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BRUSH STROKES to Offer Encore Performance as Part of NY THESPIS Theater Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015


Out of 65 productions in the NY THEISPIS Theater Festival, Brush Strokes, a new musical, has been selected for one of the six Encore Production.  This special showing will be next Monday, September 28th at 8:30 pm at the Hudson Guild Theater, 411 West 26th street (between 9th & 10thAvenues), NYC. The cast for the new musical is Joy Franz, Chuck Muckle and Hannah Seusy. The musical is written by Stephen Chinlund & Jim Semmelman; with music by Bert Draesel; and lyrics by Jim Semmelman.  It is directed by  Kathleen O'Neill, with set design by April Bartlet, lighting designer by  Dan Henry, and the musical director is  Kenneth Gartman.  The hit musical closed this weekend with a Sold Out show and people turned away.

5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE to Make Regional Debut at B Street Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015


B Street Theatre's Mainstage will present the regional premiere of 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, playing October 4 - November 15, 2015.

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE! Tour Coming to Detroit, 10/15
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 14, 2015


This fall, America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour! featuring some of the most popular performers from the hit NBC variety competition series, will launch its first ever all-stars tour, making a stop in Detroit on October 15 at Sound Board inside MotorCity Casino Hotel. The 42-city tour will include some of the show's most captivating and entertaining talent, including Season 8's favorite comedian, Taylor Williamson, Season 9's powerhouse performer Emily West, Season 8's comedic hand balancing duo The KriStef Brothers, the memorable "junk rock" performers, Recycled Percussion, from Season 4, and recently added acts, shadow dance duo, Blue Journey, and magician, Smoothini, from Season 9.

Thank You for the Music- MAMMA MIA! Cast Members of Past and Present Recall Memories from the Past 14 Years
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2015


'Broadway will never be the same,' says MAMMA MIA! alum Courtney Reed. It's true... later tonight, after the Dynamos take their final bows as the reigning dancing queens of the Great White Way, an era will end in New York CIty that has lasted a whopping 14 years. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, inspired by the songs of ABBA, will end its historic, record-breaking run tonight, September 12, 2015, after 5,773 performances.

New Musical BRUSH STROKES Set for NY THEISPIS Theater Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 24, 2015


Brush Strokes is a new musical that has been selected for the NY THEISPIS Theater Festival. Performances are at the Hudson Guild Theater, 411 West 26th street (between 9th & 10th Avenues), NYC. The cast for the new musical us Joy Franz, Chuck Muckle and Hanah Seusy. The musical is written by Stephen Chinlund & Jim Semmelman; with music by Bert Draesel; and lyrics by Jim Semmelman. It is directed by Kathleen O'Neill, with set design by April Bartlet, lighting designer by Dan Henry, and the musical director is Kenneth Gartman.

Breaking: Stephen Bienskie, Donna McKechnie, Hayley Podschun and More to Star in Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS at The Old Globe; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015


Among them, the company can claim 18 Tony Awards, 4 Pulitzer Prizes, 6 Pulitzer finalist distinctions, 3 Emmy Awards, and 2 Academy Awards; to list all their honors would take several pages.

Tony Sheldon and More Join World Premiere of AMELIE at Berkeley Rep; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015


Berkeley Rep has announced the full company for its 2015-16 season opener Amelie, A New Musical, starring award-winning actress Samantha Barks.

Kravis Center to Welcome AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: THE ALL-STARS TOUR!, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2015


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the addition of a major new addition for the whole family. November 1, 2015 at 8 pm (Sunday) AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: The All-Stars Tour! This fall, America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour! featuring some of the most popular performers from the hit NBC variety competition series, will launch its first ever all-stars tour. 

Steven Berkoff & Shobu Kapoor Set for DINNER WITH SADDAM at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2015


Steven Berkoff and Shobu Kapoor return to the stage to play opposite Sanjeev Bhaskar in the world premiere of Anthony Horowitz's new play Dinner with Saddam.  The production, directed by Lindsay Posner, opens on 22 September, with previews from 10 September, and runs until 14 November.

Coventry's Belgrade Theatre Sets Full Autumn, Winter Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2015


Coventry's Belgrade Theatre has today announced full details of the shows to feature in its Autumn 2015 Season which include the U.K premiere of Crush, a new musical-comedy by Maureen Chadwick and a new stage adaptation of Iain Seraillier's The Silver Sword.

