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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 7/30

By: Aug. 03, 2012
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At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we are launching a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'.

Below you'll find a list of the most-read stories in our over 130 (and counting!) regional markets. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Atlanta
STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of Serenbe's TIME BETWEEN US
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Alliance Theatre Wishes Luck to BRING IT ON Cast!
by Stage Tube

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Play Live At Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 8/17
by Alyssa Holcomb

STAGE TUBE: Video Teaser of Aurora Theatre's SWEET CHARITY, Opening Tonight
by Stage Tube


Austin
BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Soars in Austin's Zilker Park
by Jeffrey Davis


Australia - Melbourne
This is Your Brain on Musical Theatre – 7 Questions with Michael Falzon
by Jacqueline Bublitz

Collarts Students Present COLLABORATION, 8/20-21
by Alyssa Holcomb


Australia - Sydney
This is Your Brain on Musical Theatre – 7 Questions with Michael Falzon
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Baltimore
Load Of Fun Theater Presents HIRED GUN, 7/26-7/29
by Laura Meltzer

BWW Reviews: Justice Is Served: LETHAL INJECTION
by Daniel Collins

Regional Theater of The Week: The Olney Theatre Center
by BWW Features

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes Look at Olney Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: 1940's Crime Drama at Cockpit in Court Provides Stylish Whodunit Mystery
by Lori Weglein

Spotlighters Theatre to Present TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, 8/3- 4
by Tracy Kaczorowski


Boston
HOMESTEAD CROSSING To Premiere At The Unicorn Theatre, 8/7 -9/1
by Laura Meltzer

Photo Coverage: Leslie Kritzer Brings HELLO GORGEOUS! to Barrington Stage Company
by Stephen Sorokoff

BWW Review: CHAD DEITY Is A Body Slam
by Nancy Grossman


Charlotte
BWW Interviews: DIE ROTEN PUNKTE: KUNST ROCK (ART ROCK)
by Linda Ann Watt

BWW Reviews: DIE ROTEN PUNKTE: KUNST ROCK (ART ROCK) at Duke Energy Theater
by Linda Ann Watt


Chicago
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Interviews with Theatre at the Center's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with First Folio's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Stage Tube

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 1, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson

HANDSHAKE UPPERCUT to be Performed at Chicago Fringe, 8/30-9/9
by Tracy Kaczorowski


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: The Sound of Music Climbs Every Mountain at Porthouse
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: Janis Joplin and the Black Blues Divas are Alive and Well at CPH
by Roy Berko


Columbus
STAGE TUBE: Video Promo and First Looks at CATCO-Phoenix's AVENUE Q
by Stage Tube


Connecticut
BWW Interviews: James Snyder in Goodspeed's CAROUSEL
by Joseph F. Panarello

BWW TV: Teal Wicks & James Snyder in Goodspeed's CAROUSEL- Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Westport's Intelligent TARTUFFE, Now thru 8/4
by Sherry Shameer Cohen

BWW Reviews: Colorful Backdrop, Soothing Music Soften Carousel's Harsh Tale
by Lauren Yarger


Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: Stroman Brilliantly Re-Stages THE PRODUCERS for the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: Sieber Draws Big Cheers in Smaller-Scaled LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael L. Quintos


Dallas
KD Studio’s Imagination Players Presents FAME JR., Now thru 8/5
by Alyssa Holcomb

Watertower Theatre to Extend SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Revue Through 8/19
by Alyssa Holcomb


Denver
NOW PLAYING: Vintage Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR thru 8/26
by Michael Mulhern


Germany
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Roman Polanski's TANZ DER VAMPIRE
by Stage Tube


Hartford
BWW Reviews: Bated Breath's INTERLUDES are Fleeting, Intriguing and Frustrating
by Jacques Lamarre

BWW Reviews: Capital Classics' TWELFTH NIGHT a Fine Night
by Jacques Lamarre


Hawaii
Honolulu Theatre for Youth's FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS Announce Statewide Tour
by Tracy Kaczorowski


Houston
BWW Reviews: Stages' STEEL MAGNOLIAS - Sublime Southern Strength & Heart
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: FIRST LADY SUITE - A Mesmerizing Celebration of Extraordinary Women
by David Clarke


Indianapolis
NEXT TO NORMAL, SEMINAR Highlights Phoenix Theatre 2012-2013 Season
by Alyssa Holcomb


