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Photo Flash: Leslie Uggams, Bobby Conte Thornton, and More Star in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Pittsburgh CLO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO is proud to produce THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE for the first time, August 7-12 at the Benedum Center. As an investor in the original Broadway production, Pittsburgh CLO premiered this Tony Award®-winning powerhouse on its First National Tour as part of the 2003 Summer Season. The show was met with great fervor from audiences and critics, and now, a new generation of audience members will have the opportunity to enjoy this energetic musical.

Original 'Janis' Mary Bridget Davies Returns to the Lead Role in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at La Mirada
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment in association with T&D Productions, LLC present Mary Bridget Davies, Broadway's original 'Janis' starring in her Tony nominated performance A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, with choreography by Patricia Wilcox, musical direction by Brent Crayon, and created, written & directed by Randy Johnson. A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will preview on Friday, September 14, 2018 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 15 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, October 7, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.

THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Begins At The Delacorte in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) and the Onassis Foundation USA announced today six free performances of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, the groundbreaking re-telling of Sophocles' classic, for a limited engagement, September 4-9 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. With book, original lyrics, and direction by Lee Breuer and original music, adapted lyrics, and music direction by Bob Telson, the iconic musical returns to New York City for the first time since 2004 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the original production at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and to honor visionary director Lee Breuer for his lifetime of excellence and historic collaboration with The Public Theater.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Dances its Way to Kelsey Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018


Everything is thoroughly modern at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre as M&M Stage Productions presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie.' Dates and times for this fun, flirty, flapper musical are Todays, July 27 and Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays July 28 and Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.

Pittsburgh CLO's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Opens August 7
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO is proud to produce THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE for the first time, August 7-12 at the Benedum Center.

The Age of Aquarius is Near! NBC's HAIR LIVE! Will Air Next May, with Direction by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski
by Macon Prickett - Jul 24, 2018


NBC's Live broadcast of the hit rock-musical HAIR, directed by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski, is set to air May 19, 2019, TV Line has reported.

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival Presents THE HEART OF FASHION
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2018


The Sawdust Art Festival is proud to inspire and entertain at its annual summer art festival in Laguna Beach, Calif. from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, Sept 2. As part of the many opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in an array of art, Sawdust Art Festival is excited to present its annual fashion show, "The heART of Fashion," in the summer's lineup, featuring designs from 19 Sawdust textile and clothing artists. This year, the designers will paint an eye-catching story with fabric and color as inspiration for their enchanting artistic and international collaboration.

BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2018


BrThe winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway!

BWW Review: HAIR, lo spettacolo di fine anno di MTS al Teatro Nazionale di Milano.
by Andrea Domanico - Jul 11, 2018


Il 9 giugno un'ondata hippie ha travolto il Teatro Nazionale di Milano al grido di 'Pace, amore e liberta'. Una platea piena ed entusiasta per HAIR, lo spettacolo di fine anno dell'accademia professionale MTS - Musical! the school.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Dances its Way to Kelsey Theatre July 27 To Aug 5
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018


Everything is thoroughly modern at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre as M&M Stage Productions presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Dates and times for this fun, flirty, flapper musical are Fridays, July 27 and Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays July 28 and Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Comes to Broadhollow Theatre Company 7/18
by Karen Stahl - Jun 28, 2018


THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE will be presented by the Broadhollow Theatre Company at Bayway Arts Center from July 18 to July 29.

TEENAGE DICK Extends and Announces TalkBack Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


Ma-Yi Theater Company, in association with The Public Theater, is pleased to announce a two-week extension of TEENAGE DICK. The world premiere play by Mike Lew will now play through Sunday, July 29, 2018. (It was previously announced to close on Sunday, July 15).

Yemen Blues, Treya Lam, and More Immigrant Voices Come to Joe's Pub This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2018


Joe's Pub at The Public and Village Alliance join forces to officially launch Joe's Pub @ Astor Place, a summer series comprised of three free outdoor concerts on the pedestrian plaza of Astor Place. The series includes the venue's annual showcase for the city-wide music festival Make Music New York on June 21, a Friday Night Cabaret on July 27 where funk rock legend Nona Hendryx will host her very own Black Tar Beach Party, and Astor Alive! on September 22. All events are free and open to the public.

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.

