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Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 9/10

By: Sep. 14, 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 regional markets for the week of September 10. 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!


Featured Story of the Week: BWW Interviews: A Conversation with Milwaukee Rep's Artistic Director Mark Clements by Keith Gray (Milwaukee, WI)

Albuquerque
BWW Reviews: Fusion Theatre Opens Season with Sparkling Production of OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Anya Sebastian


Argentina
Así fue el lanzamiento de Divague
by Florencia Nijensohn

BWW TV: Así fue el lanzamiento de Divague
by Florencia Nijensohn

BroadwayWorld Argentina te invita a los Premios Hugo
by Florencia Nijensohn


Atlanta
Christine Pedi to Perform American Traditions Competition Concert Fundraiser in Savannah, 11/29
by Stephen Hanks


Austin
ZACH Theatre Presents World Premiere of MARIACHI GIRL, 10/5 - 11/4
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Interviews: ROCK OF AGES' Dominique Scott Never Stopped Believing in His Dreams
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: Blue Lapis Light's HEAVEN-EARTH-ONE is Heaven on Earth
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Brisbane
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – 7 Questions With Rob Mills
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Melbourne
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – 7 Questions With Rob Mills
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Perth
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – 7 Questions With Rob Mills
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Australia - Sydney
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – 7 Questions With Rob Mills
by Jacqueline Bublitz


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: A MAD MEN-Themed TEMPERAMENTALS at Rep Stage
by Jack L. B. Gohn


Boston
Sally Struthers Punches into Ogunquit's '9 to 5'
by Jan Nargi

BWW Review: Crossing Paths at HOMESTEAD CROSSING
by Nancy Grossman

Southie-Set GOOD PEOPLE From Pulitzer-Winning Native Begins Huntington Theatre Co.'s 31st Season, Now thru 10/14
by Alyssa Holcomb


Buffalo
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

The Stage is Set for CURTAIN UP! Buffalo Tonight, 9/14
by Jenna Rich


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Interviews: Josefina Scaglione on the Music of WEST SIDE STORY and More
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Heats Up EPAC Stage
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: PRiMA's MUSIC OF WEST SIDE STORY Sizzles with Josefina Scaglione
by Marakay Rogers


Charlotte
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube


Chicago
BWW Interviews: XANADU's Chris Critelli and Gina Milo at Drury Lane
by Misha Davenport

CrAzYToWn: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH Heads to San Francisco Fringe Festival Now thru 9/16
by Patrick Nugent

“The Last Five Years” for the Next Four Weeks: Invest In It, and It Will Reward You
by Paul W. Thompson

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 12th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: Weathervane Opens 78th Season with Intriguing AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Roy Berko


Columbus
BWW Reviews: Shadowbox Live Shows Plenty of 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO
by Lisa Norris


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: Jon Robin Baitz Creates a HEDDA for All the Ages at Hartford Stage
by Lauren Yarger

STAGE TUBE: Carolyn Kirsch and More Talk DRIVING MISS DAISY at Newington Mainstage
by Stage Tube


Dallas
BWW Reviews: Theatre Arlington Produces Electrifying RENT
by Lauren Smart

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews Kitchen Dog Theater's Becky Shaw Melds Riotous Comedy with Genuine Heart
by Jennifer Smart

BWW Reviews: Second City Does Dallas Laden with Zingers
by Lauren Smart


Denver
NOW PLAYING: Abster Productions Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY thru 9/30
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYNG: Miners Alley Presents THE THREE PENNY OPERA thru 10/21
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Spotlight Theatre Presents Delicious Suspense in MURDER ON THE NILE
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES National Tour - A Gay Ol' Time at the Denver Center!
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Vintage Theatre Presents THE CIDER HOUSE RULES thru 9/30
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Theatre Or and MACC Presents A VALUE OF NAMES thru 10/14
by Michael Mulhern

STAGE TUBE: George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber Talk LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tour
by Stage Tube


Detroit
Operatic Farce Shakes the House: LEND ME A TENOR Runs Through Sept. 23
by Anton Anderssen


Germany
BWW Reviews: Leonard Cohen in Berlin
by Marcel Konrath

Ute Lemper: 'Last Tango in Berlin' - Tangos und Klassiker der 20er Jahre in Potsdam
by Marcel Konrath

Höhepunkte im Oktober 2012 der Deutschen Oper Berlin
by Marcel Konrath

Twitter Watch: Cast recording for the German REBECCA
by Dutch Reporter

BWW Reviews: Betty Buckley: Ah, Men! The Boys Of Broadway (CD)
by Marcel Konrath


Houston
BWW Reviews: ONE TOUCH OF VENUS - A Fantastically Fun Forgotten Show
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Stages' 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS - Exciting, Fun and Funny
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's CLEAR and MADAME BUTTERFLY- Sumptuous, Emotional and Beautiful
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: Meet 'The Creature' and 'Victor' from Stage Door's New MusicAl FrankenSTEIN
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE is a Fun Tangled Web of Danger and Intrigue
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Music Box Musical's Cast Talks ASSASSINS, Masquerade Theatre & Cultural Significance of US Tragedies
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: Black Lab Theatre's BOOM Cast and Crew Talks the Apocalypse and the Upcoming Season
by David Clarke


