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ARBUS & WEST Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2019


Diana Glenn (The Slap) stars as enigmatic photographer Diane Arbus opposite Melita Jurisic (The House of Bernarda Alba) as the formidable Mae West in the world premiere of Stephen Sewell's Arbus & West, opening on Thursday 28 February at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opens Its Doors In Sydney Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019


The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory begins on stage tomorrow,  5 January, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, ahead of the official Opening Night on Friday 11 January. With January shows nearly sold out including extra school holiday matinee performances added due to huge demand, best availability for tickets is February and March performances.

Almeida Theatre Announces The West End Transfer Of THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2018


You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, The Twilight Zone.

Four Of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket Winners Have Been Found
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018


Four of the Golden Ticket winners and other members of the cast of the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have been announced today. Roald Dahl's delicious tale will be playing only in Sydney at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from 5 January 2019.

Two New Wondrous Weeks Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Go On Sale This Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


Due to huge demand, new tickets to the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale on Friday 22 June at 4pm. Roald Dahl's treasured tale will be playing at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from 8 January 2019, produced by John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions.

Dance Umbrella Announces 2018 Programme
by Marianka Swain - May 1, 2018


Dance Umbrella Announces 2018 Programme

Willy Wonka Is On His Way To Australia
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018


Tickets to the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will go on sale on Friday 4 May at 4pm, with pre-sales beginning today. Fans can purchase tickets for performances from 8 January to 3 February 2019.

New Orleans Literary Festival Announces 3/25 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2018


Today's Events; Sunday, March 25

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Open Next Year in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2018


Roald Dahl's treasured tale is now Australia's Golden Ticket! It was announced today that theatre producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions will be bringing the spectacular new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Sydney's Capitol Theatre in January 2019.

Gill Jordan Joins The Line-Up For A Grand Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2018


Today Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced that Gill Jordan will join the cast of A GRAND MUSIC HALL for three performances on Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 June 2018.

Court Theatre Extends Critically-Acclaimed Production of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, announces the extension of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Charles Newell and featuring Kate Collins, John Judd and Timothy Edward Kane. All My Sons now runs through February 18, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of All My Sons go on sale Friday, February 2, 2018 and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 orwww.CourtTheatre.org.

HELLO DOLLY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A BRONX TALE, and More Set for Hollywood Pantages' 2018/19 Season!
by Alan Henry - Jan 30, 2018


The Hollywood Pantages, a Nederlander Theatre, is proud to announce the 2018-19 Season, consisting of seven productions including a Tony®-Winning Best Musical Revival, direct-from-Broadway L.A. Premieres, and highly-anticipated returns of long-running Broadway Blockbusters.

Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts Provides The Most Exhilarating Attractions On The Strip
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2018


Below are updated listings for the entertainment options and attractions at each of the Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas:

Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts Provides The Most Exhilarating Attractions On The Strip
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2017


Below are updated listings for the entertainment options and attractions at each of the Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas:

Stages Repertory Theatre to Premiere A MIDNIGHT CLEAR: A MUSICAL TALE OF CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Stages Repertory Theatre has announced the World Premiere of A Midnight Clear: A Musical Tale of Christmas, written and directed by Stages' Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin, with music and lyrics by composer David Nehls. A Midnight Clear is a follow-up to their smash original hit I'll Be Home for Christmas, which made its World Premiere last year at the Arvada Center in Denver.

Caesars Las Vegas Resorts Provides The Biggest Stars and Hottest Entertainment On The Strip
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017


Below are updated listings for the entertainment options and attractions at each of the Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas:

THE LOVER and THE COLLECTION Double Bill Set for Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017


Building on the critical success of his 2011 production of Harold Pinter's Old Times, STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn will return to the British playwright's gripping realm of doubt and disquiet to direct a double bill of short plays. The Lover and The Collection will run from September 26-October 29 at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

BWW Review: Welk Resort's KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Revival Is a Knockout
by Don Grigware - Sep 18, 2017


Frequently described as a cross between steel and gossamer, Kander and Ebb's musical of Manuel Puig's mind-boggling novel Kiss of the Spider Woman is nothing short of breathtaking when properly produced. Dealing with reality versus illusion (steel, for prison bars and gossamer, the feminine side of Molina's mind), the play adapts perfectly to musical form, where Molina (Jeffrey Scott Parsons) and his troupe play out Aurora's (Natalie Nucci) screen life through song and dance. In fact, I've always found the musical more intriguing than Hector Babenco's 1985 film also because of the omnipresent operatic themes of romance, love, passion, violence and betrayal.

THE LOVER and THE COLLECTION Double Bill Set for Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


Building on the critical success of his 2011 production of Harold Pinter's Old Times, STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn will return to the British playwright's gripping realm of doubt and disquiet to direct a double bill of short plays. The Lover and The Collection will run from September 26-October 29 at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

THE TWILIGHT ZONE, Mike Bartlett Premiere and More Slated for Almeida Theatre's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2017


Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold said: 'We are thrilled to present three major new productions at the Almeida, including two world premieres and one rare revival. Spanning the Atlantic and beyond, this season is a timely and limitless interrogation into contemporary cultural anxieties and the power we have over our own lives.'

BENNY & JOON Musical, Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS and More Slated for The Old Globe's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017


The Old Globe today announced its 2017-2018 Season, which will kick off with the world premiere musical Benny & Joon, with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

BWW Review: Christian Borle Grabs The Spotlight as Willy Wonka in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Michael Dale - Apr 24, 2017


With two supporting actor Tony Awards under his belt, the versatile and immensely talented Christian Borle finally spent an opening night as a Broadway leading man earlier this season, playing neurotic New Yorker Marvin in a limited run revival of William Finn's FALSETTOES. Now, with the New York premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY underway, Borle is placed into a position many stars have had to deal with at one time or another; carrying a sagging show upon his shoulders to create the illusion that everything is just swell.

Royalty Comes to UCPAC with Tribute to the King of Pop and Prince
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2017


On February 25, audiences at the Union County Performing Arts Center might wonder if stepping into the theater has brought them back in time. Michael Jackson and Prince will be on stage.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Prepare to Enter the World of Wonka
by Walter McBride - Feb 21, 2017


See brand-new shots of Willy Wonka and his band of lucky golden ticket holders from the latest cast photo call for 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. See Christian Borle and all the fresh young faces of the cast below!

Royalty Comes to UCPAC with Tribute to the King of Pop and Prince
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


On February 25, audiences at the Union County Performing Arts Center might wonder if stepping into the theater has brought them back in time. Michael Jackson and Prince will be on stage.

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