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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 10/8

By: Oct. 12, 2012
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At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we have launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'.

In this week's edition of Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of October 8! From reviews to interviews, videos and photos, catch up on all the latest regional happenings around the Broadway World! Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Featured Story of the Week: BWW Reviews: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is a Bloody, Fun Production by Katie Laban (Detroit)

 

Australia - Brisbane
Music By The Sea Presents Sydney's Acacia Quartet Performing Elena Kats-Chernin, Lyle Chan Works, 10/6
by 30 Days of NYMF 2012

Just Announced: Cast & Creative Set for KING KONG's 2013 Australian Premiere; Music from McLachlan & More...
by BWW

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 6 Questions With David Campbell
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Melbourne
BWW Reviews: PROMISES PROMISES Promises a Wonderful Cast
by Tim Carney

Just Announced: Cast & Creative Set for KING KONG's 2013 Australian Premiere; Music from McLachlan & More...
by BWW

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 6 Questions With David Campbell
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Perth
Just Announced: Cast & Creative Set for KING KONG's 2013 Australian Premiere; Music from McLachlan & More...
by BWW

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 6 Questions With David Campbell
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Sydney
BWW Reviews: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is Cheesy Entertainment
by Emma Cambey

Just Announced: Cast & Creative Set for KING KONG's 2013 Australian Premiere; Music from McLachlan & More...
by BWW

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 6 Questions With David Campbell
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Lucy Durack, Rob Mills and More in Sydney's LEGALLY BLONDE
by Stage Tube


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: Recipe for Disaster - Center Stage's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Daniel Collins

BWW Reviews: OVER THE TAVERN at the Olney Theatre Center
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: A Reading of STAGE IV by the Mobtown Playwrights Group
by Tina Saratsiotis

2012 BWW Baltimore Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Boston
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of LORD OF THE FLIES at Barrington Stage Company
by Stephen Sorokoff

MUSIC SWEET MUSIC Runs 10/25-26 at the Colonial Theatre
by Kelsey Denette

2012 BWW Boston Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW

BWW Review: THE COMPANY WE KEEP Snaps, Crackles, and Pops
by Nancy Grossman


Central New York
Merry-Go-Round's NUNSENSE Proves That it is Habit-Forming
by Josh Austin

2012 BWW Central NY Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Reviews: Open Stage's FROST/NIXON Heats Up Harrisburg
by Marakay Rogers

2012 BWW Central PA Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Chicago
BWW Reviews: A Glorious SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Misha Davenport

BWW Interviews: Q&A with BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson Star Matt Holzfeind
by Misha Davenport

Chaplin Career Launcher Essanay Studios Hosts Gala Event and Preservation Plan, 10/6
by Paul W. Thompson

BWW TV: First Look at Black Ensemble Theater's ONE NAME ONLY
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Nightblue's AVENUE Q Finds Its Purpose
by Misha Davenport

BWW TV: First Look at Lookingglass Theatre's METAMORPHOSES
by BroadwayWorld TV

Bailiwick's BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson a Mixed Bag
by Misha Davenport

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Is The Date For The Third Annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration At The Call Nightclub
by Paul W. Thompson

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 10th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson


Cincinnati
2012 BWW Cincinnati/Dayton Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: Blank Canvas Stages Thought-Provoking NEXT FALL
by Roy Berko

What's On: Upcoming Shows in Cleveland and Akron - Oct 2012
by Vicky Croisant

BWW Reviews: ANYTHING GOES Tour is a De-Lovely Production
by Vicky Croisant

BWW Reviews: Will Rogers Shares Wisdom at Actors' Summit
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: STANDING ON CEREMONY; THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko


Columbus
BWW Reviews: Skip the Haunted House- Come Howl at Shadowbox Live's 'Full Moon'
by Lisa Norris

BWW Reviews: 'A Tale As Old As Time' Brings Lots of Young Fans to the Palace Theater with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Lisa Norris

2012 BWW Columbus Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL at CT Rep is About Agreeing That We Don't Always Agree to Disagree
by Lauren Yarger

