BWW Reviews: Yet Another PETER PAN Premieres at The Blank

The latest incarnation of the J. M. Barrie classic Peter Pan by Michael Lluberes entitled Peter Pan The Boy Who Hated Mothers, now onstage at the Blank Theatre Company, has stellar production values, including imaginative staging by prolific director Michael Matthews and a delightfully versatile cast of actors, but bottom line - what's the point of Lluberes' adaptation? Promoted as a dark retelling, for me, it isn't dark enough. What is different is having the woman's point of view - that of Mrs. Darling and female Captain Hook (captivating Trisha LaFache) with their diametrically opposed yet brooding feelings about children - take center spotlight. It may pique some interest but in the final analysis its purpose is rather unfulfilling. It's the innovative, workshop-like execution of the primary action that entertains. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Peter Pan & Wendy Visit ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME

On the next episode of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME titled "Second Star to the Right",visit Peter Pan and Neverland! It's evil versus evil in the final episode before the devastating season finale. The episode airs Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 pm/ET on ABC. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

ONCE UPON A TIME Cast Talks Season Finale

As the Season 2 finale of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME approaches, the show's cast and creative team spoke exclusively to TVGuide.com about what viewers can expect to see on the final two episodes titled 'Second Star to the Right' and 'And Straight on 'Til Morning.' (more...)

Forum Theatre Presents CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER 9, 5/23-6/15

Forum Theatre presents the area premiere of Clementine in the Lower 9, from playwright Dan Dietz, music composed by Justin Ellington, and directed by Derek Goldman May 23 - June 15, 2013. Dan Dietz will be in residence during the rehearsal process. Tickets are $25 for all performances ($20 for seniors, groups, and Round House subscribers; $15 for students and patrons under 30). To purchase, visit http://www.forum-theatre.org/buy-tickets or call the Round House box office at 240-644-1100. (more...)

BROADWAY BOUND, CATS, LES MIS and More Set for La Mirada Theatre's 2013-14 Season

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 'Broadway's Best' 2013- 2014 season of shows, as they also celebrate McCoy Rigby's 20th Anniversary season with the theatre! Beginning its 'Broadway's Best' anniversary season with Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning masterwork BROADWAY BOUND; followed by two of the most acclaimed recent plays of our time, the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire and Yasmina Reza's comedy of manners (where there are no manners!), GOD OF CARNAGE; followed by two of the biggest Broadway musical hits ever CATS and the regional theatre premiere of a brand new production of LES MISERABLES! Add into the mix the bonus options of its new 'Onstage Series' production of FLOYD COLLINS and the unmistakable harmonies of THE OAK RIDGE BOYS and La Mirada and the Southern California area will certainly have the 'Best of Broadway' and beyond coming its way in 2013-2014. (more...)

Cathy Rigby Concludes PETER PAN Run in Boston

Cathy Rigby took her final flight as Peter Pan to Neverland on Sunday, April 28th in the city where it all began - Boston. (more...)

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Sunday, April 28, 2013. (more...)

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 27, Part 2 - PETER PAN Tour's Last SIP and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 27th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured SIPs from CINDERELLA, MATILDA, KINKY BOOTS, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ONCE, FLASHDANCE, Peter Pan, THE LION KING, JERSEY BOYS, Irish Rep's DONNYBROOK, THE FANTASTICKS, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at La Mirada and TONS of regional pics! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's 2013 SPRING SHOWCASE Introduces Ballet's Next Superstars

This weekend, the Houston Ballet Academy and Houston Ballet II performed their 2013 Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center, showcasing why this program is globally recognized as one of the preeminent dance training programs. (more...)

PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS Opens at The Blank Theatre Tonight

The Blank Theatre presents Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers by Michael Lluberes, directed by 2012 Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews. Opening is tonight, April 27 at 8pm. The engagement will run through June 2. (more...)

ABC Family Airs Television Premiere of YOGI BEAR Tonight

Hey Boo Boo! ABC Family premieres YOGI BEAR, everyone's favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear, as part of a weekend of family friendly movies airing tonight, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. YOGI BEAR premieres tonight, April 27 (7:25-9:00PM ET/PT). (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/22

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 22! (more...)

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Releases New Block of Tickets Through 9/8 at New World Stages

Peter and the Starcatcher announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale, through September 8, 2013. (more...)

Tom Hewitt, Jonathan Hammond and More Set for TUTS' SPAMALOT

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast for the outrageous musical comedy Spamalot, running May 14 - 26 at the Hobby Center for The Performing Arts. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' this three-time Tony Award winning show spoofs the Arthurian legend amidst a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, flying cows, killer rabbits and one legless knight. The show will be a co-production between TUTS and Kansas City Starlight Theatre. (more...)

Texas A&M University's MSC OPAS Announces Upcoming Season

Texas A&M University's MSC OPAS has announced the events coming to the 2013-14 "Sparks Will Fly" season. The organization unveiled a roster of performances to be presented from September 2013 to April 2014 that includes eight events on the Ann Cobb Wiatt Main Stage series, five on the Intimate Gatherings series, two on the OPAS JR series and two on the new OPAS Family series. (more...)

BWW Exclusive: New York Pops Spotlight on Laura Osnes

BroadwayWorld recently chatted with featured performer Laura Osnes about her upcoming appearance in the special celebration: (more...)

BWW Review: Last Chance to See a Legendary Peter Pan

CATHY RIGBY IS Peter Pan National Tour completes its journey in Boston where it all began for the star in 1989, with the final performance Sunday evening, April 28, at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. Rigby gives a magical performance in an imaginative and inspiring production, supported by a cast of the highest order. Brent Barrett is a virile Captain Hook and the entire ensemble has boundless talent and energy. Life is filled with regrets - don't let missing out on this be one of yours. (more...)

Wilco-Crafted Installations Set for SOLID SOUND 2013, 6/21-23

Continuing the tradition of creating new and exclusive artistic expressions as part of Solid Sound, several Wilco band members will premiere creative endeavors for this year's festival, taking place June 21-23 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA. (more...)

Save up to 30% on Off-Broadway's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is the most hilarious-filled evening of madcap fun! In this 5 time Tony Award winning play, a dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters using their enormous talent, ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination. This swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. (more...)

PCPA's Theaterfest Director Patricia M. Troxel Passes Away

Patricia M. Troxel, highly respected and dearly loved artist and teacher, died on Sunday, April 21 from complications of a fierce four-plus year battle with breast cancer. Patricia was well known to the Central Coast theatre community and community at large in her role as Director and Literary Manager for PCPA Theaterfest, where she directed and dramaturged dozens of plays and taught hundreds of students, and as an Emeritus Associate Professor of English at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. (more...)

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