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Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power Will Come To Ovens Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018


The all-new action-packed touring production of Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 - Activate Creature Power! brings the stars of the Emmy-nominated hit PBS KIDS series to families at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $29.75 and $99.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. The VIP package includes a post-show meet and greet. A direct link to purchase tickets can be found here.

Full Casting Announced For Watford Palace Theatre's All-Female Production Of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2018


Artistic Director of Watford Palace Theatre, Brigid Larmour, today announces full casting for Watford Palace Theatre's all-female production of Much Ado About Nothing. Larmour directs Joanna Brookes (Dogberry/ Antonio), Elly Condron (Don Pedro), Rebekah Hinds (Borachio/ Margaret), Emma Lane (Conrade/ Ursula/ Friar), Juliet Leighton-Jones (Musician), Nyla Levy (Hero/ Sexton), Pepter Lunkuse (Claudio), Anna O'Grady (Benedick), Emily Tucker (Beatrice), Tripti Tripuraneni (Don John/ Verges) and Julia Watson (Leonato).

BWW Interview: ZJ Fang, the Chinese Soloist In ABT: How Injury Gave Me A Second Chance In Ballet at Lincoln Center
by Qianqian Xing - Sep 25, 2018


Zhong-Jing Fang was promoted to soloist at the American Ballet Theatre in 2018, the first Chinese ballerina to be promoted to soloist since Yan Chen in 1993. Almost ten years ago, she tore her posterior tibial tendon in her right foot during a rehearsal. Doctors told her that the chances of her returning to the stage were extremely slim.

Lucie Arnaz, Robert Klein to Benefit The Actors Fund with Reunion Concert of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today a 40th Anniversary reunion benefit concert of the 1979 hit Broadway production of They're Playing Our Song. The concert will be held on Monday, February 11th at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.) and will star the Broadway cast members Lucie Arnaz as 'Sonia Walsk' and Robert Klein as 'Vernon Gersch'.

Hulu Shares Which Titles are Coming and Going This October
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2018


Hulu shares all of the titles coming and going for the month of October. See the full list below!

China National Peking Opera Company Precede London Shows With Artist-led Workshops
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018


Ahead of legendary stars Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu and a troupe of over 60 performers filling the stage at Sadler's Wells with two spectacular shows on the 19th and 20th October, the world's most revered practitioners invite UK audiences to a series of artist led workshops and sessions to share the many traditions, mysteries and artistic disciplines behind the captivating art form.

SAVED BY THE BELL: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, Arriving on 10/2 from Shout! Factory
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 14, 2018


It's a bummer that summer's over, but Shout! Factory starts the new school year off with a bang by unveiling the final list of bonus features for Saved by the Bell: The Complete Collection, a 'Max-ed' out, completist's DVD set of the iconic and addictive '90s Saturday morning sitcom.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2018


Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the biggest and most spectacular Pink Floyd show on the planet : The Australian Pink Floyd Show, arriving for one night only, September 6, 2018. Now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, " Aussie Floyd " has sold five million tickets worldwide and has been described by The Times as " The G old Standard " and The Daily Mirror as " The Kings of the Genre, " The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in more than 35 countries worldwide ; played at David Gilmour's 50 th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading and biggest show of its kind in the world.

The Cranberries' 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?' 25th Anniversary Box Set To Be Released October 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018


 Last year, the four members of the Cranberries – Dolores O'Riordan, Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, and Fergal Lawler – came together to plan a 25 th Anniversary box set release for their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, one of the definitive indie albums of all time. Following Dolores' untimely death in January this year, the remaining band members have decided to go ahead with the album's expanded 25 th Anniversary Edition box set, which is set for global release on October 19 by Island/UMe in 4CD and digital audio formats. On the same date, a 2CD Deluxe package pairing the remastered album with session outtakes, B-sides, the band's debut EP, and early demos will be released, as well as digital and vinyl editions of the remastered album, including a 180-gram black LP and a limited edition color LP.

