Photo Flash: IONESCOPADE Celebrates Opening at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 03, 2013
Thirty years after directing and choreographing the Odyssey Theatre's award-winning West Coast premiere, and following a wildly successful off-Broadway revival at the York Theatre last season, Bill Castellino reunites with musical director Gerald Sternbach to charm audiences with a revitalized, updated version of Ionescopade at the Odyssey Theatre, beginning May 31. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below! (more...)
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ARCADIA at American Conservatory Theater Extends Through 6/16
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced today that due to popular demand, A.C.T.'s 'dazzling' (Bay Area News Group) production of Tom Stoppard's masterwork, Arcadia, has extended through Sunday, June 16, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, June 9. Tickets for all performances are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228. (more...)
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Presents IONESCOPADE, 5/31-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013
Thirty years after directing and choreographing the Odyssey Theatre's award-winning West Coast premiere, and following a wildly successful Off Broadway revival at the York Theatre last season, Bill Castellino reunites with musical directorGerald Sternbach to charm audiences with a revitalized, updated version of Ionescopade at theOdyssey Theatre beginning May 31. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T., Beg. Tonight
by Stage Tube - Apr 04, 2013
In the spirit of the beloved hit The Black Rider, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues the tradition of introducing eclectic, unforgettable musical projects to the stage with the world premiere of Stuck Elevator. Inventively staged by internationally acclaimed artist Chay Yew-and introducing the prodigious work of composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis-Stuck Elevator unleashes an evocative collision of stories, sounds, instruments, and ideas. Stuck Elevator will run tonight, April 4-28, 2013, at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Click below to watch behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and creative team, and a sneak peek performance of 'Shame' from the world premiere musical! (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T.
by Stage Tube - Mar 22, 2013
In the spirit of the beloved hit The Black Rider, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues the tradition of introducing eclectic, unforgettable musical projects to the stage with the world premiere of Stuck Elevator. Inventively staged by internationally acclaimed artist Chay Yew-and introducing the prodigious work of composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis-Stuck Elevator unleashes an evocative collision of stories, sounds, instruments, and ideas. Stuck Elevator will run April 4-28, 2013, at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Click below to watch behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and creative team, and a sneak peek performance of 'Shame' from the world premiere musical! (more...)
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A.C.T. Completes 2012-13 Season With Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will close its 2012-13 season with a dazzling new production of Tom Stoppard's masterwork, Arcadia. Directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff, Arcadia unfolds in a beautiful English country house and moves between the nineteenth century and the present through a series of love stories, as characters from both eras discover connections, unearth mysteries, and unravel hidden truths about the nature of heat and desire. (more...)
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Phil Bronstein Set for DEAD METAPHOR Talkback at A.C.T. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will welcome Phil Bronstein - esteemed journalist and Executive Chair of the Board for the Center for Investigative Reporting - for a special postshow discussion with A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff immediately following the 8 p.m. performance of George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor tonight, March 20, 2013. (more...)
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Phil Bronstein Joins DEAD METAPHOR Talkback at A.C.T., 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will welcome Phil Bronstein - esteemed journalist and Executive Chair of the Board for the Center for Investigative Reporting - for a special postshow discussion with A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff immediately following the 8 p.m. performance of George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The discussion will explore issues raised by Dead Metaphor, including nationwide unemployment rates among veterans and the politics of postwar living. Bronstein will also discuss his recent investigative report on the Navy Seal responsible for killing Osama Bin Laden who has since had difficulty finding a job back at home (http://cironline.org/theshooter). Tickets for Dead Metaphor (starting at $20) are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228. Admission to the discussion is free, but only guaranteed for that evening's Dead Metaphor ticket holders. (more...)
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A.C.T. to Premiere STUCK ELEVATOR, 4/4-28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 05, 2013
In the spirit of the beloved hit The Black Rider, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues the tradition of introducing eclectic, unforgettable musical projects to the stage with the world premiere of Stuck Elevator. A visionary musical work, Stuck Elevator is based on the true story of Gu?ng (?), a Chinese deliveryman who was trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours. (more...)
