The Rehearsal

MF24H: MUSICALFARE 24 HOURS at 710 Main Theatre Set for 6/22

Now in its second year, MusicalFare 24 Hours (MF24H) features the 24-hour creation, development and performance of FOUR short musicals and their world premieres on June 22, 2013 at 8pm at 710 Main Theatre (formerly Studio Arena) in Buffalo's Theatre District. (more...)

THE SPIDEY PROJECT Original Cast Album Now Available

The comedic theatre collective Compass Theatrical today released the long-awaited original cast album of their 2011 cult musical hit THE SPIDEY PROJECT -- featuring a super-hero rock score composed by Doug Katsaros and Adam Podd -- It is available via iTunes, Google Play and Amazon and also, keeping with the tradition of the show, free to download from CD Baby and their website: compasstheatrical.com. (more...)

Palace Theatre to Close 2012-13 Season with Original Musical BRITISH INVASION, 6/7-6/22

The Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester will close its 2012- 2013 Citizens Bank Performing Arts Series Season with an original musical production, British Invasion, from Friday, June 7th at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, June 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. British Invasion, written, conceived and choreographed by Palace Theatre Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, pays tribute to the innovative and timeless music influenced by the singers and musicians from across the pond. (more...)

ABT Sets ROMEO & JULIET, SYLVIA Workshops at The Met for 6/15, 6/29

ABTKids Workshop Series, one-hour activity-based programs to introduce children to the ballet, will present a Romeo & Juliet Pre-Performance Workshop, suited for ages 10-16, on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 AM and a Sylvia Pre-Performance Workshop, for children ages 6-12, on Saturday, June 29 at 11:00 AM in The Rehearsal studios at the Metropolitan Opera House. (more...)

Brave Spirits Theatre to Open ROMEO AND JULIET, 6/12

Brave Spirits Theatre has announced its fourth production, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The production will run beginning June 12 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, D.C. (more...)

Conversation with Christopher Denham

Before rehearsals began, actor Christopher Denham spoke with Education Dramaturg Ted Sod about his role of James in The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Sam Ray and Sean Murphy of Otterbein's BOEING, BOEING

If Sean Murphy comes off the stage after his performance in the Otterbein University production of the comedy BOEING, BOEING and doesn't need a shower, then the senior didn't do his job. (more...)

The Old Globe to Offer THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE! Program, 6/15

The Old Globe today announced THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE!, a 90-minute presentation exploring the language of Shakespeare, on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Led by Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and assisted by three professional classical actors, this special program based on Edelstein's book, THINKING SHAKESPEARE: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR STUDENT ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH THE BARD, will reveal a performer's approach to Shakespearean language so audiences may easily understand the poetry of the Bard. An ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE! will take place on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. (more...)

Main Street Theater to Present Student-Driven MACBETH, 6/21-23

There are 3 public performances: Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22, at 8:00pm, and Sunday, June 23 at 3:00pm. Performances are at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, located at 2540 Times Blvd., 77005. For tickets, call 713-524-6706 or log on to mainstreettheater.com. All tickets are $5.00. (more...)

BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Combines Puppets and Live Action at the Spoleto Festival

There is much to love about the innovative production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Morris, that is currently playing at the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, S.C. as part of the Spoleto Festival. A spare company of twelve actors enacts a large cast of characters with the help of puppets composed of inventive materials ranging from classical masks to simple workmen's tools. A co-production by the U.K.'s Bristol Old Vic and Handspring Puppet Company from South Africa, the production is a visual feast chock full of imaginative surprises. (more...)

Boca Raton's Sol Children Theatre to Present NEVERMORE and THE COMMEDIA PUSS IN BOOTS in June

Sol Children Theatre will present two completely different productions in June. Nevermore, a one-act musical based on the life and work of literary great Edgar Allan Poe will run June 14-16, and The Commedia Puss in Boots will play June 28-30. (more...)

Michael Unger, Jeffrey Saver and More Set for SEUSSICAL for 1241 Foundation

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...)

