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The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month Photo THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2021

The Magical World of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical journey of adventure and fun for families, straight out of the pages and onto the stage for all to experience. Renowned artist Duffy Hudson brings to life Dr. Seuss classics like And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetche...


VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2019

Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terre...


The Great Dubini, Announces May Solo Show At The Slipper Room Photo The Great Dubini, Announces May Solo Show At The Slipper Room
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2019

Stand-up magician Greg Dubin, a.k.a The Great Dubini, will be presenting a limited run of feature length shows at the world famous Slipper Room, the variety theatre in Manhattan's Lower East Side....


RAGTIME Opens Arden Theatre Company's 2019-20 Season Photo RAGTIME Opens Arden Theatre Company's 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - July 31, 2019

Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME....


THE LAST ACT OF HARRY HOUDINI Comes to the Cockpit Photo THE LAST ACT OF HARRY HOUDINI Comes to the Cockpit
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2019

The man who brought us Mr Blobby now seeks redemption by bringing his own, highly acclaimed one man show The Last Act of Harry Houdini to London. Harry Houdini confronted death on a daily basis a?" and his own death, on October 31st, as foretold by the very mediums and mystics he spent his life debu...


BWW Review: Star-Studded RAGTIME Heralds Nashville Repertory Theatre's Return to Live Photo BWW Review: Star-Studded RAGTIME Heralds Nashville Repertory Theatre's Return to Live Performance
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 11, 2021

Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning musical about life in these United States during the very early years of the 20th century, is a richly drawn and evocatively told rumination on the pursuit of the American dream seen from the perspective of a diverse, multi-ethnic cast of characters. Now onstage throu...


BWW Interview: Tom Frueh of HOUDINI at Theatre Row Photo BWW Interview: Tom Frueh of HOUDINI at Theatre Row
by Stephen Mosher - October 11, 2019

Over twenty years after debuting his one-man solo musical HOUDINI in New York City nightclub cabaret Don't Tell Mama, Tom Frueh brings the fully fleshed out show to the prestigious United Solo Theatre Festival, giving hope to every cabaret artist who dreams, one day, of seeing their show off-Broadwa...


BWW Review: MR SWALLOW: HOUDINI, Soho Theatre On Demand Photo BWW Review: MR SWALLOW: HOUDINI, Soho Theatre On Demand
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 29, 2020

We all need a bit of escapism now, more than ever. A musical, comedic magic show may sound like something for the children, but Nick Mohammed's show Mr. Swallow: Houdini, is resolutely amusing and surprising in equal measure....


Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER Photo Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021

Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's resident immersive theatre company, proudly presents a delectable 1920s-themed experience featuring an authentic 1927 speakeasy cocktail hour with craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, with close-up magic performed...


d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical Releases Theater Audio Experience Photo d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical Releases Theater Audio Experience
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2020

d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical has officially launched a streaming Audio Theater Experience online at houdinionbroadway.com. The Audio Theater Experience, an entirely new media format, was recorded in its entirety remotely by the cast and creative team throughout the last three months. ...


Wake Up With BWW 12/16: Broadway-Bound HOUDINI Musical in the Works, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/16: Broadway-Bound HOUDINI Musical in the Works, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 16, 2020

Today's top stories: new Broadway-bound musical Houdini is in the works, ad for The Prom featuring NFL players, work begins on Her Majesty's Theatre in preparation for the West End return of The Phantom of the Opera....


BWW Review: RAGTIME, PlayMakers Repertory Company Photo BWW Review: RAGTIME, PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Nicole Ackman - December 06, 2019

RAGTIME is a musical that is as relevant now as it was in 1998 when it premiered and the production currently on at PlayMakers Repertory Company makes that abundantly clear. While the show might be set in the state of New York in 1906, it makes statements about immigration, race relations, corrupt j...


Florida Theatrical Association Announces Selections For The 2019 New Musical Discover Photo Florida Theatrical Association Announces Selections For The 2019 New Musical Discovery Series
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2019

Florida Theatrical Association has announced the winners of the fourth annual New Musical Discovery Series, a showcase for new musicals to be presented September 17 and 18 at The Abbey and The MEZZ in downtown Orlando.  The staged readings will be open to the public and free of charge....


