On the Town - 2005 - West End Articles Page 9

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the 'American' Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks.

Albion Theatre has announced their 2025 season. Their upcoming season will include plays by Martin Mc Donagh, Laura Wade, and J.B. Priestley.  The season opens with McDonagh’s THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE from March 14 – 30, 2025. It continues with a production of Wade’s COLDER THAN HERE from June 13 – 29, 2025. The season closes with Priestley’s I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE, running October 17 – November 2, 2024. All of Albion’s plays are staged at the Kranzberg Arts Center Black Box Theater, 501 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. 

Seven comics will come together November 2, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester to raise money for the Manny 267 Foundation.

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

Alt-rockers Mother Mother have released the official studio version of their cover of tourmate Cavetown’s song “Devil Town.' The bands have also joined forces on a brand new mashup of Mother Mother’s 2005 fan-favorite track “Dirty Town” and 'Devil Town.' Listen to them both here.

New York City Opera will present a concert production of TOSCA at Bryant Park, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn how to attend.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.

This time, the reader question was: How often do City Center Encores! shows transfer to Broadway?

The Sacramento Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize Winning play FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury will inaugurate Capital Stage's 20th Anniversary Season and bring the return of Director Anthony D'Juan from August 28 - September 29, 2024.

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?

Kieran Culkin, Emmy, SAG & Critics Choice Award-Winner & Golden Globe Nominee Bob Odenkirk making his Broadway debut, and Emmy & Grammy Award Nominee Bill Burr making his Broadway debut, will star in a new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.

The Chicago Latino Theatre Alliance announced big plans for the return of Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, a seven-week, citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, September 30-November 17, 2024.

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

The Springfield Chamber Players Octet will make their premiere at the Concerts at 7 Series on Monday, August 19, at 7PM. The performance will be at the Plainfield Congregational Church, 356 West Main Street in Plainfield, MA. 

For decades now, TV movies and feature films have been made about Elvis Presley, but stage shows about the King of Rock ‘n Roll, or built on his amazing musical catalogue, have been fewer and further between.

Melissa Errico and Isabelle Georges will debut their new show DEUX GRANDES DAMES at Crazy Coqs.

Little Angel Theatre has announced new commissions, revivals and the continuation of an ambitious touring programme of work for its Autumn 2024/25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Kim Nalley Trio on July 10 in Los Gatos as part of the Jazz On The Plazz series.

For the second year in a row, STAGES St. Louis knocks it out of the park with a non-musical offering. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a laugh out loud comedy-drama about sisterhood and how friends overcome fear, uncertainty, sadness, and profound grief. Price’s directorial vision, the casts’ exceptional performances, and the ravishing work of the technical team make this production as beautiful as a Louisiana magnolia tree in full June bloom.  

Deux Grandes Dames with Melissa Errico & Isabelle Georges will run Wednesday 10 July at 7pm and Saturday 13 July at 7pm (75 mins) at Crazy Coqs.

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for Land of Women, its highly anticipated new series. Land of Women is a dramedy starring Eva Longoria as Gala, a well-to-do New Yorker who has her life turned upside down when her husband fails to repay a debt to the wrong people. Watch the trailer now!

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.