Las Vegas
BWW TV: Inside Look at Cirque du Soleil's KÀ at MGM Grand
by Audra Stafford


Long Island
BWW Reviews: THE GRADUATE Enchants and Entertains at Southampton Cultural Arts Center
by Estelle Hallick

Usdan Center Presents SELECT ART SHOW, 8/3
by Alyssa Holcomb

Photo Coverage: New York Tenors Play Long Island!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

BWW Reviews: Ferocious Fun at HOW TO TRAIN A DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR at Nassau Coliseum
by Estelle Hallick


Los Angeles
Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Plays Bach and Rock Tonight, 7/28
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Reviews: Zombie Joe's BLOOD OF MACBETH - Method to the Madness
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: Stroman Brilliantly Re-Stages THE PRODUCERS for the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Reviews: Laugh Out Loud with 3-D Theatricals' AVENUE Q
by Ellen Dostal

STAGE TUBE: The Hollywood Bowl's THE PRODUCERS- 'Springtime for Hitler'
by Stage Tube

STREEP TEASE Honored, Returning With Extended Run, 8/4-25
by Alyssa Holcomb

BWW Reviews: Sieber Draws Big Cheers in Smaller-Scaled LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael L. Quintos

BWW Interviews: SOC's Tom Bradac 'Czechs' One Off His Bucket List
by Ellen Dostal

Review Roundup: THE PRODUCERS at the Hollywood Bowl
by Review Roundups

BWW Reviews: Peter Mac Wows as Liza in Brand New Show
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Theatre 40 Offers Mystery Thriller THE BAT
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Rogue Machine's Brilliant THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM Worthy of Its Extension
by Don Grigware

Olympic Story THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB Returns By Popular Demand At East West Players, Through 8/19
by Alyssa Holcomb

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of ANMT's MANSON'S GIRLS
by Stage Tube

Musical Mondays to Pay Tribute to Liza Minnelli, 8/6
by Tracy Kaczorowski

BWW Reviews: Pantages Hosts MEMPHIS, the Musical That Has It All
by Don Grigware


Maine
With It's Solid Gold Heart, Damn Yankees- the Red Sox Version is a Home Run Hit
by Michael Tobin

BWW Reviews: CHICAGO's Christine Dulong is Razzle Dazzle HOT at Seacoast Rep!
by Michael Tobin


Miami
The Naked Stage's THE TURN OF THE SCREW Haunts The Pelican Theatre
by Michelle Petrucci


Montreal
BWW Interviews: Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible in Montreal
by Jack Latulippe

WICKED Tour Stops in Montreal, Now thru Aug 26
by Jack Latulippe


Nashville
BWW Reviews: Ginger Rogers Dances Onto the Stage Via BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS at CCP
by Jeffrey Ellis

STAGE TUBE: Dance Theatre of Tennessee Celebrates National Dance Day
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: The Nutty Professor's AUTUMN GUZZARDI Takes On THE NUTTY FIVE
by Jeffrey Ellis

MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL #6: All The News from Onstage, Offstage, Backstage and Beyond
by Jeffrey Ellis

Broadway Bound? Tonight's Official Opening of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is Only Hours Away
by Jeffrey Ellis

Photo Flash: First Look at THE NUTTY PROFESSOR in Nashville!
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Sets Its Sights on Broadway After Its Music City Opening
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: Angels Without Wings' HALEE-CATHERINE CULICERTO With The Friday Five on Thursday
by Jeffrey Ellis

SIDESHOW FRINGE FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Gnimn Takes the Bongo Java Stage for Two Shows
by Jeffrey Ellis

The Nutty Professor's DANNY YOUNG Knows What He Wants To Be When He Grows Up
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: Jekyll & Hyde's STEPHEN MICHAEL JONES Tackles The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: Didactic, Dismal ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS Premieres at Darkhorse Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis


New Hampshire
BWW Reviews: CHICAGO's Christine Dulong is Razzle Dazzle HOT at Seacoast Rep!
by Michael Tobin


New Jersey
Forum Theatre to Screen BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Tonight
by Alyssa Holcomb


Philadelphia
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from PA Shakespeare's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Scenes from PA Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Stage Tube


Philippines
Photo Flash: First Look at Leo Valdez & Monique Wilson in THE KING AND I
by Oliver Oliveros

