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Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA Photo Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2017

The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second mainstage production of the 2017-2018 Motives Unmasked! Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening on Friday, October 27, 2017 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) at 7:30 p.m.in the Margot and Bill Winspear O...


BWW Review: A Powerful Production of Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' Closes Union Avenue' Photo BWW Review: A Powerful Production of Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' Closes Union Avenue's Season
by Steve Callahan - August 21, 2018

Kurt Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' brings a moving tale of South Africa to the Union Avenue Stage....


Video: Gunship Share Anime Short-Film for 'DooM Dance' Photo Video: Gunship Share Anime Short-Film for 'DooM Dance'
by Josh Sharpe - July 10, 2024

Synthwave pioneers Gunship, comprised of Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell, have enlisted rock veteran Gavin Rossdale (Bush) and DarkSynth heavyweight Carpenter Brut for their captivating anime short-film video for “DooM Dance.”...


Porchlight's Final New Faces Sing Broadway Of The 2017 - 2018 Season Photo Porchlight's Final New Faces Sing Broadway Of The 2017 - 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final production in its 2017 - 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway. New Faces Sing Broadway 1975, hosted by Donica Lynn with direction by Christopher Pazdernik and music dire...


Theater Resources Unlimited Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom Is The Developm Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom Is The Development Path A Little Smoother In The UK?
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2023

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 175 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. ...


1950's Sci-Fi Musical Comedy IT CAME FROM BEYOND Opens Tonight Photo 1950's Sci-Fi Musical Comedy IT CAME FROM BEYOND Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - April 24, 2018

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and dire...


Photo Flash: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND Photo Photo Flash: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2018

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and dire...


Porchlight Announces Extension of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Now Through 3/17 Photo Porchlight Announces Extension of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Now Through 3/17
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre announces Merrily We Roll Along, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, with direction by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Weber, associate direction and musical staging by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Christopher Pazd...


Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for CLUE Photo Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for CLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Clue,  directed by Casey Hushion (Paper Mill's A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits)....


Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, and Christopher Sieber Will Bring THE PROM to Broadwa Photo Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, and Christopher Sieber Will Bring THE PROM to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2018

It was announced today that the hilarious new Broadway musical comedy THE PROM will star Tony Award Nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), two-time Tony Award Nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek the Musical), Caitlin Kinnunen (Bridges of Ma...


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast Of NO ONE CRIES FOR THE BLACKSMITH Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast Of NO ONE CRIES FOR THE BLACKSMITH
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2021

The production will star Tony winner Chuck Cooper and Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3pm....


Performances Begin Tomorrow for CLUE at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo Performances Begin Tomorrow for CLUE at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2022

Paper Mill Playhouse begins performances tomorrow, January 26, 2022 for Clue, directed by Casey Hushion (Paper Mill's A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits)....


Photo Flash: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Comes to Porchlight Music Theatre Photo Photo Flash: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Comes to Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the next mainstage production it its 2017 - 2018 season Merrily We Roll Along, January 26 - March 11,  2018, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, with direction by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Weber, associ...


Broadway Shutdown Extends To September Photo Broadway Shutdown Extends To September
by Alan Henry - May 12, 2020

With the ongoing suspension of Broadway performances due to COVID-19 continuing until further notice, the Broadway League is updating information regarding performance cancellations and ticketing protocol. While a date to resume performances is yet to be determined, Broadway theatres are now offerin...


Peterborough Players Inaugurate New Outdoor Stage With BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL Photo Peterborough Players Inaugurate New Outdoor Stage With BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2021

The sounds, sights, and moves of the powerhouse female vocalists of the 1960's will bring the Players' new outdoor Elsewhere Stage roaring to life in Beehive: The 60's Musical! ...


Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Virtual Writer-Producer Speed Date Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Virtual Writer-Producer Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited announces the first virtual edition of its writer-producer Speed Dates, to occur on Sunday, July 19, 2020....


IT CAME FROM BEYOND Begins Previews April 10th Photo IT CAME FROM BEYOND Begins Previews April 10th
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2018

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and dire...


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited is offering their popular Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date event on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:30pm-6:30pm via Zoom. Writers will have a chance to pitch their work to a Zoom room of serious producers and receive coaching. ...


Photo Flash: DO RE MI Takes the Stage at Porchlight Music Theatre Photo Photo Flash: DO RE MI Takes the Stage at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018

Porchlight Music Theatre concludes its fifth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Do Re Mi, starring Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Director Michael Weber and Nancy Voigts, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and book by ...


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces 'TRU Beginnings' Via Zoom, The Writer-Producer Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces 'TRU Beginnings' Via Zoom, The Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) offers a unique series of 4 different workshops under the heading of TRU Beginnings, each designed to offer guidance and networking for writers, directors and everyone involved in the early development of new shows. ...


Theater Resources Unlimited and Write Act Repertory to Present TRU 2024 Virtual Audit Photo Theater Resources Unlimited and Write Act Repertory to Present TRU 2024 Virtual Audition Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited and Write Act Repertory for the TRU 2024 Virtual Audition Weekend. Learn more and see how to apply! ...


ART STRIP BALL to Celebrate Burlesque, Drag, And Community in March Photo ART STRIP BALL to Celebrate Burlesque, Drag, And Community in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2023

Join Razorglam Productions at The House of Bits on March 18 for a show that marries the exuberance of a ball (think Paris is Burning, Pose, or Legendary) and the magic of burlesque....


CHRIS & DAVID'S TOP 40 SHOWTUNES YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD Comes to Davenport's P Photo CHRIS & DAVID'S TOP 40 SHOWTUNES YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD Comes to Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2018

Terrific but little known musical theatre gems will be given the spotlight in Chris & David's Top 40 Showtunes You've (Probably) Never Heard, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from July 9-30 on Mondays at 8 PM.  Reservations can be placed at davenportspianobar.com....


Shaquita Smith to Star in BET+ Original MY VALENTINE WEDDING Photo Shaquita Smith to Star in BET+ Original "MY VALENTINE WEDDING"
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2024

Smith, 'My Valentine Wedding,' is now available on BET Plus. Follow the story of a woman planning her dream wedding, only to have her ex-boyfriend return and complicate things. ...


Tony Winner Laura Benanti Will Headline Benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop Photo Tony Winner Laura Benanti Will Headline Benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop
by Danielle Gutierrez - February 09, 2018

It has been announced that Chicago Theatre Workshop will hold its Spring benefit on March 18, headlined by Tony Award-winner, Laura Benanti. The benefit will include two special performances by Benanti on March 18, 2018 at 5:00 and 8:00 pm....






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