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The ABC Television Network will relive the classic 1970's Saturday morning cartoons that taught history, math, science and grammar in living rooms across the country, during a one night special, The ABC's of Schoolhouse Rock. Hosted by Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson, The ABC's of Schoolhouse Rock will celebrate the pop culture phenomenon and pay tribute to the beloved songs that rocked their way into American hearts over 40 years ago. The one hour special will feature interviews with some of the creators and writers of the Emmy Award-winning series and countdown the Top Five All-time favorite Schoolhouse Rock cartoons.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2014

This summer, learn while having fun with Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. and students who are training with Broadway's best at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's summer camp programs!...


Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2014

After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops ...


Fred Sullivan, Jr. & Joel Kipper Set for OSTC's ROUNDING THIRD
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2015

Trinity Repertory Company's Fred Sullivan, Jr., who is enjoying rave reviews in Trinity Rep's current production of A Flea in Her Ear, and Ocean State Theatre Company's Managing Producer, Joel Kipper, who recently made his directing debut with OSTC's The Last Five Years, will be starring opposite on...


Photo Flash: First Look at SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR. at Walnut Street
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015

Kids and their adult friends will love the WST for Kids' production of SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.. Based on the book by William Steig and the popular DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture, this hour-long musical will be performed LIVE at Walnut Street Theatre October 3 through October 24, 2015. BroadwayWor...


Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2014

After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops ...


Houston Symphony Celebrates 40th Anniversary of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! Today
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015

The Houston Symphony will present the world premiere concert featuring music from the Emmy-Award winning TV series Schoolhouse Rock! for orchestra. The animated musical educational short film and TV series debuted in 1970 and has become a pop culture phenomenon....


Natalie Weiss to Join Nat Zegree at The Beechman, 5/18
by Tyler Peterson - May 04, 2015

NATALIE WEISS will join NAT ZEGREE in 'Who Needs Music?' on May 18th at 9:30 p.m. at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. For tickets, visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/945438....


OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues with 'Holiday Gems' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its third season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, has announced the continuation of their post-performance Piano Bar Series. 'Holiday Gems' will be held following select Today and Saturday evening performances of the company's curr...


OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues with 'Music from Stage and Scream,' 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - November 04, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its third season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their post-performance Piano Bar Series. "Music From Stage and Scream" will be held following select Friday and Saturday evening performance...


BWW Reviews: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! The Sing Along Production
by Steve Wilson - April 28, 2014

If you have seen the current performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! at The Coterie, or if you have not seen it and are 13 years old or older you should see it again. The best production of The Coterie season gets even better on Saturday nights at 9 p.m. when it is transformed to a teen-adult sing-al...


SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Coming to the Orpheum, 11/14
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 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 on Friday, November 14...


Franklin School for the Performing Arts Sets New Summer Theater Programs
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) introduces a new series of summer theater programs, ballet intensives, three-day workshops and weeklong camps, along with an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from June 29 to August 21, with registratio...


Houston Symphony to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015

The Houston Symphony will present the world premiere concert featuring music from the Emmy-Award winning TV series Schoolhouse Rock! for orchestra. The animated musical educational short film and TV series debuted in 1970 and has become a pop culture phenomenon....


BPA Presents SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2014

Rock out at BPA as SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. - a pop culture phenomenon - comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it's lighting up...


OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues 4/4
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series, which will be held following select evening performances of the company's current production, the internati...


STAGE TUBE: Highlights from SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at The Marriott Theatre
by Stage Tube - March 10, 2014

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, presents the live musical production of the Emmy Award-winning 1970's cartoon, Schoolhouse Rock Live! now through May 4. The musical is directed by the original co-creator of the show, George Keating, with choreography by E...


BPA to Present SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR., 8/1-3
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2014

Rock out at BPA as SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. - a pop culture phenomenon - comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it's lighting up...


Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Present SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Through 2/21
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2015

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati continues its 90th MainStage Season with SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. at the Taft Theatre, directed by Angela Powell Walker. Originally conceived and directed by Scott Ferguson. Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, George Keating. Music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bo...


Broadway Junior Set for Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, 6/2
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015

The 10th Anniversary celebration of The Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International arts education Broadway Junior Program will take place Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (2900 Campus Rd.)...


Walnut Street Theatre to Present SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR., Begin. 5/29
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2015

Kids, along with their families and friends, will love Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. The iconic Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series comes to life at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids beginning May 29th. Young audience members will see how much fun learning can be. Due to popular demand, the...


Darren Criss Hosts BROADWAY JUNIOR Today at the Imperial Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

The 10th Anniversary celebration of The Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International arts education program, Broadway Junior, will take place today, May 19, 2015 at at 10:30 a.m. at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 W. 45th St.). The event will be hosted by 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' star Darren C...


TheatreWorks Florida's TheatreCares to Bring SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! to Underserved Youth This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 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....


Wells Fargo Center Sets 2014-15 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: SLEEPING BEAUTY, Peking Acrobats & More
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts continues to provide the finest family entertainment with a new-lineup of educational and interactive performances in Santa Rosa. Today, the Center announced the 2014-2015 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series, featuring eight shows for young audiences and their families...


McNally, Ahrens & Flaherty's ANASTASIA Musical Gets Developmental Lab in NYC, August 2014
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2014

According to an Equity casting notice, a developmental lab of the new musical version of ANASTASIA -- featuring book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens -- will be held at Pearl Studios this August. Darko Tresnjak is set to direct the project from Stage Entertain...


FSPA Holds Summer Open House for Prospective Students Today
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 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 30 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and ...






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