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Presents Moliere’s LE MALADE IMAGINAIRE, 8/15-25
by Oliver Oliveros

PRISON DANCER Wins Three NYMF Awards
by Oliver Oliveros

STAGE TUBE: Antonio Ferrer Sings MINAMAHAL KITA NANG TUNAY from WALANG SUGAT
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Flash: First Look at Repertory Philippines’ THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Flash: More Photos from THE KING AND I Press Launch
by Oliver Oliveros


Pittsburgh
DATE ME, DO ME, DUMP ME Premieres at the Rex Theater Tonight, 8/2
by Frank McDade


Portland
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Broadway Rose Theatre's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Stage Tube


Quebec
BWW Interviews: Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible in Montreal
by Jack Latulippe

WICKED Tour Stops in Montreal, Now thru Aug 26
by Jack Latulippe


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: Bianca Marroquin and Cast Razzle Dazzle Durham Audiences in CHICAGO
by Larissa Mount

BWW Reviews: RACE Gets Audiences Talking at Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy
by Larissa Mount

BWW Interviews: Talking Marriage and Mamet with Alan Campbell and Lauren Kennedy
by Larissa Mount


Sacramento
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Sierra Rep's THERE GOES THE BRIDE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Shirley Jones and Son Make Already Spectacular MUSIC MAN Beautiful
by Harmony Wheeler


Salt Lake City
Utah Symphony Presents Broadway Concert Tonight, 7/28
by Tyler Hinton

BWW Reviews: Tuacahn's SPELLING BEE is a Hidden Gem
by Tyler Hinton


San Diego
BWW Reviews: Stroman Brilliantly Re-Stages THE PRODUCERS for the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: Lamplighter's MIKADO Nears Perfection
by Harmony Wheeler

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Sierra Rep's THERE GOES THE BRIDE
by Stage Tube


Seattle
BWW Reviews: 5th Avenue Theatre’s RENT Loses Its Edge
by Jay Irwin

BWW Reviews: Pinter’s THE DUMB WAITER and CELEBRATION Bring Intrigue and Honest Hilarity to ACT
by Jay Irwin


South Africa
BWW Reviews: South African BURN THE FLOOR Tour Sizzles, July-Sept 2012
by David Fick


Spain
BWW TV: Entrevista a Juan Pablo Di Pace en 'Primer Acto'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

BWW TV: Cursos de Sondheim y Repertorio en el Teatro Español
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Susan Egan actuará en el Teatro Compac Gran Vía el próximo 25 de Septiembre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Drive pasará a gestionar el Coliseum
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

‘Macabaret’, de las entrañas del averno al Teatro Alfil
by Nuria Alcalá

BWW TV: Entrevista a Mireia Mambo Bokele
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Wonderful, Charming THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Stages St. Louis
by Chris Gibson

STAGE TUBE: Hunter Foster, Kathy Fitzgerald, and More in PIRATES! at the Muny- Highlights!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Hilarious Production of PIRATES! at The Muny
by Chris Gibson


Toronto
BWW Reviews: Stratford's HIRSCH - A Compelling Study of a Man in Torment
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: Delightful 42ND STREET Lights Up the Stratford Stage
by Roy Berko

BWW Interviews: The Beatles, Rock and Roll and More with BACKBEAT's David Leveaux
by Kelly Cameron

Breaking News: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Toronto Production Called Off; Future Plans for Show to be Announced Soon
by BWW


UK / West End
Songs by Anderson & Petty, Tisdall and Orton To Be Showcased in THE SONGWRITERS' UNION at The Union Theatre, Sunday August 12
by Robert Gould

STAGE TUBE: Doing Hair Backstage with DIRTY DANCING's 'Baby' at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stage Tube


Vermont
Bluegrass Gospel Project Comes to Town Hall Theater, 8/17
by Tracy Kaczorowski

Patty Smith's FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH Set For Town Hall Theater, 8/24
by Tracy Kaczorowski

Jazz Musical THE JOURNEY OF E to Play Town Hall Theater, 8/18
by Tracy Kaczorowski


Washington, DC
STAGE TUBE: THE NORMAL HEART at Arena Stage- Highlights!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: American History Has Never Been So Sexy - Studio Theatre's BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by Christine Kowal

Regional Theater of The Week: The Olney Theatre Center
by BWW Features


 




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