Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 1/14
By: BWW Special Coverage Jan. 18, 2013
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'!
Featured Story of the Week:
STUDENT CENTER: Conquering KCACTF - Day 2: John Glover's Words of Wisdom and Honesty Hour
by Mary BestAlbuquerque
New International Film & Media Experience Launches In Albuquerque
by Movies News Desk
BWW Reviews: Tom Paxton Delivers - As Always
by Anya Sebastian
Atlanta
BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to the Fox Theatre, Now thru 1/20
by Joseph Harrison
STAGE TUBE: Kate Buddeke and More in a Preview of Alliance Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE
by Stage Tube
Austin
BWW Interviews: Buyi Zama of THE LION KING Loves to Travel
by Kathy Strain
BWW Reviews: Hidden Room Hosts the Magical World Premiere of INVISIBLE INC.
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of ELIZABETH: HEART OF A KING Lacks Regal Focus and Polish
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: DEARLY BELOVED at Georgetown Palace is Funny But Predictable
by Jeff Davis
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Regional Opera Company of the Week: Austin Lyric Opera, TX
by Scott Frost
Australia - Melbourne
BWW Reviews: Melbourne's JERSEY BOYS
by Tim Carney
STAGE TUBE: Trailer - THE OTHER PLACE to Open at Arts Centre Melbourne, Jan 31
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: Cirque Du Soleil's OVO
by Tim Carney
Baltimore
Shubow's Picks for Baltimore/Washington's Best Theatre of 2012
by Charles Shubow
Belgium
Chris van den Purpel Stars in Belgium's SHREK
by Dutch Reporter
Boise
Regional Theater of the Week: Boise Little Theater in Boise, ID
by BWW Features
Boston
BWW Review: INVISIBLE MAN in New England Debut at Huntington Theatre Company
by Nancy Grossman
BWW Review: Savion Glover's SoLe Sanctuary
by Nancy Grossman
BWW Review: Relaxing HOLIDAY in Wellesley
by Nancy Grossman
BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE'S WILL: The Other Anne Hathaway
by Nancy Grossman
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Presents RICHARD II Tonight
by Emily Stubbs
Buffalo
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Central New York
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
STUDENT CENTER: Conquering KCACTF - Day One: Scenes on Scenes on Scenes; Would You Like a Coffee with That?
by Mary Best
STUDENT CENTER: Conquering KCACTF - Day 2: John Glover's Words of Wisdom and Honesty Hour
by Mary Best
STUDENT CENTER: Conquering KCACTF -Day 3: Costume Parade and Feasting on P.F. Chang's
by Mary Best
Central Pennsylvania
BWW Reviews: The RAT PACK LOUNGE at the Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers
BWW Reviews: A Killer DEATHTRAP at York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers
Charlotte
BWW Interviews: Paul Marks OVER THE COUNTER, THE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION SHOW
by Linda Ann Watt
Chicago
Photo Coverage: Third Annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards at The Call
by M. William Panek
Chicago's Pride Films & Plays to Present Reading of Screenplay THE BACHELORS Today
by Movies News Desk
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 16th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson
Chicago Children's Theatre Presents BUD, NOT BUDDY, 1/12-2/24
by samantha vega
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with Greenhouse Theater's SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE...
by Stage Tube
Cincinnati
STAGE TUBE: Cincinnati Shakespeare's Brian Isaac Phillips Talks RICHARD II and the History Cycle
by Stage Tube
Cleveland
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Columbus
BWW Reviews: Shots in the Dark's Original Work- ROUGH DRAFT: A WRITER'S THOUGHT PROCESS
by Lisa Norris
Comedy
Nick Swardson & More Set for COMEDY CENTRAL VEGAS, 2/22 & 23
by TV News Desk
VIDEO: Comedy Central's STEPHEN COLBERT Talks Oprah's Armstrong Interview
by TV News Desk
DAVID LETTERMAN's Top Ten 'Other Lance Armstrong Revelations'
by TV News Desk
DAVID LETTERMAN's Top Ten 'Words That Kind of Sound Like 'Achoo'
by TV News Desk
Connecticut
Momix's ALCHEMIA Debuts at the Warner Theater, 1/12-13
by Emily Stubbs
LOOPED Moves Bushnell Opening to 5/7
by samantha vega
Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: SCR Stages Funny and Provocative THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
by Michael L. Quintos
Dallas
BWW Reviews: Undermain Theatre's PENELOPE is as Emotional as it is Amusing
by Jennifer Smart
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
BWW Reviews: Watertower Theatre's PUTTING IT TOGETHER Makes Sondheim Fans of Everyone
by Jennifer Smart
Denver
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
BWW Interviews: Michael Mitnick on ED, DOWNLOADED and the Progress of ANIMAL HOUSE The Musical
by Michael Mulhern
Detroit
BWW Interviews: Cullen R. Titmus is Excited to Bring BILLY ELLIOT to the Wharton Center
by Katie Laban
Oakland University To Have A Night of Drama and Opera, 1/17
by Laura Meltzer
Fort Lauderdale
BWW Reviews: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Brings the Motion Picture to Life at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Michelle Petrucci
Ft. Myers/Naples
BWW Reviews: National Tour of MARY POPPINS Floats into Fort Myers
by Chris Silk
BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT Succeeds in Quest for Laughs on Sanibel
by Chris Silk
Germany
BWW Interviews: Kerry Ellis
by Marcel Konrath
Houston
Cirque du Soleil's QUIDAM Arrives in Houston, 3/6-3/10
by Emily Stubbs
BWW Reviews: Country Playhouse's THE BOYS IN THE BAND - Surprisingly Relevant, Great Retro Show
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: Black Lab Theatre's THE SUBMISSION - A Must See Topical, Realistic Dramedy
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: Bayou City Theatrics' INTO THE WOODS Puts a Fantastic, Fresh, and Intimate Spin on a Classic
by David Clarke
BWW Interviews: Rachel Willis-Sørensen Talks Her Career, Houston Grand Opera's DON GIOVANNI, and the Best Aspects of Performing Opera
