Dallas Children's Theater to Host MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY in Spring 2026
Dallas Children's Theater will present MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY, a glow-in-the-dark theatrical experience by Lightwire Theater, from March 27-29, 2026.
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Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre?
Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ SHREK THE MUSICAL
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Good people, draw near! Our story is for all to hear! King Avenue Players proudly presents 'Shrek the Musical', based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig with Music by Jeanin Tesori and Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Photos: TAKE A QUACK AT IT! Extends Run at Taiwan’s National Theatres
The hit family musical TAKE A QUACK AT IT!, a rock-infused sequel to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, has extended its run in Taiwan following strong audience demand. Performances continue at the Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center Drama Theater and the Taichung National Opera House Chinese Theater. Check out photos from the show.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's THE STINKY CHEESE MAN
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales is a whimsical and hilarious play adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. This play, written by John Glore, takes well-known fairy tales and turns them on their heads with a series of absurd and comical twists. Performances run Sept 20 & 27 @ 7 pm, Sept 21 & 28 @ 11 am, Sept 22 & 29 @ 3 pm, 2024, at Hilliard Davidson Performing Arts Center, 5100 Davidson Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance's HONK! JR
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.
Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Arts HONK JR
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat.
Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK Tour
The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.
Photos: Music Theater Works SHREK: THE MUSICAL Now Playing Through December 31
Music Theater Works’ final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 31. Shrek: The Musical is directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, choreographed by Laura Savage and music directed by Linda Madonia.
Photos: First look at New Albany Youth Theatre's SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a 'big bright beautiful world' as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Featuring 43 youth artists between the ages of 9-16 years old. New Albany Youth Theatre will present Shrek The Musical, Jr. to be performed 7/7/23 – 7PM, 7/8/23 – 1PM & 7PM, 7/9/23 – 1PM at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 Purchase tickets: https://newalbanyyouththeatre.org/
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome High School Drama Club present's SHREK THE MUSICAL
'Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....' And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a side splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Performances run March 9, 10 & 11 @ 7pm and March 11 @ 2pm at Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland-Croy Rd, Dublin, OH 43016, For tickets call 614-718-8263 or visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/2546
BWW Preview: KEVIN MOORE, Managing Director of CPH, has died, Theatre in the Circle, TMTP and Beck go virtual, Dorothy Silver to brighten the small screen, and more...
It is with great shock and sadness that Cleveland Play House shared the news of the passing of Managing Director Kevin Moore. On Saturday, October 24th, Kevin tragically died possibly due to a pulmonary embolism or heart attack. He was 59 years old.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Meet And Greet Of 3-D Theatricals' SHREK
3-D Theatricals concludes its 10th Anniversary season with the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy, SHREK The Musical, directed and choreographed by David F.M. Vaughn. SHREK The Musical, featuring music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, will play August 9-25, 2019 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA). Opening night is Saturday, August 10.
Photo Flash: First Look at 3-D Theatricals' SHREK THE MUSICAL
3-D Theatricals concludes its 10th Anniversary season with SHREK The Musical, directed and choreographed by David F.M. Vaughn. SHREK The Musical, featuring music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, will play August 9-25, 2019 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA). Opening night is Saturday, August 10.
Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's SHREK THE MUSICAL
'Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....' And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Performances July 12th thru the 14th at the Hilliard Darby Theatre in the Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Rd., Hilliard, OH. For performance times and more information visit: http:www.hilliardartscouncil.orghacshrek2019-freakflagfly
Photo Flash: First Look at HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN: TALES REAL & IMAGINED
Ensemble for the Romantic Century continues the 2018-19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf. Performances began April 13th for a limited run through May 25th, with opening night scheduled for May 5th
Photo Flash: Ugly Duckling Reveals Its Beauty in HONK! A MUSICAL
Join The Yardley Players at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre for a wise, funny tale about a chick named Ugly. Shunned by the other barnyard animals for being different, he ultimately finds acceptance when his special kind of beauty is revealed. Honk! The Musical comes to the Kelsey stage Fridays, Feb. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Feb. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: A Jersey Boy Gets a New Mustache and More Saturday Intermission Pics!
Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week, Stephen Cerf of Jersey Boys off-Broadway gets a new mustache. Check out more Saturday Intermission Pics below!
Photo Flash: More Hot Pies! SWEENEY TODD Pops in for a Two Show Day, and More Saturday Intermission Pics!
Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week SWEENEY TODD is as ready as they come to shovel out some pies and play a two show day, and Wicked goes simultaneously acrobatic. What would you caption the photo? Check out more Saturday Intermission Pics below!
BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Theatre Picks For Bristol and Bath
It's nearly that time of year (oh no it's not etc.) where we preview the Christmas theatre offerings across Bristol and Bath. We've got pantos, fairy tales and classic stories a plenty, so grab a mince pie while you ponder what to see this festive period.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' HONK! JR.
WST for Kids is getting ready to open its 2017-2018 Season with HONK! JR. The hour-long musical is perfect for families and will run September 23 - October 8. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
BWW Review: GYPSY at Desert Foothills Theater
This rags-to-riches story of ugly-duckling, Louise, the tomboy who rose to national fame as Gypsy Rose Lee (the entertainment queen who put class into Burlesque) is an all American classic; and Mama Rose, the pushy backstage mother who lived through her daughters, but paid a high price, is one of the most iconic characters in Broadway history.
Photo Flash: Stiles and Drewe's HONK! Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Return to London
This Easter, Honk! the musical returns to London in a brand-new, actor-musician egg-stravaganza, filled with puppetry, magic and illusions. And water guns!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals for HONK! at the Union Theatre
This Easter, Honk! the musical returns to London in a brand-new, actor-musician egg-stravaganza, filled with puppetry, magic and illusions. And water guns!
BWW Blog: Amanda Grillo - Finding the Fit: Typecasting
A big part of show business is typecasting. There are 'types' that people fall into. These can be based around age, race, gender, and personality. Some people this as an opportunity to play to their strengths. I once participated in a workshop where the instructor told us to 'know our types'. He then began to call people out one by one: 'You're a Fierstein. Try looking at Edna Turnblad or Tevye.' 'You're a Broderick. Look at his roles.' 'Streisand. You have a lot of options for material.' He compared us to already well known household names in the theatre world. What about embracing who you naturally are? Why be the next insert celebrity here , when you can make a name for yourself and be original? There are stock characters that people naturally gravitate towards with ease whether it be by look or by personality, but if people get locked into these types it begins to be all they are seen as. To some people, these types can be seen as limiting. There's not much variety in roles if they play the same kind of part over and over. Actors should try to expand their range of roles when possible. The popular belief of what is attractive doesn't necessarily need to be the leading players driving the action, but just because someone who isn't conventionally attractive drives the story doesn't mean it is an ugly duckling tale. Dramaturgy also comes into play if a character description is explicitly influencing the script. That being said, I've seen several productions where the characters look phenomenal. They are a perfect depiction of how the story describes, but the talent was subpar. It was very clear that a different person was a much better fit, though they might not have been the perfect image. This idea got me thinking: Just because you look the part, does that mean you deserve it?
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