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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 3/11

By: Mar. 15, 2013
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If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater around the Broadway World for the week of March 11! Scroll below for the most-read features, interviews, reviews, and news in your city and beyond!


Featured Story of the Week:

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Leaps onto Bonaventure Stage Next Week

by Mary Best

Albuquerque
BWW Reviews: CLYBOURNE PARK Launches Fusion Theatre's 2013 Season With a Punch

by Anya Sebastian

BWW Reviews: IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES at Teatro Paraguas Showcases Mirabal Sisters
by Tanya Rubinstein


Atlanta
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Vince Nappo discusses career, Sam Phillips, and Rock and Roll
by Matt Tamanini

Tony Award Winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Makes Atlanta Debut, Now thru 3/17
by Joseph Harrison

Regional Theater of the Week: The Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA
by BWW Features

BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Brings Smiles and Heart to Fox
by Matt Tamanini


Austin
SXSW Music Begins in Austin, 3/12
by Kathy Strain

Photo Coverage: SXSW Continues in Austin, Texas with a Special Event for 'The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation'
by Kathy Strain

Photo Coverage: SXSW and DEPECHE MODE
by Kathy Strain

SXSW Keynote Speaker David Grohl
by Kathy Strain


Australia - Brisbane
STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on 'Bish's Biz'
by Stage Tube


Australia - Melbourne
BWW Reviews: FLESH AND BONE - An Unexpected, Delicious Exploration of Love, Gender and Connection
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on 'Bish's Biz'
by Stage Tube


Australia - Perth
STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on 'Bish's Biz'
by Stage Tube


Australia - Sydney
BWW Reviews: DRIVING MISS DAISY is Not to Be Missed!
by Emma Cambey

STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on 'Bish's Biz'
by Stage Tube


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: THE LAST FIVE YEARS - Good Times
by Daniel Collins

BWW Reviews: FANNY AND ALEXANDER at the Kennedy Center - in Swedish, with Surtitles, and Scrumptious
by Charles Shubow


Boston
STAGE TUBE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to the Hanover Theatre, 6/7
by Stage Tube


Brazil
BWW Reviews: HOW TO SUCCEED Opens in Rio!
by Paulo Afonso De Lima


Buffalo
ONCE, WAR HORSE, EVITA & More Unveiled for Shea's Performing Arts Center 2013-14
by Jenna Rich


Central New York
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Leaps onto Bonaventure Stage Next Week
by Mary Best


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Review: Modern Adaptation of THE SCARLET LETTER at Oyster Mill
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENIUM APPROACHES - A Miracle on EPAC Stage
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Interviews: Marc Robin of the Fulton Theatre on Re-Choreographing A CHORUS LINE
by Marakay Rogers


Charlotte
You Say You Want to be On-Stage! - Stand-up, Improv and Acting Classes in Clarlotte
by Linda Ann Watt


Chicago
BWW Reviews: ASPECTS OF LOVE Moving, Problematic and Worthy in Theo Ubique's Gutsy Production
by Paul W. Thompson

BWW TV: First Look at Goodman Theatre's MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by BroadwayWorld TV

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 13th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT Entertaining at Palace, But . . .
by Roy Berko

BWW Review: CWRU/Cleveland Play House MFA Students Excel in IDENTITY THEFT
by Roy Berko

BWW Review: FREUD'S LAST SESSION - A Fascinating Look at Belief or Lack of Belief
by Roy Berko


Comedy
VIDEO: JON STEWART Nominates Bill O'Reilly for Next Pope
by TV News Desk

VIDEO: Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman Launch JASH YouTube Channel
by TV News Desk

VH1 to Premiere New Comedic Reality Series OFF PITCH, 4/5
by TV News Desk

IFC to Premiere Scripted comedy Series MARON, 5/3
by TV News Desk

Gabriel Iglesias, Jim Norton & More Set for Comedy Central 'Stand-Up Month' This April
by TV News Desk

CW Cooke's FAME: DAVID LETTERMAN Released Today
by TV News Desk

Tina Fey Set for Bravo's INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO, 3/19
by TV News Desk


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM a Rediscovered Woody Allen Gem
by Jacques Lamarre