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: A.D. Player's THUMBELINA Excites and Exhilarates Younger Audiences
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: The Alley's THE MOUNTAINTOP is Powerful and Provocative
by David Clarke
Ireland
IFTA Announces Nominees for the 10th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards
by Movies News Desk
Italy
BWW Interviews: 'Fantasmi a Roma' - Giancarlo Teodori è l'Ingegner Tartina
by Nino Prattico
BWW Interviews: 'Fantasmi a Roma' - Marco Gandolfi Vannini è Il Caparra
by Nino Prattico
BWW Interviews: 'Fantasmi a Roma' - Toni Fornari è Fra' Bartolomeo
by Nino Prattico
BWW Interviews: 'Fantasmi a Roma' - Carlotta Maria Rondana è la Signorina Bizantini
by Nino Prattico
BWW Interviews: 'Fantasmi a Roma' - Carlo Reali è il Principe Annibale
by Nino Prattico
FANTASMI A ROMA incanta ancora una volta!!!
by Nino Prattico
Las Vegas
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Sets a High Bar For Las Vegas Entertainment in 2013
by Ellen Sterling
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - CEELO IS LOBERACE in Las Vegas!
by Stage Tube
Nick Swardson & More Set for COMEDY CENTRAL VEGAS, 2/22 & 23
by TV News Desk
BWW Interviews: Martin Kaye's Transition From Being on the Road to Vegas in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Kathy Strain
Long Island
CM PACs LEGALLY BLONDE - I'm 'Serious' You'll Love this Show!
by Melissa Giordano
The Engeman's Ongoing Broadway Concert Series
by Melissa Giordano
Los Angeles
STAGE TUBE: Kentwood Players' THE 39 STEPS - Highlights
by Stage Tube
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Singer/Pianist Extraordinaire Steve Ross Makes a Rare LA Appearance at Vitello's
by Don Grigware
BWW Interviews: Cathy Rigby Talks About Her Favorite Role: Peter Pan
by Don Grigware
Neil Berg Brings Cast of Broadway Veterans and 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY to The McCallum Theatre, 1/15 & 16
by David Green
The New York Tenors Bring Broadway and More to the McCallum Theatre, 1/17-18
by David Green
BWW Reviews: Cathy Rigby Keeps PETER PAN Soaring High
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: SCR Stages Funny and Provocative THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
by Michael L. Quintos
Madison
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of Forward Theater's COLLECTED STORIES
by Stage Tube
Maine
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Mad Horse Theatre's BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Stage Tube
Mesa
STAGE TUBE: Hale Theatre's FOREVER PLAID - Highlights
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Preview Hale Theatre's THE HIT, Running thru Feb 9
by Stage Tube
Miami
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Milwaukee, WI
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes Preview of HOW THE WORLD BEGAN
by Stage Tube
Minneapolis
BWW Interviews: Breathing Life into Shakespeare: Megan Bartle Speaks on The Acting Company's AS YOU LIKE IT
by Elaina Lenertz
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
STAGE TUBE: Performance Highlights of AIDA - Now Playing at the Pantages Thru 1/27
by Stage Tube
Montreal
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
Netherlands
SOLDAAT VAN ORANJE Now Extends Through September 2013
by Dutch Reporter
New Jersey
STAGE TUBE: Nikkole Salter Talks CARNAVAL, Premiering at Luna Stage, Jan 31
by Stage Tube
Omaha
BWW Interviews: Q&A with Rhett George
by Analisa Swerczek
Orlando
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Ottawa
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
Philadelphia
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of THE MOUNTAINTOP at Philadelphia Theatre
by Stage Tube
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
BWW Reviews: Wilma Theater's ASSISTANCE is Funny and Authentic
by Rebecca Goering
Philippines
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Three Lovely Flight Attendants of BOEING-BOEING
by Oliver Oliveros
LES MISERABLES: Exposition of Christian Virtues at Its Core
by Oliver Oliveros
Photo Flash: KATY Opens Tonight at CCP
by Oliver Oliveros
Review Roundup: LES MISERABLES Opens in the Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros
Phoenix
STAGE TUBE: Hale Theatre's FOREVER PLAID - Highlights
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Preview Hale Theatre's THE HIT, Running thru Feb 9
by Stage Tube
Pittsburgh
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Quebec
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
Raleigh
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Rhode Island
BWW Reviews: Brilliant MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rocks at PPAC
by Veronica Bruscini
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of ANNE BOLEYN at the Gamm
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Preview Video of Trinity Rep's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
by Stage Tube
Sacramento
BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR Lends Plenty of Laughs
by Harmony Wheeler
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of NUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stage Tube
Salt Lake City
BWW Interviews: Founder Johnny Hebda on Utah Musical Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton
BWW Reviews: Pioneer Theatre's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY is a Pleasant Distraction
by Tyler Hinton
Utah Musical Theatre Company Presents Utah Premiere of SIDE SHOW, Now thru 2/2
by Blair Howell
San Antonio
Cadillac Broadway in San Antonio Presents 2013-2014 Season
by Kathy Strain
San Francisco
BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR Lends Plenty of Laughs
by Harmony Wheeler
TROUBLEMAKER is a Kick-A Adventure You Freakin Don't Want to Miss - Now Thru Feb. 3 at Berkeley Rep
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges
Sonoma University Presents ISLAND PASSIONS: TWO ONE-ACT OPERAS, 2/7-2/17
by samantha vega
STAGE TUBE: Randi Zuckerberg Makes Cameo in ANYTHING GOES Tour!
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of NUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of A.C.T.'s 4000 MILES
by Stage Tube
Seattle
BWW Reviews: Frightening Intensity in Seattle Rep's AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Jay Irwin
South Africa
BWW Reviews: Moving KALAHARI KAROO BLUES is a Must-See
by David Fick
Spain
Stage convoca nuevas audiciones para 'Los Miserables'
by Roberto Rodriguez
'Más de 100 Mentiras' anuncia gira por España tras su despedida de Madrid
by Roberto Rodriguez
Los Miserables y Argo triunfadores de los Globos de Oro 2013
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
'T'Estimo, Ets Perfecte, Ja Et Canviaré' regresa a Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
'¿Cómo están ustedes? El Musical' se estrena en el Teatro Nuevo Apolo
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Road Trip to Oz
by Brooke Bridenstine
BWW Reviews: Overblown FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Misses the Mark
by Chris Gibson
BWW Reviews: The Rhythmic Delights of STOMP
by Chris Gibson
Tampa
BWW TV Exclusive Premiere: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour- Performance Montage!
by BroadwayWorld TV
BWW Reviews: Tight Harmonies Keep SONGBOOK Open
by Jimmy Ferraro
Tempe
STAGE TUBE: Hale Theatre's FOREVER PLAID - Highlights
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Preview Hale Theatre's THE HIT, Running thru Feb 9
by Stage Tube
Toronto
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Canadian Cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stage Tube
Photo Coverage: New Production Images - North American Premiere of THE WIZARD OF OZ!
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Feature: There's No Place Like Toronto for this All Canadian 'OZ'
by Kelly Cameron
Photo Coverage: THE WIZARD OF OZ Opening Night Gala
by Kelly Cameron
Review Roundup: Toronto's North American Premiere of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Review Roundups
STAGE TUBE: THE WIZARD OF OZ's Danielle Wade Talks Playing 'Dorothy' in Toronto
by Stage Tube
Tucson
Theatre Sizzles in the Sonoran Desert
by Jeanmarie Simpson
UK / West End
BWW Reviews: FAIR EM, Union Theatre, January 10 2013
by Gary Naylor
LES MISERABLES: The View From The UK!
by BWW
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser for A CHORUS LINE at the London Palladium!
by Stage Tube
LES MISERABLES: Another View From The UK!
by Kaite Welsh
LES MISERABLES: Why The Cameos Were Such A Treat!
by Carrie Dunn
LES MISERABLES Surpasses $200M Worldwide; UK Opening Breaks Box Office Records
by Movies News Desk
BWW Reviews: IMPROVATHON 2013, Hoxton Hall, January 11 2013
by Becky Brewis
LES MISERABLES: Do You Hear The People Sing? Yes, And I Wish I Couldn't
by Carrie Dunn
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
BWW Interviews: Betty Buckley About DEAR WORLD And The Hall Of Fame!
by Carrie Dunn
AFTER PANTO SEASON: Planning For 2013
by Guest Blogger: Tim McArthur
Preparing For Curtain Up With The Cast And Crew Of LIFT!
by Guest Blogger: LIFT A New Musical
LES MISERABLES Breaks UK Box Office Records
by Movies News Desk
BWW TV: The Cast And Crew Of RENT Say Thank You For The BWW:UK 2012 Awards!
by Carrie Dunn
BWW UK EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes for VIVA FOREVER's Glamorous Opening Night!
by Stage Tube
Vancouver
LES MISERABLES: The View From The Original London Cast
by Guest Blogger: Rebecca Caine
Washington, DC
Shubow's Picks for Baltimore/Washington's Best Theatre of 2012
by Charles Shubow
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