RAGTIME Begins Performances at Duluth Playhouse, March 18 Photo RAGTIME Begins Performances at Duluth Playhouse, March 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022

Duluth Playhouse returns to live performances with the epic, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Ragtime at the NorShor Theatre, running March 18th through April 3rd....


Review: RAGTIME at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Photo Review: RAGTIME at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
by Cary Ginell - March 29, 2023

A superb production marks the 25th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Ragtime.' One weekend remains for this outstanding performance by 5-Star Theatricals in Thousand Oaks....


Dan Gutman And Iain Lawrence To Release New Novels In March Photo Dan Gutman And Iain Lawrence To Release New Novels In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2021

Award winning authors Dan Gutman and Iain Lawrence understand what kids love to read. Their latest page-turning stories are guaranteed to keep readers gasping with surprise at adventures no one would have predicted—especially not the boys they happened to. Due out on March 2nd. ...


Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES AUDIENCES WITH A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER at The Hobby C Photo Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES AUDIENCES WITH A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER at The Hobby Center
by Miranda Keating - February 17, 2023

I could only imagine what a magic show would consist of... perhaps a few white rabbits, a deck of cards, and a fabulous dancer that gets cut in half. I went to the show with all these images in my mind, but due to a lack of experience, I ultimately had no expectations. To say that CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC...


Dreamfactory Presents MAGIC WORLDS Photo Dreamfactory Presents MAGIC WORLDS
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2020

Dreamfactory is now presenting Magic Worlds! The experience runs through March 9, 2022....


The Houdini Festival Comes to Danville in 2021 Photo The Houdini Festival Comes to Danville in 2021
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2020

World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan has announced that 'The Houdini Festival' will be held at The Historic North Theatre in Danville, Virginia, on April 8-10, 2021 (April 6 was the date that Houdini celebrated as his birthday.). ...


Bálint Varga and Aimee Lynn Czura Present GAILLEY AND THE TALE OF THE FATE KEEPER Photo Bálint Varga and Aimee Lynn Czura Present GAILLEY AND THE TALE OF THE FATE KEEPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2021

ZOOM PRESENTATION (June 18, 2021) - Bálint Varga (music and concept) and Aimee Lynn Czura (book and lyrics) will present their new musical GAILLEY AND THE TALE OF THE FATE KEEPER. The production, directed by Bálint Varga (d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical), will have one virtual performance on Friday,...


Planet Ant To Premiere THE DETROIT MUSICAL MOVIE Photo Planet Ant To Premiere THE DETROIT MUSICAL MOVIE
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022

Planet Ant Theatre is set to premiere The Detroit Musical Movie with several showings March 11-13 at Ant Hall in Hamtramck, Mich. The film was created with the help of 18 independent filmmakers with Michigan roots and funded with support from a Michigan Humanities grant. The Detroit Musical Movie, a...


KSU Presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical RAGTIME Photo KSU Presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019

The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will present 'Ragtime,' based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished 1975 novel, from March 14 to 24 at the Stillwell Theater at Kennesaw State University....


'Harry Houdini' Returns To Greenville This Weekend Photo 'Harry Houdini' Returns To Greenville This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

On Friday, June 10th at 7:30 pm under the tent at Greenville Tech, located at 800 E. Faris Road near the corner with S. Pleasantburg, Larry Bounds, an historical interpreter dressed in costume will bring Houdini to life and speak in Houdini's own words. ...


The House Theatre of Chicago to End its 20-Year Run This Summer Photo The House Theatre of Chicago to End its 20-Year Run This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022

The Board of Directors of The House Theatre of Chicago announced that it will formally wind down operations following its production of the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, which closed on Sunday, May 29....


Jacob S. Louchheim, Marcus Terrell Smith, and More Lead Serenbe's RAGTIME Photo Jacob S. Louchheim, Marcus Terrell Smith, and More Lead Serenbe's RAGTIME
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2019

New to Serenbe Playhouse, this immersive, brand new production will feature: Jacob S. Louchheim as Tateh (Operatic Baritone and Actor based in New York City known for his role in The Mile Long Opera and Sleepy Hollow at the Player's Theatre), Marcus Terrell Smith as Coalhouse Walker Jr. (The Book of...






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