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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/13

By: May. 17, 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 May 13!


Featured Story of the Week:

BWW Blog: Kelly McCormick of PTC's LES MISERABLES

by Guest Blogger: Kelly McCormick

Atlanta

BWW Interviews: Wendy Melkonian Brings Humor from Page to Stage in Horizon's THE BOOK CLUB PLAY
by Matt Tamanini

BWW Interviews: Tess Malis Kincaid, Talented Cast Provide Bittersweet Connection in Stage Door's DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by Matt Tamanini

BWW Interviews: Class Is in Session with Andrew Benator in Actor's Express SEMINAR
by Matt Tamanini


Austin
BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 13!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Haves and Have Nots Square off in Last Act's HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Brisbane
BWW Interviews: BWW Australia Chats with Superstar Idina Menzel as She Heads for Oz
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Melbourne
BWW Reviews: LEGALLY BLONDE
by Tim Carney

BWW Interviews: BWW Australia Chats with Superstar Idina Menzel as She Heads for Oz
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Perth
BWW Interviews: BWW Australia Chats with Superstar Idina Menzel as She Heads for Oz
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Sydney
BWW Interviews: BWW Australia Chats with Superstar Idina Menzel as She Heads for Oz
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Baltimore
Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs at the Kennedy Center Tonight
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: IN THE HEIGHTS at Toby's - Energetic But Inaudible
by Jack L. B. Gohn

BWW Reviews: Brian Stokes Mitchell In Concert at the Kennedy Center
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Pumpkin Theatre's LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE Empowers Kids
by Lori Weglein


Boston
Gloucester Stage Announces 34th Season, Beginning 6/20
by Kelsey Denette

BWW Review: PUNK ROCK Packs a Punch
by Nancy Grossman

BWW REVIEW: 'AMADEUS' BORDERS ON DIVINE AT NEW REP
by Jan Nargi

BWW Review: Bond Meets the Bard at Vaquero Playground
by Nancy Grossman

BWW Review: Lyric Stage Company: It's a Helluva ON THE TOWN
by Nancy Grossman

BWW Review: Tap Legend Hines Sings and Tells His Story
by Nancy Grossman


Brazil
THRILLER LIVE BRASIL Debuts in São Paulo
by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Interviews: Jessica Humphrey of Dutch Apple's CATS
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: A FEW GOOD MEN Brings Two Great Hours at York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers


Chicago
STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss and Sean Astin Appear in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Ticket Promo
by Stage Tube

BWW TV: First Look at Rhea Perlman, Francis Guinan and More in STELLA & LOU - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 15th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson

The Side Project Presents LIVES OF THE PIGEONS, 6/1-6/2
by Kristin Salaky


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: THERE IS HAPPINESS (and Absurdity) at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: Acting Overshadows Esoteric Script at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko


Comedy
VIDEO: Carey Mulligan Visits Colbert's 'The Great Gatsby' Book Club
by TV News Desk

BWW Reviews: LITTLE ME Big on Talent and Value
by Harmony Wheeler

Comedy Central Premieres PETE HOLMES: NICE TRY, THE DEVIL Tonight
by TV News Desk

TOTALLY BIASED w/ KAMAU BELL to Hit the Road This Summer
by TV News Desk

Sherri Shepherd, Jim Breuer Set for EPIX Stand-Up Specials This June
by TV News Desk

LATE SHOW's Top 10 "Questions to Ask Yourself Before Spending $2 Million on a Painting of a Naked Bea Arthur"
by TV News Desk


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: It's a Recording Session from Hell When the Star Gets LOOPED
by Lauren Yarger

BWW Reviews: IN A YEAR WITH 13 MOONS Puzzles Audience -- and Critic
by Lauren Yarger


Costa Mesa
BWW Interviews: Jillian Mueller of FLASHDANCE National Tour Answers Our Silly Query
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interviews: Tony Winner Betty Buckley Talks Upcoming OC Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos


Denver
BWW Reviews: Fine Arts Center's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - A Celebration of Musicals and Those Who Love Them
by Christi Esterle

BWW Reviews: The Edge Theatre Welcomes Incredible Ensemble in THE SHADOW BOX
by Michael Mulhern


