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At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing 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'!

Click below for the most-read stories for the week of February 18!


Featured Story of the Week:

BWW Reviews: Perfectly Proper SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Orlando Shakespeare

by Kimberly Moy, Orlando


Appleton, WI

STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Dominican High School's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; On Stage Thru 2/24
by Stage Tube


Austin
BWW Review: St. Edward's University's MEASURE FOR MEASURE - A Strong Production of a Problem Play
by Jeff Davis

BWW Review: Asleep At the Wheel's A RIDE WITH BOB - A Fascinating Tribute
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Brisbane
BWW Review & Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Hits a BULLSEYE for AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series
by Robert Diamond

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Broadway's Daddy Warbucks, Anthony Warlow
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Melbourne
BWW Review & Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Hits a BULLSEYE for AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series
by Robert Diamond

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Broadway's Daddy Warbucks, Anthony Warlow
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Perth
BWW Review & Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Hits a BULLSEYE for AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series
by Robert Diamond

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Broadway's Daddy Warbucks, Anthony Warlow
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Sydney
BWW Review & Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Hits a BULLSEYE for AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series
by Robert Diamond

This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Broadway's Daddy Warbucks, Anthony Warlow
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Baltimore
BWW Review: A Misconceived MENAGERIE at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by Jack L. B. Gohn

BWW Reviews: A Rousing FIDDLER at Toby's Columbia
by Jack L. B. Gohn


Boston
BWW Review: LEGALLY DEAD: Certifiably Funny
by Nancy Grossman

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Zachary Quinto in ASL Interviews of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Co
by Larry Murray

BWW Review: LUNGS Pits Babies vs. The Planet
by Nancy Grossman

BWW REVIEW: A.R.T.'s 'GLASS MENAGERIE' IS A DELICATE BALANCE OF POWER AND POETRY
by Jan Nargi


Buffalo
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Central New York
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Review: Director Brings Experience and Energy to RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers


Chicago
BWW TV: First Look at Omphile Molusi and More in CST's CADRE
by BroadwayWorld TV

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 20th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson

Arts Alliance Illinois to Host Inaugural Benefit Luncheon
by Samantha Vega

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV

STAGE TUBE: David Henry Hwang and More at Silk Road Rising's BUILDING A THEATRE OF INCLUSION Panel
by Stage Tube


Cincinnati
Flyers-Penguins Match is Highest-Rated Regular-Season NHL Game Ever for NBC Sports
by TV News Desk


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP Nothing But Fun, Fun, Fun at Palace Theatre
by Roy Berko

BWW Review: Cleveland Play House's THE DEVIL'S MUSIC - An Entertaining Bio-Concert
by Roy Berko


Columbus
BWW Reviews: THE WHO: A 'Dinosaur' That Still Packs a Bite
by Paul Batterson

BWW Reviews: Short North Stage's Local Premiere of ORDINARY DAYS is Extraordinary
by Lisa Norris


Comedy
VIDEO: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Take On the 'Harlem Shake'!
by TV News Desk

David Letterman's Top Ten 'Least Romantic Three-Word Phrases'
by TV News Desk

Bill Bellamy's LADIES NIGHT OUT Comedy Special to Air on Showtime, 2/22
by TV News Desk

Conan O'Brien to Headline 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner
by TV News Desk

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's WORKAHOLICS,KROLL SHOW on Comedy Central
by TV News Desk

Drew Carey Guests on FX's BRANDX WITH Russell Brand Tonight
by TV News Desk

Nick Swardson & More Set for COMEDY CENTRAL VEGAS, 2/22 & 23
by TV News Desk

VIDEO: Lil Buck Explains 'Jookin' on Last Night's COLBERT REPORT
by TV News Desk


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: Little Theatre of Manchester's VIRGINIA WOOLF is Vicious and Vibrant
by Jacques Lamarre

