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Jack Moore, standing outside on his plot of land. Jack is a true entrepreneur, a business owner who works a bevy of odd jobs on the side.

BWW Review: LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL Runs Riotous at Fountain Hills Theater
by Herbert Paine - July 11, 2016

Fountain Hills Theater has wrapped up its 29th Season with a summertime delight ~ LEND ME A TENOR, THE MUSICAL ~ proving definitively that cool community theater is the best antidote for Arizona's triple digit heat. The musical adaptation by Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music) of K...


Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with James Walsh Photo Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with James Walsh
by Broadway's Backbone - September 14, 2017

In this episode: James Walsh is a jack of all trades, who masters them all. His newest endeavors include director with 'As Much as I Can,' a theatrical event focusing on HIV infection in the African American community, and as playwright with an original new play beginning previews this weekend at Qu...


The Un-Common Theatre Company to Present Disney's MARY POPPINS Photo The Un-Common Theatre Company to Present Disney's MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2017

Tickets are now available for The Un-Common Theatre Company's Fall Production of Disney's Mary Poppins being presented at the Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro on November 17-19, 2017....


BWW Review: Two Nights in Seville, Part 1 - with BARBIERE at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - January 23, 2017

It didn't strike me until the lights were going down for the start of CARMEN last Thursday that this was the second night in a row that Met audiences were being transported to the same town in sunny Spain. Truth be told, “sunny” is hardly an adjective I'd hardly use to describe Bizet's tragedy in th...


Judi Schleppenbach Launches Children's Book, ZAPPITY ZIP
by Christina Mancuso - June 24, 2016

As a teacher of children and professional storyteller, author Judi Schleppenbach shares an entertaining story of how a little girl travelled around the world in 'Zappity Zip, Just That Quick!' (published by Xlibris). Illustrator, Cynthia McManigal has taught for decades at The Sundance School in Nor...


BWW Review: A Practically Perfect MARY POPPINS At The Engeman
by Melissa Giordano - November 30, 2016

Having a long run on Broadway from 2007 to 2013, it is safe to day that any incarnation of Mary Poppins will not disappoint even the most devoted fans. One thing is sure; this still remains one of the most popular tales to this day as confirmed by the enthusiastic, nearly sold out audience at the Jo...


BWW Review: CHARLES DICKENS': A CHRISTMAS CAROL Haunts The Palace Theater in Georgeto Photo BWW Review: CHARLES DICKENS': A CHRISTMAS CAROL Haunts The Palace Theater in Georgetown, TX
by Amy Bradley - December 20, 2017

With the Christmas holiday around the corner, we are reminded of our families' traditions and the joy that the spirit of Christmas brings this time of year. As many of our traditions revolve around presents, food and giving, CHARLES DICKENS': A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a cautionary tale about miser Ebenez...


BWW Review: Two Nights in Seville, Part 1 - with BARBIERE at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - January 23, 2017

It didn't strike me until the lights were going down for the start of CARMEN last Thursday that this was the second night in a row that Met audiences were being transported to the same town in sunny Spain. Truth be told, “sunny” is hardly an adjective I'd hardly use to describe Bizet's tragedy in th...


ALL OR NOTHING, Starring Carol Harrison, Comes to Belgrade Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017

ALL OR NOTHING is the title of one of The Small Faces biggest hits and a song which helps define Mod culture....


Sandy Taylor and Justin Anthony Long to Star in MARY POPPINS at MPAC This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents its fourth annual spring production, MARY POPPINS, from June 3, 2016 to June 5, 2016....


RING OF FIRE Will Bring the Music of Johnny Cash to Syracuse Stage This Season
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017

Known by legions of fans as 'the Man in Black,' artist and performer Johnny Cash was a musical jack-of-all-trades. A singer, songwriter, and guitarist all in one, his music incorporates country-western sounds with gospel and blues influences. Syracuse Stage celebrates this American icon with 'Ring o...