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Logo Premieres Season 5 of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 28, 2013
Season Five of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' kicks off with a 90-minute premiere tonight, January 28 at 9 PM ET/PT on Logo,followed by a new season of the behind-the-scenes fan favorite 'Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race' at 10:30 PM ET/PT. (more...)
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Harry Hamlin and Loretta Swit Star in ONE NOVEMBER YANKEE at Noho Arts Center, 11/13-1/5
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 04, 2013
The multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHoAce) presents a world premiere play, ONE NOVEMBER YANKEE, written and directed by Joshua Ravetch and starring four-time Golden Globe nominee Harry Hamlin and two-time Emmy winner Loretta Swit. ONE NOVEMBER YANKEE will preview on Tuesday, November 13 at 8pm; Wednesday, November 14 at 8pm; Thursday, November 15 at 8pm and will open on Friday, November 16 at 8pm and will run for eight weeks through Today, January 5, 2013 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood. (more...)
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American Conservatory Theater Announces Two 'Bike to the Theater' Nights
by BWW News Desk - Jan 03, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), in partnership with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC), is providing a greener alternative to theater transportation. For two performances of the West Coast premiere of 4000 Miles-Thursday, January 17, and Thursday, January 24-A.C.T. will host Bike to the Theater Night, during which the SFBC will offer free valet bike parking for all patrons who cycle to the theater. Patrons who bike to the theater will receive a special discount on tickets that evening ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, or $10 Balcony using code BIKE10 (online or by phone). Valet bike parking is available one hour prior to showtime. Bicycles will be attended throughout the evening. Patrons are asked to bring their own locks. For information about the SFBC, visit www.sfbike.org. To purchase tickets, visit www.act-sf.org or call 415.749.2228. (more...)
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BWW's Top Dayton Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Dayton in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013! (more...)
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My Favorite (Theatrical) Things - 2012 In Review
by David Clarke - Dec 23, 2012
For me, 2012 has been a fantastic year. In February, I found out I had won Broadway Across America - Houston's reviewing contest for the second half of their 2011-12 season. Having always wanted to be a theater reviewer, I was thrilled beyond imagination. Sitting in Sarofim Hall waiting for Carrie Fisher to take the stage in her one-woman show Wishful Drinking, I knew I didn't want this journey to end. On May 16, 2012, I contacted BroadwayWorld, and they gave me the opportunity to cover the impressive and large Houston Theatre Scene. My tenure in Houston has not been terribly long, but as 2012 draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to review some of my favorite experiences that writing for BroadwayWorld has afforded me. (more...)
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ONE NOVEMBER YANKEE Extends Through 1/12 at NoHo Art Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012
The multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHoAce) announces that the world premiere play, ONE NOVEMBER YANKEE, written and directed by Joshua Ravetch and starring two-time Emmy winner Loretta Swit and four-time Golden Globe nominee Harry Hamlin will be adapted into a feature film, written by Joshua Ravetch for Pam Williams Productions. The play, which is now extended thru Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the NoHo Arts Center, stars veteran actors Lorreta Swit and Harry Hamlin as siblings who discover the wreckage of a single engine plane crash years after the accident has occurred. (more...)
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Logo to Premiere Season 5 of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE, 1/28
by TV News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
Season Five of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' kicks off with a 90-minute premiere on Monday, January 28 at 9 PM ET/PT on Logo,followed by a new season of the behind-the-scenes fan favorite 'Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race' at 10:30 PM ET/PT. (more...)
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HBO Debuts IN VOGUE: THE EDITOR'S EYE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 06, 2012
IN VOGUE: THE EDITOR'S EYE, coinciding with the 120th anniversary of Vogue, debuts TONIGHT, DEC. 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The documentary film takes a look at some of the world's most influential fashion images as conceived by the magazine's iconic fashion editors. (more...)
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