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Meet the Cast of THE GRUFFALO, Plays RCBC Theatre 1/27-31
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 25, 2016


KidsFest 2016 in Manila, which features the acclaimed stage adaptation of THE GRUFFALO, based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved picture book, plays Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, in Makati City from tomorrow, January 27, to Sunday, January 31. Tickets can be purchased at TicketWorld.com.ph.

BWW Interview: Matthew Gregory Details What's In Store for KidsFest in Manila, 1/27-31
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 19, 2016


No one is born a performer but Matthew Gregory, founder of KidsFest, made it a point to start very early. Playing as Young Scrooge's girlfriend at age eight (Yes, you heard it right: girlfriend of the Young Scrooge in a production of “A Christmas Carol”) and as a chorister at York Minster in the United Kingdom, Matthew eventually placed himself permanently in the world of performing arts when he became the executive producer of ABA Productions, based in Hong Kong.

THE HERBAL BED, THE WITCHES, TOAST and More Slated for Rose Theatre Kingston's Spring 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


The Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its full spring season with an array of the finest drama, children's theatre, comedy and music.

Booking Now Open for Get Into London Theatre 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2015


Booking has now opened for Get Into London Theatre 2016. Official London Theatre's annual promotion allows the public to see some of the best-loved shows in London with tickets for top shows reduced to just £10, £20, £30 or £40.

Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Launches West End Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2015


The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country now through January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton today 26 November.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Roars Back into the West End Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015


The tea-guzzling Tiger pounces back into the West End in this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA, opening at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue tonight 25 November 2015 and running throughout Christmas to Sunday 10 January 2016.

Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS to Launch West End Tour, Nov. 26
by Matt Smith - Nov 11, 2015


The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country from November 2015 to January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton on Thursday 26 November. The tour continues on to Malvern Theatre and London's Cadogan Hall before settling in at the Lowry Salford for a glittering Christmas season from Thursday 10 December to Sunday 10 January. The tour is completed with a run at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 January to Sunday 17 January.

Get Into London Theatre Deals Offered for Over 40 Top Shows
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


Theatres all over the capital are set to welcome in the new year by offering fantastic ticket deals as part of Get Into London Theatre, Official London Theatre's annual promotion allowing the public to see some of the best-loved shows in London for a fraction of the normal cost. Since its launch in 2002, the promotion has grown bigger and better every year.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA to Roar Back into the West End This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


The tea-guzzling Tiger pounces back into the West End in this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA, opening at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 25 November 2015 and running throughout Christmas to Sunday 10 January 2016.

THE HERBAL BED, THE WITCHES, TOAST and More Slated for Rose Theatre Kingston's Spring 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


The Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its full spring season with an array of the finest drama, children's theatre, comedy and music.

New Victory to Offer Autism-Friendly Shows During 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2015


The New Victory Theater, New York City's premier performing arts venue dedicated to bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids, will host a series of autism-friendly performances throughout the 2015-16 season. By offering multiple shows at low ticket prices throughout the season, The New Victory hopes to encourage regular theatergoing for families who desire a relaxed environment for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivity.

The New Victory to Present THE GRUFFALO
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015


A tiny mouse and a giant Gruffalo with 'knobbly knees, and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose' will take New York by storm when London's Tall Stories (The Snail and the Whale, New Vic 2014) brings its adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved award-winning picture book The Gruffalo out of the deep dark wood and into the big city. Created for ages four through seven, The Gruffalo runs at The New Victory Theater, New York City's premier performing arts venue for kids and families, from October 17-25, 2015.

Curve Sets Full A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015


Curve today announces the full cast for Tennessee Williams' seminal work A Streetcar Named Desire which opens Nikolai Foster's inaugural season as Artistic Director.

Paul Anka, BOOK OF MORMON, Clint Holmes and More Set for The Smith Center's Fall 2015 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall (Sept-Oct 2015) performances. Scroll down for details!

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Coming to QPAC
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2015


Come with us on a journey into the Deep Dark Wood when The Gruffalo's Child begins her winter journey in the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 29 September to 3 October 2015.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies to Segerstrom Center, 10/25 & 31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015


Tall Stories' magical musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best- selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, takes audiences aboard a magnificent broom for an unforgettable adventure. With performances taking place at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on October 25 and 31 in Samueli Theater, Room on the Broom is an ideal family treat for those who love the book and as an introduction to theatre for preschool and kindergarten children and their families.

BWW Previews: The London Stage, July 2015
by Alice Chappell - Jul 1, 2015


A quick glance into what's entering and departing the West End this month. Happy viewing!

New Victory Sets 20th Anniversary Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2015


Devoted to kids and families since 1995, The New Victory Theater embarks on its 20th Anniversary season as New York's premier destination for inventive, inspiring and international performing arts at affordable prices. Among its roster of 16 shows in the 2015-16 season, which begins October 2, 2015 and runs through May 22, 2016, The New Victory is thrilled to bring five American works of theater to New York's family audiences.

Tickets to West End's KIDS WEEK 2015 Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2015


Tickets are now on sale for the annual London theatre initiative Kids Week (www.kidsweek.co.uk), with an exciting line-up of 45 shows offering free tickets for children from 1 to 31 August 2015. This year's Kids Week is set to be the biggest yet with more shows than ever offering free tickets for children.

Tickets to West End's KIDS WEEK 2015 on Sale Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2015


The annual London theatre initiative Kids Week (www.kidsweek.co.uk) returns this summer from 1 - 31 August with an exciting line-up of more than 40 shows offering free tickets for children. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 on Tuesday 16 June.

Horse Trade Stages NYC Premiere of RECOLLECTION OF INNOCENCE, Now thru 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present a limited engagement of the NYC premiere of Recollection of Innocence written and directed by Guy Kapulnik, tonight, May 28-June 6 at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8pm.

MATILDA, MISS SAIGON & More to Participate in West End's Kids Week 2015
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015


Kids Week 2015 announces line-up of more than 40 top London shows offering free tickets & activities for children and families this August

THE GRUFFALO to Offer Three Access Performances at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2015


Tall Stories has announced the inclusion of three access performances during its  West End run of THE GRUFFALO this summer at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

Horse Trade to to Stage NYC Premiere of RECOLLECTION OF INNOCENCE, 5/28-6/6
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2015


FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present a limited engagement of the NYC premiere of Recollection of Innocence written and directed by Guy Kapulnik, May 28-June 6 at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8pm. The production will feature James H. Best, Guy Kapulnik, and Sandra Glinka with Producer Sivan Hadari and Show Image by Lorraine D. Glover. Tickets ($18) may be purchased in advance atwww.horseTRADE.info. The performance runs 60 minutes, with no intermission.

Little Angel Theatre Presents THE PAPER DOLLS, Now thru June 28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


A Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre co-production THE PAPER DOLLS runs at Little Angel Theatre, today 18 April - 28 June 2015. Press show: 25 April 2015 at 3:30 p.m. From the award-winning author of The Gruffalo.

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