Photo Coverage: One Night Only - Celebrating Des McAnuff
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 28, 2011
On Sunday night the stars of Toronto's musical theatre scene came out to pay tribute to Des McAnuff as he received an honourary doctorate from Ryerson University for his contribution to the arts over the last few decades. Including cast members from the original Toronto production of Jersey Boys and the current Stratford Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the evening was filled with good music and fantastic tales from Des' extraordinary life. BWW was on hand to bring its readers exclusive photos from the performances and the after party. (more...)
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Cosmopolitan Cabaret Presents A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, 1/26-27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2011
Get your tickets now for 'A Grand Night for Singing,' the first production of the 2011 Cosmopolitan Cabaret season. Visit the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office at 1419 H Street, or purchase by phone at (916) 557-1999 or through Tickets.com (online fees apply). Single tickets start at $33. Previews: $25. 'A Grand Night for Singing' is presented by California Musical Theatre. See here for the complete performance schedule. (more...)
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Tickets Available for A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, 12/11
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 11, 2010
Three-show season subscription packages for the full Cosmopolitan Cabaret 2011 season are available now, and single tickets for 'A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING' will be available December 11, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office at 1419 H Street, by calling (916) 557-1999, or online at Tickets.com. With the 2011 season, the Cosmopolitan Cabaret will be shifting its Wednesday and Thursday night curtain times to an audience friendly 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $33 for Wednesday or Thursday evenings or Thursday matinee and $38 for Friday and Saturday evenings or Saturday and Sunday matinees. (Premium first tier table seating is $5 extra). (more...)
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Tickets Available for A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, 12/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 08, 2010
Three-show season subscription packages for the full Cosmopolitan Cabaret 2011 season are available now, and single tickets for 'A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING' will be available December 11, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office at 1419 H Street, by calling (916) 557-1999, or online at Tickets.com. With the 2011 season, the Cosmopolitan Cabaret will be shifting its Wednesday and Thursday night curtain times to an audience friendly 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $33 for Wednesday or Thursday evenings or Thursday matinee and $38 for Friday and Saturday evenings or Saturday and Sunday matinees. (Premium first tier table seating is $5 extra). (more...)
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California Musical Theatre's Cabaret 2011 Season To Feature R&H, Bingo and Caveman
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 08, 2010
The 2011 Cosmopolitan Cabaret season, California Musical Theatre's third in the 200-seat venue at 10th and K Streets in Sacramento, will feature the Tony-nominated Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II 'A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING,' the return of the battle-of-the-sexes comedy 'DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN' and a new musical comedy about friendship among women, 'BINGO.' (more...)
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California Musical Theatre's Cabaret 2011 Season To Feature R&H, Bingo and Caveman
by BWW News Desk - Nov 01, 2010
The 2011 Cosmopolitan Cabaret season, California Musical Theatre's third in the 200-seat venue at 10th and K Streets in Sacramento, will feature the Tony-nominated Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II 'A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING,' the return of the battle-of-the-sexes comedy 'DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN' and a new musical comedy about friendship among women, 'BINGO.' (more...)
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The Metropolitan Room Announces August Events
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2010
The Metropolitan Room hosts Manhattan's most exciting 'American Idol' style competition. The third annual 'Metrostar Talent Challenge' Trials begin July 12, 2010 with a grand finale on August 30th, 2010. (more...)
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AMERICAN IDIOT Garners 12 SF Critics Circle Noms.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 09, 2010
This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring. (more...)
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SF Bay Area Theater Critics Circle Announces 74 Winners
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2009
Representing the print and electronic media, 23 members of the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle announce the winners of 37 Drama awards and 37 Musical awards from 257 nominated actors, designers, productions, and more reviewed in 2008. Over 400 productions were seen in 2008 by Circle critics reviewing theatre from San Jose to Santa Rosa, San Francisco to Concord. (more...)
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The 30th Annual Shellie Awards Announce Winners
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2009
THE 30thth ANNUAL SHELLIE AWARDS gala celebration honoring outstanding achievement in the performing arts in Central Contra Costa County was held Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
The black-tie event featured production numbers from each of the nominated musicals along with scenes from each of the nominated plays. Ken Bergmann conducted the Shellie Awards Orchestra and the MC's for the evening were Jeff Collister, Jerry Motta, Kerri Shawn, and Michael White. Throughout the evening the audience was entertained with live and 'remote' video broadcasts from backstage and other areas throughout the Center.
Shellie Awards innovator, Scott Denison, says 'The Shellie Awards were founded thirty years ago in order to recognize outstanding achievement in the performing arts in Central Contra Costa. This is an evening to honor the nominees, as well as the winners.'
Patterned after Broadway's Tony awards, this year's Shellie Awards honored over 120 individuals and their work in musical and non-musical theatrical productions, which took place between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2008. The 12 regional companies participating were: Act Now!, Antioch Rivertown Theatre, Center REPertory Company, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, DLOC, Galatean Players Ensemble Theatre, Onstage Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Community Theatre, Role Players Ensemble Theatre, Town Hall Theatre Company, The Vagabond Players, and Willows Theatre Company. (more...)
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Winners Announced for the 30th Annual SHELLIE AWARDS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2009
THE 30thth ANNUAL SHELLIE AWARDS gala celebration honoring outstanding achievement in the performing arts in Central Contra Costa County was held Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
The black-tie event featured production numbers from each of the nominated musicals along with scenes from each of the nominated plays. Ken Bergmann conducted the Shellie Awards Orchestra and the MC's for the evening were Jeff Collister, Jerry Motta, Kerri Shawn, and Michael White. Throughout the evening the audience was entertained with live and 'remote' video broadcasts from backstage and other areas throughout the Center. (more...)
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FIVE COURSE LOVE Original Cast Records Album
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2009
The original off-Broadway cast of the musical FIVE COURSE LOVE (Minetta Lane Theatre, 2005) went into the studios on January 9th and 10th in New York City to record the show's cast album. FIVE COURSE LOVE, with book, music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, tells the story of five entangled encounters with love in five different restaurants. The scores varied musical styles reflect the cuisines of the different eateries: Country & Western, Italian, German cabaret, Mexican and 50's Doo Wop. (more...)
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'Gospel According to Tammy Faye' New Musical Reading Dec.16-18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 05, 2007
Columbia Gorge Repertory Theatre/Jesse Merz, Artistic Director and Lisa Dozier announce that The Gospel According to Tammy Faye, a new two-act musical based on the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Messner, will be presented in three special industry readings in New York City, on Sunday, December 16 at 7PM; Monday, December 17 at 4PM and Tuesday, December 18 at 2PM. (more...)
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