September Shows Announced At City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

Carole Dance Takes Over From Fiz Marcus In UK Tour Of MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018


London Classic Theatre today announces that Carole Dance will now play the role of Doris Partington in the UK tour of Charlotte Keatley's My Mother Said I Never Should. Dance steps into the role as Fiz Marcus has had to withdraw due to unforeseen health issues. The full company is completed by Felicity Houlbrooke (Rosie Metcalfe), Kathryn Ritchie (Jackie Metcalfe) and Connie Walker (Margaret Bradley). Artistic Director of LCT, Michael Cabot, directs the production, which tours to 14 venues, opening at Theatre Royal Windsor on 25 September with performances at Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham, Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds and Gala Theatre, Durham from 11 September.

Birdland Announces September 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

GARAGE SQUAD Helps Desperate Owners Transform Automotive Nightmares Into Delightful Dream Rides
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 15, 2018


GARAGE SQUAD Helps Desperate Owners Transform Automotive Nightmares Into Delightful Dream Rides

SANDLOT Prequel In The Works From 20th Century Fox
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 1, 2018


According to Variety, 20th Century Fox has a prequel to the hit 1993 film SANDLOT. Original director and writer David Mickey Evans is set to pen the script with Austin Reynolds. Read more about it from Variety here!

Birdland Presents John Pizzarelli with Jessica Molaskey and More Week of July 30
by Julie Musbach - Jul 20, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with John Pizzarelli with Jessica Molaskey, Nicole Zuraitis, Marilyn Maye with the Billy Stritch Trio, and more!

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Rob Berman
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 20, 2018


Today's subject Rob Berman is currently living his Theatre Life as the Musical Director for the world premiere of Dave at Arena Stage. The production, based on the 1993 film and directed by Tina Landau, runs through August 19th in Arena Stage's Kreeger Theatre space.

Willie Nelson Pays Homage to Fellow Icon Frank Sinatra on New Studio Album, MY WAY
by Macon Prickett - Jul 19, 2018


Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release My WayWillie Nelson's new studio album (and 12th for the label)on Friday, September 14.

Fox Celebrates THE SANDLOT 25th Anniversary with Collector's Capsule
by Macon Prickett - Jul 19, 2018


For years, sports collectors have had the opportunity to own mementos from the nation's most cherished baseball fields, including Old Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and more. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of hit classic, The Sandlot, Shop.FoxMovies is offering fans limited-edition collector's capsules packed with dirt from the field that hosted Ham's epic home run, Smalls' lost baseball signed by Babe Ruth, and The Beast, the unforgettable threat that taunted fans' favorite kids.

Brief 7/16: The Public's FIRE IN DREAMLAND Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Public's Fire in Dreamland opens tonight, and more!

Tom Petty Box Set, AN AMERICAN TREASURE, to be Released September 28 on Reprise Records
by Macon Prickett - Jul 11, 2018


On September 28, Reprise Records will release An American Treasure—a career-spanning Tom Petty box set. The 60-track set unveils dozens of previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions of classic songs, rarities, historic live performances and deep tracks that spotlight Tom's remarkable depth and evolution as a revered and tremendously influential songwriter, recording artist and performer. An American Treasure marks the first release of Tom Petty music since the artist's tragic passing in October 2017.

Fall 2018 McDaniel College Theatre Performances Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2018


McDaniel College offers a variety of art, music, theatre, literary, film and other events during the fall of 2018. 

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS To Open At Ogunquit Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Jun 28, 2018


One of the most captivating musicals ever to be adapted for the stage, An American in Paris, makes its regional premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse July 11 through August 4

Ogunquit Playhouse Annouces Children's Theatre Lineup
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2018


The Ogunquit Playhouse, is thrilled to announce a spectacular lineup of children's theatre productions beginning June 30. The 2018 Children's Theatre season features two Disney classics, a new take on a beloved story, and a contemporary favorite perfect for families and children of all ages. Children's Theatre productions are professionally designed and produced, and feature performances by the talented Playhouse Junior Players Camp students.

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018


The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

Birdland Announces July 2018 Schedule
by Julie Musbach - Jun 18, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Veronica Swift and the Emmet Cohen Trio, Django Reinhardt Festival Allstars, Tommy Igoe Sextet, Birdland Big Band, John Pizzarelli, Polly Gibbons, Carol Sloane, Memo Acevedo, Ronny Whyte, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

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