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Full Cast Announced For RAGTIME at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, will transform the historic theater with an all new version of Ragtime: The Musical as it returns to Los Angeles more than two decades after its premiere at the Shubert Theatre. With 21 actors and a 16-piece orchestra, this is one of the most ambitious productions in the Playhouse's recent history.

The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway Materialise In Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019


The world masters of magic have returned to Brisbane with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway materialising in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from tonight until 19 January 2019.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Come to QPAC Direct From Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2019


There's only one week to go until the world masters of magic return to Brisbane with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway materialising in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from 9 to 19 January 2019.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Come to QPAC Direct From Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2019


There's only one week to go until the world masters of magic return to Brisbane with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway materialising in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from 9 to 19 January 2019.

Sam Powers Joins THE ILLUSIONISTS Melbourne Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2018


It was announced today that Australian daredevil Sam Powers, aka The Enigma, will join the Melbourne season of The Illusionists: Direct from Broadway at The Regent Theatre from 22 January 2019. Described by critics as a new breed of escape artist, Powers will attempt a world first, death defying escape in a nail biting, edge-of-your-seat spectacle that would have Houdini turn in his grave.

The First Industry Reading of THE BROTHERS HOUDINI Musical Comes to the Consulate General of Hungary in New York
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2018


Balint Varga (composer/book writer) Lia Tamborra (Lyrics / add. book) and Nicole Hughes (add book/ dramaturge) present THE BROTHERS HOUDINI musical at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York.

BWW Review: Belmont University Musical Theatre's Startling Revival of SIDE SHOW
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 18, 2018


Macy Medford and Arden Guice may only be college students, but their performances as Violet and Daisy Hilton, the heroines of Side Show - the iconic musical by Bill Russell, Henry Krieger and Bill Condon that debuted on Broadway some 20 years ago - in Belmont University Musical Theatre's production that runs for just one weekend, are nothing less than a professional triumph for each young woman. Thoroughly committed and startlingly focused, Medford and Guice perform an oftentimes tricky, always challenging, task in order that the two young women effectively become their characters, ensuring the musical packs an emotional wallop delivered straight to the collective heart of its audience, while showcasing the evolution of a musical theatre program at the Nashville university, which over the years has gained a national reputation as the training ground of the next generations of Broadway stars yet to be.

BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - Nov 17, 2018


Naked Magicians perform at Starlight Theatre indoors.  That pretty much sums up the two Australian illusionists' adult comedy/prestidigitation ac

Collegiate Theatrics: Belmont University's BOBBY HOGAN
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 13, 2018


It's been a typically hectic semester for Belmont University senior Bobby Hogan: he completed his run as Davey in Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's production of Newsies, started rehearsal on his next show, began preparations for his own senior show next semester and continued as a varsity cheerleader at the school.

Eisemann Presents Family Series Show THE MAGNIFICENT CIRCUS MYSTERY
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018


Eisemann Center Presents Page Turner Adventures' production of The Magnificent Circus Mystery on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center. A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin a show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling, and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, and figure out a 90 year-old-secret as they help to create the story from beginning to end.

Sacred Fools' THE VALUE OF MOSCOW Makes World Premiere on Friday
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018


'There's no place like home... to make you wanna kill somebody." Season 22 at the Sacred Fools Theater Company continues with the world premiere comedy The Value of Moscow by Amy Dellagiarino and directed by Carrie Keranen. The show opens Friday, November 9 at 8:00 pm and runs through Saturday, December 8, 2018 in the Second Stage at The Broadwater Theater Complex.

Tickets On Sale Today for RAGTIME at Pasadena Playhouse
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 1, 2018


 Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents Ragtime: The Musical.  One of the most ambitious projects ever produced at the Playhouse, Ragtime: The Musical is written by Terrence McNally, and composed by Stephen Flaherty with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.  It is directed by David Lee and will be performed Tuesday, February 5 through Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Press opening is February 10, 2019 at 5:00pm.  

THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018


The world's biggest selling magic show returns to Melbourne with their spectacular new production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway, materialising in the Regent Theatre for one week only from 22 to 27 January 2019.

BWW Review: Cynthia von Buhler's Entrancing Immersive Adventure THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI
by Michael Dale - Oct 30, 2018


It was October 31st, 1926 when the world famous escape artist Harry Houdini succumbed to the one thing in life that's inescapable, and every year since, believers hold seances on Halloween night, anticipating his return.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Launches 2019 Broadway In Hawaii Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its highly anticipated premiere in Honolulu at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall August 7th - September 1, 2019 as part of the 2019 Broadway in Hawaii season. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. This blockbuster production is part of a three-show series presented by Broadway in Hawaii beginning in the fall of 2019 that also includes The Illusionists - Live From Broadway and RENT - The 20th Anniversary Tour. The only way to secure your tickets now is by purchasing the three-show package or by ordering a group of 10+.  Visit www.BroadwayinHawaii.com for details.

The Magic Parlour Celebrates National Magic Week
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2018


Chicago's top magician and mentalist, Dennis Watkins, will perform his original adaptation of magic's most intriguing spiritual mystery, The Spirit Cabinet, and more in a one-night-only event at The Palmer House on Friday, October 26 to celebrate National Magic Week.

THE ILLUSIONISTS: Direct From Broadway Announced for New Season QPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018


The world masters of magic are returning to Brisbane with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway materialising in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from 9 January 2019, with tickets on sale from Friday 28 September 2018.

Historical Epic RAGTIME Opens At The Croswell Opera House
by Julie Musbach - Sep 21, 2018


A historical epic that was nominated for 13 Tony Awards will come to Adrian on Sept. 21 when the Croswell Opera House opens its production of the musical 'Ragtime.'

Photo Flash: Writers Theatre Presents VIETGONE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2018


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2018/19 season with Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring original music and music direction by Gabriel Ruiz and choreography by Tommy Rapley. Vietgone runs August 15 - September 23, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Comes to Sydney Direct From Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2018


The world masters of magic are returning to Sydney with their spectacular production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway, materialising in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall for a strictly limited season from 19 to 29 December 2018.

Writers Theatre Presents VIETGONE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2018


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2018/19 season with Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring original music and music direction by Gabriel Ruiz and choreography by Tommy Rapley. Vietgone runs August 15 - September 23, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Today, August 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Von Buhler's Immersive THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI To Premiere Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Aug 17, 2018


New York audiences will be transported back to 1926 to experience a world of mysterious speakeasies, backstage intrigue, and hotel room affairs as they unravel the untimely death of legendary illusionist Harry Houdini in The Girl Who Handcuffed Harry Houdini, the new immersive theatrical production from playwright and director Cynthia von Buhler and her production company, Speakeasy Dollhouse.

Writers Theatre Presents VIETGONE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2018


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2018/19 season with Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring original music and music direction by Gabriel Ruiz and choreography by Tommy Rapley. Vietgone runs August 15 - September 23, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Today, August 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Two Magical New Walking Tours Come This Fall to NYC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2018


There's magic in the air in NYC this fall, from exhibits like the NY Historical Society's Harry Potter: A History of Magic, to the Speakeasy Dollhouse production of The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini, to the ongoing interest in magic, tarot, and #witchesofinstagram.

Writers Theatre Presents VIETGONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2018


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2018/19 season with Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring original music and music direction by Gabriel Ruiz and choreography by Tommy Rapley. Vietgone runs August 15 - September 23, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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