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Shakespeare & Co Holds Special Benefit Performance of BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES, 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotesproudly announces a special one-night-only Benefit Performance of BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES Monday, July 8th at The Tina Packer Playhouse, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA. Proceeds from the event will benefit Shakespeare & Company's internationally-acclaimed Education and Training Programs. For tickets and information call Ariel Bock, Event Coordinator, at (413) 637-1199 ext. 117 or visit: www.shakespeare.org. (more...)
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La Jolla Playhouse Extends SIDEWAYS Through 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse announces a week-long extension for the run of its upcoming production of Sideways, by Rex Pickett, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots). The show will now run in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 16 through August 25. (more...)
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TriArts Sharon Playhouse to Present SPAMALOT, 6/26-7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bemand Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, is pleased to announce the theater's 2013 Season Opener, the Tony Award-Winning Musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT, with performances June 26 through July 7. (more...)
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Ivoryton Playhouse to 'Kick Off its Sunday Shoes' with FOOTLOOSE, 7/3-28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
FOOTLOOSE opens in Ivoryton on July 3rd and runs through July 28th . Performance times are Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling The Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.) The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Jayne Houdyshell, Will Rogers and More in Westport Country Playhouse's THE SHOW-OFF
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013
Westport Country Playhouse stages the classic comedy, 'The Show-Off,' described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing now through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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Summer Stages: Summerstock Across New Hampshire
by Daniel Adams - Jun 14, 2013
New Hampshire and summerstock are pretty much interchangeable. Across the Granite State, theatergoers will find incredible options for live entertainment. One night they could be in an old barn, where the floors creek and an occasional bat will make its presence known. Then the next night, you're in a brand new, modern facility with air conditioning, comfy seats and a bar. (more...)
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Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Maine
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 14, 2013
With the start of Memorial Day, hordes of summer visitors flock to Maine for an idyllic summer of sailing, swimming, hiking, kayaking, and reveling in the beauty of the rocky coast, serene lakes and mountains, and pine-scented air. But exploring the outdoors is not the only reason to visit the state whose moniker is 'Vacationland.' For theatre lovers there are some excellent opportunities to experience exciting professional and community theatre productions. (more...)
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Cape Town City Ballet's NIGHT & DAY Set for The Playhouse, 7/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013
Cape Town City Ballet's vibrant production Night & Day, a tribute to the life and music of Cole Porter, will be performed at The Playhouse for the first time from 4 - 7 July. After highly successful runs in Cape Town and Johannesburg, dance lovers in Durban now have the opportunity to catch this exhilarating work - with toe-tapping numbers including elements of jazz, tap dancing and cabaret - for five performances only. (more...)
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Pasadena Playhouse to Launch CIRQUE-A-PALOOZA Festival, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013
The Pasadena Playhouse announces a new summer festival, CIRQUE-A- PALOOZA, which will feature variety shows along with hilarious, visually stunning and breathtaking Cirque-style specialty acts that will perform on The Playhouse Mainstage and the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. The CIRQUE-A-PALOOZA festival will launch on July 19 and perform through August 11, 2013. (more...)
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ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY to Kick Off Weston Theatre's Season, 6/20-7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day launches the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's exciting summer season with an endearing musical for the whole family. In this delightful adaptation of her popular children's book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's very bad day to music and brings to life one of America's feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. It's enough to make one want to move to Australia! And it's sure to bring a chuckle to young and old alike. (more...)
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Ogunquit Playhouse to Donate Portion of MILLIE Ticket Sales to Rotary International
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013
For the fifth year, the Ogunquit Playhouse is joining the fight to eradicate polio worldwide by hosting Rotary Night at the theatre. The Ogunquit Playhouse will donate a portion of every ticket purchased to Thoroughly Modern Millie for the Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 8:00 p.m. performance to the York Rotary Club. The Playhouse seeks to raise $5,000 to support Rotary International's goal of eliminating worldwide polio. (more...)
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Davis Gaines & Vicki Lewis to Lead I DO! I DO! at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are delighted to present Davis Gaines (The Phantom of the Opera) and Vicki Lewis ('Newsradio') in I DO! I DO!, music and lyrics by Tom Jones, book by Harvey Schmidt and directed by Alan Souza. 'We are overjoyed to have Davis and Vicki bring this musical love letter to our audiences this Summer,' offers Wood. 'This is the perfect show for our subscribers and audiences to fall in love all over again with The Playhouse, and to have Davis and Vicki on our stage starts our new 'Season of Stars' off in spectacular fashion,' adds Wareham. (more...)
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Open at Saint Michael's Playhouse on June 18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
Saint Michael's Playhouse has been producing professional theater since 1947 and is located in Colchester, Vermont minutes from downtown Burlington and Lake Champlain. For more information and tickets, visitsaintmichaelsplayhouse.org or call 802-654-2281 and www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org (more...)
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Long Beach Playhouse to Feature Cory Bilicko in New Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
Artist Cory Bilicko will present his latest work in a New Orleans-themed exhibit at Long Beach Playhouse this summer. The theater, located at 5021 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach, will host an opening reception for the show, entitled Uneasy Jubilation, on Sunday, June 16 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. (more...)
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