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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/22

By: Apr. 26, 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 - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 22!

Featured Story of the Week:

BWW Reviews: Simplistic SISTER ACT Raises Voices, Hearts in Joyful Atlanta Return

by Matt Tamanini


Atlanta
BWW Interviews: SISTER ACT, Melvin Abston Come 'Home' to Atlanta
by Matt Tamanini

BWW Interviews: GA Shakespeare Brings Energy to the Park with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Matt Tamanini


Austin
BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE is a Timely Tribute to Bostonian Resilience
by Jeff Davis

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Interviews: Landry Gideon Talks THE SHOW MUST GO ON, His Texas UIL One Act Play Documentary
by David Clarke


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: BOEING BOEING: Howard's REP Outdoes Itself with a Delirious Farce
by Jack L. B. Gohn

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: CLYBOURNE PARK - It's Not All Black and White
by Daniel Collins

10 x 10 Offers Something for Everyone at Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Lori Weglein


Boston
NEW REP ADDS FINAL 'MASTER CLASS' PERFORMANCE TONIGHT AT 7:30
by Jan Nargi

BWW Review: No 'splainin' needed: I Love Lucie
by Nancy Grossman

BWW Reviews: A Heavy Week for Siti Company's TROJAN WOMEN
by Alexandra Lonati

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Interviews: Cathy Rigby Takes Final Flight as 'PETER PAN'
by Jan Nargi

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN at the Wang, Through 4/28
by BroadwayWorld TV

STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana Put a Modern Spin on 'You're the Top'
by Stage Tube

BWW Review: Last Chance to See a Legendary Peter Pan
by Nancy Grossman


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Reviews: A Riveting CABARET at York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: IN THE NEXT ROOM at Open Stage of Harrisburg Shines Light on History
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: MOON OVER THE BREWERY Shines on Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Interviews: Sally Struthers to Visit 'Mother's' Totem Pole Playhouse in May
by Marakay Rogers

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at EPAC's AVENUE Q
by BroadwayWorld TV


Charlotte
Can Film Production Leave Charlotte? You Bet it Can!
by Linda Ann Watt


Chicago
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound BIG FISH Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin
by Review Roundups

BWW Reviews: BIG FISH an Epic Whale of a Tale
by Misha Davenport

Seth Meyers Among Line-Up of TBS's JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO
by TV News Desk

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 24th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson

BWW TV: First Look at Adrian Aguliar, Susie McMonagle and More in Highlights of Porchlight's PAL JOEY
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of American Blues Theater's COLLECTED STORIES
by BroadwayWorld TV


China
Sarah Brightman Headlines Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival Tonight
by Jessica Showers


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: THE ICEMAN COMETH, a Four-Hour Marathon at Ensemble
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: RICH GIRL, a Sure to Please the Audience Production at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko


Columbus
BWW Reviews: War Horse - A Brilliant Spectacle of Puppet Mastery
by Christina Mancuso

Putting on HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS A TALL ORDER FOR OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY CAST
by BWW News Desk

BWW Interviews: Otterbein University's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Is a Tall Order
by BWW News Desk


Comedy
Seth MacFarlane Invited Back as OSCARS Host
by TV News Desk

Comedy Central Premieres Jim Norton: PLEASE BE OFFENDED Tonight
by TV News Desk

Cheech & Chong Set for AMA Reddit & More in Anticipation of New Film, 4/20
by Movies News Desk

Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows
by TV News Desk

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's TOSH.O, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by TV News Desk

LATE SHOW's 'Top 10 Signs Your First Day as a News Anchor Didn't Go Well'
by TV News Desk

Comedy Central to Premiere PETE HOLMES: NICE TRY, THE DEVIL, 5/12
by TV News Desk

Seth Meyers Among Line-Up of TBS's JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO
by TV News Desk

David Letterman's Top Ten "Other AP Twitter Account Bulletins"
by TV News Desk

David Letterman's Top Ten 'Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking a One-Way Trip to Mars"
by TV News Desk

