 Blair Thomas & Company Present HARD HEADED HEART, 2/16
by BWW News Desk (Chicago)(2/9/2012) Blair Thomas & Company presents Hard Headed Heart, a 75-minute puppetry performance for adults on Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, the show is divided into three acts and will be performed on two stages.
 Long Wharf Theatre's Next Stage Program to Present THE MISCHIEF MAKERS, 3/24-30
by BWW News Desk (Connecticut)(2/9/2012) Long Wharf Theatre will present the family comedy The Mischief Makers, by Lowell Swortzell, directed by Kristianna Smith, as its annual Next Stage production for young audiences, slated for late March.
 Baroque Dance Spotlighted at LA Chamber Orchestra, 2/16
by BWW News Desk (Los Angeles)(2/9/2012) Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) today announced the season’s second “Baroque Conversations” concert, which "explores the art of Baroque dance, its links to the court of Louis XIV and its intriguing social and political implications, on Thursday, February 16, 7 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles."
 MY WEEK WITH MARILYN Gets 3/13 Release
by BWW News Desk (Movies)(2/9/2012) Anchor Bay Entertainment announces that MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, the critically acclaimed film starring three-time Oscar® nominee Michelle Williams, will be coming out on Blu-ray™ and DVD March 13th, 2012.
 William Shatner to Talk SHATNER'S WORLD on 'Imus in the Morning,' NPR & More This Week
by BWW News Desk (Off-Broadway)(2/9/2012) Television and movie superstar William Shatner will bring SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to Broadway’s Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) for a limited engagement from February 14 - March 4.
 Way Off Broadway Announces Summer 2012 Camps
by BWW News Desk (Baltimore)(2/9/2012) Way Off Broadway’s Children’s Theatre Summer Camp is one of the most popular summer acting programs in the area. Since it first began 15 years ago, more and more young people have become interested in performing and learning about live theatre. While the Frederick area is lucky to have many theatre educational opportunities, it has become paramount for parents to find the right program that fits their child’s needs and interests.
 'Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony' Final Track List Revealed!
by BWW News Desk (CD/Books/DVDs)(2/9/2012) Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, "Barefoot at the Symphony" - filmed in Toronto on November 17-18, 2011 with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony at Koerner Hall - features husband Taye Diggs and legendary composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch. The and will be released on DVD and CD on March 6. The track listing for both releases has been confirmed, and appears below!
 Composer Anthony Davis to Host FRESHLY BREWED Master Class, 2/26
by BWW News Desk (Concerts)(2/9/2012) Composer Anthony Davis will host the next event in American Lyric Theater's (ALT) FRESHLY BREWED concert and master class series on Sunday, February 26th, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.
 Redtwist Theatre Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, 3/4
by BWW News Desk (Chicago)(2/9/2012) Redtwist Theatre will produce a ten-year epilogue as a companion piece to the original play, "The Laramie Project." Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber, and directed by three-time Jeff Award-winner, Greg Kolack, "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" opens on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m.
 Westminster Arts Center Hosts ON KENTUCKY AVENUE Reading, 2/18
by BWW News Desk (New Jersey)(2/9/2012) ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, a stage musical based loosely on fact and mostly fiction about the people and performers who took the stage and filled the tables at the majestic Club Harlem “on Kentucky Avenue” in the north section of Atlantic City from the 1930s until the late 1980s, will be given a full staged reading on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8 PM at the Westminster Performing Arts Center in Bloomfield, NJ, as part of the Center’s Black History Month activities.
 Burning Coal Theatre Company, First Baptist Churches of Salisbury and Wilmington Streets Announce TWO BUILDINGS/ONE HEART, 3/2-4
by BWW News Desk (Raleigh)(2/9/2012) Burning Coal Theatre Company teams up with the First Baptist Churches of Salisbury and Wilmington Streets in downtown Raleigh to present a play, “Two Buildings/One Heart: 200 Years of the First Baptists Churches of Raleigh” March 2 – 4, 2012.
 OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Opens at Broadway Onstage Theatre, 2/24
by BWW News Desk (Detroit)(2/9/2012) OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, a comedy about family by Joe DiPietro, is the six offering of the 18th Season at Eastpointe’s Broadway Onstage Theatre when it opens on Friday, February 24. Running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Select Sundays at 2pm, the popular comedy will entertain through Saturday, March 24.
