LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN Begins Performances at Shaw Festivalby BWW News Desk - May 9, 2013Wilde's early play has the wit of his later comedies, but also probes the complexities and darker desires of the human heart. Lady Windermere (Marla McLean), a young woman recently married into the aristocracy, is preparing for her birthday party. Although deeply in love with her husband Lord Windermere (Martin Happer), she is troubled by his relationship with the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne (Tara Rosling) and vulnerable to the advances of the charismatic Lord Darlington (Gray Powell). Society's high veneer of elegance and propriety threatens to crack as secrets from the past are revealed - only to be quickly suppressed. (more...)
Sam LaFrage and Martha Hearn to Teach Advanced Workshops at CCT, June 2013by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013New York actors Sam LaFrage and Martha Hearn will return to Columbia in June to teach workshops in Advanced Acting and Improvisation for the Actor at Columbia Children's Theatre. Mr. LaFrage's Advanced Acting Workshop will run from June 3 - 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Ms. Hearn's Improvisation for the Actor will run from June 3 - 7 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. (more...)
Coeurage Theatre Company Presents TRANSLATIONS, Beginning 5/25by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013Coeurage Theatre Company (Jeremy Lelliott, Artistic Director), LA's 'Pay What You Want' Company, has announced their production of Translations by Brian Friel, directed by Coeurage Associate Artistic Director Ryan Wagner. There will be one preview performance on Friday, May 24 at 8pm, and opening is set for Saturday, May 25 at 8pm. Translations will play through June 23 only at The Lost Studio on S. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. (more...)
BWW Interviews: ADDAMS FAMILY'S Keleen Snowgren Talks Family and Ties to Texasby Kathy Strain - May 6, 2013Keleen Snowgren was born in Missesota but moved to Texas at a very young age. She considers herself a Yankee Texan and loves to spend time with ther family including her 25 cousins. Keleen shared with us her experiences on the road with a hugely popular new musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Into the World of D&D with Company One's SHE KILLS MONSTERSby Alexandra Lonati - May 6, 2013She Kills Monsters has the feel of a comic book, while telling the story of Agnes, an average woman who gets to know her late sister by acting out her created game of Dungeons and Dragons. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Even the Heat Can't Stop the Powerhouse That is RENT at the Hudson Theatreby Shari Barrett - May 25, 2013The old adage that the show must go on was put to the test at Hudson Theatre during the opening night performance of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT presented by the 2Cents Theatre Group. Not only did the air conditioning go out, the sound equipment was on the blink! Even so, the produciton still packs a punch. (more...)
GMHC Presents A PART OF OUR WORLD: Honoring the Life and Lyrics of Howard Ashman, 6/3by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013On Monday, June 3, 2013, over a dozen Broadway performers will honor the life and lyrics of Howard Ashman at a concert for AIDS Walk New York, benefiting GMHC and 40 other AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area. Hosted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, the concert will feature songs with lyrics written by Ashman throughout his career, from his Oscar-winning work in Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, to lesser known gems from Smile and songs originally written for Aladdin. (more...)
The Edge Theatre Company Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 6/7-30by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214.Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. June 7 - 30. Tickets for all performances are $22 Adult/$18 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-521-8041or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available. (more...)
2Cents Theatre Group Announces Plans to Benefit HIV/AIDS Organizations With RENTby BWW News Desk - May 21, 20132Cents Theatre Group has announced that its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit that is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, will benefit four different HIV/AIDS research and support organizations during its run. Beginning on May 30, a percentage of each weekend's gross sales will be donated to AIDS Project Los Angeles, AIDS Research Alliance, Being Alive, and Alliance for Housing and Healing. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent opens on Friday, May 24. (more...)
The Edge Theatre Company Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 6/7-30by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' described as a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214.Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. June 7 - 30. Tickets for all performances are $20 Adult/$16 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-521-8041or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available. (more...)
BLITHE SPIRIT Begins Previews at Stratford Festivalby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production started previews on Thursday, May 16, at the Avon Theatre. (more...)
Vintage Theatre's AND THEN THERE WAS NUN Continues Through 6/16by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013A parody of the great Agatha Christie thrillers of the 1940's, And Then There Was Nun is a vampy cross-dressing cocktail of humor and "whodunit" as actors emulate your favorite movie stars of the past. Who committed murder? Was it Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, Judy Garland or Marilyn Monroe? (more...)
BWW Reviews: Lots Happening in Central Square Theater's DISTRACTEDby Alexandra Lonati - May 17, 2013A show about how complicated raising a child now seems to be with the constant presence of technology, the media, new learning disabilities and disorders, and the fact that everyone is always on the move. Everything is much more complicated, and pure familial values are not always easy to find anymore. (more...)
Vintage Theatre Opens AND THEN THERE WAS NUN Tonightby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Vintage Theatre presents 'And Then There Was Nun' by Richard T. Witter and Bruce W. Gilray, directed by Peter Hughes, running tonight, May 17 - June 16, 2013. (more...)
Highways Performance Space to Stage FLESHEATINGTIGER, 6/21-22by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica has announced two performances only of Amy Tofte's FleshEatingTiger, directed by acclaimed director/choreographer Vincent Paterson, on Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 at 8:30pm.
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SJStage Announces 2013 Bay Area HS Musical Theartre Stage Top Honor Nomineesby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013San Jose Stage Company has announced the nominations for the 2013 Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Stage Top Honor Awards. (more...)
Steve Kazee, Rebecca Luker and More Set for 54 Below This Weekby BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more: (more...)
Photo Coverage: 3-D Theatricals' PARADE Celebrates Opening at Plummer Auditoriumby Lily Lim - May 13, 20133-D Theatricals presents PARADE now through May 26, 2013 at Plummer Auditorium, 201 East Chapman Ave, Fullerton, Calif., directed by T.J. Dawson, choreographed by Dana Solimando and musically directed by David Lamoureux. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and brings you photos from the celebrations below! (more...)
BWW REVIEW: 'AMADEUS' BORDERS ON DIVINE AT NEW REPby Jan Nargi - May 11, 2013Virtuosic performances, perfectly orchestrated direction and exquisite period detail render the decadence and divinity beautifully in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning 'Amadeus' at New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass. (more...)
2Cents Theatre Group to Stage RENT and PRIVATE EYES in Rep, Beg. 5/24by BWW News Desk - May 10, 20132Cents Theatre Group has announced its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent is set to open on Friday, May 24. Private Eyes by Steven Dietz, directed by Shaunessy Quinn, opens on Thursday, May 30, and it will run in repertory with Rent, through June 30 at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage in Hollywood. (more...)
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