The Public Adds Free Public Performance of RUNAWAYS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018


The Public Theater will present the Annual Gala performance of the groundbreaking and thought-provoking musical RUNAWAYS by Elizabeth Swados on Monday, June 11 at the Delacorte Theater. There will also be a free added public performance of the musical on Tuesday, June 12, open to all.

UK Tour of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Cancelled Due to Lack of Ticket Sales
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2018


It has just been announced that the UK national tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been cancelled. In a statement from David King for Modern Millie Ltd., it was revealed that the cancellation was due to lack of ticket sales.

Breaking: HAIR LIVE! To Air On NBC Spring 2019
by Alan Henry - May 24, 2018


BroadwayWorld has just learned that following on the heels of NBC's critically acclaimed rock musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' comes the true original rock musical, 'Hair Live!,' which will be broadcast in the spring of 2019 in front of a live audience. 

Jennifer Holliday Will Headline THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE In Scottsdale
by Alan Henry - May 21, 2018


Scottsdale Musical Theater Company has announced Tony Award-winner and Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls, The Color Purple) and Joey Lawrence (TV's 'Blossom', 'Brotherly Love', 'Melissa & Joey' , Broadway's Chicago) will lead their production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie (September 27 - October 7 at Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, Arizona). Holliday will play Muzzy Van Hossmere and Lawrence will play Trevor Graydon. They will be joined by Marc Koeck ('Tony' in last year's 50th Anniversary international tour of West Side Story.

Stephen Rea Stars in CYPRUS AVENUE, Full Cast Announced
by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews for a limited eight-week run of the Abbey Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre's acclaimed production of CYPRUS AVENUE on Saturday, June 2. The new play, written by David Ireland and directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, features Stephen Rea, who last performed at The Public in 2008 in Sam Shepard's Kicking a Dead Horse. The run at The Public follows encore engagements at Dublin's Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre (April 30-May 19) and the MAC in Belfast (May 23-26). CYPRUS AVENUE will run through Sunday, July 29 in The Public's LuEsther Hall, with an official press opening on Monday, June 25.

MISS YOU LIKE HELL to Receive Cast Recording
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced it will record the new musical Miss You Like Hell, the New York premiere production from The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham), for an original cast recording to be released later this year. With book and lyrics by Quiara Alegria Hudes, music and lyrics by Erin McKeown, and choreography by Danny Mefford, the new musical was directed by Public Theater Resident Director and Founder of Public Works Lear deBessonet, and stars Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez. The recording is being produced by Erin McKeown and Kurt Deutsch.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents HERCULES DIDN'T WADE IN THE WATER
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018


From May 16 to 27, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. will present the world premiere production of 'Hercules Didn't Wade in the Water' by Michael A Jones.  The play is winner of the troupe's 2017 Emerging Playwrights Competition.  Called a 'drama with comedy,' it is a story of displacement of Black families and the forces that lead to it in modern America.  Performances are at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.

OTHELLO Begins May 29 at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews for the 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of OTHELLO beginning Tuesday, May 29 at the Delacorte Theater, continuing a 57-year tradition of free theater in Central Park. Directed by Tony Award winnerRuben Santiago-Hudson, OTHELLO will officially open on Monday, June 18 and will run through Sunday, June 24.

Public Theater Announces Free Encore Performance of Runaways June 12
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that there will be a free added public performance of the groundbreaking and thought-provoking musical RUNAWAYS by Elizabeth Swados on Tuesday, June 12 at the Delacorte Theater. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, with choreography by Ani Taj, and creative advisement by Jeanine Tesori, the additional performance will celebrate the 40th anniversary of this milestone production that first premiered at The Public in 1978 and continues to be a definitive moment in Public Theater history.

The Public Announces Cast for FIRE IN DREAMLAND; Kyle Beltran, Enver Gjokaj and More
by Julie Musbach - Apr 30, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the New York premiere of FIRE IN DREAMLAND, written by Rinne Groff. Directed by Marissa Wolf, FIRE IN DREAMLAND continues The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. FIRE IN DREAMLAND begins performances on Tuesday, June 19 and runs through Sunday, August 5 in The Public's Anspacher Theater.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents HERCULES DIDN'T WADE IN THE WATER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018


From May 16 to 27, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. will present the world premiere production of 'Hercules Didn't Wade in the Water' by Michael A Jones. The play is winner of the troupe's 2017 Emerging Playwrights Competition. Called a 'drama with comedy,' it is a story of displacement of Black families and the forces that lead to it in modern America. Performances are at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place.

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