Detroit
Disney's PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE Launches 90 City Tour, 11/1
by Anton Anderssen


Houston
BWW Reviews: Black Lab Theatre's CHINGLISH is the Must-See Event of the Season!
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Catastrophic Theatre's THERE IS A HAPPINESS THAT MORNING IS is Fun, Stark, Strange, and Ridiculous
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: The Ensemble Theatre's RACE is Timely, Relevant, and Poignant
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: MST Launches Capital Campaign to the Tune of 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?'
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Kingsley Leggs Talks Career and Touring SISTER ACT
by David Clarke


Long Island
BWW Interviews: A Chat With Tony Winner Anthony Crivello
by Melissa Giordano

BWW Reviews: The Engeman's Ongoing Broadway Concert Series
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
Hollywood Fringe Festival To Feature Shakespeare Productions
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: Welk Resorts' CHICAGO Sizzles On Through June 2
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: DELICIOUS REALITY Shares Tantalizing and Provocative Tales from LA's Restaurant Scene
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: Zombie Joe's RICHARD III - Young and Dark
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT Entertains with Killer Rabbits, Taunting Frenchmen and Show-Stopping Musical Numbers
by Shari Barrett

THE SPOLIN PLAYERS Present AN EVENING OF SPOLIN GAMES at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, 6/9
by Shari Barrett

Photo Coverage: 3-D Theatricals' PARADE Celebrates Opening at Plummer Auditorium
by Lily Lim

Photo Coverage: French Stewart and More in Pasadena Playhouse and Caltech's TESLA, A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE
by Lily Lim

BWW Interviews: Jillian Mueller of FLASHDANCE National Tour Answers Our Silly Query
by Michael L. Quintos

Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part I: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL PARODY EXPERIMENT and THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: Theatre West Does Clare Boothe Luce Proud with New Production of THE WOMEN
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: 3-D Theatricals' Magnificent PARADE
by Don Grigware

Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part 2: THE POKEMUSICAL and [title of show]
by Ellen Dostal

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CTG/Kirk Douglas' THE ROYALE
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part 3: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Ellen Dostal

STAGE TUBE: Mockumentary Promo - Antaeus Company's THE CRUCIBLE
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Tony Winner Betty Buckley Talks Upcoming OC Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos

Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part 4: THE TIME MACHINE MUSICAL and REAL HOUSEKEEPERS OF STUDIO CITY
by Ellen Dostal

FIRST LOOK at Kentwood Kids ALL IN THE STARS, Opening 6/1
by Shari Barrett


Minneapolis
BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of CTC's ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by BroadwayWorld TV


Montreal
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Cote Saint-Luc's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stage Tube


Nashville
BWW Reviews: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Will Have You Dancing In Your Seat
by Cara Richardson


Netherlands
Cast Announced for Dutch JERSEY BOYS - Tim Driesen, Dieter Spileers and More!
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Walter McBride

BWW TV: Nick Adams, Jessica Grové & Cast of Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID Meets the Press- Plus a Performance Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV

Photo Coverage: Jessica Grove, Nick Adams, Alan Mingo, Jr. and More Give Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE MERMAID!
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Jeremy Jordan and More at Paper Mill Playhouse's 75th Anniversary Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy


Omaha
BWW Reviews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour
by Analisa Swerczek


Philadelphia
BWW Interviews: Lea DeLaria Discusses MAME and Her Love of the Stage
by Kelli Curtin

BWW Reviews: Act II Playhouse's LEND ME A TENOR is a Spirited Theatrical Event
by Kelli Curtin


Philippines
THE GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack Released; Film Opens in PH May 17
by Oliver Oliveros

Meet Cebu's Cre8tive Thespians Club
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Flash: Tarzan Meets Jane
by Oliver Oliveros

THE GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack Released; Film Opens in PH Today
by Oliver Oliveros


Pittsburgh
2013 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Seeks Volunteers
by Kelsey Denette


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT Lifts Spirits in Durham
by Larisa Mount


Rhode Island
The Gamm Captivates Audiences with Darkly Funny BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by Robert Barossi

