Broadway Performer June L. Walker Rogers Passes Away at 97
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024
June L. Walker Rogers, Broadway singer, dancer, and comedienne, who appeared on television and authored thirteen published plays and musicals, died on Monday, July 8th, at her home in Westport, CT. She was 97.Â
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 23rd, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 23, 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. It's the Chicago Summer Musical Theater Guide! With half the summer gone, our stages still burn bright with great showtune entertainment. Here's a rundown, from downtown to Indiana, to west and north. We've got 24 productions to keep your spirits up from now till Labor Day!
Photo Flash: New BEVERLY HILLBILLIES Musical Celebrates World Premiere at Theatre at the Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2014
After 200 episodes and nine seasons as America's beloved 1960s sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies is making strides on stage as a musical for the first time ever. Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, presents the World Premiere of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, running now through August 10 with a press opening last weekend on July 13. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening celebrations below!
Theatre at the Center Stages World Premiere of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2014
After 200 episodes and nine seasons as America's beloved 1960s sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies is making strides on stage as a musical for the first time ever. Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, presents the World Premiere of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, running from today, July 10 through August 10 with a press opening on Sunday, July 13.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 4th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 4, 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. The Jeff Awards, Theo Ubique's future plans, Jennifer Hudson performs, 'Damn Yankees' at LOW, 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' 'Coraline,' 'The Last Ship' and the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival debut, 'Spelling Bee' starts, 'Avenue Q' extends and BroadwayWorld Chicago hosts a Tony Party!
Theatre at the Center to Stage World Premiere of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, 7/10-8/10
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014
After 200 episodes and nine seasons as America's beloved 1960s sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies is making strides on stage as a musical for the first time ever. Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, presents the World Premiere of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, running from July 10 through August 10 with a press opening on Sunday, July 13. Directed by Jeff Award nominee David Perkovich with a musical score by award-winning Chicago composer Gregg Opelka, THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, THE MUSICAL, was written by David Rogers and Amanda Rogers, and follows the nouveau-riche Clampett family as they move to the privileged society of Beverly Hills after discovering an oil reserve on their land. From Jed Clampett to Granny, Elly May and Jethro all the favorites from the '60s TV comedy are back and shaking things up as they adjust to their new, fast-paced life while maintaining their hayseed ways.
Folkstrings to Play Redhouse, 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2014
Local band 'Folkstrings' will be playing live at Redhouse Arts Center this Sunday, March 30th at 2pm. Tickets are $10 and will go to benefit the Redhouse Arts Center.
Moongate Productions Presents THE FU MANCHU COMPLEX at Ovalhouse, Now thru Oct 19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2013
The Fu Manchu Complex, a play by Daniel York, will premiere at Ovalhouse today, 1 - 19 October 2013. Directed by Justin Audibert (Artistic Associate of HighTide and Associate of Told By An Idiot), this new work centres on the eponymous character in Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu novels, the first of which was published 100 years ago in 1913.
Moongate Productions to Present THE FU MANCHU COMPLEX at Ovalhouse, Oct 1-19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2013
The Fu Manchu Complex, a play by Daniel York, will premiere at Ovalhouse 1 - 19 October 2013. Directed by Justin Audibert (Artistic Associate of HighTide and Associate of Told By An Idiot), this new work centres on the eponymous character in Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu novels, the first of which was published 100 years ago in 1913.
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires Presents GINGER Y FRED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2011
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundación Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominado Ginger y Fred: retrospectiva integral, que se llevará a cabo del martes 19 de abril al miércoles 4 de mayo en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San MartÃn.
American Theatre Wing Launches 'In The Wings' Video Web Series Today, 10/23
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009
The American Theatre Wing has announced the launch of a new online, backstage video series, 'In The Wings,' available beginning today (Friday, 10/23) on americantheatrewing.org. Focusing on the people who are almost never in the news but who are essential to the making of the shows we all see and love, 'In The Wings' explores the talents and stories behind the scenes, from the costume and scenic shops to the rehearsal room to the stage itself, with designers, artisans and craftspeople explaining their unique contributions to theatrical art in their own words. These short videos shine the spotlight on disciplines many may not even realize are a part of theatrical production and celebrate the full diversity of talent that contribute to bringing a show to the stage. Click americantheatrewing.org/inthewings/ to subscribe to the podcast, listen or watch videos.
Lillian Hellman's Masterpiece 'The Autumn Garden' 12/6/08
by Chicago News Desk - Nov 20, 2008
'Lillian Hellmania!',a festival celebrating the playwrights' work, will run in Chicago at Eclipse ('The Autumn Garden'), Shattered Globe ('The Little Foxes,' 1/8-3/8/09), and City Lit ('Scoundrel Time,' 1/30-3/8/09).
Lillian Hellman’s Masterpiece "The Autumn Garden" 12/6/08
by Steve Leary - Sep 19, 2008
'Lillian Hellmania!',a festival celebrating the playwrights' work, will run in Chicago at Eclipse ('The Autumn Garden'), Shattered Globe ('The Little Foxes,' 1/8-3/8/09), and City Lit ('Scoundrel Time,' 1/30-3/8/09).
Neil Patrick Harris' 'I Am Grock' All-Star Cast
by James Sims - Jul 17, 2007
Neil Patrick Harris will direct 'I Am Grock' cast June 17 including Justine Bateman, Kurtwood Smith, Mo Collins and Ming-Na at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood...
Neil Patrick Harris Makes Theatre Directing Debut in L.A.
by James Sims - Jun 21, 2007
Actor Neil Patrick Harris will make his theatrical directorial debut helming the private premiere staged reading of an original comedic script, I Am Grock, written by Amanda Rogers, on July 17 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood...