Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 9/24
By: BWW Special Coverage Sep. 28, 2012
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 24. 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 Reviews: RED is a Brushstroke of Genius at PlayMakers Repertory Company by Larissa Mount (Raleigh)
Albuquerque
BWW Reviews: The Capitol Steps Delivers the Best Musical Satire in Washington
by Anya Sebastian
Argentina
'Casi Normales' y 'Alicia en Frikiland' arrasaron con los Premios Hugo
by Florencia Nijensohn
BWW TV: Cuadro de apertura de los Premios Hugo
by Florencia Nijensohn
BWW TV: Los testimonios de los ganadores de los Premios Hugo
by BroadwayWorld TV
Austin
BWW Reviews: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Georgetown Palace is Perfection
by Jeff Davis
CAPITAL CITY MEN'S CHORUS is Ready to Be Heard
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks into Austin, Texas
by Kathy Strain
Australia - Brisbane
Music By The Sea Presents Sydney's Acacia Quartet Performing Elena Kats-Chernin, Lyle Chan Works, 10/6
by 30 Days of NYMF 2012
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
Australia - Melbourne
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
Australia - Perth
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
Australia - Sydney
BWW Interviews: David Harris (Emmett) Ahead of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL's Opening Night
by Emma Cambey
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
BWW Interviews: Cameron Daddo (Callahan) Ahead of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL'S Opening Night
by Emma Cambey
Baltimore
BWW Reviews: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2012 Concert a Huge Success
by Charles Shubow
Belgium
New UK Tour of CATS to Cross the Channel and Play Belgium in 2013
by Dutch Reporter
Boston
Amanda McBroom Returns To Barrington Stage Company with BREL IN THE BERKSHIRES! at Spice Dragon, Now Thru 9/23
by Patrick Nugent
BWW Review: THE FAKUS: A NOIR at BCA
by Nancy Grossman
Buffalo
BWW Reviews: Arresting, Emotionally Charged NEXT TO NORMAL at Classical Theatre Company
by Nathan Miller
BWW Reviews: Looking through a Different Lens in ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Buffalo Laboratory Theatre
by Nathan Miller
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for TOY's KNUFFLE BUNNY, A Cautionary Musical
by Stage Tube
Central New York
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes at Merry Go Round Playhouse for CABARET!
by Stage Tube
Central Pennsylvania
BWW TV: First Look at THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV
BWW Reviews: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Rocks Lieber and Stoller at Allenberry
by Marakay Rogers
BWW Reviews: ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST Ka-POWS! Its Way Onto York Little Theatre Stage
by Marakay Rogers
STAGE TUBE: Megan Hilty Sings at Hershey Park!
by Stage Tube
Chicago
mun2 to Hold Chicago Auditions for REVENTION Guest DJ, 9/29
by TV News Desk
BWW Interviews: THE MAGIC PARLOUR's Dennis Watkins Gets into the Theatrics of Magic
by Tyler Peterson
BWW TV: First Look at ABT's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BroadwayWorld TV
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 26th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
Cleveland
BWW Reviews: LOMBARDI Kicks a Field Goal at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko
BWW Reviews: XANADU at Beck Center Turns Bad Script Into Funky Fun
by Roy Berko
BWW Reviews: Must-See PROOF at Lakeland Theatre
by Roy Berko
Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
BWW Reviews: SCR Revives Brit Comedy ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Michael L. Quintos
Dallas
BWW Reviews: FREUD'S LAST SESSION Ignites Conversation at Theatre Three
by Lauren Smart
Delaware
Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES Tour Stops at DuPont Theatre, 10/30 - 11/04
by Patrick Nugent
Denver
BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Comedic Perfection!
by Michael Mulhern
NOW PLAYING: The Edge Theatre Presents 'boom' thru 10/21
by Michael Mulhern
NOW PLAYING: Local Theater Company Presents ELIJAH: An Adventure - thru 10/6
by Michael Mulhern
Detroit
BWW Interviews: Randolph Mantooth Talks SUPERIOR DONUTS at The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Katie Laban
EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Returns to The City Theatre, 10/4 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent
BWW Interviews: Lili Whiteass Says LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is 'Not To Be Missed' at Fisher Theatre
by Katie Laban
The Hilberry Theatre Company's THE MOUSETRAP Does Justice to the Longest Running Play
by Katie Laban
BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Has a Spectacular Opening at the Fisher Theatre
by Katie Laban
BWW Reviews: HAMTOWN RACES at the Planet Ant Theatre is a Must-See Production!
by Katie Laban
BWW Reviews: The Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN an Intense Experience
by Katie Laban
Ft. Myers/Naples
Regional Theater of the Week: TheatreZone in Naples, FL
by BWW Features
Germany
Saison-Eröffnung in der Werkstatt in der Staatsoper Berlin im Schillertheater
by Marcel Konrath
Udo Jürgens auf wahnsinns Tournee! Die Erfolgstour geht weiter
by Marcel Konrath
BWW Reviews: Westernhagen Live in Berlin
by Marcel Konrath
BWW Reviews: Demokratie im Deutschen Theater Berlin
by Marcel Konrath
Barbara Obermeier ist Elle Woods in 'Natürlich blond' im Wiener Ronacher
by Marcel Konrath
Houston
BWW Interviews: Constantine Maroulis Gives Inside Scoop on JEKYLL & HYDE
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: LIFE IS A DREAM is a Sensational Tour de Force
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's WOMEN@ART is Exquisite and Engaging
by David Clarke
BWW Interviews: Steven Fales Talks MISSIONARY POSITION, Mormon Boy Triology and Solo Perfromance
by David Clarke
STAGE TUBE: First Look at CTC's MISS JULIE
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: NETworks BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Passably Pleases Return Audiences, Truly Impresses New Audiences
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: Classical Theatre Company's MISS JULIE - A Delightful Feat of Skillful Prowess
by David Clarke
Italy
BEHIND THE CURTAINS: 'Il Vizietto - La Cage Aux Folles'
by Antonino Pratticò
Photo Coverage: W ZORRO, Press Conference
by Antonino Pratticò
Stage Tube: W ZORRO - Medley
by Antonino Pratticò
Kansas City
Review Roundup: PIPPIN at KC Rep - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups
Long Island
CMPAC's Upcoming Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL - My Journey Continues
by Melissa Giordano
Los Angeles
STAGE TUBE: HAVA Calendar 2012: September; Last Show at Gardenia Supper Club Set for 9/26
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler
BWW Reviews: Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista Offers Magnificent SWEENEY TODD
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: Original Musical JUSTIN LOVE Rocks Celebration Theatre
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Continues to Enthrall at Hayworth Theatre
by Don Grigware
Sternin and Fraser Go UNDER MY SKIN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: LA's Next Great Stage Star 2012 Chelsea Emma Franko is The Girl from Apple Valley
by Don Grigware
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
Want to See Jeff Goldblum in SEMINAR at the Ahmanson in LA? Enter to Win Tickets!
by Contests
STAGE TUBE: PSA - Unlikely Heroes Recognizing Heroes Benefit Set for 10/5
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: SCR Revives Brit Comedy ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Michael L. Quintos
Mexico
Regresa Lylo El Cocodrilo - Breve temporada
by Clemente Sanchez
La Compañía de ArtEstudio presenta su versión de West Side Story
by Clemente Sanchez
Miami
Broadway Smash ROCK OF AGES To Rock The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins
Minneapolis
BWW Reviews: Opening of TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD Marks 50th Year of the Guthrie Theater
by Kristin Frosch
STAGE TUBE: First Look at POWER BALLADZ
by Stage Tube
Nashville
BWW Reviews: Logan's Concept Makes SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE More Than Just a Revue
by Jeffrey Ellis
STAGE TUBE: Blackbird Theater's RED Trailer
by Jeffrey Ellis
Dance Theatre of Tennessee's CARMEN Launches Ballet in the Park
by Jeffrey Ellis
Boiler Room Theatre Revives ROCKY HORROR SHOW Just in Time For Halloween Season
by Jeffrey Ellis
Netherlands
Dutch Dates Announced for WWRY 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour
by Dutch Reporter
New Jersey
BWW Interviews: Skyline Theatre Company's CABARET Managing Artistic Director Sam Scalamoni
by Gregory G. Allen
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of David T. Little's DOG DAYS Opera
by Stage Tube
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE- Plus a Performance Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Photo Coverage: Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE Cast Meets the Press!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Mona Hennessy and Rachel Black Spaulding in Rehearsals for Luna Stage's VITA AND VIRGINIA
by Stage Tube
BWW Interviews: The Growing Stage Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks Talks about PETER PAN
by Gregory G. Allen
The Barn Theatre Celebrates 85 Seasons of Producing
by Gregory G. Allen
New Zealand
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
Omaha
The Rose Theatre Reveals THE BORROWERS, 10/19 - 11/04
by Patrick Nugent
BWW Interviews: Omaha Community Playhouse's 'Elle Woods' Leanne Hill Carlson
by Cole Snider
Philippines
Review Roundup: Atlantis Productions' NINE, Now thru Oct 7
by Review Roundups
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Kids Acts Philippines’ PETER PAN, Show Opens 9/28
by Oliver Oliveros
BWW Interviews: BONA's Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman
by Oliver Oliveros
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Kids Acts Philippines’ PETER PAN, Opening Tonight, 9/28
by Oliver Oliveros
Portland
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD at the Portland Center Stage
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Broadway Rose, a Well-Casted, 1950s B-Movie Romp
by Barrett Johnson
Raleigh
BWW Reviews: RED is a Brushstroke of Genius at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Larissa Mount
Sacramento
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: Adventuresome Cast Makes VERNON GOD LITTLE Loopy Fun
by Blair Howell
San Diego
Twitter Watch: Telly Leung-'Backstage @allegiancebway with Spock and Sulu!'