Cathy Rigby Still Flying High in PETER PAN
by Lauren Yarger

BWW Reviews: Seven Angels Takes Us on Trip Down Memory Lane with George Burns in SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE
by Lauren Yarger


Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: Broadway Couple Mazzie & Danieley Offer HE SAID/SHE SAID Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: Hwang's Hilarious CHINGLISH Gets Translated for SCR
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: Revamped Broadway-Bound JEKYLL & HYDE Makes Hollywood Debut
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interview: Tony-winning Legend Ben Vereen Joins OC's MenAlive for ACADEMY AFFAIR
by Michael L. Quintos


Dallas
BWW Reviews: Escape with Roundabout Theatre's ANYTHING GOES at the Winspear Opera House
by Jennifer Smart

BWW Reviews: Grapple with Modern Art at Dallas Theater Center's RED
by Jennifer Smart


Denver
BWW Reviews: DCTC Climbs to New Heights with the World Premiere of GRACE OR THE ART OF CLIMBING
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Denver Center Theatre Company Creates a Classic Masterpiece with Romeo & Juliet
by Michael Mulhern

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Detroit
BWW Interviews: Native Detroiter John Sloan III Comes Home for THE LION KING, Feb. 15-March 10
by Katie Laban

Jillian Michaels Brings her First Ever 'Maximize Your Life Tour' to Detroit's Fox Theatre in May
by Kelsey Denette

BWW Interview: Brent Griffith Talks MARRIAGE at Hilberry Theatre
by Katie Laban


Germany
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webbers DAS PHANTOM DER OPER kehrt ab Dezember 2013 nach Hamburg zurück
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Chris Murray & Femke Soetenga in DRACULA at Theater Pforzheim
by Stage Tube


Houston
BWW Exclusive Details on TUTS' 2013-14 Season - PRISCILLA, WE WILL ROCK YOU, WIZARD OF OZ, EVITA, ELF and THE LITTLE MERMAID!
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: THE FIRST CHURCH OF TEXACO - An Entertaining, Comedic Parable
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Stage Door, Inc's MISERY is Perfectly Discomforting and Fun
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: TUTS' Bruce Lumpkin and Michelle Gaudette Talk MAN OF LA MANCHA
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: BCT's Spellbinding LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Compelling, Exciting, and Fascinating
by David Clarke


Las Vegas
BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - A Whole Lotta Shakin' & Rock History Goin' On
by Ellen Sterling


Long Island
Gold Coast Int'l Film Festival Presents DENNEHY BY DONAHUE Tonight
by Movies News Desk

BWW Reviews: LITTLE WOMEN at Long Island's CM PAC
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
'Something's Coming' to the McCallum Theatre! It's WEST SIDE STORY, Running 3/7-3/10
by David Green

BWW Reviews: SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Pokes Fun at the Saucy Best-Selling Book
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: Broadway Couple Mazzie & Danieley Offer HE SAID/SHE SAID Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos

Photo Coverage: Musical Theatre West Opens OKLAHOMA! at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
by Lily Lim

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Frank Wildhorn and More at JEKYLL & HYDE's Pantages Theatre Opening in LA!
by BroadwayWorld TV

Photo Flash: First Look at Kentwood Players' RAGTIME Opening March 15 at the Westchester Playhouse
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: Hwang's Hilarious CHINGLISH Gets Translated for SCR
by Michael L. Quintos

Photo Coverage: Inside FOR THE RECORD: THE MARSHALLS Opening Night!
by Lily Lim

BWW Reviews: People Will Say We're In Love with MTW's OKLAHOMA!
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Rarely Produced COMPANY Sparkles at Crown City Theatre
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Yet Another Outstanding AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, This Time at DCLO
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Revamped Broadway-Bound JEKYLL & HYDE Makes Hollywood Debut
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interviews: Director David Galligan Tells Us About S.T.A.G.E. Event, BROADWAY, MY WAY
by Don Grigware

BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tour
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of NETworks' BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway Records Releases a Series of Live at 54 Below CDs
by Don Grigware

