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APAC Announces BLOOD BROTHERS Extension
by Kelsey Denette - May 14, 2013
THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) is pleased to announce the one-week extension of Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. After playing to sold-out audiences and receiving critical acclaim, such as John Simon remarking, 'A tasteful revival of a worthwhile show, which you will want to catch whether or not you have seen the musical before,' BLOOD BROTHERS will extend a week at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road). Performances began Thursday, May 2 and will now continue through Saturday, May 25. Opening Night was Saturday, May4 (8 p.m.). (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Colleen Hawks, John Ashley Brown and More in APAC's BLOOD BROTHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
The Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin tonight, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. Opening Night is Saturday, May 4 (8 p.m.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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BLOOD BROTHERS Begins at Astoria Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) has announced Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin tonight, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. (more...)
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APAC's BLOOD BROTHERS Begins Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) is pleased to announce Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin Thursday, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. Opening Night is Saturday, May 4 (8 p.m.). (more...)
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Stages Rep to Present DOLLHOUSE Regional Premiere, 4/3-28
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 27, 2013
Eva Laporte directs the regional premiere of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, a 2004 Goodman-commission adapted from Ibsen's A Doll's House. Set at the cusp of the economic downturn of the past decade, Gilman's Dollhouse explores the economy of a relationship in America. The play is particularly poignant in the after-math of the mortgage crisis and the continuing economic struggles in America. (more...)
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BLOOD BROTHERS to Open at Astoria Performing Arts Center, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2013
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) has announced Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin Thursday, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. (more...)
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Stages Rep Begins DOLLHOUSE Regional Premiere Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2013
Eva Laporte directs the regional premiere of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, a 2004 Goodman-commission adapted from Ibsen's A Doll's House. Set at the cusp of the economic downturn of the past decade, Gilman's Dollhouse explores the economy of a relationship in America. The play is particularly poignant in the after-math of the mortgage crisis and the continuing economic struggles in America. (more...)
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Stages Rep to Present DOLLHOUSE Regional Premiere, 4/3-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
Eva Laporte directs the regional premiere of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, a 2004 Goodman-commission adapted from Ibsen's A Doll's House. Set at the cusp of the economic downturn of the past decade, Gilman's Dollhouse explores the economy of a relationship in America. The play is particularly poignant in the after-math of the mortgage crisis and the continuing economic struggles in America. (more...)
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Lionsgate Forges Output Deal With Belgium's Belga Films
by Movies News Desk - Nov 01, 2012
As part of its strategy of establishing output agreements with leading distributors around the world, Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company, has forged an output deal with Belgium's Belga Films for distribution of Lionsgate titles in Benelux (comprising Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg), the two companies announced today. (more...)
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Lady Gaga Among Halloween Winners of Cancer Bites 'Fright Night Awards'
by TV News Desk - Oct 31, 2012
Fright Night Awards, presented by Cancer Bites, aims to take a HUGE bite out of cancer. In the spirit of Halloween, a powerful new initiative, Cancer Bites in conjunction with Fright Night Awards, is harnessing the nation's adoration of vampire pop culture, along with the hottest TV shows and film (more...)
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Photo Flash: Susan Louise O'Connor and More in Zootopia Theatre's THE WHY OVERHEAD, Opening 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 06, 2012
Adam Szymkowicz has been carving a niche for himself among our best young crop of comedy writers, describing love affairs of many kinds with an admirable simplicity. His latest work, 'The Why Overhead,' will have its premiere run tonight, September 6 to 23, presented by Zootopia Theatre Company at Access Theater, 380 Broadway. The piece imagines what happens in the office while the boss is away. Matthew J. Nichols directs a cast of 12, which includes Susan Louise O'Connor, a Theatre World Award winner for 'Blythe Spirit' on Broadway. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Susan Louise O'Connor and More in Zootopia Theatre's THE WHY OVERHEAD
by BWW News Desk - Aug 01, 2012
Adam Szymkowicz has been carving a niche for himself among our best young crop of comedy writers, describing love affairs of many kinds with an admirable simplicity. His latest work, 'The Why Overhead,' will have its premiere run September 6 to 23, presented by Zootopia Theatre Company at Access Theater, 380 Broadway. The piece imagines what happens in the office while the boss is away. Matthew J. Nichols directs a cast of 12, which includes Susan Louise O'Connor, a Theatre World Award winner for 'Blythe Spirit' on Broadway. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)
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Shadowbox Live Hosts Stand Up Comedy Night, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2012
If you're a local stand up comedian looking for a venue, or simply a fan looking for a place to indulge your comedic tastes, Shadowbox Live has good news for you! A bimonthly event begins this Tuesday, January 17, in the Backstage Bistro: Stand Up at Shadowbox Live! (more...)
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Shadowbox Live Hosts Stand Up Comedy Night, Beginning 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2012
If you're a local stand up comedian looking for a venue, or simply a fan looking for a place to indulge your comedic tastes, Shadowbox Live has good news for you! A bimonthly event begins this Tuesday, January 17, in the Backstage Bistro: Stand Up at Shadowbox Live! (more...)
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Bogosian & Emerson Lead Red Bull Theater's Revelation Readings this Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009
Red Bull Theater's Revelation Readings series will feature Eric Bogosian, Michael Emerson and more. The series began readings on September 14th and will continue the series through June 14, 2010. The series is meant to rediscover neglected classics, and to develop new plays of heightened language and classical themes. (more...)
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