InDepth InterView: Carolee Carmello Talks NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, Plus SCANDALOUS, SMASH, TUCK EVERLASTING & More

Today we are talking to an exceptionally accomplished actress known for her many leading and featured roles in a number of illustrious musical theatre properties - among them, part of the original Broadway casts of FALSETTOS, CITY OF ANGELS, PARADE, LESTAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SCANDALOUS and many more - the gifted and genuine Carolee Carmello. Discussing many aspects of originating roles in those aforementioned shows as well as her replacement gigs in everything from KISS ME, KATE to SISTER ACT and MAMMA MIA!, Carmello sheds some light on her process in bringing such a striking series of characters to life onstage eight times a week, including creating roles Off-Broadway in ELEGIES, HELLO AGAIN and JOHN & JEN. Additionally, Carmello shares stories from the set of NBC's musical drama series SMASH as well as comments on other potential roles she would like to pursue someday. Most importantly, Carmello previews her highly anticipated performance at this Monday night's NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS and comments upon her affection for the iconic Ms. Garland. Plus, Carmello shares behind-the-scenes stories involving many of her notable collaborators and inspirations such as William Finn, Stephen Sondheim, Kathie Lee Gifford and she also expresses enthusiasm for her upcoming turn in the new musical TUCK EVERLASTING, set to premiere later this season. All of that, early Broadway and touring memories from CHESS, LES MISERABLES, CITY OF ANGELS, observations on the newly-released SCANDALOUS cast recording and much, much more in this career-spanning conversation. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Jayne Houdyshell, Will Rogers and More in Westport Country Playhouse's THE SHOW-OFF

Westport Country Playhouse stages the classic comedy, 'The Show-Off,' described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing now through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at For Short. Theatre's ANATOMY OF A MURDER

For Short. Theatre Co. presents the premiere of Elihu Winer's explosive courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Performances run between the 1-27 July 2013 in a site-specific venue on Victoria Embankment, London, and tickets can be purchased from the Pleasance Theatre box office. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsals! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Promo - For Short. Theatre's ANATOMY OF A MURDER

For Short. Theatre Co. have released a teaser trailer for their upcoming premiere for Elihu Winer's explosive courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Performances run between the 1-27 July 2013 in a site-specific venue on Victoria Embankment, London, and tickets can be purchased from the Pleasance Theatre box office. Click below to watch the trailer! (more...)

The TEAM Creates New Work in Chapel Hill

Recently, the theater company called the TEAM did some work in Chapel Hill, as part of a residency program with PlayMakers Repertory Company. According to their website, 'the TEAM is a New York City-based theatre company dedicated to dissecting and celebrating the experience of living in America today.' Founded in 2004, the TEAM writes collectively as a unit, separately from their individual careers in the arts. They met collaborator Taylor Mac in 2008. Some members of the TEAM spent a week in residence with PlayMakers Repertory Company, developing new work by collaborating with each other and experts among the faculty at UNC. In the two-to-four-year process of writing a show, the week they spent in residence at PlayMakers is step one. Their current work focuses on the themes of drive and discipline, based on the idea that in America, perhaps we have an abundance of drive and a deficiency of discipline. (more...)

Behind The Scenes Of GATSBY With Luhrmann's App

Visionary stage and screen director Baz Luhrmann uses seemingly every facet of media in order to fill his wildly opulent films and stage shows with as much meta-narrative as possible and THE GREAT GATSBY appears to be his most resounding success in that arena of any of his endeavors thus far. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Steffi Didomenicantonio Tackles Natalie in NEXT TO NORMAL

Clearwater Theatre's production of Next to Normal received rave reviews last year and is back again at Tarragon Theatre for a limited run this week. The Tony and Pulitizer Prize winning show tells the story of a family struggling to cope with issues surrounding mental illness, and packs a hefty emotional wallop. With some fantastic tunes and a heartfelt story, this is an eye opening musical likely to make you laugh and cry. Joining the cast this time around are Steffi DiDomenicantonio, Marty Burt and David Coomber. Today BWW is speaking with Steffi D about her experience playing Natalie, meeting Alice Ripley and more. (more...)

42ND STREET to Play 6/11-23 at the Barn Theatre

Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET June 11 through 23. (more...)

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