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BWW Review: ANNIE, the First Broadway Musical We Never Forget
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 6, 2018


Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including 'Tomorrow.'

Battery Dance Presents MOVING STORIES A Public Screening At Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 9/11
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018


Battery Dance presents a public screening of MOVING STORIES: Lives Transformed by Dance, a documentary film, on September 11, 2018 at 7:30pm at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park in Battery Park City.A Q+A will immediately follow the film in the park. For more information, visit: https://batterydance.org/movingstories/. 

PlayGround Marks Opening of 25th Season with Inaugural THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: BAY AREA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2018


PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.

MPAC Announces Indian Dance, Pat Metheny And Bobby Collins and More in Late September
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2018


Experience a boisterous, colorful and joyful affirmation of Indian culture when Enchanted India: Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan takes the stage at MPAC Thursday, September 27 at 7 pm. Tickets are $19-$49.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS To Launch At Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, 9/17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.

BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL at Adelaide Festival Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 25, 2018


Priscilla gets your heart racing with happy vibes from beginning to end.

Oscar-Nominated Production Sound Mixer Lee Orloff to Be Awarded the CAS Career Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018


Cinema Audio Society President Mark Ulano, CAS, announced that the organization will honor multiple CAS and Oscar® nominated Production Sound Mixer Lee Orloff, CAS with the Cinema Audio Society's highest accolade, the CAS Career Achievement Award, to be presented at the 55th CAS Awards on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown – Wilshire Ballroom, Los Angeles, California.

Carlo Rizzi's 2018-19 Season Includes Return To The Metropolitan Opera For Tosca, Mefistofele
by Alan Henry - Aug 22, 2018


Metropolitan Maestro Carlo Rizzi's 2018-19 season includes Tosca and Mefistofele at the Met, Falstaff in Tokyo, a new production of Un ballo in maschera at Welsh National Opera and symphonic concerts in Japan, Italy and Spain

Bistro Winning-Carole Demas & Sarah Rice Star In Expanded Version Of THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2018


This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

FX Picks Up New Limited Series DEVS
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 3, 2018


FX Picks Up New Limited Series DEVS

THE 24-HOUR PLAYS: Comes to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


PlayGround, the Bay Area's (and now Los Angeles') leading playwright incubator, will mark the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night gala celebration and performance, and the launch of a bold new partnership. In collaboration with NYC-based The 24 Hour Plays, PlayGround will present the inaugural The 24 Hour Plays: Bay Area, featuring fully produced and performed (i.e., off-book) performances of six original ten-minute plays by distinguished PlayGround alumni, written and developed over just twenty-four hours, and staged by an all-star cast of leading local directors and actors on Monday, September 17, at

BWW Review: Michael Leoni's FAMOUS Stunningly Depicts the Dark Side of Fame
by Gil Kaan - Jul 30, 2018


The world premiere of Michael Leoni's FAMOUS receives a phenomenal, all-encompassing mounting from An 11:11 Experience in their new venue, The 11:11, in the heart of West Hollywood. Director Leoni drives his all-around talented cast at a neck-breaking speed like an expert racecar driver lapping his racetrack.

IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Comes to El Portal - Tickets On Sale Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2018


On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.

NYCBallet Announces 2018 Fall Fashion Gala
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018


On September 27, New York City Ballet will present the seventh installment of its annual Fall Fashion Gala, celebrating choreography and costume design with an evening of world premiere ballets and creative collaborations between some of today's most exciting artists from the worlds of dance and design. 

The Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Full Casting For The UK Premiere Of Jordi Galceran's THE GRONHOLM METHOD
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2018


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces full casting for the UK premiere of Jordi Galceran's The Gronholm Method. Making his UK directorial debut, BT McNicholl directs Jonathan Cake (Frank), Greg McHugh (Carl), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Melanie) and John Gordon Sinclair (Rick). The production opens on 22 May, with previews from 10 May, and runs until 7 July.

The Menier Chocolate Factory Presents The UK Premiere Of Jordi Galceran's THE GRONHOLM METHOD
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2018


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the UK premiere of Jordi Galceran's The Gronholm Method, directed by BT McNicholl making his UK directorial debut. The production opens on 22 May, with previews from 10 May, and runs until 7 July.

Roger Bart, Ali Stroker & More Complete Cast of Hollywood Bowl's ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2018


Casting is now complete for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Annie. The new cast members are Roger Bart as Daniel 'Rooster' Hannigan, Kaylin Hedges as Annie, Ali Stroker as 'Star-to-Be,' Amir Talai as Bert Healy, Marlow Barkley as Kate, Amadi Chapata as Pepper, Noe Lynds as July, Rae Martinez as Tessie, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Molly, and Olivia Zenetzis as Duffy.

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT – THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2018


After last year's (2017) sold-out run, and the most successful show in the 40 year history of Theatre Rhinoceros, we are thrilled to be presenting - BY POPULAR DEMAND - an encore production for 2017/2018 Season of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Priscilla has a book by Australian film director/writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 Oscar-winning film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the musical is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of over-the-top costumes, extraordinary headdresses, A FULL SIZE BUS - ON STAGE, and a hit parade of dance floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS.

Clyde Alves, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Will Join Laura Osnes and James Snyder in Bucks County Playhouse's SHOW BOAT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director Alexander Fraser and Producers Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler announced final casting for Bucks County Playhouse's world-premiere concert adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern's legendary musical, 'Show Boat,' which will set sail this Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m.

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Extends at Gateway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018


Due to popular demand, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical will extend for one additional week through Sat. July 7, 2018 (5 additional Performances).

Check Out What Is Coming And Going From HULU In July
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 18, 2018


Check Out What Is Coming And Going From HULU In July

VIDEO: Broadway and West End Star Tony Sheldon Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Sunday Night With Bill Crews
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2018


Broadway and West End stars Tony Sheldon is currently starring in Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Australia. The actor stopped by to chat with Rev. Bill Crews for his radio show Sunday Night with Bill Crews. Sheldon talked about the show, its significance, and his own career thus far.

The Broadway At Birdland Concert Series Presents NEW YORK OLD FRIEND, The Songs Of Ken Laub
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club will present New York, Old Friend-The Songs of Ken Laub, a celebration of the sights, scenes and relationships in New York City, for one night only as part of the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, on Monday, June 25, 2018 @7pm.

Willem Dafoe Joins Anne Hathaway for Upcoming Netflix Flick THE LAST THING HE WANTED
by Macon Prickett - Jun 1, 2018


According to Variety, Willem Dafoe has found his follow-up to his Oscar-nominated performance in “The Florida Project,” as the veteran actor has signed on to co-star with Anne Hathaway in the Netflix pic “The Last Thing He Wanted.”

THREE TALL WOMEN Adds Extra Show on Closing Day
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2018


Producer Scott Rudin has announced that to accommodate ticket demand, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women will add a ninth performance in its final week of performances. Nominated for six 2018 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Play, Three Tall Women must close as previously scheduled on Sunday, June 24, with the added 7:00 PM show now the final performance for the ecstatically received production. Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com, and at the Golden Theatre box office (252 West 45th Street).

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