Philly POPS Sets Independence Day Concerts, Fireworks Show
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2016 ?On Independence Day Weekend, the Philly POPS will perform its annual free July 3 concert on Independence Mall, at the City of Philadelphia's July 4 Celebration of Freedom ceremony and parade on Independence Mall, and as part of the city's July 4 concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin P...
BWW Review: Ocean State Theatre Tells a Timely Story of Politics and History with 1776
by Robert Barossi - February 29, 2016 Some events in history cry out to be made into a movie or a book or a stage play. Others don't seem like such an obvious choice at first glance. One might guess it would be quite difficult to pull off creating a musical out of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, of all things. But, as Oc...
PHOTO FLASHBACK: White House Historical Association Posts Pics of 1776 Cast Performing For President Nixon
by Michael Dale - January 21, 2016 In 1970, the Broadway company of 1776 played a special performance at The White House....
CPCC Theatre to Kick Off 2016-17 Season with 1776: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016 Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Theatre is excited to kick off its 2016-2017 performance season with "1776: The Musical," September 23 to October 2, in its Pease Auditorium....
TV: Watch Santino Fontana and the Star-Studded Company of 1776 Get Revolutionary in the Rehearsal Room!
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2016 BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the cast today, where they treated us to a sneak peek of 'Till Then' (performed by Santino Fontana and Christiane Noll) and 'Sit Down, John'....
Tickets to Ron White, Festival of Soul & More at NJPAC on Sale 5/13
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, The Dramatics featuring LJ Reynolds, The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Ted Mills - the voice of Blue Magic - and more! Only NJ appearance of this '70s so...
The Birth of a Nation! The Alpha Players to Present 1776 This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016 Come and witness the birth of a nation with The Alpha Players and a live orchestra when they present '1776' at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 7, 8 & 9, 2016....
TV: It's Hi-Diddle Diddle with the Cast of Encores! 1776- Watch Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2016 BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below!...
CRT Presents Regional Premiere of Agatha Christie's CARDS ON THE TABLE
by Nora Dominick - July 28, 2016 For the fourth show in their 45th anniversary summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the regional premiere of the exciting murder mystery 'Cards on the Table' adapted by Leslie Darbon from the novel by Agatha Christie. Performances will run from August 3rd - 13th with evening performance...
VIDEO: Hundred-Dollar Founding Father Benjamin Franklin Tries Getting An Audition For HAMILTON
by Michael Dale - May 10, 2016 Franklin impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan as the American patriot left out of the Broadway smash....
Aretha Franklin and Anthony Kearns Perform at the Pope's Philadelphia Visit This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015 'The Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin and acclaimed Irish tenor Anthony Kearns are slated for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia this weekend....
Meadow Brook Announces 2016-2017 Children's Series Schedule and Sponsors
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2016 Meadow Brook Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Children Series Season, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union. Each year, Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) presents a series of performances designed to introduce children to the wonder of theatre and the arts. Now in its 9th year, the Children's Serie...
MR. FOOTE'S OTHER LEG, Starring Simon Russell Beale, Heads to Theatre Royal Haymarket Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015 The Daily Mail reports that Hampstead Theatre's production of Ian Kelly's MR. FOOTE'S OTHER LEG, starring Simon Russell Beale and directed by Richard Eyre, will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket next month....
Encores! Takes Inspiration from Broadway's HAMILTON, Seeks 'Multi-Ethnic' Cast for 1776
by Jessica Khan - September 22, 2015 Encores! is taking some forward-thinking inspiration from Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON for its upcoming production of the Tony-winning musical 1776....
Photo Flash: First Look at Jamie LaVerdiere, David Studwell and More in 1776 at the Engeman
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016 The John W. Engeman Theater presents 1776 now through Sunday, November 6, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...
Medium James Van Praagh Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center, March 31
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016 James Van Praagh, one of the most celebrated, respected and influential Mediums in the world, takes you on a very special spiritual journey at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8 pm....
BWW Review: The Engeman's 1776
by Melissa Giordano - September 28, 2016 In seeing the Tony winning Sherman Edwards/Peter Stone musical 1776, we get an interesting account of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration Of Independence. It is actually uncanny - and kind of funny - how this story still resonates today; petty arguing amongst congress and how div...
E.D.G.E Theatre's 1776 Opens Tomorrow at Mary's Attic
by A.A. Cristi - August 31, 2016 E.D.G.E. Theatre is pleased to announce, in honor of the November elections, 1776. The production features music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone and direction by Melissa Crabtree with musical direction by Linnea Carrera, September 1 - 17, at Mary's Attic, 5400 N Clark Ave. Opening...
CTG Continues Free Library Play Readings in Boyle Heights Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016 Center Theatre Group continues its free play reading series with the reading of six plays at three public libraries in Boyle Heights....
Photo Flash: First Look at the Fight for Independence in Encores! 1776
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2016 Up next in the Encores! season is 1776, the classic Tony Award-winning musical about how the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and gave birth to a new nation. A unique show that presents John Adams (Santino Fontana), Thomas Jefferson (John Behlmann), andBenjamin Franklin (John...
CPCC Theatre Announces Cast of 1776
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016 CPCC Theatre has announced its cast for 1776 the Musical....
UMKC Theatre Season Opens with Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2016 UMKC Theatre kicks off its 2016-2017 season with the explosive satirical play, O Beautiful by Theresa Rebeck. Co-directed by Stephanie Roberts and Theodore Swetz, O Beautiful will preview October 14, 15, 17, 18, open October 19, and run selected dates through October 23 at the Spencer Theatre, James...
Jamie Laverdiere, David Studwell and More Star in 1776, Starting Tonight at the Engeman Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016 The John W. Engeman Theater presents 1776. Performances begin tonight, September 22, at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, November 6, 2016....
Center Stage Jackson to Present 1776
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016 Center Stage Jackson has announced a very special production of the musical 1776 at The Cascades. Directed by Denise Weber, this performance will be an outdoor theatre event at a new venue for Center Stage Jackson: The Cascades at 1400 S. Brown St. Jackson, MI 49201. ...
Phoenix Theatre to Stage Regional Premiere of BUTLER
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2015 Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Regional Premiere of Butler opening January 7, 2016 on the Frank and Katrina Basile Stage. This production runs through February 7, with Dale McFadden serving as director.... |