Theo Ubique's 'A Cole Porter Songbook' Begins Performances 5/31by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013Hot off the success of 2012?s Time after Time: The Songs of Jule Styne, Theo Ubique tackles renowned composer-lyricist Cole Porter's vast and enormously entertaining catalog. Porter's sophisticated music and notoriously witty lyrics come alive in unique Theo Ubique style under the direction of 4-time Jeff-award winning director Fred Anzevino, with new arrangements by music director Aaron Benham and choreography by David Heimann. (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 22nd, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - May 22, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's our annual Summer Musical Theater Guide! This week, Part One: Chicagoland. Check out 'The Jungle Book,' 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman,' 'Next To Normal,' 'The Color Purple,' 'Spelling Bee,' 'Cabaret' and a whole lot more! (more...)
The Amoralists to Stage RANTOUL AND DIE, 6/12-7/20by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Having earned a reputation as one of New York's most daring young theater companies, The Amoralists continue to grow in size, ambition and audacity. In the seven years since its founding, the Company has successfully produced 16 productions of ten plays, including nine world premieres, and has quickly moved from basement theaters to Off-Broadway. On the heels of these accomplishments, The Amoralists will kick off 'The Summer of The Amoralists' season with the New York premiere of Mark Roberts' Rantoul and Die, directed by Jay Stull and featuring performances by Derek Ahonen, Sarah Lemp,Matthew Pilieci and Vanessa Vache - all members of The Amoralists' 50-member ensemble. (more...)
The Pearl Announces 30th Anniversary Season, Including Terrence McNally's AND AWAY WE GO Premiereby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Founded in 1984, The Pearl Theatre Company, New York's only classical Resident Acting Company, began as a small troupe of artists in Chelsea and is now a celebrated Off-Broadway institution with its own permanent home on West 42nd Street. The Pearl's 30th anniversary season will showcase the Company's talents in productions of classic plays that are especially suited to the ensemble's skills—including a world premiere written especially for them. (more...)
No Exit Cafe to Present A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK, 5/31-7/21by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013No Exit Cafe (6970 N Glenwood Avenue, Chicago) presents A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 pm. (more...)
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Artistic Director/co-Founder Fred Anzevino has announced the 2013-2014 season of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. The schedule of five productions will include an exciting mix of musical theatre, cabaret, and drama with music. In addition, the company has added a 'student rush' policy where all unsold tickets will be $15 at the door with student ID. (more...)
No Exit Cafe to Present A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK, 5/31-7/21by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013No Exit Cafe (6970 N Glenwood Avenue, Chicago) presents A COLE PORTER SONGBOOK on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 pm. (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 15th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - May 15, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. RIP 'Smash,' plus the seven local shows closing soon, replaced by BET's 'Howlin Wolf' show, LOW's 'Pinafore' and the five fall touring shows, plus benefits for Midwest New Musicals, Porchlight, Pride Plays and more! (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 1st, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - May 1, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Oklahoma!' opens, a new 'Porgy,' a one-night 'Tommy,' improvised Sondheim, Darren Criss, 'The Jungle Book' has been cast, two new revues, my Tony perspective and more! (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 4/07/2013by BWW - Apr 7, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Milwaukee, WI (more...)
Theo Ubique Extends ASPECTS OF LOVE Through 5/19by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013Theo Ubique's warmly-received production of Aspects of Love, the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart, will be extended through Sunday, May 19, 2013. Theo Ubique Artistic Director Fred Anzevino announced the extension on Monday, April 1. (more...)
A.R.T. to Present PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 5/10-6/2by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), in association with the Loeb Drama Center, begins performances of the runaway hit of the 2012 Emerging AmericaFestival, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, in a new adaptation by Sean Graney and Kevin O'Donnell, arranged by Kevin O'Donnell and the Cast. Performances begin on May 10, 2013 with press opening on Wednesday, My 15, and runs through June 2, 2013. (more...)
Magenta Giraffe Theatre Opens THE MAIDS Tonightby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Jean Genet's classic The Maids, translated by Bernard Frechtman, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. The show runs from tonight, April 26-May 18, 2013. (more...)
RANTOUL AND DIE and THE CHEATERS CLUB to Debut in 'Summer of The Amoralists', 6/5-9/21by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013The Amoralists present 'The Summer of The Amoralists' (June 5 - September 21), an unprecedentedly busy summer featuring two premieres and 12 consecutive weeks of performances. The productions are signature Amoralists: plays laced with morally ambiguous, complex characters that showcase the raw, heartfelt talent of The Amoralists' ensemble. (more...)
Ubique Cabaret Theatre's ASPECTS OF LOVE Opens 3/11by BWW
News Desk - Apr 20, 2013Aspects of Love, the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart that enjoyed a three-year run in London's West End from 1989 to 1992, will receive a long overdue Chicago mounting when Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre opens its production on March 11, 2013. It will be the musical's first staging in the area since a touring company played the old Civic Theatre in spring 1992. (more...)
MIT Dramashop Opens NO EXIT Tonightby BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013MIT Dramashop presents No Exit, written by Jean-Paul Sartre and directed by Adam Strandberg '14, starring Chris Smith '13, Emily Lydic '14, Allison Schneider '13, and Charlotte Swasey '16. (more...)
Cutting Ball Theater's 14th Season Will Conclude With KRISPY CRITTERS IN THE SCARLETT NIGHTby BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2013Cutting Ball Theater concludes its 14th season with the World Premiere of KRISPY KRITTERS IN THE SCARLETT NIGHT, San Francisco playwright Andrew Saito's poetic portrayal of the heart of the city in the spirit of Alan Ginsburg's Howl, William S. Burroughs, and the plays of Suzan-Lori Parks. Cutting Ball Artistic Director Rob Melrose directs KRISPY KRITTERS IN THE SCARLETT NIGHT, featuring Felicia Benefield, Wiley Namen Strasser, David Sinaiko, Marjorie Crump-Shears, Mimu Tsuimara, Maura Halloran, Caleb Caberera, and Drew Wolfe, May 17 through June 16 (Press opening: May 23) at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. For tickets ($10-50) and more information, the public may visit cuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205. (more...)
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 13 - Broadway Bids Farewell to HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature fond farewells to HANDS ON A HARDBODY from the casts of the WICKED national tour and KINKY BOOTS, plus shots from NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE BOOK OF MORMON, BIG FISH, TOP HAT in the West End, off-Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS and a last SIP from BUNNICULA, as well as F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, Max von Essen during filming for SUBMISSIONS ONLY and more! (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 10th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 10, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Jungle Book' heats up, 'Oklahoma!' and 'South Pacific,' 'Oliver!' and 'Barnum,' plus 'Stomp,' some interesting student productions and more! (more...)
Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company to Open THE MAIDS, 4/26by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2013Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Jean Genet's classic The Maids, translated by Bernard Frechtman, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. The show runs from April 26-May 18, 2013. (more...)
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