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Pasadena POPS Season Finale Brings Two Tony Winners For The Best Of Hit Shows That Traveled From Broadway To Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018


Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS close out their popular outdoor summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Saturday, September 8 with Broadway Goes to the Movies. The POPS season finale will provide a quintessential Feinstein experience with some of Broadway's greatest performers recreating songs from hit shows that traveled from 42nd St. to Hollywood. "This program is going to celebrate all the different musical aspects of Broadway and Hollywood," says Feinstein, who has put together a program spanning the Broadway canon from My Fair Lady to The Sound of Music to Jersey Boys. Highlights include "The Impossible Dream," "Can't Take My Eyes off of You," and "There's No Business Like Show Business," among many other beloved showtunes.

Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces The Second Extension Of 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEAS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018


Lookingglass Theatre Company announces an extension of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas adapted by David Kersnar and Althos Low, from the books by Jules Verne, directed by Ensemble Member David Kersnar. Due to high ticket demand, additional dates, August 30 - September 9, 2018, have been added. 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas plays at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. This marks the second and final extension of the production.

United Solo to Host Master Class With Oscar-Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018


United Solo is proud to host Oscar winner and critically acclaimed actress Olympia Dukakis, who will teach a Master Class as part of the United Solo Professional Training Program on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Theatre Row in New York City.

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

Hulu Announces New Movies & Shows Coming this June
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018


Hulu releases June Highlights: The Bold Type: Season 2 Pre-Premiere (Freeform) (6/5) (Watch The Bold Type season 2 premiere episode early exclusively on Hulu!):

Photo Flash: Geva Theatre Center's Season Concludes with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Geva's 17-18 Wilson Stage Season Concludes With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

BWW Review: Circle Players' 2017-18 Season Continues With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 29, 2018


We Southerners take our literary history seriously, whether it's a book, a poem, a novel or a play - no matter the genre, we are proud to read about our way of life and the things that we believe make us so very special. Such is the case with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, which debuted in 1987 to near unanimous acclaim only to gain in popularity and adulation in the intervening three decades. Whether it's a feature film, a made-for-TV movie or live onstage, Harling's tale of six Louisiana women and their shared experiences captured in a series of snapshots from their lives is beloved and somewhat revered.

Alexandra Silber to Lead CAMELOT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2018


Shakespeare Theatre Company today announces the cast of Lerner and Loewe's multiple Tony Award-winning musical Camelot. Directed by STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul (Kiss Me, Kate; Man of La Mancha), the classic musical will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St NW) from May 22 through July 1, concluding STC's 2017-2018 mainstage season.

Broadway Legend Christine Ebersole Takes The Stage In Scottsdale
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018


Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole will take the stage as a last-minute replacement for Laura Benanti at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m., when she and pianist/commentator Seth Rudetsky perform songs from the great musicals.

BWW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at The Chatham Playhouse
by Gina Zenyuch - Mar 4, 2018


The Chatham Players proudly presents 'Steel Magnolias' by Robert Harling.  The play is a heartwarming portrait of friendship and love.

Photo Flash: First Look at STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Rivertown Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2018


In this age of women's issues at the forefront of the news, Rivertown Theaters is proud to present "Steel Magnolias," the Louisiana-written play that, since it's first production in 1987, has as much poignancy if not more today about women, their strengths and most importantly, the priceless value of female friendship.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS At Rivertown Theaters Opens March 2, Adds Extra Performance For Saturday, March 10
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018


In this age of women's issues at the forefront of the news, Rivertown Theaters is proud to present "Steel Magnolias," the Louisiana-written play that, since it's first production in 1987, has as much poignancy if not more today about women, their strengths and most importantly, the priceless value of female friendship. 

Stagecrafters' STEEL MAGNOLIAS Focuses on the Power of Friendship
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2018


Stagecrafters presents Steel Magnolias onstage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S Lafayette Avenue, in downtown Royal Oak.

Louisiana-Based STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Rivertown Theaters' Main Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018


In this age of women's issues at the forefront of the news, Rivertown Theaters is proud to present "Steel Magnolias," the Louisiana-written play that, since it's first production in 1987, has as much poignancy if not more today about women, their strengths and most importantly, the priceless value of female friendship.

Love, Laughter and Friendship Triumph in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Opening at Waterville Opera House Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018


Inspired by the 1989 film classic, Steel Magnolias is revived through the Waterville Opera House! Sassy Southern humor and unbreakable friendships make this play one you don't want to miss!

Bucks Cty Playhouse Announces Winter/Spring Visiting Art Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2018


This winter and spring Bucks County Playhouse offers a full slate of entertainment representing a wide variety of musical, comedy and special event performances as part of the Visiting Artists Series at the Playhouse.

Love, Laughter and Friendship Triumph in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Opening at Waterville Opera House January 26
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


Inspired by the 1989 film classic, Steel Magnolias is revived through the Waterville Opera House! Sassy Southern humor and unbreakable friendships make this play one you don't want to miss!

Irish Rep's Immersive THE DEAD, 1904 Returns Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions, in association with The American Irish Historical Society, present the return engagement of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce's classic story, 'The Dead,' adapted by the Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon (Moy Sand and Gravel) and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz (Admission, You Should Have Known).

Photo Flash: San Jose Stage Company Continues Season 35 with FOOL FOR LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2017


San Jose Stage Company continues their Season 35 honoring an American Theatre icon who shaped the very core of their organization with their presentation of Sam Shepard's Fool for Love. This cowboy romance dissects the poignant causes and effects of love lost through the retrospective eyes of two past lovers.

Photo Flash: First Look at Human Race Theatre Company's THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


This month, The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) is getting into the real estate game with The House. Opening night is tonight, November 3, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

San Jose Stage Company Continues Season 35 with FOOL FOR LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


San Jose Stage Company continues their Season 35 honoring an American Theatre icon who shaped the very core of their organization with their presentation of Sam Shepard's Fool for Love.

Human Race Theatre Company to Present Midwest Premiere of THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


This November, The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) is getting into the real estate game with The House.

BBW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Familiar But Fresh
by Frank Benge - Oct 31, 2017


Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a 1987 comedy drama about the bond amongst a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana and is based on his experience with his sister's death. The title suggests that while women may be as delicate as magnolias they are also as tough as steel. The magnolia also specifically refers to a magnolia tree they are arguing about as the play begins.

Melissa Gilbert to Lead Return of Irish Rep's Immersive THE DEAD, 1904; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions, in association with The American Irish Historical Society, have announced full casting for the return engagement of THE DEAD, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce's classic story, The Dead, adapted by the Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon (Moy Sand and Gravel) and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz (Admission, You Should Have Known).

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