A DOG NAMED GUCCI to Have Benefit Screening This October
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2015


The acclaimed documentary 'A Dog Named Gucci,' from writer/director Gorman Bechard, will have a screening at the Ephrata Main Theatre on Tuesday, October 6 at 7PM.

Adam Pascal & Tyce Green Tease 'What You Own' From RENT Live
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 20, 2015


A RENT classic in a whole new way!

Gloucester Stage Launches 2015 Season With SWEET AND SAD
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 23, 2015


Gloucester Stage kicks off the 36th season of producing professional theatre on Cape Ann with Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad opening on May 28 and running through June 20 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA.

Jennifer Coolidge to Lead SAVING KITTY at Nora Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2015


The Nora Theatre Company will present Saving Kitty by Marisa Smith, featuring film and television star Jennifer Coolidge, and is directed by Artistic Director Lee Mikeska Gardner. Saving Kitty runs from July 9 through August 2, 2015. The press performance is Monday, July 13 at 7:30PM.

BAD JEWS, THE OTHER PLACE and More Set for Seattle Public Theater's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2015


Seattle Public Theater (SPT) proudly announces its 2015-16 Mainstage season.

2015 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS Among Highlights of ABC's May Sweeps Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


The ABC Television Network announced highlights of upcoming May sweeps programming, featuring season finale dates for series "American Crime," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "black-ish," "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Forever," "The Goldbergs," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Nashville," "Revenge," "Scandal," "Secrets and Lies," and "Shark Tank."

FURIOUS 7 Among Nominees for 16th Annual Golden Trailer Awards; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2015


The Golden Trailer Awards, the entertainment industry's best and most fun-filled celebration devoted to the year's most outstanding achievements in motion picture and television marketing, announced today the nominees in the 16th annual competition

Discovery Family Channel Unveils 2015-16 Upfront Season
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015


Discovery Family Channel, America's leading entertainment network for the entire family, today announced its 2015-16 Upfront slate of programming.

Larry Marshall, Michael James Leslie & More Star in KC Rep's HAIR: Retrospective, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2015


Performances begin tonight, Friday, March 20 and run through Sunday, April 12. Press night is scheduled for Opening Night Friday, March 27. Appropriate for ages 17 +. As a concert production, there will be no live nudity, though documentary photographs of the original production will be projected.

TUTS Underground Sets Cast of LMNOP
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2015


TUTS Underground, in association with Third Coast Creative, presents LMNOP - A New Muzical, April 7 - 19 in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center. Chaos arises when letters begin to fall from a town monument and government officials ban them one by one. The community depends on the strength of a determined teenage girl to fight for their freedom of speech. This unique musical is part romance, part clever word game and part adult fable that reminds us of how precious our liberties are and how important it is to have the courage to stand up for what we believe.

Review Roundup: KID VICTORY Opens at Signature Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015


Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Kid Victory, a new musical from legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret) and acclaimed playwright Greg Pierce (Slowgirl). The production began performances at Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre on February 17. It will play for five weeks, through March 22.

Larry Marshall, Michael James Leslie & More Set for KC Rep's HAIR: Retrospective, 3/20-4/12
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015


Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen announced today the casting for HAIR: Retrospection, under his direction.

BWW Recap: It's Showtime on BETTER CALL SAUL
by Courtney Henley - Feb 9, 2015


Consider yourself warned: spoilers abound in this little preview! Probably best not to read this until you've seen Part One. If you watched last night's premiere BETTER CALL SAUL episode, then you, too, are probably experiencing a ridiculous level of excitement about tonight's Part Two. Part one was choc-full-of twists and turns: Cinnabon Saul (that's my new nickname for our friend's post-BREAKING BAD self)! Mike Ehrmantraut! A conniving rival lawyer! High-speed freeway chases! Mistaken identities! And TUCO!

CHARLOTTE'S WEB, Jessica Lang Dance, THE QUEENS BEES and More Set for Queens Theatre's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2015


Following the success of The World's Fair Plays, a New York Times Critics Pick, and a 'glorious' production of A Christmas Carol (Times Ledger), Queens Theatre (QT) is excited to announce its Winter/Spring Season. Performances begin on Sunday, February 8 with a family series show, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2015
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 12, 2015


2015 sees Horrible Histories Live on Stage celebrate its 10th anniversary with productions taking place across the globe. Birmingham Stage Company presents nine Horrible Histories productions - four of which are world premieres, which will play across all 52 weeks of this year.

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