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BWW Interviews: James Rocco and the Ordway's BROADWAY SONGBOOK: Cole Porter
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Apr 26, 2013
James Rocco is the vice president of programming and producing artistic director of the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minn. He is also the director, host and a performer in the Ordway's latest edition of BROADWAY SONGBOOK, this time, focusing on American musical theatre master, Cole Porter. I recently sat down to learn about James, the BROADWAY SONGBOOK: Cole Porter and what's next for the theatre. (more...)
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Pitt Rep Closes Season with CITY OF ASYLUM, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 04, 2013
Struggle, resilience, and hope. Pitt Rep brings the City of Asylum movement to the stage. Conceived and directed by Cynthia Croot, the show will play Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, tonight, April 4-14, 2013. (more...)
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BBC America's Original Series COPPER to Return, 6/23
by TV News Desk - Mar 29, 2013
BBC AMERICA announced today, hit original series COPPER, will premiere Sunday, June 23, 10:00pm ET/PT. The first teaser trailer, featuring music by Iron and Wine, will be revealed tomorrow during BBC AMERICA's broadcast of Doctor Who at 8:00pm ET/PT. Set in 1865 New York City, Tom Weston-Jones returns as Detective Kevin Corcoran, an Irish-American cop who seeks justice for the powerless in the notorious Five Points. Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Max Payne), Eamonn Walker (Chicago Fire, Oz), Lee Tergesen (The Big C, Oz) and Andrew Howard (Hatfield & McCoys, The Hangover) join the cast for the second season. (more...)
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Pandora Productions to Stage ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT World Premiere, 3/14-24
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 23, 2013
From Pandora's 2013 New Play Project Winner Bixby Elliott comes the serio-comedy Abraham Lincoln Was a Faggot, a smart and wry take on an imaginative teenager and a big-time 'what if' regarding a revered national icon. Presented onstage last spring along with the other finalists, this winning entry - which garnered sold out, standing room only crowds - was selected by Pandora's audience for inclusion in the current season's lineup. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Hershey Felder and More at AN AMERICAN STORY's Royal George Opening Night
by Stage Tube - Mar 15, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted. The production opened on March 10, 2013. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. Below, check out opening night interviews with Felder and more! (more...)
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Pandora Productions Stage ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT World Premiere, Now thru 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2013
From Pandora's 2013 New Play Project Winner Bixby Elliott comes the serio-comedy Abraham Lincoln Was a Faggot, a smart and wry take on an imaginative teenager and a big-time 'what if' regarding a revered national icon. Presented onstage last spring along with the other finalists, this winning entry - which garnered sold out, standing room only crowds - was selected by Pandora's audience for inclusion in the current season's lineup. (more...)
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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 13th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 13, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Fiddler' and the Paramount triumph and make plans, two Sondheim shows next year from Gary Griffin, the return of 'Hank Williams' and 'Last Five Years,' 'Parade' and 'Pirates' in short runs, and two Victorian musical dramas, spanning the pond...and more! (more...)
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Pitt Rep to Close Season with CITY OF ASYLUM, Beginning 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2013
Struggle, resilience, and hope. Pitt Rep brings the City of Asylum movement to the stage.Struggle, resilience, and hope. Pitt Rep brings the City of Asylum movement to the stage. Conceived and directed by Cynthia Croot, the show will play Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, April 4-14, 2013. (more...)
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Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN STORY's Opening at Royal George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted. The production opened on March 10, 2013. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. BroadwayWorld has photos from opening night below! (more...)
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AN AMERICAN STORY Announces 3/16 Talkback
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2013
AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, will feature a post-show talk-back discussion with creator, composer and star Hershey Felder and Dr. Daniel W. Stowell, Director and Editor of The Papers of Abraham Lincoln, on Saturday, March 16 following the 8 p.m. performance at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted. AN AMERICAN STORY tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's final day from the perspective of his doctor, Charles Leale, author of LINCOLN'S LAST HOURS, as well Dr. Leale's original report from 1865, which created an international sensation when it was discovered amongst Lincoln's papers in Washington, D.C. in June 2012. Felder and Dr. Stowell will discuss the historic significance of this discovery, as well as answer audience questions. (more...)
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Hershey Felder's AN AMERICAN STORY to Begin Previews at Royal George Theatre, 3/7
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 09, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, previewing Thursday, March 7, 2013 and opening Today, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Hershey Felder's AN AMERICAN STORY at Royal George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, currently in previews and opening Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Felder onstage below! (more...)
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AN AMERICAN STORY Begins Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, previewing tonight, March 8, 2013 and opening Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. (more...)
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Hershey Felder's Original New Musical, AN AMERICAN STORY, Begins Previews Today at The Royal George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, previewing Thursday, March 7, 2013 and opening Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. (more...)
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Hershey Felder's AN AMERICAN STORY Begins Previews at Royal George Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, previewing tonight, March 7, 2013 and opening Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. (more...)
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Pandora Productions to Stage ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT World Premiere, 3/14-24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2013
From Pandora's 2013 New Play Project Winner Bixby Elliott comes the serio-comedy Abraham Lincoln Was a Faggot, a smart and wry take on an imaginative teenager and a big-time 'what if' regarding a revered national icon. Presented onstage last spring along with the other finalists, this winning entry - which garnered sold out, standing room only crowds - was selected by Pandora's audience for inclusion in the current season's lineup. (more...)
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Pitt Rep to Stage ZANNA, DON'T: A MUSICAL FAIRY TALE, 2/14-3/3
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 02, 2013
Pitt Rep weaves a musical fairy tale with Zanna, Don't! by Tim Acito and Alexander Dinelaris, directed by Robert C.T. Steele, with musical direction by Harry Jamison and vocal direction by Stacy Cabaj at the Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, from February, 14 to March 3, 2013. (more...)
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Hershey Felder's AN AMERICAN STORY to Begin Previews at Royal George Theatre, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013
Eighty-Eight Entertainment presents the Chicago Premiere of Hershey Felder's riveting new production, AN AMERICAN STORY for ACTOR AND ORCHESTRA, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's last day, in a limited engagement at The Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, previewing Thursday, March 7, 2013 and opening Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Premiere follows successful tryout productions in Los Angeles and San Diego. (more...)
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Pitt Rep Stages ZANNA, DON'T: A MUSICAL FAIRY TALE, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013
Pitt Rep weaves a musical fairy tale with Zanna, Don't! by Tim Acito and Alexander Dinelaris, directed by Robert C.T. Steele, with musical direction by Harry Jamison and vocal direction by Stacy Cabaj at the Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, from tonight, February 14 to March 3, 2013. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Fault Line Theatre's FROM WHITE PLAINS Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013
Following an acclaimed, sold-out run earlier this year Fault Line Theatre will transfer its timely new play FROM WHITE PLAINS - about the lasting effects of gay bullying - to the Pershing Square Signature Center for an Off-Broadway run, currently running through March 9, 2013. FROM WHITE PLAINS will have an official press opening tonight, February 14. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)
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