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Houston Ballet Opens MADAME BUTTERFLY Tonight, 9/6

Fresh from its appearances at the Chicago Dancing Festival on August 25, Houston Ballet opens its 2012-13 season with artistic director Stanton Welch's signature work Madame Butterfly on a program with his one-act ballet Clear, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) , running tonight, September 6 - 16. (more...)

Jungle Theater's IN THE NEXT ROOM Opens 11/2

For its 2012 season closer, the Jungle Theater presents the regional premiere of IN THE NEXT ROOM (or The Vibrator Play), one of Broadway's latest mega-hits. This 2010 Tony-nominated comedy about marriage, intimacy and electricity is directed by Sarah Rasmussen, who worked with playwright Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House, Eurydice) on the original Broadway production. Set in the Victorian era, just before corseted women shed their inhibitions, this funny, smart and provocative play concerns the early history of the vibrator, when doctors used it as a clinical device to treat women for "hysteria." In the Next Room opens November 2 and runs through December 16 at the Lyn-Lake theater at 2951 Lyndale Avenue S., in Minneapolis. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Steve Soloman Brings His Crazy Italian-Jewish Family HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at The McCallum Theatre

The McCallum Theatre presents Steve Soloman's "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish And I'm Home For The Holidays" for three performances December 1 at 8:00 pm and December 2 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. "I'm Home For The Holidays" is a laugh filled evening of chaos featuring hilarious stories and characterizations of his family, friends and all of the other folks he has met along the way that drove him into Therapy in the first place. I had the chance to catch up with the Award winning comedian to talk all things "Steve Soloman" as he prepares for his trip to Palm Desert. Here are a few excerpts from the interview. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Steve Soloman Brings His Crazy Italian-Jewish Family HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at The McCallum Theatre

The McCallum Theatre presents Steve Soloman's "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish And I'm Home For The Holidays" for three performances December 1 at 8:00 pm and December 2 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. "I'm Home For The Holidays" is a laugh filled evening of chaos featuring hilarious stories and characterizations of his family, friends and all of the other folks he has met along the way that drove him into Therapy in the first place. I had the chance to catch up with the Award winning comedian to talk all things "Steve Soloman" as he prepares for his trip to Palm Desert. Here are a few excerpts from the interview. (more...)

BWW Interviews: FOLLIES Star Elaine Paige Talks Follies, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and Other Career Highlights

Actress/singer Elaine Paige, having originated Evita, Chess, Piaf and Anything Goes in London, is unquestionably the queen of the West End, and with a Drama Desk nomination securely in place for her Broadway performance in the new Kennedy Center production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which opened at the Ahmanson May 9, Paige is fast becoming a theatrical sensation in the US as well. In our chat, she says what she thinks about Stephen Sondheim, Follies, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barbara Cook, her favorite career highlights including her leading men, as well as her popular radio talk show for the BBC entitled Elaine Paige on Sunday. (more...)

Theresa Caputo: Long Island Medium Comes to the Bushnell, 6/29

Theresa Caputo is described as 'a typical Long Island wife and mom, except for one distinct difference… she communicates with the dead. It's a Gift she cannot 'turn off' prompting her to give spontaneous readings to her car mechanic or cashier at the local bagel shop.' (more...)

Theresa Caputo: Long Island Medium Comes to the Bushnell, 6/29

Theresa Caputo is described as 'a typical Long Island wife and mom, except for one distinct difference… she communicates with the dead. It's a Gift she cannot 'turn off' prompting her to give spontaneous readings to her car mechanic or cashier at the local bagel shop.' (more...)

Theresa Caputo Comes to PPAC, 9/9

Theresa Caputo is described as 'a typical Long Island wife and mom, except for one distinct difference… she communicates with the dead. It's a Gift she cannot 'turn off' prompting her to give spontaneous readings to her car mechanic or cashier at the local bagel shop.' (more...)

The Colony Theatre's THE MORINI STRAD Returns Tonight

The Colony Theatre previously announced that its production of THE MORINI STRAD, a West Coast Premiere by Willy Holtzman and directed by Stephanie Vlahos, has been so successful that it will bring it back in January for two more weeks. (more...)

The Colony Theatre Extends THE MORINI STRAD, To Return In January!

The Colony Theatre today announced that its production of THE MORINI STRAD, a West Coast Premiere by Willy Holtzman and directed by Stephanie Vlahos, has been so successful that it will bring it back in January for two more weeks. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Rachelle Rak of Broadway-Bound FLASHDANCE

You've probably seen the movie, but what does FLASHDANCE the Musical have that the movie doesn't? One word. Sas. That's right ladies and gents. Broadway veteran Rachelle Rak has taken on the role of Tess in this brand new musical that is currently sweeping across the US. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 12/09/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/09/2012 for Nashville (more...)

Recreating WORKING: Gordon Greenberg & Donna Lynne Champlin

The adapter/director and a featured performer talk about adapting a classic musical for a new generation, and connecting with a new kind of audience. (more...)

BWW's Top Rhode Island Theatre Stories of 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Rhode Island 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...)

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 12/16/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/16/2012 for Nashville (more...)

The Colony Theatre Extends THE MORINI STRAD, To Return In January!

The Colony Theatre today announced that its production of THE MORINI STRAD, a West Coast Premiere by Willy Holtzman and directed by Stephanie Vlahos, has been so successful that it will bring it back in January for two more weeks. (more...)

BWW Exclusive Interview: Sutton Foster Chats BUNHEADS, Working With 'Bro' Hunter Foster & Returning to Broadway

The multi-talented actress chats exclusively with BWW about the upcoming season of Bunheads, (which features a guest star appearance by her real-life brother, Broadway star Hunter Foster!) and reveals why she hopes to return to Broadway 'sometime soon'! (more...)

Houston Ballet Opens MADAME BUTTERFLY, 9/6

Fresh from its appearances at the Chicago Dancing Festival on August 25, Houston Ballet opens its 2012-13 season with artistic director Stanton Welch's signature work Madame Butterfly on a program with his one-act ballet Clear, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) , running September 6 - 16. (more...)

BWW Interviews: International Singing Sensation Ramin Karimloo Talks About Bluegrass and His SRO Concerts at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal

Olivier nominated for Love Never Dies, Canadian born actor/singer Ramin Karimloo will perform his cabaret act at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal April 21-22. This will mark his cabaret debut in Los Angeles, and all three performances are already sold out. Renowned on the UK stage for every role in Les Mis including that of Jean Valjean and also for the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, Karimloo performed on the Oscar telecast in February singing 'One More Day' alongside Hugh Jackman, Ann Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks and others from the cast of the film Les Mis. In our chat, Karimloo talks about career past and present as well as his love of music that includes bluegrass as well as Broadway. (more...)

Off-Broadway's Juliette Fairley Stars in MULATTO'S DILEMMA Short Film Sequel

Off-Broadway star Juliette Fairley just wrapped a starring role in her second short film Mulatto's Dilemma. The 7-minute indie is based on Fairley's life experience having an African American father and white French mother. (more...)

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