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Parade Productions to Present THE LAST SCHWARTZ, Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013
Parade Productions will present Deborah Zoe Laufer's The Last Schwartz from January 31st through February 23rd at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center's Studio Theatre. The play received unanimously glowing reviews when it debuted at Florida Stage in 2002. (more...)
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Spectrum Welcomes Pianist Beth Levin Today
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2013
Spectrum presents an afternoon recital with virtuoso pianist Beth Levin today, May 5th at 3. The program features a world premiere by Andrew Rudin, a New York premiere by David Del Tredici and works by Scott Wheeler, Yehudi Wyner, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Michael Rose. (more...)
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Spectrum to Welcome Pianist Beth Levin, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
Spectrum presents an afternoon recital with virtuoso pianist Beth Levin on Sunday, May 5th at 3. The program features a world premiere by Andrew Rudin, a New York premiere by David Del Tredici and works by Scott Wheeler, Yehudi Wyner, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Michael Rose. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Civic Theatre of Allentown's NEXT TO NORMAL
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013
Civic Theatre of Allentown will produce the Pulitzer-winning musical 'Next to Normal,' which will run from May 3 to May 19. Civic's Artistic Director William Sanders directs this 'brave, breathtaking' (The New York Times) rock musical written by Brian Yorkey and lyrics by Tom Kitt. Featuring an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, 'Next to Normal' is an intense, tender, human scale musical that aims straight for the heart. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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Regional Theater of the Week: The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio
by BWW Features - Apr 24, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio (more...)
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Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis and More Set for THE WIZARD AND I with NSO in D.C., 5/16-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the performances feature performances by Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and The Washington Chorus. The performances celebrate Stephen Schwartz's 65th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of the perennially "popular" Wicked. (more...)
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Family Musical DAISY AND THE WONDER WEEDS Debuts at Productions Coracole Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013
Productions Coracole presents another family show appealing to theatergoers of all ages; the world premiere of Daisy and the Wonder Weeds by Jean Elliott Manning, directed by Coralie Heiler and Sylvain Millette, playing today, April 19 and the 20th. Along with a cast of entertaining characters, the show promotes awareness of environmental issues and holds messages of hope, integration, patience, acceptance and personal growth. This is neither secret nor science: everyone learns better while having fun- just in time for Earth Day! (more...)
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Jeremy Jordan and More Join WRITE NOW: THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL MOTT at the Laurie Beechman, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013
On Sunday, May 12, composer/lyricist Michael Mott will present an evening of original work, sung by some of Broadway's best and brightest talents in 'Write Now: The Music of Michael Mott.' In addition to Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, NBC's 'Smash'), Ben Fankhauser (Newsies), and Ashley Spencer (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Rock of Ages), Michael will be joined by Michael Hunsaker (Faustus), Marissa McGowan (A Little Night Music, Bonnie & Clyde), Jacqueline Petroccia (Lincoln Center's Carousel). (more...)
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Broadway's Justin Brill Teaches Master Class at Lakewood Theatre, 4/13-14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013
Broadway veteran Justin Brill will return for a two-day master class today, April 13 and 14, 2:00-5:00 PM at Lakewood Theatre. Mr. Brill conducted a one-day Musical Theatre Workshop at LTC last year while in Portland with the National Tour of Wicked, which resulted in an overwhelming response. (more...)
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American Repertory Theater Will Premiere WITNESS UGANDA in February 2014
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2013
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has announced that it will present the world premiere of the musical Witness Uganda, created by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus. The production will begin performances at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge in February of 2014. (more...)
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A.R.T. to Present WITNESS UGANDA Directed by Diane Paulus, Feb 2014
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2013
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is pleased to announce that it will present the world premiere of the musical Witness Uganda, created by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus. The production will begin performances at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge in February of 2014. (more...)
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Tony Sheldon & More Set for SONGS OF SAM WILLMOTT Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 08, 2013
Winner of the 2012 Fred Ebb Award, musical theatre composer/lyricist Sam Willmott will showcase his work with The Songs of Sam Willmott at the York Theatre tonight, April 8th at 6:30 PM. Presented by the Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the York Theatre Company, the free concert event will feature Tony nominee Tony Sheldon (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert) with Etai BenShlomo (Wicked), Griffin Birney (Fun Home), Alyse Alan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Grace McLean (The Last Goodbye), Matthew Schechter (Mary Poppins), and Sam Teldaldi (Fantasy Football: The Musical). The band includes Gregg Monteith and Peter Sachon. Sam Pinkleton directs with musical direction by Matt Aument. Rachel Sussman produces. (more...)
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NEXT TO NORMAL Will Close Civic Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 01, 2013
Civic Theatre of Allentown will produce the Pulitzer-winning musical "Next to Normal," which will run from May 3 to May 19. Civic's Artistic Director William Sanders directs this "brave, breathtaking" (The New York Times) rock musical written by Brian Yorkey and lyrics by Tom Kitt. Featuring an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, "Next to Normal" is an intense, tender, human scale musical that aims straight for the heart. (more...)
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