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BWW Review: The Rep's Touching and Heartfelt Production of 4000 MILES
by Chris Gibson - Jan 22, 2013
While watching playwright Amy Herzog's wonderful play, 4000 MILES, I kept being reminded of my own relationship with my grandmother (on my mother's side of the family) who passed away many years ago (unfortunately, I never met my grandmother on my father's side). I secretly wished that I had been able to speak with her with the same amount of candor and openness that the character of Leo is able to in the play, but I was simply much too young, and she was far too reserved for that to have ever happened. That being said, the experience of watching these two interact was tremendously affecting, and something that will stay with me for a very long time. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has put together a great show that's both hilarious and extremely touching, and it features a terrific cast. I found it to be a marvelous production, and I highly recommend it. (more...)
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4000 MILES Continues The Rep's 2012-2013 Studio Theatre Series
by BWW News Desk - Jan 04, 2013
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2012-2013 Studio Theatre series with the funny and moving drama 4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. This heartfelt production will be performed in the Emerson Studio Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, January 16-February 3, 2013. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Brightman, Halpin, et al. at BRINGING VOICES TO LIGHT Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2011
Bringing Voices to Light A Benefit Concert to Support Global Internet Access was held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday, June 13th at 7PM, featuring Alex Brightman, Adam Halpin, Nadine Malouf, Megan Reinking, A.J. Shively.The evening will feature the original music and lyrics of David Levinson (Les Enfants de Paris, Bąthory, NYMF Next Link Finalist 2009 ) along with some of Broadway's rising talents to sing on behalf of human rights and global digital access. (more...)
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AVENUE Q Tour Makes $14,000 Red Cross Donation
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2011
AVENUE Q, the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, is making over a $14,000 donation to the American Red Cross to assist in the Japan relief efforts. This donation is made possible due to the fundraising efforts by company members of the North American Tour of AVENUE Q and the generosity and compassion of the Tulsa & Charlotte theatre community. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: It Doesn't Suck To Be 'AVENUE Q'
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 04, 2011
You know you're in for a naughty good time when a show includes graphic puppet sex, cute but sadistic bears, and a special appearance by TV's Gary Coleman. What can somewhat be described as a very, very adult-leaning, expletive-spewing cousin of the iconic PBS children's series Sesame Street, AVENUE Q-whose 2nd National Tour is now playing a too-brief, week-long engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through March 6-manages to be both entertaining and revolutionary. Timely, surprisingly touching, mildly offensive, harmlessly risque, and downright hilarious, AVENUE Q is easily one the smartest, funniest musical comedies ever to grace a Broadway stage in the last few decades. (more...)
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AVENUE Q Makes its Pantages Premiere 3/1
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 01, 2011
The 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, AVENUE Q - the smash hit about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets - will return to Los Angeles for a strictly-limited 8 performance run, March 1 - 6, 2011. This engagement marks the first time the show has come to Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre. (more...)
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AVENUE Q Makes its Pantages Premiere 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2011
The 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, AVENUE Q - the smash hit about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets - will return to Los Angeles for a strictly-limited 8 performance run, March 1 - 6, 2011. This engagement marks the first time the show has come to Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre. (more...)
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AVENUE Q At Pantages Offers Day Of Performance Lottery 3/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2011
The 2004 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, AVENUE Q - the smash hit about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets - will return to Los Angeles for a strictly-limited 8 performance run, March 1 - 6, 2011. (more...)
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A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - July 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Jun 30, 2010
Is there any better place to celebrate the Fourth of July than the Nation's Capital? If you're in town for the fireworks and concert on the Mall, consider popping into one of our local theatres. This month's MUST-SEES include The Capital Fringe Festival and Hip-Hop Festival, pirates, a high-flying nanny, a supreme trio, a boar with a flapjack, a crazy one-man Lord of the Rings, those loveable Tony Award-winning puppets, lots of plaid, a household of singing sisters, Stew's 'strange' score, and a concert version of a Rodgers and Hart classic musical. There's something for everyone in July on our DC area stages. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Tour Plays the Civic Theatre, 7/6-7/11
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2010
AVENUE Q, the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets, will return in a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday July 6 through Sunday July 11, 2010.
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AVENUE Q Ends Stint at the Fox Theatre, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2010
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical will end its run in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on May 2. (more...)
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AVENUE Q Makes St. Louis Return at the Fox Theatre 4/30-5/2
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 30, 2010
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical will make a return to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performances from April 30-May 2. (more...)
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AVENUE Q Makes St. Louis Return at the Fox Theatre 4/30-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical will make a return to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performances from April 30-May 2. (more...)
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Avenue Q: It's an Impudent Day in the Neighborhood
by Jan Nargi - Nov 19, 2009
Return engagement of the national tour of the smash hit 'Avenue Q' is as sweet, sassy, and sensational as ever, bringing its adult-themed spin on puppets and children's shows back to Boston for one week only (more...)
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