 BWW Interviews: Petula Clark Extends Her Run Uptown at Feinstein's at Loews Regency
by Naomi Serviss(2/9/2012) Petula Clark has fallen in love with New York audiences. And judging by the demand for tickets, the feeling is mutual. Her show at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency has been so popular that her run has been extended to Feb. 11.
 The Ruckus and Tympanic Theatre Announce Joint World Premiere Production of Scott T. Barsotti's BREWED
by BWW News Desk (Chicago)(2/9/2012) The Ruckus Theater, in conjunction with Tympanic Theatre Company, announces the the world premiere of Brewed as part of The Ruckus' fourth and Tympanic's sixth seasons. Created by playwright Scott T. Barsotti, the play will be co-produced by The Ruckus Theater and Tympanic Theatre Company in the early 2013.
 Paolo Nutini Tapped to Write Score for John Lennon-Inspired NOWHERE BOY Adaptation
by BWW News Desk(2/9/2012) The UK Daily Mail is reporting that Scottish rocker Paolo Nutini is being courted to write the score and possibly the lyrics to a musical adaptation of the film Nowhere Boy, based on John Lennon.
 AH, WILDERNESS! to Kick Off Arena Stage's Eugene O'Neill Festival
by BWW News Desk (Washington, DC)(2/9/2012) Ah, Wilderness!, Eugene O’Neill’s depiction of American family life at the turn of the 20th century, will kick off the two-month citywide Eugene O’Neill Festival at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.
 STAGE TUBE: The Cast of LOVE'S GONNA GET YOU Talks About What Love Means
by Stage Tube (Off-Off-Broadway)(2/9/2012) J'Nointed Entertainment and writing/directing/producing team James and Michele Woodson bring you their award-winning inspirational stage play "Love's Gonna Get You" just in time for Valentine's Day. Performances will be at the Roy Arias Theatres for one weekend only, February 11-12, 2012.
Meet the cast of the play in the video below!
 Winston-Salem Foundation Awards $15,000 to Festival Stage
by BWW News Desk (Charlotte)(2/9/2012) Festival Stage of Winston-Salem has received a $15,000 grant from the Winston-Salem Foundation’s Charles Babcock Jr. Field of Interest Fund to support a market research study.
The residential professional theatre company is in its second season performing at Hanesbrands Theatre in downtown Winston-Salem.
 Elizabeth Streb and Nancy Dalva Host HOW TO GET FROM THERE TO HERE Talk, 2/29
by BWW News Desk (New York City)(2/9/2012) Dance writer Nancy Dalva, creator of the video series “Mondays with Merce,” and MacArthur-winning choreographer Elizabeth Streb will speak together at Barnard College on Wednesday, February 29th at 7 p.m. in the Held Auditorium at Barnard Hall. The talk, “How to Get From There to Here,” is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed.
 Celebration Theatre to Present THE COLOR PURPLE, 3/9-5/26
by BWW News Desk (Los Angeles)(2/9/2012) Celebration Theatre today announced that the third show of its 2011-2012 Season, THE COLOR PURPLE, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, choreography by Janet Roston and directed by Michael Matthews. THE COLOR PURPLE will open on Friday, March 9 and will perform through Saturday, May 26 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.
 MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight at the Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk (Rhode Island)(2/9/2012) The Providence premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Thursday, February 9 at the Providence Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of 2 weeks through Sunday, February 19. MARY POPPINS plays Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7PM, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7PM, Saturday evenings at 8PM, Sunday evenings at 6:30PM, and Saturday matinees at 2PM and Sunday matinees at 1PM with an additional performance on Thursday, February 16 at 2PM.
 Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents Alexei Lubimov, 3/22-28
by BWW News Desk (New York City)(2/9/2012) Born in Moscow in 1944, Alexei Lubimov is described as "one of the most strikingly original musicians performing today, widely known for his dual passion and aptitude for the music of the Baroque (especially performed on early instruments), and of the 20th century."