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Goodspeed's SOMETHING'S AFOOT
by BroadwayWorld TV


Costa Mesa
Save 25% on Tickets to STOMP; Plays the Segerstrom Center, 10/9-10/14
by Contests

BWW Reviews: Jazz Stars Jane Monheit & John Pizzarelli Thrill in OC Cabaret Concert
by Michael L. Quintos


Dayton
2012 BWW Cincinnati/Dayton Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


Denver
BWW Interviews: Talks with Christy Montour-Larson, Her Award Winning Career and What it Takes to Be a Great Director!
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Colorado Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Cherry Creek Theatre Presents VISITING Mr. Green thru 10/28
by Michael Mulhern

BWW TV: Arvada Center's MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Records for 'Carols for a Cure'
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Interview: Talks with MEMPHIS Star Rhett George - His Exciting Career From Broadway to National Tour!
by Michael Mulhern

STAGE TUBE: IN FOCUS Follows Up with BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson's Ben Dicke After Accident
by Stage Tube


Des Moines
BWW Reviews: 25 Years Later LES MISERABLES Still Leaves an Impact
by Brooke Bridenstine


Detroit
BWW Reviews: Everyone Needs to Experience POLICE DEAF NEAR FAR Bringing Deaf Culture to Life On Stage
by Katie Laban

St. Dunstan's Theatre to Open Their Latest Season With IT CAME FROM MARS!
by Katie Laban

BWW Reviews: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is a Bloody, Fun Production
by Katie Laban

Spotlight Players Present FROM The Shadows: THE VILLAINS TAKE THE STAGE Cabaret, 10/12-13
by BWW News Desk

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Threefold Productions' THE PILLOWMAN
by Stage Tube


Fargo
West Fargo High School Theatre To Premiere MARATHON '33, 11/09 - 11/11
by Patrick Nugent


Ft. Myers/Naples
BWW Interviews: 9 TO 5's Director & Choreographer Amy McCleary at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Justin Cowan


Germany
Photo Coverage: Jonas Kaufmann und Daniel Barenboim in der Berliner Philharmonie
by Marcel Konrath

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA Returns to Stuttgart for a Limited Run, Feb 14!
by Stage Tube

Viele prominente Künstler mit Tabaluga auf Tour
by BWW News Desk


Houston
THE PAJAMA GAME, HSPVA's Fall 2012 All School Musical
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: SRO's [TITLE OF SHOW] Cast Talks [TITLE OF SHOW], Vampires and Inspiration
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FAT LADY SINGS - Crowd Pleasing Musical Revue
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox Talk JEKYLL & HYDE on My FOX Houston
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Promo for MISSIONARY POSITION at Theater LaB Houston
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Promo for CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY at Theater LaB Houston
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Reinvented JEKYLL & HYDE is an Exciting Electric Experience
by David Clarke

Main Street Theater To Perform Foer's EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, 10/27!
by Patrick Nugent


Indonesia
Theatricality in Old and New Indonesia
by Salsabila Khairunisa Gunadi


Italy
BWW Reviews: W ZORRO @ Teatro Sistina (Rome)
by Antonino Pratticò


Kansas City
Regional Theater of the Week: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
by BWW Features


Las Vegas
BWW Reviews: John Stephan: A Welcome Newcomer Who Brings Roy Orbison Along
by Ellen Sterling

Photo Flash: Cee Lo Green Visits Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
by TV News Desk

2012 BWW Las Vegas Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW

Jabbawockeez Features David Garibaldi During Select Performances at The Pavilion at Monte Carlo Resort And Casino Through 10/30
by Patrick Nugent


Long Island
QUEER NOT COOL To Take A Stab At 'Horror,' 10/13
by Patrick Nugent


Los Angeles
Save 25% on Tickets to STOMP; Plays the Segerstrom Center, 10/9-10/14
by Contests

BWW TV: Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes of Opening Night of Celebration Theatre's JUSTIN LOVE
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans

