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DATES PRODUCTION 4/12/2023 - 4/12/2023 On Your Feet (Non-Equity) (2022) 5/22/2022 - 5/22/2022 South Pacific (Non-Eq) (2022) 2/26/2016 - 2/26/2016 A Night With Janis Joplin (2016) 3/20/2015 - 3/20/2015 Peter and the Starcatcher (2015) 1/24/2014 - 1/24/2014 Shatner's World: We Just Live in It (2014) 3/29/2012 - 3/29/2012 Monty Python's Spamalot (2010) 4/29/2011 - 4/29/2011 Spring Awakening (2010) 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010 Cats (2011)
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SISTER ACT & More Lead Boston's May 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Apr 25, 2023
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. May 2023's top picks include Sister Act, The Prom and more!
by BWW Staff - Apr 25, 2023
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. May 2023's top picks include Sister Act, The Prom and more!
Interview: Mandy Patinkin Talks BEING ALIVE Concert Tour, Becoming a TikTok Star, If He'd Return to Broadway & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony and Emmy Award winning icon of stage and screen, Mandy Patinkin, as he discusses his upcoming concerts, his TikTok stardom and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony and Emmy Award winning icon of stage and screen, Mandy Patinkin, as he discusses his upcoming concerts, his TikTok stardom and more!
Mandy Patinkin Sets January and February 2023 Tour Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022
The legendary Mandy Patinkin is touring in 2023! See where Patinkin will be performing, how to purchase tickets and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022
The legendary Mandy Patinkin is touring in 2023! See where Patinkin will be performing, how to purchase tickets and more!
David Elder, Kelly Sheehan, and More to Star in New Bedford Festival Theatre's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas which will be presented November 26 - December 4, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas which will be presented November 26 - December 4, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
The Acting Company Announces Casting For its 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022
The Acting Company's Artistic Director Kent Gash and Managing Director Erik Schroeder have announced casting for the national tours of The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet launching in New York City and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022
The Acting Company's Artistic Director Kent Gash and Managing Director Erik Schroeder have announced casting for the national tours of The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet launching in New York City and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states.
New Bedford Festival Theatre Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Live On Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
Casting Announced For The New Bedford Festival Theatre's Production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will be presented July 22-31, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.
Cast and Dates Announced for SOUTH PACIFIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021
Learn more about the 2022 national tour of a new production of one of the most beloved classic musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sets sail to 43 cities nationwide in 2022,. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021
Learn more about the 2022 national tour of a new production of one of the most beloved classic musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sets sail to 43 cities nationwide in 2022,. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
John Michael Dias to Star as Evita Loca in PROFESSIONAL CHRISTMAS LADY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021
On December 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM New Bedford Festival Theatre will celebrate the return engagement of John Michael Dias (Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway) as Evita Loca in Professional Christmas Lady.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021
On December 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM New Bedford Festival Theatre will celebrate the return engagement of John Michael Dias (Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway) as Evita Loca in Professional Christmas Lady.
New Bedford Festival Theatre to Kick Off 32nd Season With THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall will welcome Southern New England audiences back for their 32nd Season with Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years directed by Diane DiCroce (LES MISERABLES on Broadway).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall will welcome Southern New England audiences back for their 32nd Season with Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years directed by Diane DiCroce (LES MISERABLES on Broadway).
New Bedford Festival Theatre Celebrates Pride 2021 With John Michael Dias As Miss Evita Loca 'Professional Broadway Lady'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride 2021 and the return of Festival Theatre in-person performances with Broadway performer and Festival Theatre alumni John Michael Dias as Miss Evita Loca 'Professional Broadway Lady'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride 2021 and the return of Festival Theatre in-person performances with Broadway performer and Festival Theatre alumni John Michael Dias as Miss Evita Loca 'Professional Broadway Lady'.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE SHOWTIME WITH SHAKESPEARE Announces Nationwide Tour
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 28, 2019
'Magic Tree House: Showtime with Shakespeare,'a new hip hop adventure for young audiences, embarks on a 13-city tour beginning March 11 in Las Vegas and concluding on May 31 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 28, 2019
'Magic Tree House: Showtime with Shakespeare,'a new hip hop adventure for young audiences, embarks on a 13-city tour beginning March 11 in Las Vegas and concluding on May 31 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
Postmodern Jukebox to Launch International Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2018
In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2018
In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to Release New Album THE ESSENTIALS II
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018
In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent, ambitiously eccentric surprises alongside meticulously crafted arrangements, and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018
In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent, ambitiously eccentric surprises alongside meticulously crafted arrangements, and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.
