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Ezra Knight Replaces Kingsley Leggs in PRETTY WOMAN; Performances Begin Next Week at Photo Ezra Knight Replaces Kingsley Leggs in PRETTY WOMAN; Performances Begin Next Week at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre
by Julie Musbach - July 10, 2018

Pretty Woman is about to strut its stuff on across the Broadway stage as it begins previews on July 20th at the Nederlander Theatre. Ezra Knight joins the cast as 'James Morse', replacing Kingsley Leggs who departed the production for personal reasons. Leggs is expected to return in September....


ROMEO AND JULIETTA to Play at The Arab-Hebrew Theatre Of Jaffa Photo ROMEO AND JULIETTA to Play at The Arab-Hebrew Theatre Of Jaffa
by Alan Henry - August 08, 2019

Two languages, both alike in dignity, in fair Israel where we lay our scene, a production of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Julietta, will play at The Arab-Hebrew Theatre of Jaffra Aug. 13 and Sept. 26. It will be a bilingual production in both Arabic and Hebrew....


BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Delights at Burbage Theatre Company Photo BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Delights at Burbage Theatre Company
by Andria Tieman - August 27, 2018

It may seem a bit odd to base a play on a movie, but when one considers that SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE was co-written by Tom Stoppard and won him an Academy Award, it becomes a no-brainer.  Under the capable direction of Jeff Church this witty and heart-warming story comes alive in a new way that will mak...


Daring Production Presents A New LGBTQ+ Adaptation Of ROMEO AND JULIET Photo Daring Production Presents A New LGBTQ+ Adaptation Of ROMEO AND JULIET
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018

A new, limited run off-Broadway show brings a daring production of Romeo/Juliet, asking the question: what is honest love versus what are societal expectations?...


The Improvised Shakespeare Company Comes to Anchorage Photo The Improvised Shakespeare Company Comes to Anchorage
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2019

No script. No plot. No rehearsal. And no limits on laughter. The Improvised Shakespeare Company takes a suggested play title from the audience, and then improvises a two-act Shakespearean masterpiece before the audience's eyes. It's an on-the-spot, spot-on reinvention of old school a?? as in the 17t...


Theatre 29's Improv Troupe Baker's Dozen Presents COUPLES THERAPY Photo Theatre 29's Improv Troupe Baker's Dozen Presents COUPLES THERAPY
by David Green - February 08, 2019

The Baker's Dozen, Theatre 29's resident improvisation troupe, have set the standard for improvisational comedy, craziness, mayhem and good old-fashioned gut-busting laughter. Now they are back, with a new attitude, a new look and a trimmed down layout that will be faster, funnier and more inventive...


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Presents the '40th Anniversary Screen Photo The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Presents the '40th Anniversary Screening of HAIR'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019

Academy at Metrograph. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Presents The 40th Anniversary Screening of HAIR in Celebration of United Artists' Centennial on Saturday, September 21st, 2019, 5:00 PM...


Marion Cotillard Joins Adam Driver in Musical Film ANNETTE Photo Marion Cotillard Joins Adam Driver in Musical Film ANNETTE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2019

Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard will star opposite Adam Driver in "Annette," Leos Carax's English-language romantic musical, according to Variety....


ON THE EVE Takes On The Capital Fringe Festival Photo ON THE EVE Takes On The Capital Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2018

What makes a prisoner into a queen? Or two teenagers into a symbol for tragic love?...


VIDEO: Tony Spinosa & James Bearhart Discuss Why SINGING REVOLUTION Is A Musical Perf Photo VIDEO: Tony Spinosa & James Bearhart Discuss Why SINGING REVOLUTION Is A Musical Perfect For Our Times
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2019

'Singing Revolution' written by Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart, is a musical that focuses on star-crossed lovers against the very real history of the 40-year occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union. The writers believe the timing to tell this story couldn't be more perfect....


VIDEO: Samantha Barks, Andy Karl, and the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Rehearse 'You're Beaut Photo VIDEO: Samantha Barks, Andy Karl, and the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Rehearse 'You're Beautiful'
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2018

All new footage has been released from inside the rehearsal room with the cast of Pretty Woman, starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl. In the new video, the cast rehearses the song 'You're Beautiful,' which is the show's Act One finale. Check out the video below!...


Simon Helberg Joins Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard in Musical Drama ANNETTE Photo Simon Helberg Joins Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard in Musical Drama ANNETTE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2019

Simon Helberg has joined the cast of the Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard-led musical film 'Annette,' according to Deadline....


ROMEO AND JULIET to Play at Gran Teatro Nacional June 2019 Photo ROMEO AND JULIET to Play at Gran Teatro Nacional June 2019
by Alan Henry - May 23, 2019

The famous tale of star-crossed lovers is coming to Lima. Romeo and Juliet will play at the Gran Teatro Nacional June 14-23, 2019....