Comedy Central Premieres AL MADRIGAL: WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING? Tonight
by TV News Desk

VIDEO: Highlights from Last Night's THE COLBERT REPORT
by TV News Desk


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: 8-Track, The Sounds of the 70's
by Sherry Shameer Cohen


Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: Orange County Welcomes Billy Elliot Back to So. California
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interviews: Janet Dickinson, On the Road with Billy Elliot
by Michael L. Quintos


Dallas
BWW Reviews: Nouveau 47, Crossover Arts Theatre Successfully Birth Norton's SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD
by Buster Spiller

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Interviews: Landry Gideon Talks THE SHOW MUST GO ON, His Texas UIL One Act Play Documentary
by David Clarke


Dayton
Regional Theater of the Week: The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio
by BWW Features


Denver
BWW Reviews: The Denver Center Presents a Riveting Family Intensity with OTHER DESERT CITIES.
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Vintage Theatre Presents High Spirits with BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS!
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: The Denver Center Presents Hilarious Honky-Tonk with THE DOYLE AND DEBBIE SHOW!
by Michael Mulhern


Detroit
Spotlight Players Presents BARNUM Through April 28
by Anton Anderssen

Stagecrafters Unveils 2013-14 Season
by Anton Anderssen


Fort Lauderdale
BWW Reviews: Slow Burn Theatre Company Attends a Chilling Tale of SWEENEY TODD
by Michelle Petrucci


Ft. Myers/Naples
BWW Blog: Leah Edwards of MASTER CLASS - Natural Beauty
by Guest Blogger: Leah Edwards


Hawaii
2013 Maoli Film Festival Comes to Kumu Kahua Theatre, 5/4-5
by Movies News Desk


Houston
BWW Reviews: TSW's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA is Absorbing and Suspenseful
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: HGO's TRISTAN AND ISOLDE is Immaculately Profound, Riveting, and Unforgettable
by David Clarke

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Interviews: Landry Gideon Talks THE SHOW MUST GO ON, His Texas UIL One Act Play Documentary
by David Clarke


Indianapolis
BWW Reviews: Indy Fringe Festival 2012: 465: SEX DRIVE...A Musical
by Elizabeth J Musgrave

BWW Reviews: Beef and Boards' MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
by Elizabeth J Musgrave


Long Island
Scapino! Presented by the Barebone's Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
STAGE TUBE: Director Phylicia Rashad Discusses JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Behind the Scenes Play BILLY & RAY Proves a Colorful Exploration
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: YEARS TO THE DAY Shares 80 Frenetic Minutes of Conversation Between Two Old Friends
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: IT GOES LIKE THIS Shares the Importance of Love and Acceptance
by Shari Barrett

Kentwood Players Presents Neil Simon's CALIFORNIA SUITE opening 5/10
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: Ramin Karimloo Sings Broadway to Bluegrass at Sterling's, Opening His Newest US Tour
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Mullally and Offerman Live ANNAPURNA at Odyssey
by Don Grigware

BWW Interviews: Janet Dickinson, On the Road with Billy Elliot
by Michael L. Quintos

Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at THE ROYALE at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Stage Tube


Mexico
Este jueves 25 de abril se estrena la obra Tres sombreros de copa, una producción de la Universidad Anáhuac Norte
by Clemente Sanchez


Minneapolis
BWW Interviews: MARY POPPINS Cast Member and St. Paul Native Elizabeth Ann Berg Gives Hometown Connection to Beloved Musical
by Kristen Hirsch Montag


Montreal
BWW Reviews: Dawson College Presents A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL Through April 27
by Krista Garver

BWW Interviews: Carole Frechette Reflects on THINKING OF YU, Social Engagement
by Krista Garver


Nashville

BWW Reviews: Pendzick and Sells Shine in Cumberland County Playhouse's THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Cara Richardson

BWW Reviews: Cumberland County Playhouse Presents LES MISERABLES
by Cara Richardson

