Profiles Theatre's KILLER JOE Closes 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2010 Profiles Theatre's hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts transferred to Chicago's Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. After 13 weeks at Profiles, the critically-acclaimed production moved to The Royal George Theatre's Cabaret space for an 8-week run, ending...
Photo Coverage: Meet the West End Leads of SHREK!
by Robert Diamond - November 08, 2010 Straight from the swap (Ok, the Haymarket Hotel in London), BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share photos of the principle cast members for the upcoming West End production of SHREK THE MUSICAL. The show will open at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2011. Tickets went on sale to the general publi...
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
SHREK THE MUSICAL Opens At The Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre 7/25
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2010 From the green carpet... to much anticipated opening night entrance by the world's favorite green ogre... join us for the star-studded Chicago premiere of the launch of the First National Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL....
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
Tickets Go On Sale for Shrek at the Orpheum, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 29, 2010 SHREK THE MUSICAL, which plays the Orpheum Theatre December 1, 2010 through January 2, 2011, kicks off the 2010-2011 Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 3....
West End SHREK Cast Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2010 According to a report by Mail Online, in addtion to Nigel Lindsay, who will be playing the title character, Nigel Harmen, Richard Blackwood, and Amanda Holden will be joining the upcoming London production of Shrek as Lord Farquaad, Donkey and Princess Fiona respectively....
The Queens Players Present THEATRE DU GRAND-GUIGNOL, 10/14-10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2010 The Queens Players presents THEATRE DU GRAND-GUIGNOL: TALES OF HORROR AND FEAR October 14-17, 20-24, and 27-31 at 8PM with a matinee October 30 at 3:30PM. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thequeensplayers.com or call 718-392-0722. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door....
Shrek's Eric Petersen and Wife Lisa Morabito Give Birth to Baby Sophia Marie
by Lauren Wolman - July 16, 2010 After just two days of preview performances as the loveable green ogre ‘Shrek' in SHREK THE MUSICAL, Chicagoan Eric Petersen and his wife Lisa Morabito Petersen proudly gave birth to their own beautiful baby. Sophia Marie Petersen, weighing 8 lbs, 7 ounces and 20.5 inches long, was born at 5:12 p.m....
SHREK Tour Review Roundup
by BWW - July 27, 2010 SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found i...
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes To Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2010 Broadway In Chicago along with producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are thrilled to announce SHREK THE MUSICAL will begin the First National Tour in Chicago in five weeks!...
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
STAGE TUBE: Burton and Cast of Shrek Perform on ABC7
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2010 Haven Burton and two of the cast members from 'Shrek the Musical' performed 'I Know It's Today' on ABC7 in Chicago. Shrek the Musical plays through September 7 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago....
STAGE TUBE: Burton and Cast of Shrek Perform on ABC7
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2010 Haven Burton and two of the cast members from 'Shrek the Musical' performed 'I Know It's Today' on ABC7 in Chicago. Shrek the Musical plays through September 7 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago....
Van Wezel's Lacktman Selected As '10 Fla. Alliance for Arts Edu. Professional Leader
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010 Leslie R. Lacktman, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota has been selected as the 2010 Florida Alliance for Arts Education Professional Leader....
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
CHATTER: Amanda Holden To Play Fiona in West End's SHREK?
by Emily Faye Oakley - June 25, 2010 According to Baz Mabigboye in The Daily Mail, Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden scored in her SHREK audition for the West End production and reportedly 'played a blinder and was brilliant.' No casting has been announced as of yet, however rumors are abuzz that Holden will be the choice lady ogre....
Magic Theatre Opens Its 2010-2011 Season With THE BROTHERS SIZE, PART TWO
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 19, 2010 Magic Theatre opens its 2010-2011 season with The Brothers Size, Part Two of The Brothers/Sister Plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney. The play is directed by Octavio Solis and features recent A.C.T. graduates Tobie Windham and Alex Ubokudom and Joshua Elijah Reese....
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure...
BWW Review: Upstream Theater Presents Powerful Production of OEDIPUS KING
by Chris Gibson - October 12, 2010 The story of Oedipus is a tragic one, and perhaps one of the most pitiable and pathetic in all of the Greek canon. The tale is familiar and famous enough to have inspired a complex named after the protagonist, although Sigmund Freud's description of it relates more to the unconscious guilt that cent...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day SHREK Balloon Installed
by Lauren Wolman - July 24, 2010 Broadway In Chicago, Macy's State Street and SHREK THE MUSICAL are proud to welcome a weekend addition to the Theatre District. This Saturday and Sunday, families can get a special treat and see the one and only Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Shrek Balloon as Macy's welcomes the First National Tour ...
Profiles Theatre Extends KILLER JOE at the Royal George Theatre, Set To Close 7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010 Profiles Theatre announces the final extension of its hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts at Chicago's Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. After 13 weeks at Profiles Theatre and 8 more weeks at The Royal George Theatre's Cabaret space, the acclaimed produ...
STAGE TUBE: SHREK Tour Premieres New Song 'Forever' on Facebook
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2010 An entirely new work, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure... |