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American Public University to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Next Month

American Public University to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2014
American Public University presents A Little Night Music with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by Hugh Wheeler.
Shenandoah Conservatory to Present AMERICAN IDIOT, Opening 9/26

Shenandoah Conservatory to Present AMERICAN IDIOT, Opening 9/26

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2014
Fans of the hit Green Day musical American Idiot will be happy to hear that after the national tour closed in May, plans were put into motion to bring the rock show to the college level-apropos to its age demographic and subject matter.
Wolf Trap To Premiere DIRTY GOODS, 8/27

Wolf Trap To Premiere DIRTY GOODS, 8/27

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2014
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts to Present Dirty Goods as a part of their Face of America Series.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 - NORTH OF THE BOULEVARD Is an Authentic Comedy About Middle-C

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 - NORTH OF THE BOULEVARD Is an Authentic Comedy About Middle-Class Conflicts

by Johnna Leary — August 1, 2014
Written by Bruce Graham and directed by Ed Herendeen, North of the Boulevard is an enjoyable modern-day comedy with enough undertones of familial dysfunction and economic inequality to make the humor hit a little too close to home for many viewers.
BWW Interviews: Robinwood Players to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

BWW Interviews: Robinwood Players to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by Johnna Leary — August 1, 2014
Even though the language and settings may have changed over centuries, one situation remains true: romantic relationships are often complicated over simple matters.
ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight

ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2014
ShenanArts presents Footloose today, August 1st - 3rd & 8th - 10th, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 3 pm.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 - In THE ASHES UNDER GAIT CITY, Old Sociological Problems Face

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 - In THE ASHES UNDER GAIT CITY, Old Sociological Problems Face a Social Media Conflict

by Johnna Leary — July 28, 2014
Written by Christina Anderson and directed by Lucie Tiberghien, the World Premiere production of The Ashes Under Gait City displays an age-old conflict through the modern lens of our reliance on social media technology.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 : UNCANNY VALLEY Uses Artificial Intelligence Technology to Di

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 : UNCANNY VALLEY Uses Artificial Intelligence Technology to Display Genuine Emotion

by Johnna Leary — July 27, 2014
For a show heavily focusing on artificial intelligence and technology, Thomas Gibbon's Uncanny Valley displays a genuine feature of human emotion.
ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens This Friday, 8/1

ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens This Friday, 8/1

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2014
Join us as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of this classic story, unforgettable music and dynamic dancing.
CATF Welcomes Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Today

CATF Welcomes Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Today

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University's Humanities series will host speaker Bruce Duncan and artificial intelligence unit Bina48 for a lecture on Bina and the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
Charles Town Kiwanis Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, Now thru 7/27

Charles Town Kiwanis Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, Now thru 7/27

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2014
Join Dorothy Gale when she takes a magical journey over the rainbow and meets a dancing scarecrow, a man made of tin and a cowardly lion and together they face an evil witch only to learn what they already knew, that there is no place like home.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: ONE NIGHT Features Excellent Special Effects and Performances

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: ONE NIGHT Features Excellent Special Effects and Performances, but Poor Plot and Pacing

by Johnna Leary — July 21, 2014
Though featuring excellent individual performances by talented actors and spectacular lighting and special effects, One Night suffers from a confusing script, two dimensional characters and dragging pace.
CATF to Welcome Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence, 7/26;

CATF to Welcome Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence, 7/26; UNCANNY VALLEY Runs thru 8/3

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University's Humanities series will host speaker Bruce Duncan and artificial intelligence unit Bina48 for a lecture on Bina and the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: DEAD AND BREATHING is a Sarcastic and Sentimental Comedy with

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: DEAD AND BREATHING is a Sarcastic and Sentimental Comedy with Show-Stopping Laughs

by Johnna Leary — July 18, 2014
Hospice care and cancer are not generally topics which leave audiences roaring with laughter.
BWW Interviews: The Cast of LYING IN STATE Discusses the Wacky, Wonderful Comedy

BWW Interviews: The Cast of LYING IN STATE Discusses the Wacky, Wonderful Comedy

by Johnna Leary — July 9, 2014
Most people have heard the usual jokes about some senators being so old, they are practically dead in office.
Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 24th Season Humanities Events, 7/11-

Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 24th Season Humanities Events, 7/11-8/3

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University has announced its 2014 Humanities events.
Preview Performances Begin Tonight at Contemporary American Theater Festival, Now Thr

Preview Performances Begin Tonight at Contemporary American Theater Festival, Now Through 7/10

by BWW News Desk — July 6, 2014
Expanded this year! CATF's Pay-What-You-Can Preview series allows you to experience the 2014 repertory of plays before they open at whatever price you care to pay.
Charles Town Kiwanis to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, 7/24-27

Charles Town Kiwanis to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, 7/24-27

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2014
Join Dorothy Gale when she takes a magical journey over the rainbow and meets a dancing scarecrow, a man made of tin and a cowardly lion and together they face an evil witch only to learn what they already knew, that there is no place like home.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival Begins July 6

The Contemporary American Theater Festival Begins July 6

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University (CATF) begins preview performances on Sunday, July 6th.
Meet the Playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival

Meet the Playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2014
Meet the five playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival! Click here for the performance shcedule and here for tickets.
Old Opera House Hosts 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival This Weekend

Old Opera House Hosts 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2014
The 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival runs this weekend, June 20, 21 at 8:00pm and June 22 at 2:30pm at the Old Opera House.
BWW Interviews: Potomac Playmakers to Present William Inge's BUS STOP

BWW Interviews: Potomac Playmakers to Present William Inge's BUS STOP

by Johnna Leary — June 18, 2014
If the summer heat is already too hot for you, come cool off in Grace's Diner when the Potomac Playmakers present Bus Stop this weekend in Hagerstown, MD.
BWW Interviews: NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Offers Local Actors Chance to Create Original

BWW Interviews: NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Offers Local Actors Chance to Create Original Characters

by Johnna Leary — June 17, 2014
The New Voice Play Festival, opening on June 20 at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV,, provides the opportunity for audiences to witness completely new and original plays from playwrights all across the nation and vote on which play is their favorite.
BWW Interviews: The Cast of CALIGULA Discusses Debut of the Tragedy in Hagerstown

BWW Interviews: The Cast of CALIGULA Discusses Debut of the Tragedy in Hagerstown

by Johnna Leary — June 10, 2014
Though it's only June, if you're already tired of glittering summer stock musicals and comedy productions, a definite change of pace is available in Hagerstown beginning June 13.
Old Opera House to Host 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival, 6/20-22

Old Opera House to Host 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival, 6/20-22

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2014
The 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival runs June 20, 21 at 8:00pm and June 22 at 2:30pm at the Old Opera House.

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