BWW Reviews: Despite Some Thorns, 2nd Story's THE ROSE TATOO Blossoms Into Solid Entertainment
by Robert Barossi


Rockland / Westchester
BWW Interviews: Robert Klein Talks Career at the White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Gregory G. Allen


Sacramento
BWW Reviews: A LITTLE PRINCESS Gets The Royal Treatment
by Harmony Wheeler


Salt Lake City
BWW Blog: Kelly McCormick of PTC's LES MIS - Wig Magic
by Guest Blogger: Kelly McCormick

WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW to Be Staged by Utah Repertory Theater, 5/31-6/15
by Blair Howell

BWW Blog: Kelly McCormick of PTC's LES MISERABLES
by Guest Blogger: Kelly McCormick


San Diego
BWW Interviews: Behind the Scenes with the Director & Cast of SDMT's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Susan Farese

BWW Interviews: Tony Winner Betty Buckley Talks Upcoming OC Cabaret
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by E.H. Reiter


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: LITTLE ME Big on Talent and Value
by Harmony Wheeler


Scotland
BWW Reviews: THE RIOT OF SPRING, Tramway, Glasgow, May 10 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue


Seattle
BWW Reviews: CHICAGO at Village Has a Cast of Killers!
by Jay Irwin

BWW Reviews: Arouet's THE TEMPERAMENTALS - Important History Told with Care
by Jay Irwin


South Africa
BWW Reviews: UCT Drama's LA RONDE Doesn't Quite Square the Circle
by David Fick

BWW Reviews: Evocative MIRAKEL a Tribute to the Legacy of Reza de Wet
by David Fick


Spain
'Por los ojos de la Meller', un adiós para evitar el olvido
by Siscu Valenzuela

BWW Interviews: Dani Anglés habla sobre Lluny de Broadway, La Bella y la Bestia, audiciones y más
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Patricia Clark y el Adalberto Cevasco Quintet en concierto en Soul Station
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

'Frankenstein, el musical' busca sus protagonistas
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

El musical 'La llamada' mueve a ritmo de los 80 el Teatro Lara de Madrid
by Nuria Alcalá

BWW Interviews: Jaime Azpilicueta habla sobre Sonrisas y Lágrimas en concierto, Barcelona y más
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'Follies' triunfa en la XVI edición de los Premios Max
by Roberto Rodriguez

PHOTO FLASH: Daniel Anglès llena el Auditori con 'Lluny de Broadway'
by Nuria Frutos

BWW TV: Daniel Anglès canta 'Bring him home'
by Nuria Frutos

'This is love', el nuevo álbum de Innocence, a la venta el 21 de mayo
by Roberto Rodriguez

Nuevas oportunidades para ver Venidos a Menos
by Laura Pelaez

David Velardo será la Criatura en Frankenstein El Musical
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez


Thousand Oaks
BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT Entertains with Killer Rabbits, Taunting Frenchmen and Show-Stopping Musical Numbers
by Shari Barrett


Toronto
PHOTO FLASH: Ma-Anne Dionisio and Betty Buckley Backstage at Richmond Hill Center for the Arts
by Alan Aronshtam


UK / West End
BWW Reviews: THE HOTHOUSE, Trafalgar Studios, May 9 2013
by Becky Brewis

BWW Interviews: Nature Theatre Of Oklahoma's Kristin Worrell
by Carrie Dunn

BWW Reviews: Kerry Ellis, London Palladium, May 12 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue


Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater's THE THREE MUSKETEERS Jousts, Duels, and Tumbles its Way to Theater Success
by Christine Kowal

Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs at the Kennedy Center Tonight
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Kensington Arts Theatre Presents RAGTIME
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Brian Stokes Mitchell In Concert at the Kennedy Center
by Charles Shubow


West Virginia
THE FOREIGNER, a Mussleman High School Senior Directing Project, Will Open This Weekend
by Johnna Leary

THE FOREIGNER, a Mussleman High School Senior Directing Project, Will Open This Weekend
by Johnna Leary

THE FOREIGNER, a Mussleman High School Senior Directing Project, Will Open This Weekend
by Johnna Leary





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