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BWW REVIEW: New Australian Musical Showcases Australian Talent With An Account Of The Incredible Life of Dame Nellie MELBA
by Jade Kops - Aug 17, 2017

Nicholas Christo and Johannes Luebbers intriguing new musical MELBA sees opera and musical theatre come together to celebrate the legendary Dame Nellie Melba.

Ridgefield Playhouse to present Met Opera Summer Encore Verdi's MACBETH
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2017

The summer brings encore presentations of some of the most popular Met Operas back to the big screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse as part of Craig's Fine Jewelry Live in HD and Classical Series.  On Friday, June 23 at 6pm, it's the production the New York Times hails as "the sleeper hit of the Metropolitan Opera season with a dream cast -  The Met Opera ENCORE in HD: Les Pecheurs de Perles. 

Passim's Annual Summer BCMFest Returns to Harvard Square, 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017

???????The Boston area's only winter-time Celtic festival will once again make a warm-weather appearance when Club Passim in Harvard Square hosts the third Summer BCMFest on July 2, featuring 12 hours of some of the best local Celtic music.

Winners Announced for Twelfth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

The play hopefully titled THE BEST TEN MINUTES EVER turned out to be the judges' pick for best script at Theatre Odyssey's Twelfth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival, held this past weekend May 4-6 at the Asolo Theatre.

Theatre Odyssey Returns with Annual Twelfth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2017

Theatre Odyssey returns with its annual Ten-Minute Play Festival and competition.

Why Not Theatre to Celebrate Emerging and Indie Artists with RISER Project 2017
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2017

Why Not Theatre presents RISER Project 2017, a collaborative producing model for local emerging and indie artists, April 17-May 13 at The Theatre Centre. RISER Project 2017, featuring the world premieres of four new Canadian plays; The Draupadi Project, Pearle Harbour's Chautauqua, El Retorno/I Return and Two Birds One Stone, is being presented as part of Why Not Theatre's 10th  anniversary season.

Why Not Theatre to Continue 10th Anniversary Season with Reimagining of HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017

Under Artistic Director Ravi Jain, and Artistic Producers Owais Lightwala and Kelly Read, Why Not Theatre will mark a decade of work with a new production of the company's inaugural show, Ravi Jain's reconstructed Prince Hamlet, and the 4th round of the RISER Project, both at The Theatre Centre this spring.

Photo Flash: Brad Paisley and More at Nashville Symphony's 'Midwinter Night's Dream' Ball
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013

Chairs Jane Anne Pilkinton and Jennifer Puryear created 'A Midwinter Night's Dream,' a winter oasis at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, for more than 350 guests at the 29th annual Symphony Ball. Nashville's preeminent winter social event, the Symphony Ball raises funds to support the Nashville Symphony and assist in bringing great music to the entire Middle Tennessee community through concerts and free education and engagement programs. Scroll down for photos!

Museum of the City of New York Opens Tiffany & Co. Foundation Gallery Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2013

Today, November 13th, 2013, the Museum of the City of New York will unveil the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Gallery. Its design and construction were made possible by the Tiffany & Co. Foundation, demonstrating their continuous commitment to the arts through the creation of distinctive gallery spaces in leading museums

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Manatee Performing Arts Center, Now thru 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013

One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opening tonight, May 2 and running through May 19.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Manatee Performing Arts Center, 5/2-5/19
by Samantha Vega - Apr 16, 2013

One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opening May 2 and running through May 19.

Regal Entertainment Group Presents Exclusive Release of MURPH: The Protector
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2013

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, will offer moviegoers the opportunity to see MURPH: The Protector, a feature documentary based on the extraordinary life of fallen SEAL LT Michael Murphy, beginning Friday, March 22nd, 2013, exclusively at Regal Entertainment Group Theatres.

Cole Porter's Hit Musical ANYTHING GOES Opens at the Manatee Players, 1/17-2/3
by Samantha Vega - Jan 3, 2013

The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than ANYTHING GOES. This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter's magical scores. Terrific Cole Porter songs include It's De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, All Through The Night, Anything Goes, You're The Top, Blow, Gabriel, Blow, Buddie Beware and Easy To Love. It's a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where ANYTHING GOES!

BWW REVIEW: 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' IS A TIMELESS TRADITION AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
by Jan Nargi - Dec 11, 2012

North Shore Music Theatre's 22nd edition of Jon Kimbell's delightful musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic is as vibrant and moving as ever thanks to gorgeous visuals, stunning special effects, beautiful music, and a perfect cast led by the inimitable David Coffee as Ebeneezer Scrooge

Dianne Dawson to Lead Manatee Players' EVITA
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 17, 2012

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's EVITA opens at the Manatee Players on September 20 and runs through October 7. Performances are Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $26 including facility fee for adults, $15 including facility fee for teachers and $13 including facility fee for students. Tickets may be reserved by calling 748-5875 Monday - Friday from 9-5 and one hour before curtain on performance days or on the Manatee Players' website: www.manateeplayers.com. All performances are at 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.

BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS Releases Soundtrack of Original Music
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2012

TVGuide.com reports that Kinetic Content, producer of NBC's BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS, has just released a 12-song soundtrack featuring original music created specifically for the reality series.

NBC Renews BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012

The NBC network has renewed the reality show BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS, along with 'The Voice,' 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Fashion Star' and 'The Biggest Loser.'

NBC Pulls Last Episodes of BEST FRIENDS FOREVER; Replaces with OFF THEIR ROCKERS Tonight, 5/9
by TV News Desk - May 9, 2012

NBC removes 'Best Friends Forever.' The show's last episodes of the season will be replaced by 'Off Their Rockers,' hosted by Betty White.

NBC Pulls Last 2 Episodes of BEST FRIENDS FOREVER; Replaces with OFF THEIR ROCKERS, 5/2 & 5/9
by TV News Desk - Apr 28, 2012

NBC removes 'Best Friends Forever.' The show's last two episodes of the season will be replaced by 'Off Their Rockers,' hosted by Betty White.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Ted Lange Guest Stars on Tonight's BETTY WHITE: OFF THEIR ROCKERS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2012

In tonight's episode, a hospital patient with a very unique IV solution served by 'The Love Boat' bartender Ted Lange. As star of the series, the delightful Betty White shares her comical pearls of wisdom and stars in engaging and funny sketches between the pranks.