by BWW
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
BWW TV Exclusive: Telly Leung, Lea Salonga & George Takei Talk Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE at The Old Globe
by Audra Stafford
BWW Reviews: Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista Offers Magnificent SWEENEY TODD
by Don Grigware
Final Performances of The Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 9/27 - 9/30
by E.H. Reiter
San Francisco
BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler
HEROES AND OTHER STRANGERS Comes to Stage Werx, 9/24-25
by BWW
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
Santa Barbara
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
Seattle
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS at 5th Avenue is Back and, in Some Ways, Better
by Jay Irwin
BWW Reviews: Gripping Performances in the Confusing DISCO PIGS at Sound Theatre Company
by Jay Irwin
THE LATE NOW Avant-Variety Talk Show Premieres for One Night Only in Seattle, 10/5
by TV News Desk
Spain
‘Mi madre, Serrat y yo’ retoma su exitoso vínculo con el Plot Point de Madrid
by Nuria Alcalá
BWW Interviews: Susan Egan en concierto
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
SORTEOS BWWS: Te invitamos a MACABARET
by Javier A. Gabrielssön
PHOTO FLASH: Broadway In Spain The Masterclass Series! Presenta a Susan Egan
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
PHOTO FLASH: Susan Egan En Concierto en el Compac Gran Vía
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
PHOTO FLASH: Llegada de Invitados al concierto de Susan Egan
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
PHOTO FLASH: Estreno de Sonrisas y Lágrimas en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
BWW TV: Noche de Estreno - Sonrisas y Lágrimas (Teatro Coliseum)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Ken Haller's Delightful Cabaret - THE TV SHOW!
by Chris Gibson
BWW Reviews: Dramatic License Productions Offers Engaging DINNER WITH FRIENDS
by Chris Gibson
STAGE TUBE: Interviews with Taylor Pietz, Zak Farmer and D. Mike Bauer of New Line's BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson
by Stage Tube
St. Paul
Women of Substance Presents Joss Stone's THE SOUL SESSIONS TOUR, 10/4
by Nicole Rosky
Tempe
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Lemon Andersen
by Stage Tube
Thousand Oaks
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner
Toronto
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Inspiration for EVITA on 'George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight'
by Stage Tube
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU, CLYBOURNE PARK & More Set for New Off-Mirvish Series
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Special: Sam the Record Man Passes Away at 92
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Interviews: MacKenzie Greenwell on TAP DOGS, Dancing and Plan B
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Interviews: Andrea Martin on Mentoring Dorothys for CBC's Over the Rainbow
by Kelly Cameron
UK / West End
BWW Reviews: THE RAIN THAT WASHES, Leicester Square Theatre, September 20 2012
by Gary Naylor
BWW Reviews: Chris Thatcher, JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR
by Jenny Antill
BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Arena Tour, O2, September 21 2012
by Carrie Dunn
BWW Reviews: CABARET SAUVIGNON, Trafalgar Studios, September 22 2012
by Gary Naylor
Photo Coverage: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At The O2 - Production and After-Party!
by BWW
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of '41N 50W' at St. James Studio Theatre, Based on 1912 Titanic US Senate Hearings
by Stage Tube
Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London's O2 Arena- All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups
Photos and Video: Inside Opening Night of FINDING NEVERLAND in Leicester - Plus a Special Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV
New LOVEtheatre Offers! Save up to 55% on West End Shows!
by Contests
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube
Save Over 37% on Top Seats to OUR BOYS Now Playing at the Duchess Theatre
by Contests
Save up to 28% on RSC's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Meera Syal!
by Contests
STAGE TUBE: Promo - LOSERVILLE Musical Heads to the West End This October!
by Stage Tube
Full Cast Announced for New Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER!
by BWW
STAGE TUBE: UK Tour Of AMERICAN IDIOT!
by Stage Tube
Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at the Best Little Theater in Virginia
by Charles Shubow
BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater’s Wordless JEKYLL AND HYDE Offers Unique Take on Classic Tale
by Jennifer Perry
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