Emerging Dance Presenters From Across The United States Convene At Jacob's Pilllow
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2018
Jacob's Pillow announces the participants of the 2018 National Dance Presenters' Forum, a three-day dance leadership development intensive held on its site in Western Massachusetts, July 12-14. Reinstated after over a decade and developed in collaboration with key partners from across the U.S., the immersive experience is framed as a catalytic opportunity for emerging dance presenters. The Forum will provide a learning environment for participants to discuss critical issues, strengthen curatorial practice, grow professional networks, and bolster support for the field of dance. The 2018 Forum planning committee selected 17 emerging dance presenters with diverse backgrounds as curators, cultural organizers, and service providers to artists and audiences, from a pool of over 71 applicants from 25 states and the District of Columbia.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2018
Jacob's Pillow announces the participants of the 2018 National Dance Presenters' Forum, a three-day dance leadership development intensive held on its site in Western Massachusetts, July 12-14. Reinstated after over a decade and developed in collaboration with key partners from across the U.S., the immersive experience is framed as a catalytic opportunity for emerging dance presenters. The Forum will provide a learning environment for participants to discuss critical issues, strengthen curatorial practice, grow professional networks, and bolster support for the field of dance. The 2018 Forum planning committee selected 17 emerging dance presenters with diverse backgrounds as curators, cultural organizers, and service providers to artists and audiences, from a pool of over 71 applicants from 25 states and the District of Columbia.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to Take THE CHALLENGERS Across the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to Take THE CHALLENGERS Across the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
SWEAT's Johanna Day Joins Ed Asner in THE SOAP MYTH Reading Tour
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017
Today, producers of the upcoming east coast concert reading tour of Jeff Cohen's acclaimed play The Soap Myth announced that Tony and Drama Desk Award nominee Johanna Day (Sweat) will play the dual roles of holocaust scholar Esther Feinman and holocaust denier Brenda Goodsen.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017
Today, producers of the upcoming east coast concert reading tour of Jeff Cohen's acclaimed play The Soap Myth announced that Tony and Drama Desk Award nominee Johanna Day (Sweat) will play the dual roles of holocaust scholar Esther Feinman and holocaust denier Brenda Goodsen.
Ed Asner and Kate Burton to Star in East Coast Tour of THE SOAP MYTH for Holocaust Remembrance Day
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017
Seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner and three-time Emmy Award- and Tony Award-nominee Kate Burton will star in a two-week East Coast tour of concert readings of Jeff Cohen's play The Soap Myth.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017
Seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner and three-time Emmy Award- and Tony Award-nominee Kate Burton will star in a two-week East Coast tour of concert readings of Jeff Cohen's play The Soap Myth.
Ed Asner and Kate Burton To Star In THE SOAP MYTH East Coast Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017
Seven time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner and three time Emmy Award and Tony Award-nominee Kate Burton will star in a two-week East Coast tour of concert readings of Jeff Cohen's play The Soap Myth. The readings, which will be directed by Pam Berlin and will also feature Ned Eisenberg & Blair Baker, will serve as a tribute to International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The tour will begin on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Miami Beach Florida, and will conclude on Thursday, February 1 at Hofstra University on Long Island.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017
Seven time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner and three time Emmy Award and Tony Award-nominee Kate Burton will star in a two-week East Coast tour of concert readings of Jeff Cohen's play The Soap Myth. The readings, which will be directed by Pam Berlin and will also feature Ned Eisenberg & Blair Baker, will serve as a tribute to International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The tour will begin on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Miami Beach Florida, and will conclude on Thursday, February 1 at Hofstra University on Long Island.
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