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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.

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....


Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 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 ...


IVY & BEAN, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! and More Set for Oregon Children's Theatre's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2014

Award-winning Oregon Children's Theatre announces its 2014-2015 Season featuring two world premieres, an Oregon premiere, and a local Portland favorite!...


Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR., 7/25-26
by Courtnie Mele - July 03, 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!...


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...


Childsplay to Bring Down the House at Segerstrom Center with SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, 10/3-4
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014

Families will soon be rocking out at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as Childsplay brings the hit cartoon series Schoolhouse Rock to life on stage....


'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....


OSTC's Piano Bar Series to Continue on 7/18
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its second summer season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series. 'Broadway Music and Comedy' will be held following select evening performances of the company's current prod...


OSTC's Piano Bar Series to Continue 6/13
by Tyler Peterson - June 06, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its second summer season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series. "Standards, Classics and Show Tunes" will be held following select evening performances of the company's...


DESSA ROSE to Make European Premiere at Trafalgar Studios, July 29-Aug 30
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2014

This July, the European premiere of the uniquely stirring musical drama Dessa Rose is coming to London's West End. Dessa Rose is based on the book by Sherley Anne Williams with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once On This Island, Seussical and Rocky The Musical) who hav...


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....


SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Returns to Upper Darby Summer Stage, 7/30-8/1
by Jillian Gaier - July 18, 2014

The 60-minute performances of "Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr." will take place on July 30, 31 and August 1 at 10:30 a.m. and on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. The shows are performed at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, just minutes from the Main Line and Center City. Park...


BWW Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Rocks at the Coterie
by Steve Wilson - April 13, 2014

Whoever says that learning is not fun, has not seen Schoolhouse Rock Live at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City? Schoolhouse Rock Live opened Friday night April 11 to a sold-out house. The show is without a doubt the best production of an already fantastic season, but they are not done yet with Ch...


'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...


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...


'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 16th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - April 16, 2014

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Cats,' 'Les Miserables' and 'Songs From An Unmade Bed,' rake in the reviews, 'Road Show' and 'Passion' will be followed by 'Assassins,' Theo readies 'The An...


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...


Ocean State Theatre Company's 2014-15 Piano Bar Series Returns Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently opened its third season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the kick off of this season's Piano Bar Series. 'I Could Have Sung All Night!' will be held following select Today and Saturday evening performances of the ...


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....


Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 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 ...


Poor Mouth Theatre Company and Riverdale Rising Stars to Present CINDERELLA: A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2014

The Poor Mouth Theatre Company and Riverdale Rising Stars will collaborate for the third time with CINDERELLA: A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME, a hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale. This special presentation for the whole family will be performed for XXX performances only:...


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 ...






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