BWW Reviews: Spirit of Broadway's CONVENIENCE Stores All the Drama You Can Handle
by Jacques Lamarre


Dallas
BWW Review: Del Shore's YELLOW is an Emotional Tsunami at Uptown Players
by Buster Spiller

BWW Review: Teco New Play Competition Grows Artistically But Maintains Its Roots
by Buster Spiller


Denver
BWW Reviews: Equinox Theatre Presents Campy, Melodramatic Fun with BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Michael Mulhern


Detroit
Disney On Ice Begins DARE TO DREAM at The Palace of Auburn Hills Tonight
by Anton Anderssen


Fort Lauderdale
BWW Review: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Makes Magic at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Michelle Petrucci


Germany
STAGE TUBE: HINTERM HORIZONT - Das Berlin-Musical
by Stage Tube


Houston
BWW Reviews: QUIDAM is Dark, Thrilling, Captivaiting Cirque Fun
by David Clarke

BWW Review: Cute & Charming DIXIE SWIM CLUB is Bubbly Fun
by David Clarke

BWW Review: MISS NELSON IS MISSING - A Rambunctious Comedy That Kids Will Love
by David Clarke

BWW Review: Houston Ballet's Must See Primal RITE OF SPRING is Riveting
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Enlightening TRUMBO: RED, WHITE AND BLACKLISTED is Endearing and Witty
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: Vanessa Cerda-Alonzo Talks HGO's CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: Colby Foytik Talks Career and Touring in JERSEY BOYS
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: World Premiere of OKAY BETTER BEST is Captivating, Sobering, and Funny
by David Clarke


Italy
BWW Reviews: E NON FINISCE MICA IL CIELO...
by Nino Prattico


Las Vegas
Get Discounted Tickets to ROCK OF AGES on the Vegas Strip!
by Contests


Little Rock
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - 'Hispaniola' from TREASURE ISLAND ~ A NEW MUSICAL at Arkansas Rep!
by Stage Tube


Long Island
BWW Reviews: Adam Pascal Rocks Long Island's Tilles Center
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY Misses Emotional Mark at The McCallum Theatre
by David Green

BWW Review: PARADISE, a Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy has World Premiere at the Ruskin Group
by Shari Barrett

STAGE TUBE: Commercial - END OF THE RAINBOW, Starring Tracie Bennett, at the Ahmanson
by Stage Tube

Coyote StageWorks Presents Free Performance of Laurence Luckinbill's CLARENCE DARROW TONIGHT! Today
by David Green

STAGE TUBE: The Skivvies' Sing Medley Inspired by Pantages' New Season
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: AVENUE Q is Part Flesh, Part Felt and Packed with Lots of Heart at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by Shari Barrett

DOMA Opens New Season and Dreamgirls with a Bang
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Nina Raine's TRIBES Is Electrifying Theatre Not to Be Missed
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: TRIBES Enthralls in West Coast Debut
by Timothy Kuryak

BWW Review: Palm Canyon Theatre's SUNSET BOULEVARD Is Worthy Of A Close-Up
by David Green

BWW Reviews: Fun, Pulsating CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Pantages
by Don Grigware


Miami
BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Second Home in Miami
by Michelle Petrucci


Minneapolis
BWW Reviews: Educational and Fun SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM at New Century Theatre
by Kristen Hirsch Montag

BWW Reviews: Beloved Musical, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Opens Brief Run at Orpheum
by Kristen Hirsch Montag


Montreal
The Queen of Gospel is brought to life in THE MAHALIA JACKSON MUSICAL at the Segal Centre through 3/24
by Noelle Hannibal

STAGE TUBE: Promo - The Other Theatre's LOVE U LOVECRAFT [LAB] at Bain St. Michel, April 2013
by Stage Tube

Montreal's In Your Face Entertainment Presents JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, Now thru 3/24
by Noelle Hannibal

BWW Reviews: TNC's Based on a True Story is Exactly How it Sounds
by Meghan Pearson

Video: In Your Face Entertainment Presents JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL...Starts Tonight!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Netherlands
Review Roundup: SISTER ACT in Scheveningen
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
BWW Interviews: MIDTOWN DIRECT Presents New Works Reading Series
by Gregory G. Allen


