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WIZARD OF OZ Performance to Benefit Comic Relief, April 21
by Nicole Rosky - March 17, 2011

THE WIZARD OF OZ is set to host a special Comic Relief gala performance to benefit Comic Relief, starring Michael Crawford as The Wizard and Danielle Hope (winner of the BBC's smash hit Over the Rainbow) as Dorothy, and ‘Dangerous Dave' - BBC's Over the Rainbow's winning Toto. THe event will take pl...


Hart Theatre Presents THREE DAYS OF RAIN 3/11 & 3/12
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2011

HART Theatre will be performing the second production of their Staged Reading Series, Three Days of Rain, by Richard Greenberg. Directed by Devan McCoy, Greenberg's Pulitzer nominated play, opens with Walker and Nan Janeway, siblings trying to reconcile their childhood in the aftermath of their fath...


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'The Merry Old Land of Oz!'
by Robert Diamond - April 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


Human Race Theatre Company Presents PERMANENT COLLECTION, Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2011

The Human Race Theatre Company will present Permanent Collection, a searing drama of conflict at an art museum at The Loft Theatre, 128 N. Main St., Dayton, April 14 through May 1, 2011....


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/16-1/29
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2011

Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Relativley Speaking, a witty, charming and beautifully constructed comedy of manners and mistaken identities from one of England's most popular playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn. The show opens with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, January 16 in the Fries Auditorium of the Gro...


WIZARD OF OZ Performance to Benefit Comic Relief, April 21
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2011

THE WIZARD OF OZ is set to host a special Comic Relief gala performance to benefit Comic Relief, starring Michael Crawford as The Wizard and Danielle Hope (winner of the BBC's smash hit Over the Rainbow) as Dorothy, and ‘Dangerous Dave' - BBC's Over the Rainbow's winning Toto. THe event will take pl...


Photo Flash: WIZARD OF OZ's Sophie Evans at Media Night
by Nicole Rosky - May 04, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber's new The Wizard of Oz is one of the biggest theatre events of the year, combi...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of West End's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below for a sneak peek at the production which just opened in London!...


Charlie Sheen Continues Expanding Tour: Houston & Vancouver Stops Added
by Kelsey Denette - March 17, 2011

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, Charlie Sheen has been adding dates to his 'Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option Tour'. Now, the Hollywood Reporter has announced two more additional dates: Houston, Texas (April 26), and Vancouver, BC (May 2)....


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - Michael Crawford Sings Professor Marvel's 'Wonders of the World'
by Robert Diamond - March 29, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


Hart Theatre Presents THREE DAYS OF RAIN 3/11 & 3/12
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2011

HART Theatre will be performing the second production of their Staged Reading Series, Three Days of Rain, by Richard Greenberg. Directed by Devan McCoy, Greenberg's Pulitzer nominated play, opens with Walker and Nan Janeway, siblings trying to reconcile their childhood in the aftermath of their fath...


STAGE TUBE: First Look at Danielle Hope in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below for a sneak peek at the production which just opened in London!...


STAGE TUBE: WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch coverage from opening night!...


Idle Muse Presents Dracula At Side Project Theater 2/3-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2011

Announcing the cast of Dracula, adapted by Steven Dietz, presented by Idle Muse...


Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, 2/22-3/13
by Nicole Rosky - February 04, 2011

Al Jolson was once the most famous and highest-paid entertainer in the world - singer, dancer, actor, comedian, impresario, rebel, businessman, and star....


Idle Muse Theatre Co Presents DRACULA 2/3-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2011

Idle Muse Theatre Company, founded in 2005, ends its 2010-2011 Season with DRACULA, opening in February for a five-week run at the Side Project Theatre at: 1439 West Jarvis in Rogers Park, Chicago....


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/16-1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2011

Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Relativley Speaking, a witty, charming and beautifully constructed comedy of manners and mistaken identities from one of England's most popular playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn. The show opens with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, January 16 in the Fries Auditorium of the Gro...


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/20 - 1/29
by Sarah Moore - December 23, 2010

Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Relatively Speaking, a witty, charming and beautifully constructed comedy of manners and mistaken identities from one of England's most popular modern playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn....


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'We're Off to See the Wizard!'
by Robert Diamond - March 23, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


STAGE TUBE: Waddingham Sings 'Red Shoes Blues' From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch Hannah Waddingham singing 'Red Shoes Blues!'...


Cast of WIZARD OF OZ Set for CD Signing at Dress Circle, June 2
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Dress Circle will welcome cast members from the production at the Covent Garden Store on Thursday ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of West End's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below for a sneak peek at the production which just opened in London!...


STAGE TUBE: Waddingham Sings 'Red Shoes Blues' From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch Hannah Waddingham singing 'Red Shoes Blues!'...


Andrew Lloyd Webber, Danielle Hope Set For BBC1's The One Show Jan 28
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wizard Of Oz's 'Dorothy' Danielle Hope are set to speak on BBC1's The One Show this Friday January 28th....


Human Race Theatre Company Presents PERMANENT COLLECTION, 4/14-5/1
by Meghan Schuler - March 23, 2011

The Human Race Theatre Company will present Permanent Collection, a searing drama of conflict at an art museum at The Loft Theatre, 128 N. Main St., Dayton, April 14 through May 1, 2011....






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