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PRAGUE, 1912 (THE SAVOY CAFE YIDDISH THEATRE Begins Tonight at TNC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017


'Prague, 1912 (the Savoy Caf Yiddish Theatre)' by Lu Hauser is a comedy based on historic personalities of the Yiddish Theater.

See 'Em On Stage to Present THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017


Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story is an award-winning Off-Broadway musical written by Stephen Dolginoff. It tells the true-life tale of famed murderers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Leopold and Loeb, dubbed the 'thrill killers' were tried for murder in 1924 after attempting to commit 'the perfect crime.'

The Curtain Is About To Go Up on Garth Fagan Dance at Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2017


Garth Fagan Dance has four premieres up its sleeve for its Joyce Theater engagement, November 7-12. Two of the new dances, In Conflict and Estrogen/Genius, are by Fagan, the Tony-winning choreographer of The Lion King; the other two premieres, Wecoo Duende and A Moderate Cease, are by the company's long-time dancer and Fagan muse Norwood Pennewell.

PRAGUE, 1912 (THE SAVOY CAFE YIDDISH THEATRE to Play TNC This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


'Prague, 1912 (the Savoy Caf Yiddish Theatre)' by Lu Hauser is a comedy based on historic personalities of the Yiddish Theater.

Memorial Concert for Violinist Paul Zukofsky to Feature MONKEYS AT PLAY Premiere and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


The Graduate Center of the City University of New York will host a memorial concert for the late violinist Paul Zukofsky today evening, October 12th, 2017 at 7:30 pm at The Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets), New York, NY 10016.

Memorial Concert for Violinist Paul Zukofsky to Feature MONKEYS AT PLAY Premiere and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


The Graduate Center of the City University of New York will host a memorial concert for the late violinist Paul Zukofsky on Thursday evening, October 12th, 2017 at 7:30 pm at The Graduate Center, CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets), New York, NY 10016.

THE GHOST SONATA Gets Bold New Revival at Fort Point Theater Channel
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


The Ghost Sonata, the imaginative, quirky classic by theatre genius August Strindberg, is staged in a bold new revival as part of Fort Point Theater Channel's (FPTC)'s tenth anniversary season.

Breaking News: Casting Announced for MY FAIR LADY at Lincoln Center - Ambrose, Hadden-Paton, Butz & Rigg to Star
by Robert Diamond - Oct 5, 2017


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that Lauren Ambrose will be Eliza Doolittle, Harry Hadden-Paton will be Henry Higgins, Norbert Leo Butz will be Alfred P. Doolittle, and Diana Rigg will be Mrs. Higgins in its upcoming production ofLerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher.

PRELUDE 2017, Thomas Ostermeier and More Highlight Segal Center's 2017 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, located at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, announces its Fall 2017 season of public programs. The season features free public programs throughout the fall and winter, with contemporary theatre and performing artists from around the world.

Photo Flash: Spiderwoman Celebrates 40th Anniversary at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


An earth-shaking collection of indigenous-feminist performers, bands and performance art groups gathered at La MaMa on Tuesday for an impassioned celebration of Spiderwoman, the world's longest-running Native American theatre company, and one of America's longest continuously active feminist performance collectives. Scroll down for photos from the event!

PRELUDE 2017, Thomas Ostermeier and More Highlight Segal Center's 2017 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, located at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, announces its Fall 2017 season of public programs. The season features free public programs throughout the fall and winter, with contemporary theatre and performing artists from around the world.

Playmakers Rep's Vivienne Benesch Receives SDCF's 2017 Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Vivienne Benesch, of Playmakers Repertory Theater (Chapel Hill, NC), is the recipient of the 2017 Zelda Fichandler Award.

Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Season Opens with DRACULA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2017


'The last I saw of Count Dracula was...a red light of triumph in his eyes' Dracula at the Long Beach Playhouse Sept. 23 - Oct. 21, 2017 Long Beach, CA. As autumn begins our thoughts turn to the holiday most revered by children and by adults who refuse to grow up: Halloween. And what is Halloween without the infamously lusty and bloodsucking Count Dracula? The classic story unfolds as we watch Lucy Seward succumb to a mysterious illness which is draining her life force, her father and his long-time associate, Dr. Van Helsing hunt the true cause of her malady, a vampire stalking London. Watch the chase as the undead terrify the countryside. Will the virtuous triumph or will Dracula succeed in spreading the curse of the Nosferatu?

THE GHOST SONATA Gets Bold New Revival at Fort Point Theater Channel
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


The Ghost Sonata, the imaginative, quirky classic by theatre genius August Strindberg, is staged in a bold new revival as part of Fort Point Theater Channel's (FPTC)'s tenth anniversary season.

Tickets On Sale Now for STUPID F@#%ING BIRD at Omaha Community Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2017


Tickets for Stupid F@#%ing Bird at the Omaha Community Playhouse are now on sale through the OCP box office. The production will run October 13 - November 12, 2017 in OCP's Howard Drew Theatre.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Opens at The Classic Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 30, 2017


You Can't Take It With You is a madcap, idealistic comedy that reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you truly happy. Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in his house for many years. When practical young Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company's Vice President Tony Kirby, the clan must straighten up to meet the new in-laws. Disaster ensues, despite the best laid plans.

Photo Flash: Go Behind the Scenes with ANNIE Set Designs at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


Inspired by Little Orphan Annie, the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie, returns to the WBT stage through September 10, 2017. Below, get a look behind the scenes at set designs for the show by Bottari & Case!

Finborough Theatre to Stage First UK Production of John Galsworthy's WINDOWS in 85 Years
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017


Celebrating the 150th birthday of novelist and playwright John Galsworthy, the first professional UK production in 85 years of Windows by John Galsworthy opens at the Finborough Theatre for a three-week limited season today, 22 August 2017 (Press Nights: Thursday, 24 August and Friday, 25 August 2017 at 7.30pm).

Finborough Theatre to Stage First UK Production of John Galsworthy's WINDOWS in 85 Years
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017


Celebrating the 150th birthday of novelist and playwright John Galsworthy, the first professional UK production in 85 years of Windows by John Galsworthy opens at the Finborough Theatre for a three-week limited season on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 (Press Nights: Thursday, 24 August and Friday, 25 August 2017 at 7.30pm).

Columbus Symphony Opens 2017-18 with AN ALPINE SYMPHONY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2017


CSO Music Director Rossen Milanov will lead the Columbus Symphony in a performance of two of the world's most iconic symphonic landscapes-Respighi's The Pines of Rome and Strauss' An Alpine Symphony.

Entry Deadline Set for 6th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


For the sixth consecutive year, singers from around the world will compete online for a coveted spot in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a 21st century version of the amateur night at the Apollo Theater that helped launch the career of a gifted teenager from Newark, Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan, more than 70 years ago.

The Classic Theatre Presents LORCA
by Julie Musbach - Aug 4, 2017


As part of the Classic Presents series, Jose Ruben De Leon will be starring in the San Antonio premiere of his one man show LORCA.

Casting Announced For WINDOWS at Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017


Celebrating the 150th birthday of novelist and playwright John Galsworthy, the first professional UK production in 85 years of Windows by John Galsworthy opens at the Finborough Theatre for a three week limited season on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 (Press Nights: Thursday, 24 August and Friday, 25 August 2017 at 7.30pm).

Camp Broadway Auditioning Military Kids for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017


Camp Broadway LLC, an award-winning Broadway industry leader in enrichment programming for children, is celebrating the important role that military families play in supporting America.

Rare Pieces, Reinvigorated Classics, New Works and More Set for Arcola Theatre's 2017 Grimeborn Opera Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017


See opera differently at Grimeborn. 'East London's ... irreverent and influential festival of new opera' (Time Out) is back for its 11th year with 14 exciting productions at the Arcola Theatre.

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