TIMPSON: THE MUSICAL Comes To The King's Head In 2019 Photo TIMPSON: THE MUSICAL Comes To The King's Head In 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2018

Following a smashing success at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Gigglemug Theatre bring their 'sharp, catchy' new musical to the King's Head Theatre in 2019. Sponsored by Timpson Ltd. themselves, Gigglemug Theatre's debut musical explaining the origins of the high street cobbler's "Timpson" is guarantee...


VIDEO: Isaac Powell Sings WEST SIDE STORY's 'Something's Coming' Photo VIDEO: Isaac Powell Sings WEST SIDE STORY's 'Something's Coming'
by Linnae Medeiros - December 16, 2019

Something great is coming! With the Broadway revival of West Side Story currently in previews, the show's very own Tony, Isaac Powell, took to the stage at Live from Here with Chris Thile to perform the show's iconic song 'Something's Coming.' Check out the full performance with this video!...


Rockwell Table And Stage With Cherry Poppins Present THE HAUNTING OF HOE HOUSE Photo Rockwell Table And Stage With Cherry Poppins Present THE HAUNTING OF HOE HOUSE
by Julie Musbach - October 21, 2019

Rockwell table and stage with Cherry Poppins present THE HAUNTING OF HOE HOUSE a parody musical theatre burlesque Thursdays October 24th and October 31st at 8pm....


Emma Roberts to Star in Ice Skating Drama, SPINNING OUT, for Netflix Photo Emma Roberts to Star in Ice Skating Drama, SPINNING OUT, for Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2018

Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of Spinning Out, a new edgy drama series from creator Samantha Stratton. Emma Roberts stars as Kat Baker, an up-and-coming, high-level single skater who's about to turn in her skates after a disastrous fall took her off the competition track. When Kat seizes an opport...


VIDEO: Watch the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Sing 'You're Beautiful' on TODAY Photo VIDEO: Watch the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Sing 'You're Beautiful' on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2018

More than 28 years after Julia Roberts and Richard Were stole our hearts in 'Pretty Woman,' Broadway has brought the beloved love story to the stage. The cast of 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' hits the TODAY plaza with a performance of 'You're Beautiful' and 'I Can't Go Back.'...


Photo: WEST SIDE STORY Scribe Tony Kushner Hangs With IN THE HEIGHTS Composer Lin-Man Photo Photo: WEST SIDE STORY Scribe Tony Kushner Hangs With IN THE HEIGHTS Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2019

West Side Story screenwriter, Tony Kushner, paid a visit to the barrio to hang with composer and Piraguiro, Lin-Manuel Miranda, on the set of In the Heights....


Hudson Warehouse Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Photo Hudson Warehouse Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2019

Hudson Warehouse Kicks off their 16th season with the passionate story of star-crossed lovers from ancient history in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, starring Ben Farmer and company member Emily Sarah Cohn. Company member George K. Wells directs this production. Mr. Wells directed and played th...


Lineup Announced for 2nd Year of Bergen County's Free Shakespeare in the Park Photo Lineup Announced for 2nd Year of Bergen County's Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019

Shakespeare in the Park in Bergen County is back for a second year! Black Box Studios initiated free performances of Shakespeare's works in 2018, with rotating performances of Twelfth Night and Macbeth. This summer, the team will return to the stage with Romeo & Juliet and Othello!...


National Ballet Theatre of Odessa to Perform ROMEO & JULIET at Aurora's Paramount The Photo National Ballet Theatre of Odessa to Perform ROMEO & JULIET at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2019

Introduce your family to the wonder and spectacle of dance when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine, presents one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, Romeo and Juliet, Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora....


Michelle Williams and Rupert Friend Star In John Patrick Shanley Audio Drama For Play Photo Michelle Williams and Rupert Friend Star In John Patrick Shanley Audio Drama For Playing On Air
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2018

Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn, Blue Valentine) and Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Pride and Prejudice, 'Homeland,' The Young Victoria) are the latest film & stage stars to perform on the Playing on Air podcast. Released this weekend, John Patrick Sha...


Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's ROMEO AND JULIET Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2019

A city, two households, and a hatred so old that no one remembers its cause. Defying the barriers forged from their families' enmity, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for love. Shakespeare sets his immortal tale against a community uprooted by conflict—as resonant today as it was 400 years ago. Arme...


National Ballet Theatre of Odessa to Perform ROMEO & JULIET at Aurora's Paramount The Photo National Ballet Theatre of Odessa to Perform ROMEO & JULIET at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2019

Introduce your family to the wonder and spectacle of dance when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine, presents one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, Romeo and Juliet, Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora....






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