Jacksonville
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for AMERICAN IDIOT at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of A CHORUS LINE at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center
by Stage Tube


Kansas City
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals for KC Rep's PIPPIN
by Stage Tube


Las Vegas
BWW Reviews: Can WICKED's Oz and Las Vegas Happily Co-Exist?
by Ellen Sterling


Long Island
The Engeman's SWEET CHARITY - A Classic Tale Never Gets Old
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
BWW Reviews: Playwrights' Arena Presents Scintillating HELEN at Getty Villa
by Don Grigware

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Robert Marra Puts Riveting Spin on WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Actors Co-Op
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Third Street Theatre's FULL MONTY Has Got the Goods
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Jane Kean Shines at the Colony
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Kritzerland's Second Birthday Show a Smash at Sterling's
by Don Grigware

STAGE TUBE: Justine Huxley Introduces 60th Anniversary Performance of Anne Frank: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Megahit BOOK OF MORMON Will Rule LA 'til November 25 at the Pantages
by Don Grigware


Maine
Sally Struthers Punches into Ogunquit's '9 to 5'
by Jan Nargi


Mexico
Linkin Park & Garbage Perform at MTV WORLD STAGE MONTERREY
by TV News Desk


Miami
THE BOOK OF MORMON - Award Winning Musical Graces The Broward Center
by Beau Higgins


Milwaukee, WI
BWW Interviews: A Conversation with Milwaukee Rep's Artistic Director Mark Clements
by Keith Gray

BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Rep's ASSASSINS is Worthy
by Keith Gray


Minneapolis
BWW Reviews: Greek Comedy LYSISTRATA Excites Audiences with Bawdy Humor and Political Satire
by Kristin Frosch


Nashville
BWW Reviews: Nashville Shakespeare Festival Updates MUCH ADO With 1940s Style and Swing
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: Sentimental and Funny DIXIE SWIM CLUB Reigns at Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: CCP's GOLDEN BOY OF THE BLUE RIDGE Musically Updates Synge's Irish Classic
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: Tennessee Rep's CLYBOURNE PARK is Theater At Its Most Challenging
by Jeffrey Ellis

Rachel York Leads ANYTHING GOES National Tour to TPAC in October
by Jeffrey Ellis

Sideshow Opens Second Season By Bringing Sexy Back With CRUMBLE
by Jeffrey Ellis

Brenda Frye, Weslie Webster Headline Upcoming Concert at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis

Round 2 of Boiler Room's Pressure Cooker Ramps Up 9/20-22
by Jeffrey Ellis

Paul Cook, Megan Murphy Chambers to Star in Boiler Room Theatre's PARADE
by Jeffrey Ellis


Netherlands
Joop Van Den Ende Awarded an Honorary Doctorate Honouring His Track Record in Cultural Entrepreneurship
by Dutch Reporter

Holland's ASPECTS OF LOVE - TV Promo
by Dutch Reporter

DADDY COOL Co-Producer “Surprised” by Cancellation of UK Tour
by Dutch Reporter

Photo Flash: First Look at Dutch SHREK
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
CHAPLIN'S Rob McClure Pays Homage to His NJ Roots
by Caryn Robbins

BWW Reviews: BCP's THE MUSIC MAN Strikes Up the Band!
by Caryn Robbins

BWW Interviews: Robert Klein One Night Only Centenary Stage Company 9/22
by Gregory G. Allen


New Orleans
BWW Interviews: STOMP's Andres Fernandez; Show Comes to New Orleans, 9/14
by Heidi Scheuermann


Oklahoma
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube


Philadelphia
BWW Interviews: James Barry of Arden's NEXT TO NORMAL on Music, Mental Illness and Craft Beer
by Marakay Rogers

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Walnut Street Theatre's LOVE STORY
by Stage Tube


Philippines
Sponsor a Poor Child to See THE WIZARD OF OZ, 9/30
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Exclusive: In Rehearsal with Ballet Philippines’ ANTING
by Oliver Oliveros

Tanghalang Pilipino’s Political Play WALANG KUKURAP Opens Tonight, 9/14
by Oliver Oliveros

BATALLIA ROYALE 3.0 Opens this Weekend
by Oliver Oliveros


Pittsburgh
Throughline Theatre Company Continues Hit Season with Hysterical Classic THE MISER, Now thru 9/22
by Alexandra Strycula


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: BRIGADOON is Enchanting at Raleigh's Burning Coal Theatre
by Larissa Mount

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: NEXT TO NORMAL Shows Promise at Theatre in the Park
by Larissa Mount

STAGE TUBE: Lauren Kennedy, Jarrod Emick & More in Flat Rock's ZELDA: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY - Video Preview!
by Stage Tube


Rockland / Westchester
Chuck Zito Set for SONS OF ANARCHY Season 5
by TV News Desk


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: LITTLE WOMEN at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre is 'Astonishing'
by Tyler Hinton


