STAGES Recieves Five 2016 Theater Circle Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016
STAGES St. Louis has received five awards from the St. Louis Theater Circle during its fourth-annual awards ceremony this past Monday. The Theater Circle Awards - presented by an organization of local critics - honor the outstanding work by actors, directors, designers and playwrights of St. Louis professional theatre in the preceding year.
Tony Abatemarco & David Nevell to Star in A WALK IN THE WOODS at ICT
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 22, 2016
Can personal bonds bridge political chasms? John Henry Davis directs Tony Abatemarco and David Nevell in a brilliant and funny play of ideas by Lee Blessing. A Walk in the Woods opens April 29 at International City Theatre, with two low-priced previews set for April 27 and April 28.
BBC America Announces TOP GEAR Magnificent Seven
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2016
The new team will cover the entire automotive spectrum, bringing with them their own unique and very individual love of cars that will resonate with every type of Top Gear viewer - from the family who enjoy the entertainment values of the show, to aspirational car lovers and fanatical petrolheads.
GERONIMO Life on the Reservation to Host Q & A with Director Steve Railsback, 1/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016
The well-received solo play GERONIMO Life on the Reservation written by Janelle Meraz Hooper, directed by Steve Railsback and performed by veteran actor Rudy Ramos, will host a Q & A with director Railsback this Saturday, January 30th after the 8:00 pm performance at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Launches Digital Lottery Tomorrow
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 25, 2016
The hit new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will launch a digital lottery beginning Tuesday, January 26. A limited number of tickets will be available through the lottery which will open at 8:00am for matinees / 10:00am for evening performances and will remain open until 11am / 3pm when winners are drawn.
Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Presents World Premiere of WATCHING O.J.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 23, 2016
Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA continues with their WORLD PREMIERE of Click and drag to move Watching O.J. by David McMillan Continuing through Black History month February 5th - 28, 2016 Running at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays EST/LA is in the Atwater Village Theatre complex at 3269 Casitas Ave. LA, CA 90039 Tickets are $19.95 in advance at watchingoj.com or $25 at the door.
L.I.P. SERVICE Sets 2016 Stage Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016
In keeping with its mission as a full service production and theatrical company and artistic alliance that offers alternatives to mainstream creative endeavors, L.I.P. Service proudly offers a diverse season of top tier shows to the DFW region guaranteed to challenge audiences to think and reflect as well as appreciate the creative artistry that brings them to life. "Our over-arching theme for 2016 could be described as an examination of the many levels and aspects of recurrent addiction in our society." Jason Leyva
A&E Renews Original Docu-Series BORN THIS WAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2016
A&E Network is renewing the critically acclaimed, original docu-series BORN THIS WAY. The announcement was made by Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming, A&E Network.
BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Native Ozians, Queen Latifah, Common, Stephanie Mills
by Matt Tamanini - Nov 30, 2015
In anticipation of this star-studded event, over the next few days, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers (and when possible, musical theatre careers) of THE WIZ LIVE! stars. Today, we are going to throw open the gates of the Emerald City and look at the stars making their home in Oz. First, Queen Latifah as The Wizard of Oz, then Common as the Bouncer, and finally Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em. While Auntie Em never actually does make it to Oz, since Mills has been a major part in the journey of THE WIZ for over 40 years, I think it is safe to say that she is an official Ozian!