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Washington State High Schools Glam it Up at The 16th Annual 5th Avenue Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


It was the most anticipated night of the year by high school theater programs across the state of Washington: The 16th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo with additional support from Alaska Airlines. Presented at The 5th Avenue Theatre, nearly 2,000 teenagers, many in costumes representing their schools' musical theater productions, cheered for their peers as they performed musical excerpts and accepted awards honoring top student achievements in musical theater. The acclaimed event, directed this year by Kat Ramsburg, handed out awards in 21 categories ranging from Outstanding Overall Musical Production to Outstanding Lobby Display.

City Of Philadelphia To Honor Philly POPS 40th Anniversary During Weeklong Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2018


This year's Wawa Welcome America festival, a weeklong July 4 celebration, will honor the 40th anniversary of The Philly POPS and its contributions to the community through its music education program and concert series honoring the military, veterans, and first responders.

Nominees Announced For The 2017/18 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018


The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 16th annual 5th Avenue Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theater, the highly anticipated award show proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo with additional support from Alaska Airlines.

Lea Salonga Joins ANNIE at the Hollywood Bowl
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018


Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga has been announced for the role of Grace Farrell in Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Annie, one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, which will be this summer's annual staged musical at the Bowl.  

Stars Of The Stage Join Philly POPS For Best Of Broadway Show
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2018


Three of Broadway's most celebrated stars join the Philly POPS and conductor Todd Ellison - hailed by The New York Times as one of "Broadway's electric conductors" - for Best of Broadway March 9-11, 2018 at the Kimmel Center.

Broadway Legends Join Philly POPS for Best of Broadway Show
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2018


Factory Theatre is excited to announce an extension to the run of Kat Sandler's newest hit play, BANG BANG, currently enjoying rave reviews from audiences and media alike! Five additional performances have been added from February 20-24, 2018 due to overwhelming demand.

BOOK OF MORMON to Return to the Boston Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2017


Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON will go on sale to the public onSunday, December 3, 2017. Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON will play a limited two week engagement at the Boston Opera House August 14-26, 2018 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Stephen Cole and Todd Ellison's New Musical THE BLACK AND WHITE BALL to Receive Industry Reading
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2017


It's 1966. Summer in New York City. America is a country in transition. Racial tensions are coming to a head. Black Power is a new catch-phrase in all the daily papers. The country is divided. Protests and violence are everywhere. The classes are ready to clash!

Lucas Coleman, David Landis to Lead The Barn Stage Company's JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


The Barn Stage Company in association with Temecula Presents present the West Coast Regional Premiere of James and the Giant Peach, based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, on the Old Town Temecula Community Theatre stage from August 17th to the 27th.

Lucas Coleman, David Landis to Lead The Barn Stage Company's JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017


The Barn Stage Company in association with Temecula Presents present the West Coast Regional Premiere of James and the Giant Peach, based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, on the Old Town Temecula Community Theatre stage from August 17th to the 27th.

Starlight Theatre Announces 2017 Blue Star Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2017


Yesterday, high school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received the good news that they had received nominations for the 15th Anniversary Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders, staff and board members personally delivered 132 nominations to 42 area high schools. On Thursday night, May 25, winners of the 2017 Blue Star Awards will receive their honors in a public ceremony on Starlight Theatre's Cohen Community Stage.

In a Crowd of Thousands! Meet the Full Company of ANASTASIA, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 24, 2017


The new musical, ANASTASIA, dances into Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) tonight, April 24, 2017, produced by Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor (Sister Act, Rocky), Tom Kirdahy (It's Only A Play, The Visit) and Hunter Arnold (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening). The company is led by Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton, Ramin Karimloo, Caroline O'Connor and Mary Beth Peil. Scroll down to get to know the company before they take their opening bows!

Palo Alto Players presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2017


Grab your coconuts and gallop down to Palo Alto Players! From the collaborators behind the hit film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, comes the Tony Award winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail, April 28 - May 14 at the Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Monty Python's Spamalot is directed and choreographed by Andrew Ceglio, with additional tap choreography by Stephanie Bayer and music direction by Katie Coleman. Tickets are on sale now online at www.paplayers.org or by phone at 650.329.0891.

