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Waukesha Civic Theatre Looks to the Stars with THE LITTLE PRINCE

The Little Prince brings to life the story of an Aviator lost in the desert who learns what it is to be tamed. This show deals with the themes of love, loss, and friendship. Based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic book.

The Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents BUT WHY BUMP OFF BARNABY?

The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents But Why Bump Off Barnaby? June 7-23, 2019. Tickets for But Why Bump Off Barnaby? are $27.00 for Adults; $24.00 for Students, Seniors (60+), and Military; $21.00 for Subscribers and Groups (10+); or $10.00 for Educational Groups, Boy Scout groups, and Girl Scout groups of ten or more.

THE UNDERPANTS Opens Next Week in Waukesha

The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents The Underpants, running February 8th-24th, 2019.

Review Roundup: A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents Lucas Hnath's A Doll's House, Part 2. Previews for A Doll's House, Part 2 begin July 12, with an official opening night on July 15, and performances through July 28 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage (30 Union Street).

BWW Review: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY: A Call to Dissent From Flat Earth Theatre

Flat Earth Theatre open its 12th season with Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Tony Kushner's 1987 play, a juxtaposition of the rise of fascism in 1930s Germany with the Reagan administration's neglect of the AIDS crisis in America. In 2017, there are lessons to heed from these watershed moments.

BWW Review: SILENT SKY: Wishing on the Stars

Flat Earth Theatre presents the New England premiere of Lauren Gunderson's SILENT SKY, a historical drama about a trio of women astronomers who charted the heavens at the Harvard Observatory at the turn of the 20th century. Their work was vital, but they were not seen as equals in the workplace and their sacrifices were many as they struggled to break the glass ceiling.

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Janelle A. Robinson

In this episode: Janelle A. Robinson trained in opera but always had a love for musical theatre. She has cake walked to "Can't Help Loving that Man" and gave out letters in "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.' Janelle talks about being classical trained, becoming a a teacher, race relations in theater, her truth on the myths of non traditional casting, and still being miffed she didn't get cast as Maria in "Sound of Music' as child.

Photo Flash: First Look at North Shore Music Theatre's MARY POPPINS

Below, check out photos from North Shore Music Theatre's production of MARY POPPINS playing thru July 31.

The School of Theatre at Florida State to Present HEDDA GABLER

The 2015-2016 School of Theatre Season will close with Henrik Ibsen's infamous Hedda Gabler, directed by Fred Chappell. One of the world's most famous literary heroines, aristocrat Hedda pushes the boundaries of what she can convince others to do in the name of love and shows the world that love, in the wrong hands, can result in greatness and in catastrophe. Hedda Gabler is playing in the Lab Theatre March 25-April 3.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Third Consecutive Surplus and More

Phillip Wm. Fisher, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Board Chairman since December 2012, closed the 2015 Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Annual Meeting of the Governing Members today as his last official order of business as Chairman. Mark Davidoff, Michigan Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP, was elected DSO Chairman by the Board of Directors during their meeting following the Governing Members' proceedings.

Author Mark Robinson Funding INTO THE WOODS - A BOOK THAT EXPLORES THE MUSICAL

'It is important to document theatre history so that future generations can truly comprehend the impact and artistic value of the great works.'

BSO Performs Music for Peace Concert in West Baltimore Church Tonight

In the wake of Baltimore's recent unrest and tensions resulting from the death of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces a Music for Peace concert tonight, May 9, 2015, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in West Baltimore (in the Mondawmin Mall neighborhood).

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces MUSIC FOR PEACE CONCERT, 5/9

In the wake of Baltimore's recent unrest and tensions resulting from the death of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces a Music for Peace concert on May 9, 2015, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in West Baltimore (in the Mondawmin Mall neighborhood). Last week musicians of the BSO and Music Director Marin Alsop performed an impromptu open-air concert outside its home, the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, providing a respite from protests and violence for over 1,000 members of the community. This Saturday, musicians from the BSO and Alsop will team up with musicians from the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras, the BSO's inner-city after-school program OrchKids, Peabody Institute, Baltimore School for the Arts, and musicians from City College in a program dedicated to the resilience of the people of Baltimore and the future promise of Charm City. Mount Lebanon Baptist Church's pastor, Dr. Franklin Lance, will open the program with welcome remarks and will be joined by Delegate Barbara A. Robinson.

BSO to Perform Music for Peace Concert in West Baltimore Church, 5/9

In the wake of Baltimore's recent unrest and tensions resulting from the death of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announces a Music for Peace concert on May 9, 2015, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in West Baltimore (in the Mondawmin Mall neighborhood).

BWW Reviews: Contemporary Theatre of Dallas LITTLE WOMEN Jumps Off the Pages

Contemporary Theatre of Dallas "Little Women" JUMPS off the pages

AS WE LIE STILL to Run 7/14-27 at NYMF

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presents As We Lie Still a new romantic musical fantasy with book by Olivia de Guzman Emile, Music and Lyrics by Patrick Emile. Michael Serrecchia directs a cast of six, including Olivia de Guzman Emile, George Michael Ferrie Jr., Clinton Greenspan, Erika Larsen, Michael A. Robinson*, and Travis Stuebing. As We Lie Still is being staged at PTC Performance Space, 555 West 42nd Street (bet. 10th & 11th Avenues) in NYC for five performances from Wednesday, July 14 through Sunday, July 27, 2014. *Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's HIGGINS IN HARLEM Takes Shaw Uptown

Yoouuuuu can taaaake the A-Train, yooooou can take it all the way to Haaarlem.

Workshop Theater Premieres Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, Now thru 10/12

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin tonight, September 19 and continue Saturday, October 12. Opening Night is Saturday, September 21 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.

Workshop Theater to Premiere Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, 9/19-10/12

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, September 19 and continue Saturday, October 12. Opening Night is Saturday, September 21 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.

BWW Reviews: The East Coast Regional Premiere of MARY POPPINS at Maine State Music Theatre is Magic

There's something very special about a story that can instantly make people of any age feel like a child again. Sometimes in the hustle bustle of today's world with so many 'adult' problems, adults forget what it's like to have been a child. MARY POPPINS has been just that kind of story for children of all ages for years, and Maine State Music Theatre's current production of MARY POPPINS will warm your heart and lift your spirits.