Off-Broadway's Eric Gelb Writes GROWING UP IN THE WINGS Memoir
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016

Eighteen-year-old Berkley High student Eric Gelb is set to head off to New York University next year, but before he does, he'll share his story of life in theatre in his memoir GROWING UP IN THE WINGS....


ALT Wraps Up its 87th Season with the Magical Musical, MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2017

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense - and also teaching the importance of a tidy nursery and of...


VIDEO: Netflix Readies for GILMORE GIRLS Reboot with Look Back on Iconic Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2016

Sixteen years have come and gone since we first stepped foot in Stars Hollow and only 52 days remain until the tiny Connecticut town once again ?lights up its iconic gazebo in Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE. ...


Christina Milian Joins Lance Bass as Host of MTV's New Series 90'S HOUSE, Premiering Photo Christina Milian Joins Lance Bass as Host of MTV's New Series 90'S HOUSE, Premiering 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

MTV today announced that singer and actress Christina Milian will join Lance Bass as host of the network's highly anticipated new series 90'S HOUSE, premiering Tuesday, September 26th...


Centenary Stage Company's Annual Family Holiday Spectacular Takes Flight with MARY POPPINS.
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2016

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mix...


Off-Broadway's Eric Gelb Writes GROWING UP IN THE WINGS Memoir
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016

Eighteen-year-old Berkley High student Eric Gelb is set to head off to New York University next year, but before he does, he'll share his story of life in theatre in his memoir GROWING UP IN THE WINGS....


MARY POPPINS, HAIR, DRACULA and More Set for Mercury Theater Chicago's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, promises a season filled with laughter, love and entertainment....


MARY POPPINS to Fly Into Artisan Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2017

MARY POPPINS opens at Artisan Center Theater on Friday, June 16, 2017 and runs through Saturday, July 22, 2017.  The 196 seat theater-in-the-round is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst.  Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 3:00pm matinees on Sat...


Guest Blog: Composer Joshua Schmidt On ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by Guest Blogger: Joshua Schmidt - September 21, 2016

One could say that the Machine chose me first, then I chose it. Adapting Elmer Rice's 1923 expressionist juggernaut was the long-time dream of librettist Jason Loewith. Apparently he had approached other composers with the project to no avail. When he finally inquired as to my interest in the projec...


Reparations365 at JACK presents The Performance Collective RAKIA! Photo Reparations365 at JACK presents The Performance Collective RAKIA!
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2017

Part of JACK's year-long series, Reparations365 The performance collective RAKIA!, led by choreographer and dancer Rakia Seaborn, inverts playground routines into the language with which a trio of dancers communicates with the black women who died too soon. This highly-stylized immortality ritual he...


MARY POPPINS, HAIR, DRACULA and More Set for Mercury Theater Chicago's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, promises a season filled with laughter, love and entertainment....


Photo Flash: First Look at 2 BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS at St. Luke's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016

Executive Producers Roy Nevans and John Lant, in association with Edmund Gaynes, are pleased to present 2 By Tennessee Williams: 27 WAGONS FULL OF COTTON and KINGDOM OF EARTH, a limited engagement directed by Marilyn Fried and starring Kathryn Luce Garfunkel. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the st...


Christina DeCicco Leads Lexington Theatre Company's MARY POPPINS This Week
by Tyler Peterson - July 12, 2016

The Lexington Theatre Company will present its second season production Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins. Set to play at The Lexington Opera House July 14-17, Mary Poppins is presented by Variety Live at the Opera House, with Co-Producing Sponsor, KentuckyOne Health....


BWW Review: ASU Lyric Opera Presents THE BARTERED BRIDE Photo BWW Review: ASU Lyric Opera Presents THE BARTERED BRIDE
by Herbert Paine - September 29, 2017

ASU Lyric Opera is fulfilling Bed ich Smetana's vision in a production that is resplendent with vocal excellence (Emily Botts, Justin Carpenter), spirited choreography (by the terrific Molly LaJoie), the vibrant colors of Alfredo Escarcega's set and Sharon Jones's costumes, the brilliant instincts o...






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