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THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Takes to the Hills, Opening Tonight in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2015

A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launches its national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre tonight, September 30 at 8 p.m.

Photo Flash: It's One of Our Favorite Things! Get a First Look at Kerstin Anderson, Ashley Brown, Ben Davis and More in THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015

A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launches its national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre next Wednesday, September 30 at 8 p.m. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, this lavish new production is currently in previews. The production closes in Los Angeles on October 31, 2015, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week- long engagements. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: Inside THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour's Performance Preview!
by Walter McBride - Sep 4, 2015

A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!

TV: Newcomer Kerstin Anderson, Ashley Brown & Ben Davis Preview Upcoming National Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015

The cast of the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, which wool soon hit the road, has just met the press - and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Below, check out a very first look at Ashley Brown, Ben Davis, and Kerstin Anderson in rehearsal!

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Meet & Greet Starring Ashley Brown, Ben Davis and More!
by Walter McBride - Sep 3, 2015

A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements.  BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!

FREEZE FRAME: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Cast Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 3, 2015

The cast of the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, which wool soon hit the road, has just met the press - and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out a first look at Ashley Brown, Ben Davis, and Kerstin Anderson all together below!

Kerstin Anderson Stars in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Coming to the Arsht Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015

Casting has been announced for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on December 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016.

Kerstin Anderson and Ben Davis Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour, Coming to Atlanta This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015

Casting has been announced for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at Atlanta's Fox Theatre March 1-6, 2016, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2015/2016 season.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour's 'Maria' - Kerstin Anderson!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2015

In honor of today's big casting announcement for the new brand new national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, BroadwayWorld introduces you to the star of the production, PACE student Kerstin Anderson! Check out videos from her official YouTube page below!

Ashley Brown, Ben Davis & Newcomer Kerstin Anderson Will Hit the Road in New National Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that casting has been announced for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements.

Randolph Academy Patron Sergio Trujillo Honored at 2015 Dora Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2015

The Randolph Academy's honorary patron Sergio Trujillo returned to Toronto on June 22 as a VIP presenter at the 2015 Dora Mavor Moore Awards. At the ceremony, Mr. Trujillo was presented with a congratulatory scroll from Mayor John Tory's office by Councillor Gary Crawford (Ward 36-Scarborough Southwest), acknowledging Mr. Trujillo's accomplishments in the arts.

STAGE TUBE: The Mirvish's ONCE Hosts World's Biggest Blind Date
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 6, 2015

In what is believed to be the world's biggest blind date, the producers of the musical ONCE in Toronto have arranged for 1,200 single people to go on blind dates on Wednesday, June 3rd at an evening performance of the Tony Award-winning musical. Below, check out this video from this event!

STAGE TUBE: Nearly 1,000 Guitarists Play ONCE's 'Falling Slowly' in Toronto
by Stage Tube - Apr 24, 2015

On April 23, 2015, an historic event took place at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Around midday, 926 people with guitars packed the orchestra level of the theatre and together with cast members of ONCE performed the show's Oscar-winning song, 'Falling Slowly.' Click below to watch the magical moment!

Toronto's ONCE Announces Final Extension at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2015

David Mirvish is extending for the final time the Toronto production of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' ONCE. The production, which began performances at the Ed Mirvish Theatre on February 10, 2015, will now play until June 28. But the show must leave the Ed Mirvish Theatre on that day because Disney's production of NEWSIES moves into the venue the following week.

ONCE Opens Today in Toronto Starring An All-Canadian Cast
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2015

The Toronto production of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' Once plays performances through May 31, 2015. Performances for Once began on February 10 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto. Press night for Once is today, February 22 at 2PM.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ian Lake, Trish Lindstrom and More in All-Canadian ONCE at Mirvish
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015

The Toronto production of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' Once recently extended performances through May 31, 2015. Performances for Once began on February 10 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto. Press night for Once is Sunday February 22 at 2PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Toronto's ONCE Begins Tonight with All-Canadian Cast
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2015

The Toronto production of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' ONCE recently extended performances through May 31, 2015. Performances for ONCE begin tonight, February 10 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto. Press night for ONCE is Sunday February 22 at 2PM

Toronto's ONCE Extends Through May 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015

David Mirvish is delighted to announce, due to popular demand the Toronto production of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' ONCE extends performances through May 31, 2015 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. The new block of tickets go on sale Monday February 2, 2015.

BWW Reviews: ONCE Upon A Time
by Finny (Amanda Finn) - Oct 8, 2014

A Broadway show to end the notion that every tale is a fairytale, though the title of this article would allude otherwise, Once finds its power in all things realistic rather than in a storybook romance. It takes the age old understanding that when a man and woman find each other everything else will work out and flips it on its head. While Hollywood and its cohorts would love for the public to believe that every story has a clear cut path, Once provides insight into what audience members already know. After all, the great Victorian playwright Oscar Wilde Once penned, 'the truth is rarely pure and never simple.' Once merely reiterates the fact.

BWW Reviews: Tony-Winning ONCE Makes Stirring OC Debut
by Michael L. Quintos - Aug 28, 2014

Subtle and, at times, molasses-slow in execution---yet ultimately powerful in impact---ONCE is a beautifully-staged, soul-searing musical that interchanges romantic entanglement for creative fulfillment---and how the line that separates these emotions are often blurred. The eight-time Tony award-winning musical---featuring a book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova---continues performances in Costa Mesa through August 31.

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