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The Laguna Playhouse Announces New Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham

The Laguna Playhouse welcomes 30-year theatre producing veteran Ann E. Wareham as Artistic Director. (more...)

Jack Everly to Conduct New York Pops in Performance of Irving Berlin 10/14

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the New York Pops and a stellar cast of performers with many Broadway credits in Irving Berlin: From Ragtime to Ritzes at New York's famed Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 14, at 8 p.m. (more...)

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Presents MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL, Now thru 11/18

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, in collaboration with GFour Productions (producers of Menopause the Musical and winners of more than 30 Tony Awards), has announced what promises to be Rochester's next hit musical: MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL. (more...)

Arena Stage to Present PULLMAN PORTER BLUES, Starring E. Faye Butler, This November

Following its celebrated opening at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pullman Porter Blues travels across the country to sweep D.C. audiences along for a ride in its world-premiere co-production at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Inspired by her grandfather's work on the postal trains, playwright Cheryl L. West, whose work at Arena Stage includes Jar the Floor and Play On!, returns with the tale of three Pullman train porters whose journey is underscored by Midwest blues songs, including "Sweet Home Chicago" and "This Train." Directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker and The Quality of Life), Pullman Porter Blues runs November 23, 2012 - January 6, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater. (more...)

Jack Everly to Conduct New York Pops in Performance of Irving Berlin 10/14

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the New York Pops and a stellar cast of performers with many Broadway credits in Irving Berlin: From Ragtime to Ritzes at New York's famed Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 14, at 8 p.m. (more...)

A JAZZ DREAM Opens 11/1 at UNT

The poetry of William Shakespeare's timeless A Midsummer Night's Dream is swinging to a new beat with newly composed tunes, classic jazz standards and choreographed dance numbers in A Jazz Dream, The Musical, adapted by New York guest director Maggie L. Harrer and produced by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre. UNT's College of Music is providing creative musical input, and UNT's Department of English is offering dramaturgical assistance. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre's MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, in collaboration with GFOUR Productions (producers of Menopause the Musical and winners of more than 30 Tony Awards), has announced what promises to be Rochester's next hit musical: MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL, running now through November 18. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below! (more...)

A JAZZ DREAM Opens Tonight at UNT, Nov 1

The poetry of William Shakespeare's timeless A Midsummer Night's Dream is swinging to a new beat with newly composed tunes, classic jazz standards and choreographed dance numbers in A Jazz Dream, The Musical, adapted by New York guest director Maggie L. Harrer and produced by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre. UNT's College of Music is providing creative musical input, and UNT's Department of English is offering dramaturgical assistance. (more...)

Gerard Charles Departs BalletMet Columbus; to Join Joffrey Ballet in July

After 26 years with BalletMet Columbus, and more than a decade as Artistic Director, Gerard Charles has announced he will become the Ballet Master of the renowned Joffrey Ballet in Chicago this July. (more...)

Best-selling Author Donald Miller to be Keynote Speaker for Centenary Fundraiser, 3/20

New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller will be the featured guest speaker at Centenary College of Louisiana's 7th annual Christian Leadership Center (CLC) Fundraising Dinner. He is best known for "saying what we are all feeling," in the realm of Christian spirituality. The event is open to the public. (more...)

Best-selling Author Donald Miller Gives Keynote Speech at Centenary Fundraiser Today

New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller will be the featured guest speaker at Centenary College of Louisiana's 7th annual Christian Leadership Center (CLC) Fundraising Dinner. He is best known for 'saying what we are all feeling,' in the realm of Christian spirituality. The event is open to the public. (more...)

Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, et al. Headline 'Jazz in the Gardens' Festival, 3/17 & 18

The lucky 7th year of the two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival returns to Miami Gardens with an incredible line-up sure to put the audience at Sun Life Stadium on their feet on March 17 and 18, 2012. (more...)

BWW Reviews: A Flawless AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Plays Washington Savoyards

In an era when Waller had to enter some of the places he played by a side door, it would have been inhuman to resist completely the allure of white privilege. It's all on view in his song LOUNGIN' AT THE WALDORF, which contrasts the kind of freedom and looseness he could enjoy performing in Harlem with the stiffer, whiter milieu of the Waldorf Astoria. Nevertheless: "Ain't it swell doin' swell with the swells in the swellest hotel of them all? One of the strengths of the show is that it doesn't whitewash (if I may use that word here) this part of Waller's legacy. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Comic Actor Roger Bart Talks Playing 'Carmen Ghia' in THE PRODUCERS at The Hollywood Bowl

Comic actor/singer Roger Bart won a Tony for playing Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and a SAG Award for portraying George Williams on TV's Desperate Housewives. His versatility has also led to voice over work singing as Hercules in the Disney film of the same name. Bart will reprise his Tony nominated role of Carmen Ghia in The Producers at the Hollywood Bowl today, July 27-July 29. In our chat he talks about The Producers, Mel Brooks roles and other theatrical tidbits. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Comic Actor Roger Bart Talks Playing 'Carmen Ghia' in THE PRODUCERS at The Hollywood Bowl

Comic actor/singer Roger Bart won a Tony for playing Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and a SAG Award for portraying George Williams on TV's Desperate Housewives. His versatility has also led to voice over work singing as Hercules in the Disney film of the same name. Bart will reprise his Tony nominated role of Carmen Ghia in The Producers at the Hollywood Bowl July 27-29. In our chat he talks about The Producers, Mel Brooks roles and other theatrical tidbits. (more...)

Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, et al. Headline 'Jazz in the Gardens' Festival, 3/17 & 18

The lucky 7th year of the two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival returns to Miami Gardens with an incredible line-up sure to put the audience at Sun Life Stadium on their feet on March 17 and 18, 2012. (more...)

BWW Reviews: The Joint is Jumpin' at Spotlighters with AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

A youthful cast, showcasing a number of talents from Morgan State University, brings out Waller's exuberance and his ambivalence. (more...)

Jazz Singer, Pianist and Songwriter Tony DeSare Schedules Orlando Performances in May

Acclaimed Jazz Singer, Pianist and Songwriter Tony DeSare schedules 4 Orlando performances. (more...)

Nobody Does It Like Cy -- CY COLEMAN'S BROADWAY at The McCallum Theatre on February 8th

What a wonderful thing it is to spend an evening in the theatre and have your expectations exceeded. The McCallum Theatre is presenting quite an impressive and varied array of theatrical offerings this spring, but I believe last night's CY COLEMAN'S BROADWAY might have been the unexpected "jewel" in their season. It was truly a valentine to one of Broadway and popular music's most prolific composers and the celebration of a songbook that leaves you wondering - "Did he ever write anything that wasn't a hit"? (more...)

Margo Rey, John Oates Newest Single 'Let the Rain' to Get Released 8/16

'Let The Rain,' the new single from singer/songwriter Margo Rey will be digitally released on the Organica Music Group Record Label on August 16, 2011. 'Let The Rain' was co-written by Margo Rey and John Oates. This will be the first release from Rey's forthcoming CD which will feature additional songs written by Rey and Oates. The album was produced by Margo Rey, Michael Blakey and Elton Ahi. (more...)

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