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Interview: Tony-winning Legend Ben Vereen Joins OC's MenAlive for ACADEMY AFFAIR
by Michael L. Quintos


Madison
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Dominican High School's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; On Stage Thru 2/24
by Stage Tube


Mexico
Máquina de Espacio:Teatro, A.C., develará placa de su cuarto aniversario como parte del programa Teatros para la Comunidad Teatral del FONCA.
by Clemente Sanchez

Muere el primer actor Joaquín Cordero.
by Clemente Sanchez


Miami
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Milwaukee, WI
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Dominican High School's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; On Stage Thru 2/24
by Stage Tube

Broadway Technical Giant Neil Mazzella to Receive 2013 Distinguished Achievement Award from USITT
by Samantha Vega

BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT A 'Fabulous' Fun Time
by Keith Gray


Minneapolis
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Montreal
BWW Interview: Dominique Scott of ROCK OF AGES National Tour Talks Past, Present and Future
by Noelle Hannibal

BWW Reviews: Player's Theatre Does MACBETH set in WWI
by Meghan Pearson

Nashville
Third Man Records & Belcourt Theatre to Present New Film Series
by Movies News Desk


New Jersey
Watch NJTV's Live Stream of Sen. Lautenberg Press Conference, Beg. 11:30 am/ET
by TV News Desk

MISS AMERICA PAGEANT to Return Home to Atlantic City
by TV News Desk

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Paper Mill Playhouse's LEND ME A TENOR
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Photo Coverage: Paper Mill Playhouse's LEND ME A TENOR- Opening Night Party!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Gregory G. Allen

STAGE TUBE: Audience Reacts to Paper Mill Playhouse's LEND ME A TENOR
by Stage Tube


Orlando
BWW Reviews: Perfectly Proper SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Orlando Shakespeare
by Kimberly Moy

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Orlando Shakespeare's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
by Stage Tube

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Enter the Whimsical Story of Dr. Seuss's THE CAT IN THE HAT
by Kimberly Moy


Philadelphia
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents THE SCARLET LETTER,3/8-3/17
by Samantha Vega


Philippines
Audio: Monique Wilson Sings I AM RISING for ONE BILLION RISING-Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros

Confirmed: Nikki Snelson to Hold Master Class in Manila, 3/9-10
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Interviews: COLLECTION's Floy Quintos & Dexter Santos
by Oliver Oliveros

STAGE TUBE: Lea Salonga Joins Judging Panel for THE VOICE PHILIPPINES
by Stage Tube

Photos: Floy Quintos' COLLECTION by Dulaang UP
by Oliver Oliveros

2010 Tony Award-winning Play RED Premieres in the Philippines Tonight
by Oliver Oliveros


Pittsburgh
BWW Reviews: Pittsburgh Opening Night Audience Wowed by Bold Performance of AMERICAN IDIOT
by Amy Strycula


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: CLYBOURNE PARK Tackles Big Issues in Chapel Hill
by Larisa Mount


Rhode Island
BWW Review: LORD OF THE DANCE Melds Fleet Feet and Fantasy in Rhode Island
by Veronica Bruscini


Salt Lake City
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Pioneer Theatre's CLYBOURNE PARK
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Hale Centre Theatre's Regional Premiere of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is Truly Scrumptious
by Tyler Hinton

BWW Student Center: 'Adultery and Steamy Romantic Subplots' at the University of Utah!
by Megan Pedersen

Mia Love and April Meservy Headline Saratoga Springs Arts Council Benefit Gala, 3/6
by Tyler Hinton


San Antonio
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Says 'Hockadoo!' to San Antonio
by Erin Privratsky


San Diego
BWW Reviews: Hwang's Hilarious CHINGLISH Gets Translated for SCR
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: Revamped Broadway-Bound JEKYLL & HYDE Makes Hollywood Debut
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interview: Tony-winning Legend Ben Vereen Joins OC's MenAlive for ACADEMY AFFAIR
by Michael L. Quintos