 Wayside Theatre's 12th Annual Young Playwright's Festival Deadline Set for 3/1
by BWW News Desk (Norfolk)(2/9/2012) The first place winner of the T. Carter Fussell Young Playwright's Festival will receive a professionally produced public staged reading of their play performed on the Wayside Stage, a $100 savings bond, and two tickets to a play of their choice during the upcoming season.
 Jay Black and Gary Puckett Set for St. George Theatre, 2/18
by BWW News Desk (New Jersey)(2/9/2012) Teaming up to sing their chart topping hits, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and Gary Puckett, former lead singer of the 60’s rock group, The Union Gap, come to The St. George Theatre on Saturday, February 18th.
 Photo Flash: Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS at Asolo Repertory Theatre Starring Hillary Clemens and Kate Hampton
by BWW News Desk (St. Petersburg)(2/9/2012) Noël Coward's outrageous comedy Fallen Angels will bring two desperate housewives, one French lover and unlimited champagne to Asolo Repertory Theatre on March 9.
Check out just-released production shots from the show below!
 BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre's Superb Production of URINETOWN
by Chris Gibson (St. Louis)(2/9/2012) URINETOWN is a satirical musical based on the idea that an ecological disaster could create a situation whereby individuals have to pay for the opportunity to eliminate their wastes in public amenities. If that sounds like an odd concept, you're right, it is. And, with it's grungy atmosphere and grimy costuming, it might seem unappealing. But, Urinetown works because it makes fun of itself, and the conventions of musical theatre, while actually managing to communicate a potent message about conserving our resources and being socially responsible. There's also the clever, dense lyrics and engaging melodies of Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann. Stray Dog Theatre's current production is excellent and because of it drawing sell-out crowds the run has been extended.
 Lifeline Theatre Continues 29th Anniversary Season With HUNGER, Opening 2/13
by BWW News Desk (Chicago)(2/9/2012) Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Elise Blackwell’s Hunger, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Chris Hainsworth, and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric.
 Fox Valley Rep Youth Ensemble's ANNIE JR. Opens 3/10
by BWW News Desk (Chicago)(2/9/2012) The sun will come out tomorrow for the kids and young adults of Fox Valley Repertory, as they are busy rehearsing for their upcoming performances of Annie Jr. This group of 8-18 year-olds will take the stage to perform the musical in March.
 Photo Flash: SCERA Theatre for Young Audiences Presents TREMEDNOUSLY TALL TALES
by BWW News Desk (Salt Lake City)(2/9/2012) Part of SCERA's Theatre for Young Audiences program, "Tremendously Tall Tales" will reflect the adventures of American icons like Johnny Appleseed, John Henry and Paul Bunyan, but will also add pratfalls, sight gags and hat tricks in the style of vaudeville. The performance, directed by Robinne Booth, is less than an hour long.
Check out just-released production shots from the show!
 THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Returns to the Van Wezel, 3/2
by BWW News Desk (Miami)(2/9/2012) THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE presents WISH YOU WERE HERE live in its entirety. With a light & video show, quadraphonic sound and six musicians, the show is slated for Fri. March 2, 2012 @ 8:00 PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
 Ailey II Announces 32-City Tour; Comes to Fort Worth 2/20
by BWW News Desk (Dallas)(2/9/2012) Ailey II is embarking on a 32-city tour including over 20 domestic cities and international stops in Bermuda, Germany and for the first time ever, Greece. The tour arrives at Bass Performance Hall on Monday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m., in a show presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth. Tickets start at $22 and are available now at www.basshall.com.
 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre & Skylight Music Theatre Present THE TAVERN KEEPER’S DAUGHTER Reading, 2/27
by BWW News Desk (Milwaukee, WI)(2/9/2012) Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Skylight Music Theatre present the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of a new musical, THE TAVERN KEEPER’S DAUGHTER, by Wisconsin native Brett Ryback.
 Meyer Rossabi Band to Play B.B. Kings, 4/4
by BWW News Desk (New York City)(2/9/2012) Blues guitarist and songwriter Meyer Rossabi brings his band to Lucille's at B.B. Kings Blues Club in NYC for a special performance on April 4, 2012 at 8PM.
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