TheaterWorks to Present RED, 3/23-5/6

Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, RED is described as 'a raw and provocative exploration of an angry but brilliant artist - master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. In well-wrought language, John Logan creates a totally convincing portrait of the artist as a visionary and deftly defines the exhilaration of the act of painting.' (more...)

Ronica V. Reddick to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 6/1

Ronica V. Reddick will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical this Friday, June 1st, replacing Deidre Goodwin in the role of Ardelia Mapp. (more...)

SWEET CONFINEMENT, OR, et al. Set for Theatre on the Lake Summer 2012 Season

The Chicago Park District's Theater on the Lake: The Chicago Summer Theater Festival turns 60 this year and is proud to announce the eight artistically diverse Chicago theater companies that will receive encore presentations from June 13 - Aug. 5, 2012. Each production will be performed for five evenings only at the theater at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. (more...)

Photo Flash: Kansas City Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, under the artistic leadership of Eric Rosen, closes its 2011-12 season with a professional production of the popular musical Little Shop of Horrors; book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith. Kyle Hatley directs. Little Shop of Horrors runs now through May 20 at the Rep's Copaken Stage. See photos from the production below! (more...)

The Ensemble Theatre Announces Upcoming Season: CINDERELLA, RACE and More

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris, today announced the theatre's 2012-2013 season including a variety of comedies, dramas, classic, and musical productions. (more...)

DEBUT OF THE MONTH - Crystal A. Dickinson of CLYBOURNE PARK

In a recent chat with BWW, Dickinson explained how this poignant play manages to invoke a serious discussion about race relations in America while delivering a big dose of laughter at the same time (more...)

Chase Brock to Choreograph KC Rep's PIPPIN

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's artistic director Eric Rosen has selected the creative team for his staging of the Rep's 2012-13 season opener Pippin, a musical by Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) and Roger O. Hirson (book). Pippin will run September 14 - October 7, 2012 at Spencer Theatre in Kansas City, MO. (more...)

Chase Brock to Choreograph Kansas City Rep's PIPPIN

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's artistic director Eric Rosen has selected the creative team for his staging of the Rep's 2012-13 season opener Pippin, a musical by Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) and Roger O. Hirson (book). Pippin will run September 14 - October 7, 2012 at Spencer Theatre in Kansas City, MO. (more...)

Claybourne Elder, Mary Testa, John Hickok to Lead Kansas City Rep's PIPPIN

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's artistic director Eric Rosen has announced the cast of the Rep's production of Pippin. Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7, and kicks off the theatre's 2012-13 season. (more...)

Ronica V. Reddick to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 6/1

Ronica V. Reddick will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical this Friday, June 1st, replacing Deidre Goodwin in the role of Ardelia Mapp. (more...)

SINNERMAN Ensemble Kicks Off Theatre on the Lake's Summer 2012 Season

The Chicago Park District's Theater on the Lake: The Chicago Summer Theater Festival turns 60 this year and is proud to announce the eight artistically diverse Chicago theater companies that will receive encore presentations from June 13 - Aug. 5, 2012. Each production will be performed for five evenings only at the theater at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. (more...)

Ronica V. Reddick Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tonight, 6/1

Ronica V. Reddick joins the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical tonight, June 1st, replacing Deidre Goodwin in the role of Ardelia Mapp. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and is currently playing to sold out crowds at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) As previously announced, Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley will take over as Dr. Hannibal Lecter June 1 - 24. (more...)

SWEET CONFINEMENT, OR, et al. Set for Theatre on the Lake Summer 2012 Season

The Chicago Park District's Theater on the Lake: The Chicago Summer Theater Festival turns 60 this year and is proud to announce the eight artistically diverse Chicago theater companies that will receive encore presentations from June 13 - Aug. 5, 2012. Each production will be performed for five evenings only at the theater at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. (more...)

Wallace Smith Joins Claybourne Elder, Mary Testa and More in KC Rep's PIPPIN

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's artistic director Eric Rosen has cast Broadway musical veteran Wallace Smith as the Leading Player in the Rep's production of Pippin. Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7. Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark's Chase Brock will choreograph and Curtis Moore is musical director. (more...)

Theatrical Outfit Presents THE ADVENTURES OF HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR, 7/25-8/12

Theatrical Outfit has announced The Adventures of High John the Conqueror, an evening of stories written and directed by Rob Cleveland. The show runs July 25 - August 12, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's and stars Rob Cleveland and Eric J. Little. (more...)

Gaius Charles Joins Cast of GREY'S ANATOMY

TVLine.com reports that Gaius Charles has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama GREY'S ANATOMY. The actor will have a recurring role in the show's upcoming ninth season. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at Kitchen Theatre

As the temperature cools down in the city, the Kitchen Theatre Company heats up with the first play of the theater's 22nd season, FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE. Previews start tomorrow night, August 29, opening night is September 1, and the play runs through September 16, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)

KC Rep's PIPPIN Opens 9/14

Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7 in Spencer Theatre. (more...)

Theatrical Outfit Presents THE ADVENTURES OF HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR, 7/25-8/12

Theatrical Outfit has announced The Adventures of High John the Conqueror, an evening of stories written and directed by Rob Cleveland. The show runs July 25 - August 12, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's and stars Rob Cleveland and Eric J. Little. (more...)

Darius de Haas, Adam Jacobs, Saycon Sengbloh, et al. Join Paper Mill Playhouse's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Full Cast Announced!

Paper Mill Playhouse just announced full casting for the Millburn, New Jersey, theater's production of Once On This Island (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty). More than 20 years after its premiere, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens are re-inventing their first musical with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (In the Heights, Lombardi, Magic/Bird), choreographer Bradley Rapier (So You Think You Can Dance, Jesus Christ Superstar) and new orchestrations by music director Lynne Shankel (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Altar Boyz). Once On This Island begins performances on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, and runs through Sunday, June 24, 2012. Once On This Island is proudly sponsored by Bank of America. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, 2012. (more...)

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