BWW Reviews: FIAF Presents THE ULYSSES SYNDROME Celebrating World Nomads Tunisiaby Elisa Kimble - May 18, 2013French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents The Ulysses Syndrome celebrating World Nomads
Tunisia
On Thursday May 14, 2013, as part of the fifth edition of its biennial World Nomads Festival, the
French Institute Alliance Française presented The Ulysses Syndrome, a dance choreographed by Jonah
Bokaer. Jonah Bokaer is American and part Tunisian. He explores his familial roots by performing this
meditative work with his Tunisian born father, Tsvi Bokaer. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Julie Andrews is Practically Perfect on Her First Trip to Australiaby Jacqueline Bublitz - May 18, 2013For so many of us, Julie Andrews loomed large in our childhoods, a constant presence through repeated viewings of those two iconic films, MARY POPPINS, and THE SOUND of MUSIC. In this way, it is hard to believe that it's the first time Julie Andrews has ever actually been on Australian soil. She is so familiar to us, so much a part of the collective childhood Experience that one feels like she must have been here before. (more...)
BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE Splashes Down on the OCby Michael L. Quintos - May 18, 2013Despite having a cast of incredible triple threats, overall, FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL---the new, Broadway-bound stage musical based on the popular 80's-era movie of the same name---seems like a well-meant endeavor that needs a serious overhaul in its disjointed execution. The national tour company continues its Costa Mesa stop at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts through May 19. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Power of SANTA'S STORY Diluted by Sentimentality and Nostalgiaby David Fick - May 18, 2013The Experience of SANTA'S STORY as a theatrical performance is thought-provoking, not only in regard to its subject matter but also as an exercise in theatre-making. While the story clearly deals with meaningful issues and ideas, the production handles them in all too pedestrian a fashion. (more...)
BWW Reviews: POTTED POTTER at The Bushnell is Mischief Mangledby Jacques Lamarre - May 18, 2013POTTED POTTER has critic taking Dolores Umbridge. (more...)
M.B. Moshe Combines History, Human Condition in THE ORTHODOXY OF ARROGANCEby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013In his new novel "The Orthodoxy of Arrogance" (published by Trafford Publishing), author M.B. Moshe tells the heartwarming story of a family coming to terms with their past while sorting through history using richly detailed, complex characters that come to life on each page. (more...)
Viktor Shel Releases OKSANAby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013In "Oksana" (published by Trafford Publishing), the 2007 novel by Viktor Shel, four ordinary people in the Soviet Union gradually come to see the Soviet system as intrinsically depraved. Upon having this realization, they immigrate to the United States and begin their struggle for success in a new life. (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...)
William K. Zimmer Releases Nonfiction Book APPROACHING THE BENCH FROM INSIDE THE IMMIGRATION COURTby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013In "Approaching the Bench from inside the Immigration Court" (published by AuthorHouse), author William K. Zimmer's new nonfiction book, readers are invited into the United States immigration court and regaled with stories from a retired immigration judge. (more...)
THE THEORETICAL PHYSICS OF PROCRASTINATION [THE SECOND PART] to Play The Brick, 6/8-21by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013The Brick Theater Inc, in association with New York Neo Futurists' Christopher Loar, presents The Theoretical Physics of Procrastination [The Second Part] as part of sound scape: A Theatrical Festival of Sound Design at The Brick. (more...)
Stage Left Theatre Seeks Submissions for DrekFest 2013; Deadline 6/24by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013Stage Left Theatre in association with ComedySportz, the interactive improv Experience, announces DrekFest 2013, Stage Left's Annual National Contest for the Worst Ten-Minute Play. (more...)
Surf's Up with Todd Barrett Swimwearby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013Todd Barrett Swimwear is hosting an event this weekend at Tongue and Groove. Todd will be on hand with some of Elite Models Atlanta's sexiest swim models. Come by at midnight to see Todd's super sexy runway show, meet Todd and a chance to get free gifts and to shop the collection. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Sven Ortel, Master Projection Designerby Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 18, 2013It's not your imagination. There are more projections at the theatre. Are they just glorified PowerPoint slides? Not at all. Sven Ortel, the projection designer, explains it all to you. (more...)
Image Entertainment Aquires LAST LOVE with Michael Caineby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the romantic drama Last Love, based on Francoise Dorner's French novel La Douceur Assassine. Starring Oscar winner Michael Caine (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception), who recently signed on to star in Interstellar his 6th Christopher Nolan film, Last Love is written and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck, and co-stars Clemence Poesy (In Bruges, 127 Hours), Justin Kirk (Goats, Showtime's 'Weeds'), Gillian Anderson (The X Files) and Jane Alexander (Dream House, Terminator Salvation). Bill Bromiley, chief acquisitions officer for Image Entertainment, made today's announcement. (more...)
SPRING AWAKENING Opens Tonight at The Playhouseby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013An innovative, fearless, heard rock look at teenage sexual awakening in the spring of their lives, and the disastrous consequences brought about by the ultra-conservative, repressive society in which they live. Set in 1891 Germany, Spring Awakening by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater is as current as Roe v. Wade, and as American as apple pie. Directed by Shannon Jarrell-Ivey and choreographed by Wendy Ellis, with music direction by Andrew Hendley, the musical runs at The Playhouse - Russell Hill Rogers Theater tonight, May 17, through June 9, 2013. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - SPRING AWAKENING Opens Tonight at The Playhouseby Stage Tube - May 17, 2013Directed by Shannon Jarrell-Ivey and choreographed by Wendy Ellis, with music direction by Andrew Hendley, SPRING AWAKENING runs at The Playhouse - Russell Hill Rogers Theater tonight, May 17, through June 9, 2013. Click below for a sneak peek at the production! (more...)
Civic Theatre of Allentown to Host TONYS & TAPAS Benefit, 6/9by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013On Sunday, June 9, the same day as the nationally televised Tony Awards Ceremony, Civic Theatre of Allentown will present its 3rd annual Tonys & Tapas Benefit to raise money for the theatre. Guests will enjoy vocal performances from recent productions, as well as appetizer samplings from some of the Valley's finest restaurants and caterers. There will also be a silent auction, open wine bar, and signature cocktails. The festivities will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 4 - 6:30 PM at the Nineteenth Street Theatre. (more...)
BY Experience Donates Projector to Lillian Booth Actors Home; National Theatre Live's THE AUDIENCE to Screen, 6/14by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013BY Experience announces the donation and installation of high tech digital projector equipment for their partners at The Actors Fund. The equipment will allow the residents of The Lillian Booth Actors Home to enjoy all National Theatre Live theatrical programming, beginning with The Audience on Friday, June 14. (more...)
J.A.M. Sessions Start This Weekend in Los Angeles Countyby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Dance to the beat, play an instrument and Experience something unexpected with J.A.M. Sessions. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to these free interactive events which take place on stage at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and throughout Los Angeles County. (more...)
Theatre 'Kids Go Free' Wednesdays thru June 2013 at Madame Tussauds New Yorkby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Setting the stage as the perfect preshow for a Broadway matinee, Madame Tussauds New York (234 W. 42nd Street between 7th & 8th Avenues) is offering theatergoers free admission to the wax attraction for kids (ages 12 and under) when accompanied by a full-paying adult and presentation of a Broadway show ticket. The offer starts Wednesday, May 22, and can be redeemed each Wednesday until June 26. (more...)
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