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company of The Old Globe's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER World Premiere
by Stage Tube


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: Broadway Couple Mazzie & Danieley Offer HE SAID/SHE SAID Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos


Santa Barbara
Regional Theater of the Week: Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, CA
by BWW Features


Seattle
BWW Reviews: 5th Avenue's MUSIC MAN High On Energy But Low On Chemistry
by Jay Irwin

BWW Reviews: ALTAR BOYZ at Seattle Musical Theatre - Filled With Humor, Heart and Hips
by Jay Irwin


Spain
'Les Miserables' volverá a Broadway en 2014
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'Over the moon' organiza un 'flashmob' el próximo 23 de febrero
by Nuria Frutos

'Follies' recibe seis nominaciones a los Premios Max de las Artes Escénicas
by Roberto Rodriguez

Marcela Paoli estrena en Madrid Delikatessen Haus
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Primeras Imágenes de THE WILD PARTY en el Teatro Gaudí de Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

BWW Interviews: THE WILD PARTY (La Festa Salvatje) en el Teatre Gaudí
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Paris Martín impartirá un curso monográfico de teatro musical
by Roberto Rodriguez

Daniel Anglés ofrece un concierto con las peticiones del público
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

BWW TV: The Wild Party (La Festa Salvatje) se estrena en el Teatre Gaudí de Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez


St. Louis
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Tampa
BWW Review: AN EMPTY PLATE AT THE CAFE DU GRAND BOEUF - a Bountiful Feast
by Jimmy Ferraro

BWW Blog: Christian Whelan of Broadway-Bound FLASHDANCE - To Drive or Not to Drive?
by Guest Blogger: Christian Whelan

BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL - Wow, 'What a Feeling!'
by Jimmy Ferraro

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 4!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Toronto
BWW Interview: Betsy Wolfe Talks Toronto Symphony Debut
by Kelly Cameron


UK / West End
Ruthie Henshall's New Solo Album Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro

BWW Reviews: CHESS, Union Theatre, February 15 2013
by Gary Naylor

BWW Review & Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth Hits a BULLSEYE for AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series
by Robert Diamond

STAGE TUBE: Inside West End's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Intro, Sets and More!
by Stage Tube

BWW:UK's 100 Theatre Tweeters You Must Follow!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS, Southbank Centre, February 18 2013
by Becky Brewis

BWW TV UK EXCLUSIVE: Inside Opening Night of DEAR WORLD Starring Betty Buckley! Interviews & Sneak Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV

Review Roundup: West End's A CHORUS LINE - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups

BWW Reviews: A CHORUS LINE, London Palladium, February 19 2013
by Alice Chappell

STAGE TUBE: A CHORUS LINE Returns To The West End - Official Trailer!
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Ask For Votes For Oliviers Audience Award!
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Behind The Scenes With The Cast Of A CHORUS LINE!
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals of PIAF, Starring Frances Ruffelle, at the Curve
by Stage Tube

Benedict Cumberbatch & More In Gaiman's NEVERWHERE
by Pat Cerasaro

BWW Reviews: Michael Ball, BOTH SIDES NOW
by Carrie Dunn

Susan Boyle, Lance Bass & More In Miracle Whip Ad
by Pat Cerasaro

Frances Ruffelle Stars in Title Role in PIAF at the Curve in Leicester, Beginning Today
by BWW


Washington, DC
STAGE TUBE: Mary Zimmerman Talks Construction of METAMORPHOSES at Arena Stage
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Mary Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES Mesmerizes at Arena Stage
by Elizabeth Bruce

BWW Review: Taffety Punk Puts Own Spin on Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Perry

Brilliant, Compelling War Drama at the Forum Theatre Now Through March 2!!
by Andrew White

BWW Reviews: Woolly Mammoth's THE CONVERT is Compelling, Insightful
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Broadway Hit GOOD PEOPLE Comes to Arena Stage
by Jennifer Perry







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