RITE OF THE BUTCHER Premieres at United Solo Festival, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2011 Created and performed by Ben Spatz, Rite of the Butcher is a visceral fable about the power of fantasy, as told by the Butcher -- refugee, criminal, shaman -- through poetry, martial dance, and folk songs in an invented language. This unique work opens new doors for solo theatre by combining rigorou...
AMERICAN IDIOT Will Begin National Tour in Fall 2011
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2011 Based on Green Day's groundbreaking rock opera American Idiot, Billie Joe Armstrong and the band collaborate with one of the theatre's most acclaimed creative teams, led by the Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning composer and orchestrator Tom Kit...
The Road Theater Co Hosts Their SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 01, 2011 THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage....
First Cast Members Revealed for AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011 The national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT kicks off in Toronto, ON at the Toronto Centre for the Arts presented by Dancap Productions Inc, and venues for the tour include: The Opera House in Detroit, MI; Opera House in Boston, MA; Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC; Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN; Eis...
The Young Vic Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, Opens May 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011 A Young Vic Production- THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE by Martin McDonagh comes to the GAIETY THEATRE, OPENING 12TH MAY 2011 (preview 11th May)...
Boston Irish Tourism Association Releases Travel and Culture Guide
by Carly Rosemore - November 15, 2011 The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) released its Travel & Culture Guide (fall/winter issue) of Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts....
First Cast Members Revealed for AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011 The national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT kicks off in Toronto, ON at the Toronto Centre for the Arts presented by Dancap Productions Inc, and venues for the tour include: The Opera House in Detroit, MI; Opera House in Boston, MA; Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC; Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN; Eis...
Diversionary Theatre Presents FAIR USE, Closes 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2011 Laws of Attraction! Sexual politics and legal brinksmanship collide in this whip-smart romantic comedy making its West Coast Premiere at Diversionary Theatre. Directed by James Vasquez (2010 Craig Noel Award Winner for Best Direction) and featuring Amanda Sitton, Jacque Wilke, Wendy Maples, Wyatt El...
Open Calls for AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Kick Off 3/5 in LA; Tour Launches Fall 2011
by Jessica Lewis - February 23, 2011 The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that the GRAMMY® Award winning musical will launch a first national tour in the fall of 2011 in a city to be announced. Open call auditions, for all roles, will be held in Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and Chicago this spring. ...
Charlotte's Web Plays at Albuquerque Little Theatre, 4/8-4/17
by Adam Britten - March 01, 2011 Charlotte's Web will run at the Albuquerque Little Theatre from April 8-17, 2011. The theatre has given this show a rating of G, meaning that it is appropriate for children of all ages. Based on the book by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette, the play tells the classic story that you know an...
First Cast Members Revealed for AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011 The national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT kicks off in Toronto, ON at the Toronto Centre for the Arts presented by Dancap Productions Inc, and venues for the tour include: The Opera House in Detroit, MI; Opera House in Boston, MA; Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC; Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN; Eis...
Tully Scope Festival Presents Tyondai Braxton's Lincoln Center Debut 3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 08, 2011 The inaugural Tully Scope Festival presents the Lincoln Center debut of Tyondai Braxton with the Wordless Music Orchestra performing selections from his recent album, Central Market, which was described by The New York Times as "kaleidoscopic…rating on the scales of human achievement and imagination...
First Cast Members Revealed for AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011 The national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT kicks off in Toronto, ON at the Toronto Centre for the Arts presented by Dancap Productions Inc, and venues for the tour include: The Opera House in Detroit, MI; Opera House in Boston, MA; Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC; Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN; Eis...
Starz Renews MAGIC CITY Before Premiere of Season 1
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2012 Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced a 10-episode, second season order for the upcoming STARZ Original series, MAGIC CITY ahead of its April 6 worldwide premiere at 10PM ET/PT. ...
Photo Flash: Accidentally Like a Martyr At Paradise Factory
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2011 Accidentally Like a Martyr, a new play by Grant James Varjas about a group of gay men coming to grips with life and aging in the 21st century, will be given its world-premiere production Off-Broadway with preview performances beginning Dec. 15 prior to an official press opening Dec. 19 at Paradise F...
Tully Scope Festival Presents Tyondai Braxton's Lincoln Center Debut 3/7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2011 The inaugural Tully Scope Festival presents the Lincoln Center debut of Tyondai Braxton with the Wordless Music Orchestra performing selections from his recent album, Central Market, which was described by The New York Times as "kaleidoscopic…rating on the scales of human achievement and imagination...
Open Calls for AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Kick Off 3/5 in LA; Tour Launches Fall 2011
by Jessica Lewis - February 23, 2011 The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that the GRAMMY® Award winning musical will launch a first national tour in the fall of 2011 in a city to be announced. Open call auditions, for all roles, will be held in Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and Chicago this spring. ...
RITE OF THE BUTCHER Premieres at United Solo Festival, 11/5
by Lauren Wolman - September 18, 2011 Created and performed by Ben Spatz, Rite of the Butcher is a visceral fable about the power of fantasy, as told by the Butcher -- refugee, criminal, shaman -- through poetry, martial dance, and folk songs in an invented language. This unique work opens new doors for solo theatre by combining rigorou...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Starz' MAGIC CITY Debuting Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012 Starz new drama series MAGIC CITY will have its debut tonight at 10pm/9c. Set in Miami's Miramar Playa Hotel leading into the new year of 1959, hotelier Ike Evans (Morgan) conjures up ways to finance his dream....
AMERICAN IDIOT Announces First North American Tour Cities
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2011 Following the triumphant final Broadway performance on Sunday, April 24, 2011, the producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announce first North American tour cities and venues. Casting to be announced shortly. ...
First Cast Members Revealed for AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011 The national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT kicks off in Toronto, ON at the Toronto Centre for the Arts presented by Dancap Productions Inc, and venues for the tour include: The Opera House in Detroit, MI; Opera House in Boston, MA; Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC; Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN; Eis...
ACCIDENTALLY, LIKE A MARTYR Plays at Paradise Factory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2011 ACCIDENTALLY, LIKE A MARTYR, a new play by Grant James Varjas about a group of gay men coming to grips with life and aging in the 21st century, will be given its world-premiere production Off-Broadway with preview performances beginning Dec. 15 prior to an official press opening Dec. 19 at Paradise ...
AMERICAN IDIOT Announces First North American Tour Cities
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2011 Following the triumphant final Broadway performance on Sunday, April 24, 2011, the producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announce first North American tour cities and venues. Casting to be announced shortly. ...
Charlotte's Web Plays at Albuquerque Little Theatre, Final Performance 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2011 Charlotte's Web will run at the Albuquerque Little Theatre from April 8-17, 2011. The theatre has given this show a rating of G, meaning that it is appropriate for children of all ages. Based on the book by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette, the play tells the classic story that you know an...
DePaul Theatre Showcase Presents MAYDAY MAYDAY TUESDAY, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011 The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents MAYDAY MAYDAY TUESDAY, by Carlos Murillo, and directed by Dexter Bullard. This play closes Sunday, May 22, 2011, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. ... |