Pushcart Players presents PETER AND THE WOLF at Union County PAC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2017


Pushcart Players, New Jersey's renowned touring theatre for young audiences will perform their beloved musical production, "Peter and the Wolf" at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ on Saturday, April 8 at 11:00 am. In their 43rd Season of touring theater for young audiences -- bringing performances to schools, theaters, production venues, and community centers throughout the United States -- Pushcart continues their residency in the beautifully appointed historic theater in Rahway.

One Night Only! West End & Broadway Star Hannah Waddingham In Concert at London Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017


Club 11 London and The Hippodrome are thrilled to announce that West End, Game Of Thrones and Broadway star Hannah Waddingham joins us with her 'Mini Big Band' for one night only on Thursday 27th April, 8pm.

MNM Productions Partners with Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service for Preview Performance of Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest new theatre companies, today announced that Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service will be the exclusive nonprofit partner for the May 18 preview performance of its next production, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, which will run May 19 through June 4 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.

Pushcart Players presents PETER AND THE WOLF at Premiere Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2017


Pushcart Players, New Jersey's renowned touring theatre for young audiences will perform their beloved musical production, "Peter and the Wolf" at various locations this month throughout New Jersey as part of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's 20th Annual Stages Festival. Every March, The Stages Festival offers free and discounted performances, workshops, play readings, and behind-the-scenes events for all ages. Events are presented by professional Equity theatres; some take place at their theatres, and some take place in libraries, community centers, performing arts houses, senior centers and more.

Accept Her Invitation: Lyric Continues Season with I AM MY OWN WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2017


Lyric Theatre invites you into the fascinating world of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf as its season continues with the Tony Award-winning play, I AM MY OWN WIFE. Lyric favorite Matthew Alvin Brown portrays more than 30 characters in a tour-de-force performance, which runs March 29 through April 9 at Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16th St.

Music Theatre International Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights To SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the Broadway hit and Tony winning musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN!

Theatrical Rights Worldwide and Broadway Media Distribution Partner to Offer Scenic Projections
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017


Broadway musical licensor TRW (Theatrical Rights Worldwide) and Broadway Media Distribution (BMD) have partnered to offer the latest in scenic technology for their customers with the release of Scenic Projections.

Bainbridge Performing Arts presents A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 28, 2016


Offering sweet nostalgia for adults, and great fun for the kids, this laugh-out-loud holiday tale of American Christmases past has been cleverly re-wrapped as a new musical.

Samantha Womack, Les Dennis, and Carrie Hope Fletcher to Star in UK Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 19, 2016


Samantha Womack, Les Dennis and Carrie Hope Fletcher will star as Morticia, Fester and WednesdayAddams in the UK & Irish premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 17 - Sat 21 October 2017. Tickets will be on sale from 11am on Wednesday 23 November to Friends Of The Grand and 11am on Friday 25 November for general sale.

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 16, 2016


Last year, Raleigh Little Theatre presented their production of a musical that was lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic film Monty Python & the Holy Grail. Now through November 20th, North Carolina Theatre is presenting their production without ripping off RLT. Spamalot is a highly irreverent spoof of the quest of King Arthur and and his Knights of the roundtable.

Fisher Theater Announces Lottery Ticket Policy for THE BOOK OF MORMON
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2016


Following record breaking and sold out engagements in 2013 and 2014, THE BOOK OF MORMON, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins November 1 at The Fisher Theater in Detroit and plays a limited two week engagement through November 13.  In Detroit, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece (includes at $4 restoration fee).

MNM Productions Announces 2017 Musical Season
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 19, 2016


MNM Productions may have only produced four shows in its first two years - A Chorus Line, Side By Side By Sondheim, Hair and The World Goes 'Round - but the audience response has been so enthusiastic and the critical acclaim so glowing that co-producers Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz are proudly announcing that the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is now the "home" of the impressive young theatrical company.

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