San Diego
BWW TV: Lamb's Players Releases 'Blackout Day'
by BroadwayWorld TV

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube


San Francisco
STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING Opens at The Western Stage Tonight, 9/8
by Stage Tube


Seattle
BWW Reviews: Upstart Crow's TITUS ANDRONICUS is Brutally Good
by Jay Irwin

BWW Reviews: While Sometimes Heavy Handed, Strawberry Theatre Workshop's THIS LAND – Woody Guthrie Has Simple Beauty
by Jay Irwin

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of ACT's UNCLE HO TO Uncle Sam
by Stage Tube


South Africa
BWW Reviews: Mesmerising Dance in BIKO'S QUEST at Artscape Theatre
by David Fick


Spain
Julie Taymor será jurado en el Festival de Cine de San Sebastián
by Roberto Rodriguez

BWW TV: Susan Egan en Concierto (Promo)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Dagoll Dagom y Minoria Absoluta llevan la parodia de la familia real a un musical
by Nuria Alcalá

Convocatoria casting bailarines para 'EL ÚLTIMO JINETE'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

El CD de 'Sonrisas y Lágrimas' a la venta el 19 de septiembre
by Roberto Rodriguez


St. Louis
Regional Theater of the Week: The Muny, St. Louis, MO!
by BWW Features

BWW Reviews: The Rep Presents Stellar BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: HotCity Theatre's GOODBYE RUBY TUESDAY - A Touching Slice of Life
by Chris Gibson


Tampa
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube


Thousand Oaks
BWW TV: Behind-the-Scenes With Production Stage Manager, Trinity Wheeler, of LES MISERABLES National Tour
by BroadwayWorld TV


Toronto
Photo Coverage: Cirque du Soleil's AMALUNA Opens in Toronto!
by Kelly Cameron

Photo Coverage: Christina Hendricks, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver Take Part in AMERICAN BEAUTY Reading at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Jude Law, Keira Knightley at Anna KarenINA's TIFF Premiere
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt at LOOPER's TIFF Photo Call
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst on the Red Carpet for ON THE ROAD at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Ben Affleck, Victor Garber and More at ARGO Premiere at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry on Red Carpet for CLOUD ATLAS at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: The Cast of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA at TIFF - Fran Drescher, Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez & More!
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Rachel McAdams, Olga Kurylenko and Ecky Malik on the Red Carpet for TO THE WONDER at TIFF!
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Helen Hunt, William H. Macy and John Hawkes at THE SESSIONS Photo Call at TIFF!
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Josh Gad, Gwyneth Paltrow at THANKS FOR SHARING Premiere at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Johnny Depp, and More at WEST OF MEMPHIS Photo Call at TIFF
by Walter McBride

Photo Coverage: Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins on WRITERS Red Carpet at TIFF
by Walter McBride

BWW Interviews: Cody Scott Lancaster - A Canadian on Broadway
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Continues Expansion in Vancouver! Contributing Editors Wanted
by BWW


UK / West End
BWW Reviews: Madalena Alberto's HEART CONDITION EP
by Jenny Antill

STAGE TUBE: First Listen - Heather Headley Sings 'Only One In The World'
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: I AM A CAMERA, Southwark Playhouse, September 6 2012
by Gary Naylor

BWW Reviews: WITHOUT YOU, Menier Chocolate Factory, September 9 2012
by Becky Brewis

Tickets for West End's THE BOOK OF MORMON Go on Sale September 23; Previews Begin February 25!
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: First Listen - Heather Headley Sings THE BODYGUARD's 'Run to You'!
by Stage Tube

Save 34% on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London
by Contests

Photo Flash: First Look at Sierra Boggess, Danielle Hope, and More in West End's LES MISERABLES!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: THE GOLDEN YEARS OF VARIETY, Hackney Empire, September 9 2012
by Gary Naylor

STAGE TUBE: Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden Perform WEST SIDE STORY's Balcony Scene on BBC Proms 2012!
by Stage Tube

Behind The Scenes: BAGGAGE, Arts Theatre, September 2012
by Carrie Dunn

Exclusive Photo Flash: Meet the New UK Cast of TABOO!
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of FINDING NEVERLAND- 'Blink of an Eye'
by Stage Tube

MATILDA Extends Through December 2013 in UK; New Block of Tickets On-Sale Tomorrow
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: Preview of Sheridan Smith in HEDDA GABLER at the Old Vic
by Stage Tube

Review Roundup: Jonathan Pryce in Almeida's KING LEAR
by Review Roundups

Review Roundup: Old Vic's HEDDA GABLER
by Review Roundups


Vancouver
BWW Continues Expansion in Vancouver! Contributing Editors Wanted
by BWW


Washington, DC
BWW TV Exclusive: TripKnowledgy's Spencer Howard Chats Travel w/ The Addams Family Tour's Wolfson & Crum
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Ensemble Cast Succeeds With Jacques Brel IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS at Metro Stage
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Studio Theatre Starts 2012-2013 Season Strong with Stunning INVISIBLE MAN
by Jennifer Perry

STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL & HYDE Releases New TV Commercial Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox!
by Stage Tube


Photo of Mark Clements, Milwaukee Rep. 







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