Filament to Stage PINOCCHIO: A FOLK MUSICAL in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - November 23, 2015 Filament presents Pinocchio: a Folk Musical a new musical adaptation by Tyler Beattie (Hungry Hungry Hippos film in development with Hasbro).and directed by Scott Ferguson (Schoolhouse Rock Live! writer/creator). Chicagoans will experience Pinocchio as he's never been seen before in this freewheelin...
FSPA to Hold Summer Open Houses for Prospective Students, 7/15 & 30
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015 The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold summer Open Houses for prospective students and families from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 30 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin....
It's a Pirate's Life in AARGH! at Beck Center Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2016 Beck Center Youth Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with the world premiere production of AARGH! December 9-11 and 16-18, 2016 in the Studio Theater....
BWW Preview: Dakota Academy of Performing Arts Starts their Season with SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
by Ruth Sturm - November 14, 2016 The Dakota Academy of Performing Arts (DAPA) at the Washington Pavilion is excited to present Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. for six performances on November 10-13. The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon is now one of the most exciting musicals ever...
VIDEO: SNL Parodies Schoolhouse Rock and Lawmaking
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 23, 2014 Last night, Nov. 22, Cameron Diaz hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guests Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. Below, watch as SNL parodies Schoolhouse Rock, in which a bill (Kenan Thompson) and an executive order (Bobby Moynihan) explain how government really works with a little help from President O...
'ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE' Begins 9/26 at CTC
by Tyler Peterson - September 17, 2015 Children's Theatre of Charlotte will kick off its exciting 2015-16 season with "Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play!," based on the popular series by award-winning author Mo Willems. The show runs Sept. 26-Oct. 11 and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets start at $12....
FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY to Play Walnut Street Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - March 07, 2016 Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical, reminds audiences that what makes us different makes us special! Based on the book by Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, the whole family will love this hour-long musical full of fun, friends and freckles! Extende...
1776 Half-Price Tickets to 'SPONGEBOB,' THE BOOK OF MORMON & More Available Today
by Tyler Peterson - June 28, 2016 Broadway In Chicago has announced that THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Disney's NEWSIES and SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! will make 1776 half-price tickets available through the League of Chicago Theatres' Hot Tix program Tuesday, June 28 beginning at 12 PM through Sunday, July 10. ...
Pumpkin Theatre Presents World Premiere of THE RAINBOW CROW, Now thru 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015 Pumpkin Theatre continues its 48th Season 'Running on Kid Power' with the World Premiere of THE RAINBOW CROW, by Derek Cooper, featuring an original score by Mandee Ferrier Roberts....
BWW Preview: Casting Announced for SEUSSICAL JR at Casa Manana
by Kyle Christopher West - March 18, 2016 Casa Mañana Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR. as the final production of their 2015 - 2016 Children's Theatre season, presented by Northstar Bank. Tickets are on sale now....
Story Pirates Coming to Smothers Theatre, 10/10
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015 Story Pirates bring their all-ages sketch-comedy musical magic to Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m....
'ELLA'S BIG CHANCE', THE MAGIC KITE, CORALINE and More Set for Children's Theatre of Charlotte's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015 Books (and talking animals and congressional bills and a tin man and a toy china rabbit) come alive at Children's Theatre of Charlotte in the 2015-16 season, with a lineup that includes adaptations of some of the most popular titles and fairy tales, including three productions making their world pre...
BWW Review: ROCK THE PRESIDENTS is a Rockin' Ride Through Presidential History
by Matt Tamanini - November 01, 2016 As our presidential election (thankfully) moves into its final days, the Orlando Repertory Theatre is currently serving up a delightful injection of fun and patriotism that might just do the trick to get your spirits up about exercising your civic duty. Directed by Jeffrey M. Revels, ROCK THE PRESID...
Piedmont Players to Host CABARET Master Dance Class with Tod A. Kubo, 12/8
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2015 Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) will host a CABARET DANCE MASTER CLASS with Tod A. Kubo on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7pm-8:30pm at the Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC....
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2015 Meet Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher on the eve of his first day of class. Will his students like him? How can he inspire them? His solution is a collection of songs that are none other than the educational, catchy, and, beloved Schoolhouse Rock classics! Kids will have a blast with "Conjunctio...
Walnut Street Theatre to Continue Season with Philadelphia Premiere of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2016 Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 207th season with the Philadelphia premiere of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Directed by Bill Van Horn, this play with music begins previews on March 15th, opens on March 23rd and runs through May 1st on the Walnut's Mainstage....
McNally, Ahrens & Flaherty's ANASTASIA Musical Gets Staged Reading in June
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2015 According to an Equity casting notice, a staged reading of the new musical version of ANASTASIA -- featuring book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- will be held on June 12, 2015. Tony winner Darko Tresnjak is set to direct the project, along with musical dir...
Windham Theatre Guild Youth Program to Stage SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK JR.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015 Remember Schoolhouse Rock on TV? If you do, then grab your kids or grandkids and come to the Burton Leavitt Theatre to experience it again live!...
Weston Playhouse to Present SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2016 The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science, and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it's instructing a whole new generation to 'Unpack Your Adjectives' and 'Do The Circulation' on the musical...
TheatreWorks Florida's TheatreCares to Bring SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! to Underserved Youth This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015 TheatreWorks Florida is thrilled and extremely proud to announce they have been awarded grants from the National Endowment for The Arts and United Arts of Central Florida to continue their successful community outreach program, TheatreCares....
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Comes to the Orpheum Today
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014 Few tunes evoke as much multigenerational excitement as those from the hit cartoon 'Schoolhouse Rock.' Now students and parents alike can experience the magic of catchy songs like 'Just a Bill' when Schoolhouse Rock Live! kicks off the Orpheum Theatre's 2014-2015 Family Series tonight, November 14th...
Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets New Summer Theater Program
by Anna Bencivengo - April 28, 2015 Franklin School for the Performing Arts debuts an all-new FSPA Summer Theater program with opportunity for hands-on immersion in a cabaret show, concert musical, behind-the-scenes theater design, straight play or musical theater production. With a focus on performing opportunities, enrollment is ope...
FSPA Holds Summer Open House for Prospective Students Today
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015 The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold summer Open Houses for prospective students and families from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, July 15 and Thursday, July 30 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin....
Story Pirates Come to Smothers Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2015 Story Pirates bring their all-ages sketch-comedy musical magic to Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University today, October 10 at 11 a.m.... |