BWW TV: JUSTIN LOVE World Premiere Opening Night at Celebration Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Nobody Does It Better than Kritzerland Saluting Marvin Hamlisch
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Maugham's THE CIRCLE Encompasses Theatre 40
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Impro's TWLIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED on Odyssey Stage
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Colony Celebrates Tomlinson's AMERICAN FIESTA
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Mamet's Blistery NOVEMBER Rocks Mark Taper Forum
by Don Grigware

Lorna Luft to Star in Fabulous Palm Springs Follies' DANCE TO THE MUSIC Season Opener, Beg. 11/1
by David Green

SOUVENIR, SUDS, THE WOMEN and TRU Highlight Coyote Stage Works' Starry 4th Season, Beg. 11/23
by David Green

BWW Reviews: Jazz Stars Jane Monheit & John Pizzarelli Thrill in OC Cabaret Concert
by Michael L. Quintos

DOMA Theatre Company To Present AVENUE Q, 11/09 - 12/16!
by Patrick Nugent

Photo Flash: 24th Street Theatre Presents Susanna Hamnett's One Woman Tour-De-Force NEARLY LEAR, 10/19 - 10/21
by Patrick Nugent

STAGE TUBE: Trailer - SkyPilot Theatre's KONG: A GODDAMN THIRTY-FOOT GORILLA
by Stage Tube

Carrie St. Louis Accelerates Six Month Anniversary of Sterling's Upstairs
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans

BWW Interviews: Julia Silverman and Liza de Weerd Discuss Collected Stories to Open Group Rep, October 12
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: John Hurt Inspiring in KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Kirk Douglas
by Don Grigware


Mesa
Mesa Arts Center To Present SHEAR MADNESS National Tour, 11/15 - 12/05
by Patrick Nugent


Miami
Broadway Smash ROCK OF AGES To Rock The Arsht Center Opens Tonight!
by Beau Higgins


Minneapolis
Children's Theatre Company Presents Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, 11/6-12/30
by Sierra Fox


Montreal
BWW Seeks Editors in Vancouver!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Montreal
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Ottawa!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Quebec!
by BWW


Nashville
BWW Reviews: Blackbird Theatre's Stunning RED Is One of the Year's Best Plays
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: Hello, Dolly! 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL Takes the Stage in Dickson
by Jeffrey Ellis

Nashville-born A STOOP ON ORCHARD STREET Musical Opens in Pennsylvania This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: Boiler Room Theatre Brings Stunning PARADE To The Stage
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: ABC's Banking On NASHVILLE To Bring On The Nielsen Glory
by Jeffrey Ellis


Netherlands
VIDEO: TV Promo - Holland's ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
East Lynne Theater Company and Cape May Film Society Present the Original 'Dracula', 10/14
by Sierra Fox

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of A CHORUS LINE at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Photo Coverage: 'Singular Sensations' Reunite as A CHORUS LINE Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

BWW Interviews: William Michals of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Gregory G. Allen

Lemon Andersen Documentary to Premiere on NJTV, 10/23
by Movies News Desk

BWW Reviews: Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE
by Gregory G. Allen


Ottawa
BWW Seeks Editors in Vancouver!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Montreal
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Ottawa!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Quebec!
by BWW


Philadelphia
BWW Philadelphia Awards 2012: Submit Nominations Now!
by Rebecca Goering


Philippines
BWW Review: THE SEAGULL by Dulaang UP
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Interviews: 2012 International Emmy Nominee Art Acuna Sits Down with BroadwayWorld
by Oliver Oliveros

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Enters Last Weekend, 10/12-14
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Coverage: Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Arrives in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros


Portland
BWW Reviews SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, at Portland Center Stage: a Bloody Killer of a show!
by Barrett Johnson


Quebec
BWW Seeks Editors in Vancouver!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Montreal
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Ottawa!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Quebec!
by BWW


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: SOUVENIR Brings Big Heart and Bigger Laughs to Theatre Raleigh
by Larissa Mount

A Sneak Peek at LEGALLY BLONDE, Playing NC Theatre This Week
by Larissa Mount

BWW TV: Go Behind the Scenes of ZELDA's Creation With Lauren Kennedy, Frank Wildhorn and More!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: NC Theatre's LEGALLY BLONDE Charms Raleigh
by Larissa Mount