Orlando
BWW Reviews: Theatre Downtown's GODSPELL Mixes Pop Culture With Old World Stories
by Kimberly Moy

Disney Unveils Vision for Downtown Disney Expansion - 'Disney Springs'
by TV News Desk


Philippines
WICKED May Follow Suit After DIRTY DANCING in July
by Oliver Oliveros

Photos: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN, Starring BB Gandanghari, Closes Today, 3/9
by Oliver Oliveros

STAGE TUBE: SKY OVER DIMAS Meets the Press - See the Cast in Action!
by Oliver Oliveros

FREEZE FRAME: DIRTY DANCING Meets the Press; Show Opens 7/4
by Oliver Oliveros


Sacramento
BWW Review: It's a Big Bright Beautiful World with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Harmony Wheeler


Salt Lake City
Utah Rep Announces Auditions for CAROUSEL and WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW, 3/18 & 20
by Blair Howell


San Antonio
BWW Review: World Premiere Musical ROADS COURAGEOUS Has a Few Potholes
by Jeff Davis


San Diego
BWW Interviews: Vanessa Cerda-Alonzo Talks HGO's CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA
by David Clarke


San Francisco
BWW Review: It's a Big Bright Beautiful World with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Harmony Wheeler

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Berkeley Rep's FALLACI World Premiere
by Stage Tube


Seattle
BWW Reviews: Powerful Class Warfare in Seattle Rep's GOOD PEOPLE
by Jay Irwin


Spain
Ganador Sorteos BWW 'La Familia Irreal' en Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

iActrices de bandera!
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

El Palau de Les Arts de Valencia acoge la presentación de la gira de Los Miserables
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

STAGE TUBE: Avance de 33, un nuevo musical basado en la vida de Jesús
by Roberto Rodriguez

'Piensa, Observa y Respira', un documental sobre el proceso de creación de un musical
by Roberto Rodriguez

BWW TV: Audiciones de 'Marta Tiene Un Marcapasos'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

STAGE TUBE ¡Feliz cumpleaños Liza!
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

'Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar' busca el reparto para su vuelta a Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Concierto benéfico en Barcelona para reivindicar el valor de la música
by Roberto Rodriguez

'El Gran Libro Mágico' descubre la magia de los cuentos a los más pequeños
by Roberto Rodriguez


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio's Premiere of DAY OF THE DOG
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: The Rep's Sizzling Production of VENUS IN FUR
by Chris Gibson


Tampa
BWW Reviews: SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY - A Fun-Filled Farce
by Jimmy Ferraro


Toronto
Montreal's In Your Face Entertainment Presents JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, Now thru 3/24
by Noelle Hannibal


UK / West End
STAGE TUBE: WICKED Does the 'Harlem Shake' in the UK
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: VIVA FOREVER! Releases New TV Spot!
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Zaraah Abrahams About BEAUTIFUL THING
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for UK's ROCK OF AGES
by Stage Tube

PIAF At The Curve: Mid-Run Report
by Guest Blogger: Tiffany Graves

BWW Reviews: A THOUSAND MILES OF HISTORY, The CLF Art Cafe at The Bussey Building, March 9 2013
by Gary Naylor

BWW Interviews: Rhydian Roberts About THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: BURN THE FLOOR, Shaftesbury Theatre, March 11 2013
by Alice Chappell

BWW Reviews: LESLIE JORDAN - FRUIT FLY, Leicester Square Theatre, March 12 2013
by Gary Naylor

The BWW Q&A: WAR HORSE's Sion Daniel Young!
by Carrie Dunn

STAGE TUBE: THE HIRED MAN With Atherton And Hunter - First Trailer!
by Stage Tube

BWW Review: Inspiring CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY (LIVE FROM LONDON) is Moving and Provocative
by David Clarke


Washington, DC
BWW Review: Sweden's LITTLE KING MATTIAS Delights Children at Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: FANNY AND ALEXANDER at the Kennedy Center - in Swedish, with Surtitles, and Scrumptious
by Charles Shubow


West Virginia
BWW Seeks Editors in West Virginia
by BWW




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