, 12/6-7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2013


Writers in Performance is a 12-week writing and performance workshop culminating in public presentations. Throughout the course of the workshop, ten talented actors, playwrights, poets and storytellers have explored writing exercises, theater games, improvisation, movement techniques, and ensemble work in a safe, creative environment.

Company of Fools to Stage SHIPWRECKED!, 12/11-29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2013


This December Company of Fools (COF) invites you to set sail with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies' Shipwrecked! As part of the Center's multi-disciplinary project Wish You Were Here!, COF will present 15 public performances of this family-friendly adventure tale (recommended for children ages 7 and up). Performances run from December 11 through December 29.

ELTC to Present CHRISTMAS WITH HARTE AND O. HENRY, Begin. 11/29
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2013


For eight performances only, both Western Christmas tales come to life when the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents 'Christmas with Harte and O. Henry.' The dates are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30; Sunday, Dec. 8; Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 12, 13 and 14 at 8:00p.m., with special Saturday matinees at 2:00p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 14.

Cheyenne Jackson, Donna McKechnie, Frank Wildhorn, Cyndi Lauper and More Set for Birdland, Dec 2013
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2013


Birdland Jazz Club has announced their zesty line-up of impressive talent for the month of December 2013. Featuring: Michael Feinstein, Stacey Kent, Jazz Stories with Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Wallace Roney, Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Cabaret, Cheyenne Jackson, Donna McKechnie, Frank Wildhorn & Friends with Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Jane Monheit and more, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Native Soul, Victoria Shaw, Natalie Toro, Shoshana Bush, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Catastrophic Theatre to Stage Wallace Shawn's MARIE AND BRUCE, 11/22-12/14
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


The Catastrophic Theatre will present Marie and Bruce by Wallace Shawn on November 22 - December 14, 2013. All tickets Pay-What-You-Can.

Director Thomas Ostermeier Returns to BAM with AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2013


An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Florian Borchmeyer Schaubu?hne am Lehniner Platz, will be directed by Thomas Ostermeier from an adaptation by Florian Borchmeyer in the BAM Harvey Theatre (651 Fulton St), tonight, November 6-9, 2013.

Company of Fools to Stage SHIPWRECKED!, 12/11-29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013


This December Company of Fools (COF) invites you to set sail with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies' Shipwrecked! As part of the Center's multi-disciplinary project Wish You Were Here!, COF will present 15 public performances of this family-friendly adventure tale (recommended for children ages 7 and up). Performances run from December 11 through December 29.

Director Thomas Ostermeier Returns to BAM with AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, 11/6-10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2013


An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Florian Borchmeyer Schaubu?hne am Lehniner Platz, will be directed by Thomas Ostermeier from an adaptation by Florian Borchmeyer in the BAM Harvey Theatre (651 Fulton St), November 6-9, 2013.

American Stage Begins 2013-14 Season with THE BIRDS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2013


American Stage Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013-2014 season opening production, THE BIRDS by the acclaimed Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer). Previews are tonight and tomorrow, October 2 & 3. Opening Night is October 4 and the production runs through October 27.

Photo Flash: First Look at Chance Theater's TIME STANDS STILL, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013


Chance Theater presents the fourth show of its 15th Anniversary Season - the Tony nominated drama Time Stands Still by renowned playwright Donald Margulies, and directed by Marya Mazor. Time Stands Still begins previews tonight, September 27, opens October 4 and continues through October 27 at Chance Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER LIVE with Robin Morgan to Premiere 9/14 on CBS WJFK 1580 AM
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 12, 2013


The second season of Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan, talk-radio with a brain, will debut on Saturday, September 14th. In its first season the show attracted listeners worldwide with Morgan's controversial commentaries and with an eclectic array of stellar guests including major news personalities, celebrities, politicians and more.

Alison Fraser and Mitchell Jarvis to Lead GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER at George Street Playhouse, 9/24-10/27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2013


9 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick will be rockin' every night beginning September 24 with music and laughter. George Street Playhouse and Artistic Director David Saint have announced casting for the opening production for the venerable theatre's fortieth season. Gettin' The Band Back Together (formerly titled Garage Band) is a rockin' valentine to the Garden State, and will be directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando - who also helmed The Toxic Avenger in New Brunswick (and New York) a few seasons back. Gettin' The Band Back Together will rock the house beginning Tuesday, September 24 and continue through Sunday, October 27. Opening night is set for Friday, October 4. Gettin' The Band Back Together is performed by special arrangement with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. and Roy Putrino.

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