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Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

LES MISERABLES to Kick Off Theatre Aspen's 2013 Season, Begin. 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013

Theatre Aspen announced final casting for its 30th summer season this week. The summer repertory season includes the Tony Award-winning epic Les Miserables, opening June 25th, the one-man comedy Fully Committed, opening July 6th and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which opens July 12th. All shows run through late August. (more...)


THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Open at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater, 6/15
by Johnna Leary - Jun 7, 2013

In "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", set to open June 15 at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater in Hagerstown, Maryland, all of the hilarious and heartwarming events you wish had happened at your own childhood spelling bee actually occur, and they are turned into musical numbers! (more...)


Will Chase, Stephanie J. Block to Star in Second Stage's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE This Fall
by Movies News Desk - Jun 6, 2013

The New York Times Arts Blog reports that Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase will star in the Second Stage Theater's upcoming production of the new musical LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. The actors recently received Tony nominations for their co-starring roles in Broadway's 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.' (more...)


Barrett Foa to Star as 'Harold Hill' in Connecticut Rep's THE MUSIC MAN, 7/11-21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2013

Barrett Foa, of NCIS: Los Angeles and Broadway's Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia! and Godspell, will star as 'Harold Hill' in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of THE MUSIC MAN, running July 11-21, 2013, with opening night set for July 12. (more...)


'Book of Mormon's Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells Reflect on TV Journey
by TV News Desk - Jun 5, 2013

In an interview with Variety, former BOOK OF MORMON stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reflected on their recent TV sitcom experiences. (more...)


New Musical Adaptation, A Minister's Wife Plays San Jose Rep - June 20 - July 14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2013

The poignant and provocative new musical, A Minister's Wife, makes its West Coast premiere at San Jose Rep June 20 - July 14, 2013. (more...)


Jeff Blumenktrantz & Brett Ryback to Star in Second Stage Uptown's MURDER FOR TWO, Begin. 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013

JEFF BLUMENKRANTZ and BRETT RYBACK to Co-Star in Second Stage Uptown's MURDER FOR TWO (more...)


Hunter Foster, Wesley Taylor & More to Lead Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2013 National Music Theater Conference Selections
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced cast members for the 2013 National Music Theater Conference. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Paulette Haupt, the Conference will run from June 22 to July 12 and will develop three new musicals. (more...)


San Jose's 2013 Bay Area High School Musical 'Top Honor' Awards Winners Announced
by TV News Desk - Jun 4, 2013

San Jose Stage Company and Broadway San Jose are pleased to announce the winners of the Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Awards. Two Bay Area students, Rodd Fahardi from Los Gatos High School and Myha'la Herrold from Archbishop Mitty High School, were also chosen for Outstanding Performance by an Actor and Actress in a musical to participate in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards: 2013 JIMMY Awards, where they will perform at The Minskoff Theatre, the Broadway stage that currently houses The Lion King. (more...)


Theatre Aspen Announces 30th Summer Season Casting
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2013

Theatre Aspen announced casting for its 30th summer season today. The summer repertory season includes the Tony Award-winning epic LES MISERABLES, opening June 25th, the one-man comedy Fully Committed, opening July 6th and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which opens July 12th. All shows run through late August. (more...)


Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Co. Announces 2013-14 Season: OKLAHOMA!, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON & More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including a special, student-devised production, a rock musical and a famous Irish play, in the 2013-2014 season. The season begins Oct. 18 and runs through April 19, 2014. (more...)


Michael Unger, Jeffrey Saver and More Set for SEUSSICAL for 1241 Foundation
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

Seussical: The Musical, one of Broadway's most joyous musicals, written by the esteemed, Tony Award winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, will be presented at the Newtown High School this summer. Authors, Ahrens and Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island, My Favorite Year, A Man of No Importance and the upcoming Rockymusical) have expressed their joy that this musical has been selected as the inaugural production of the 1214 Foundation. (more...)


Official: Josh Gad & Santino Fontana to Join Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell in Disney's FROZEN
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in 'Frozen.' Josh Gad ('The Internship,' 'Love & Other Drugs,' Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon') provides the voice of Olaf the snowman; Santino Fontana (Broadway's 'Cinderella,' 'Brighton Beach Memoirs,' 'Billy Elliot') lends his vocal talents as Hans; and Alan Tudyk ('42,' 'Wreck-It Ralph,' ABC's 'Suburgatory') joins the film as the voice of the Duke of Weselton. (more...)


Josh Gad, Santino Fontana Join Voice Cast of Disney's FROZEN
by Movies News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

Josh Gad, Santino Fontana and Alan Tudyk have joined the voice cast of Disney Animation Studios upcoming film FROZEN. (more...)


SUMMER STAGES: Top 10 Picks for Chicago Summer Theatre
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 14, 2013

Here's a listing of the top ten places that are really burning it up in theater this summer, in Chicago and the region nearby. Seek them out, and enjoy! (more...)


Samuel D. Hunter, George Brant & More Set for 2013 Sallie B. Goodman Artists' Retreat, Now Through 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013

McCarter Theatre Center has launched its 2013 Sallie B. Goodman Artists' Retreat, which is being held in Princeton through June 19. The ten participating artists are George Brant, Jade King Carroll, Samuel D. Hunter, Ken Ludwig, Emily Mann, Lynn Nottage, Nicole Ari Parker, Heather Raffo, David "Tom" Thompson, and Kathleen Tolan. (more...)


Peter Cambor and More Join Commonwealth Shakespeare's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing July 6 - 28, 2013, performances are free and open to the public. (more...)


SBCC Theatre Group to Present 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, 7/12-27
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2013

The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to open the 2013-2014 season with the quirky musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, and additional material by Jay Reiss. Directed by R. Michael Gros and Musical Direction by David Potter, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's Tony Award-winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. (more...)


Richard Schiff to Star in Barrington Stage's THE CHOSEN; Gretchen Egolf Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd Artistic Director and Tristan Wilson Managing Director, has announced casting for Chaim Potok's The Chosen, adapted and directed by Aaron Posner, and Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Julianne Boyd at the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield. (more...)


World Premiere of SASQUATCHED! THE MUSICAL Set for NYMF, 7/9-14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

SASQUATCHED! THE MUSICAL - the quirky new pop-rock musical that will get your Bigfoot tappin' - will receive its world premiere in the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)


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