The Theatre of Chance - 1960 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 20

A new rock musical, Manson's Girls, based on the true story of Charles Manson killings in the late 1960's, will be presented the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA for four nights only, on July 30-31 and August 6-7.

BWW had a chance to chat with all four members of 'The Craze' and find out how they transform themselves each night from four immensely talented American musicians of the 21st century to four young lads from 1950's Brighton, England.

Probably the golden age of musical theatre in the US was from 1950 to 1960. Great scripts like King and I, My Fair Lady, and West Side Story were staged. Also produced were such flops as Salad Days, Zuleika, Ankles Away, The Vamp, ShaNgri-La, Shinbone Alley, and Free As Air. Most shows were of the neither great nor flop variety. These included the likes of Call Me Madam, Guys and Dolls, Paint Your Wagon, Can-Can, Wonderful Town, Fanny, and The Pajama Game. Also included in the list was DAMN YANKEES, now on stage at Porthouse Theatre.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company, is pleased to announce its 2012-13 season! With five fantastic shows - Cole Porter's tap-dancing musical extravaganza Anything Goes; Irving Berlin's holiday classic White Christmas; the 1960's pop music revue Beehive; the powerful portrait of life in of turn-of-the-century America in the Tony Award winning Ragtime; and the delightfully eclectic score of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - we look forward to continuing to deliver unforgettable theatrical experiences to our patrons.

Auditions for the Wilton Student Summer Production (WSSP) of Lucky Stiff a musical in 2 acts and 10 scenes continue tomorrow, June 4 at 7pm, with callbacks on June 6 at The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane. The production will be directed by Meredith Walker with musical direction by Brendan Fox.

As one of the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse has announced a summer full of programming including HAIRSPRAY, FAME JR., WIZARD OF OZ, and more.

As one of the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse has announced a summer full of programming including HAIRSPRAY, FAME JR., WIZARD OF OZ, and more.

As one of the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse is excited to declare its never-be-dark policy with a summer full of exciting programming.

Andrew Burashko, founder and Artistic Director of the acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, today announced the company's groundbreaking 2012-2013 season, sponsored by Invesco Trimark.

Several close-in partners and neighbors of Seattle Center are stepping up to support six months of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, on the grounds of Seattle Center. The contributions total more than $2 million in cash pledges and in-kind donations.

Remember when political conventions were fun?  When the delegates gathered into town, not to perfunctorily declare a pre-determined winner, but to debate through multiple votes, late night deals and maybe a few protest rallies to come up with a nominee?

The 60th season will be no less than the highest caliber of excellence. This season of grand theatrical entertainment draws across every taste from the be­loved Broadway classic, The King and I to the nostalgic heartwarming, if a little offbeat 1940's Radio Hour to the wonderfully unique, vintage style show-within-a-show The Drowsy Chaperone, to the uproarious comedic wit of The Foreigner to the over-the-top spectacle of showmanship of Barnum. Of course, all preceded by the socially charged and delightfully charming, modern hit, Hairspray, this summer. Every show is an award winning icon.

As the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse today announced announce its 60th season, a diamond year of celebration.

The Little Angel Puppet Theatre in London has announced its adult (12+) programme up to July 2012. Highlights include Matthew Robins at Little Angel and the Puppet Makers Course.

Several close-in partners and neighbors of Seattle Center are stepping up to support six months of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Apr 21 - Oct 21, on the grounds of Seattle Center. The contributions total more than $2 million in cash pledges and in-kind donations.

Theater Schmeater, in association with ACT - A Contemporary Theatre's Central Heating Lab, is pleased to celebrate our 20th anniversary season with the return of our popular presentation of The Twilight Zone: Live! opening on Friday April 6 in A Contemporary Theatre's Bullitt Cabaret space.

The hugely popular musical play telling the story of legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season. Based on a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk, the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1.

ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season.

The hugely popular musical play about legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season. Based on 'a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk,' the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1.

The hugely popular musical play about legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season. Based on a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk, the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1.

Are you looking for something to take your mind off the February blues? Is the constant rain and chilly weather getting you down? Do yourself a favour and head down to the PAL Theatre and check out The Marvelous Wonderettes.

The hugely popular musical play about legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season. Based on 'a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk,' the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1.