Rhode Island
STAGE TUBE: First Look at CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Tour Highlights!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Vibrant, Fast-Paced CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Launches National Tour at PPAC
by Veronica Bruscini

Review Roundup: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tour
by Review Roundups


Sacramento
BWW Reviews: Audiences Happy Again Just Dancing and SINGING IN THE RAIN
by Harmony Wheeler


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: Far From Boring, GEOGRAPHY CLUB Entertains
by Blair Howell

BWW Reviews: SOUTH PACIFIC Lovingly Staged at Hale Center Theater Orem
by Blair Howell


San Antonio
2012 BWW San Antonio Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW


San Diego
STAGE TUBE: George Takei Talks ALLEGIANCE on San Diego 6
by Stage Tube


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: Audiences Happy Again Just Dancing and SINGING IN THE RAIN
by Harmony Wheeler

SAN FRANCISCO MAGIC PARLOR Returns to Chancellor Hotel Union Square!
by Patrick Nugent


Seattle
The Phoenix Theatre Presents Gurney's SYLVIA, Directed by Rick Wright, 10/9 - 11/11
by BWW News Desk

2012 BWW Seattle Regional Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: Video Highlights from Blood Ensemble's NEVERMORE
by Stage Tube

Mirror Stage To Premier ODIN'S HORSE and Present Free Community Forums, 10/24 - 11/11!
by Patrick Nugent


Spain
Eva Mª Cortes en Los Aperitivos de Tarambana
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Detry y Powell vuelven a impartir los cursos de Sondheim/Repertorio en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Blancanieves Boulevard llega al Teatro Compac Gran Vía
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Forever King of Pop vuelve a Madrid dentro de su gira internacional
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

STAGE TUBE: Susan Egan estrena 'The Girl Has Everything' de 'El Último Jinete'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'Amadeu', el musical de Albert Boadella, de gira por España
by Nuria Frutos


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre's Hauntingly Beautiful SPRING AWAKENING
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: Circle of Eleven's LEO Dazzles at the Edison Theatre
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: Upstream Theater's Memorable Production of THE HAIRY APE
by Chris Gibson

STAGE TUBE: John Sparger, Brian Claussen and More in New Line's BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson - Video Highlights!
by Stage Tube


St. Paul
BWW Reviews: Billy Elliot Pirouettes with Stunning Grace at the Ordway
by Kristin Frosch


Toronto
BWW Interviews: Jonathan Estabrooks on his TSO Debut in Some Enchanted Evening
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT a Holy Treat for the Whole Family
by Kelly Cameron

2012 BWW Toronto Awards - Nominate Your Favorites Before Time Runs Out!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Vancouver!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Montreal
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Ottawa!
by BWW

BWW Seeks Editors in Quebec!
by BWW


UK / West End
Take Advantage of Exclusive OUR BOYS Package: FREE Champagne & Programme Plus No Booking Fees!
by Contests

BWW Reviews: Kerry Ellis LIVE AT THE HIPPODROME, October 2 2012
by Lucy Thackray

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley Hosts 'Birthday Hangout' from London!
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: New Highlights - West End's THE 39 STEPS
by Stage Tube

Ball and Staunton Lead the Way for SWEENEY TODD in 2012 BWW:UK Awards Voting!
by Carrie Dunn

Audio Preview: First Listen to Samples from Susan Boyle's Upcoming Musicals Album Plus Crawford & Osmond
by Stage Tube

Save up to 55% on THRILLER LIVE at the Lyric Theatre
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo Cover Dolly Parton's 'Wildflowers'
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Sarah Brightman Announces Plans for Space Travel
by Stage Tube

TOMMY Benefit to Play Prince Edward Theatre, Nov. 12
by BWW

Official! Douglas Hodge is 'Willy Wonka' in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Tix on Sale 10/15
by BWW

BWW Reviews: Judy Kuhn LIVE AT THE HIPPODROME, October 9 2012




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