CCP Students, Faculty presents Broadway Our Way Today-27
by BWW News Desk


Netherlands
New Sandman Musical in Theme Park Efteling
by Dutch Reporter

BWW's Commercial Break of Upcoming Season
by Dutch Reporter


Philadelphia
Ramin Karimloo - Broadway to Bluegrass U.S. Tour
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: Ritz Theater's DROWSY CHAPERONE Almost Dazzles
by Pati Buehler


Philippines
BWW Reviews: SA WAKAS, The Story of Us
by Dale Bacar

Director Spills the Beans About CINDERELLA
by Jude Cartalaba

Photo Coverage: SA WAKAS, A New Rock Musical
by Jory Rivera

STAGE TUBE: Cebu Theater Groups Unite Against Cancer
by Oliver Oliveros


Portland
BWW Reviews: Always...Patsy Cline is Good Fun at Broadway Rose
by Patrick Brassell


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: UNIVERSES' SPRING TRAINING Brings New Perspective to Chapel Hill
by Larisa Mount


Rhode Island
BWW Reviews: Impressive Beatles Tribute RAIN Brings History and Harmony to Providence
by Veronica Bruscini


San Antonio
BWW Interviews: Landry Gideon Talks THE SHOW MUST GO ON, His Texas UIL One Act Play Documentary
by David Clarke


San Diego
BWW Interviews: Janet Dickinson, On the Road with Billy Elliot
by Michael L. Quintos


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: STUCK ELEVATOR a Hit at A.C.T.
by Linda Hodges


Scotland
BWW Reviews: BEHAVIOUR FESTIVAL, The Arches, April 23 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue


Spain
'Aladín, un musical genial' llegará a los escenarios en octubre
by Roberto Rodriguez

Divas de fogones, una comedia lírico gastronómica
by Laura Pelaez

'Cosquillas', teatro infantil para aprender disfrutando
by Siscu Valenzuela

'The New Urban Tango' se cita con el micromecenazgo el próximo 10 de junio
by Siscu Valenzuela

Los protagonistas de 'T'estimo, ets perfecte, ja et canviaré' firman discos por Sant Jordi
by Nuria Alcalá

Se convocan audiciones para 'El Rey León' en Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Sonrisas y Lágrimas en concierto en el Teatro Monumental
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Audiciones en Madrid para 'Frankenstein, El Musical'
by Roberto Rodriguez


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre Continues Stellar Season with GYPSY
by Chris Gibson


Tampa
BWW Reviews: CHAPTER TWO - A BIG*****HIT!
by Jimmy Ferraro

BWW Reviews: THE RUNNER STUMBLES - a Thrilling Mystery
by Jimmy Ferraro


Toronto
BWW Interviews: The Women of Falsettos
by Kelly Cameron

All Canadian Cast Announced for CATS at Panasonic Theatre; Ma-Anne Dionisio, Martin Samuel & More to Star
by Alan Aronshtam


UK / West End
BWW Reviews: DOKTOR GLAS, Wyndham's Theatre, April 18 2013
by Becky Brewis

THE MANY FACES OF Michael Crawford Airs on BBC Two Today
by Pat Cerasaro

The BWW Q&A: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' Amy Cudden
by Carrie Dunn

STAGE TUBE: Oliviers 2013 - Meet The Nominees, Including Payne, Treadaway, Kurup and Young!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: MOMENTOUS MUSICALS Live Recording
by Jenny Antill

OLIVIERS 2013: Presenter Michael Xavier Previews Sunday's Ceremony And Celebration!
by Carrie Dunn

STAGE TUBE: TOP HAT Plays Homage to 2013 Olivier Award Nominees
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: PHANTOM's Marcus Lovett About NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS
by Carrie Dunn


Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes to Life at Imagination Stage
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: BOEING BOEING: Howard's REP Outdoes Itself with a Delirious Farce
by Jack L. B. Gohn


West Virginia
HONUS AND ME Opens Tonight at Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV
by Johnna Leary







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