Joie de Vivre

BWW Reviews: Feehely's Exquisite OUTSIDE PARADISE Given World Premiere by Actors Bridge and Belmont

Thanks to the exquisitely crafted and wonderfully creative Outside Paradise, a new play written by Bill Feehely and given an opulent world premiere production from Actors Bridge Ensemble, the story of these two tragic figures is brought to life onstage. (more...)

BWW Reviews: EPAC Presents a Rollicking, Raunchy AVENUE Q

Director Edward Fernandez and a well-trained cast of puppets and puppeteers bring the hit musical to hysterical life on the EPAC stage (more...)

The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra Honors Duke Ellington Today

As part of the 'A Moment in Time' Series, The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Clayton J. Poole, will pay tribute to Duke Ellington today, March 10th at 4:00pm. The tribute features the celebrated Metta Quintet. The performance will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts with tickets starting at $20. (more...)

Orion Welcomes Soprano Patrice Michaels, Now thru 3/17

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, celebrates Women's History Month by welcoming guest soprano Patrice Michaels for 'A Voice from Heaven,' the third concert series of its 20th Anniversary Season. Performances take place today, March 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, March 13 at the PianoForte Salon at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago and March 17 at Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. (more...)

BWW Reviews: THESE SHINING LIVES Lacks Wattage

THESE SHINING LIVES tells the important story of a 1928 groundbreaking case which established legal precedents for labor safety standards still in effect decades later. Five factory workers, dubbed the 'Radium Girls,' sued their employer after contracting life-threatening radium poisoning while painting watch dials with the glow-in-the-dark substance. Playwright Melanie Marnich focuses on four of the thousands of women who entered the work force for the first time in the 1920s, rejoicing in the opportunity to make money before finding their lives forever changed by unanticipated camaraderie and unforeseen deleterious effects. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Country Playhouse's SEUSSICAL is Jovially Enticing and Blissfully Gratifying

It is summer in Houston. The heat index is soaring more and more each day. Moreover, many of our local theatre companies are producing family friendly fare that allows each and every one of us to beat the heat for fun theatrical treats. Championing this campaign is Country Playhouse with their whimsical and captivating production of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens' SUESSICAL. The Broadway incarnation tried out in Boston before moving into the Richard Rogers Theatre late in 2000. It was met with lukewarm reviews and closed on May 20, 2001 after 198 performances and 34 previews. Before hitting the road on its first of two national tours, the book underwent extensive revisions because of its marginal showing on Broadway. (more...)

San Francisco's Historic Galleria Park Hotel to Redefine Modern Luxury After $4 Million Restoration

In August 2013, the 177-room Galleria Park Hotel will complete an 18-month, $4 million renovation to celebrate its rich heritage and enhance its stylish appeal to today's discerning traveler. (more...)

BWW REVIEW: PIPPIN Comes of Age in A.R.T. Revival

Dazzling acrobatics, insightful direction, shrewd performances, and rich new orchestrations make this creaky 1970s pop musical a timely and timeless exploration of personal fulfillment and existential angst (more...)

Charles Court Opera Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Rosemary Branch Theatre, Dec 7-Jan 9

Following their recent sold-out, critically acclaimed run of The Pirates of Penzance, Charles Court Opera are to swash and buckle their way through The Three Musketeers, their 6th 'boutique' pantomime at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, with their legendary esprit de corps and Joie de Vivre. (more...)

Orion Welcomes Soprano Patrice Michaels, 3/10-17

The Orion Ensemble, Chicago's nationally recognized and critically acclaimed chamber music ensemble, celebrates Women's History Month by welcoming guest soprano Patrice Michaels for "A Voice from Heaven," the third concert series of its 20th Anniversary Season. Performances take place March 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, March 13 at the PianoForte Salon at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago and March 17 at Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. (more...)

DR. RUTH, ALL THE WAY Comes to TheaterWorks, 5/31-7/7

Direct from its sold-out World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company, Dr. Ruth, All The Way will be directed by Julianne Boyd co-founder and Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company (BSC). TheaterWorks' production will be a revised version of BSC's production starring stage, film and television actress Debra Jo Rupp (Kitty Forman on That 70's Show). Dr. Ruth, All the Way will run May 31st through July 7th, 2013. (more...)

Orion Welcomes Soprano Patrice Michaels, 3/10-17

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, celebrates Women's History Month by welcoming guest soprano Patrice Michaels for "A Voice from Heaven," the third concert series of its 20th Anniversary Season. Performances take place March 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, March 13 at the PianoForte Salon at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago and March 17 at Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. (more...)

BWW Reviews: First National Tour of Nunset Boulevard Engages Southern California Audiences

Dan Goggin's latest installment in the Nunsense series is Nunset Boulevard, which world premiered in 2009. It is a delicious musical ode to old Hollywood. And yes, Norma Desmond does make a brief appearance. Continuing on its first national tour, the show stopped at the Norris Theatre Saturday for two performances. The matinee I attended was close to SRO, and most everyone just ate up the silly humor and 5 infectious characterizations - the Little Sisters of Hoboken - who find themselves stuck, not where they were led to believe at the Hollywood Bowl, but... at at the Hollywood Bowl A-Rama. Low on plot - there's even a song this time to spell it out - it's high on energy and sheer fun, with some great audience participation including real live bowling on a TV game show takeoff The Price Is Righteous. (more...)

The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra Honors Duke Ellington, 3/10

As part of the "A Moment in Time" Series, The Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Clayton J. Poole, will pay tribute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, March 10th at 4:00pm. The tribute features the celebrated Metta Quintet. The performance will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts with tickets starting at $20. (more...)

BWW Review: Relaxing HOLIDAY in Wellesley

The Wellesley Summer Theatre Company does what it does best with a familiar cast and a couple of fresh faces in the 1928 comedy of manners, Philip Barry's HOLIDAY. (more...)

bergenPAC Presents Neil Sedaka, 3/22

For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. (more...)

bergenPAC Presents Neil Sedaka, 3/22

For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. (more...)

Charles Court Opera Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Rosemary Branch Theatre, Now thru Jan 9

Following their recent sold-out, critically acclaimed run of The Pirates of Penzance, Charles Court Opera are to swash and buckle their way through The Three Musketeers, their 6th 'boutique' pantomime at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, with their legendary esprit de corps and Joie de Vivre. (more...)

BWW Interview: Courtenay Collins Discusses GA Ensemble's HELLO DOLLY!, Atlanta Theatre, and Giving Back

Since it's founding in 1992, Georgia Ensemble Theatre has generally produced a small musical each year, but in its 20th season, G.E.T. is presenting one of the grandest shows in Broadway history, 'Hello Dolly!' Their production is directed by Suzi Award winner Heidi Cline McKerley (Horizon Theatre's 'Avenue Q') and choreographed by her husband Jeff (who also stars as Cornelius), who won two Suzis; Best Actor and Best Choreography for the New American Shakespeare Tavern's 'Cabaret.' Music direction is by Bill Newberry. The show opens April 11th and runs through April 28th. (more...)

AuthorHouse Hosts Free Indie Book Signings at 2013 "Los Angeles Times Festival of Books", 4/20

AuthorHouse, the leading self-publishing imprint and marketing services provider for authors around the globe, has released its schedule of free indie author signings at the 2013 "Los Angeles Times Festival of Books" being held at the University of Southern California campus. AuthorHouse will host 11 free signings throughout the weekend. (more...)

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