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Broadway Performer June L. Walker Rogers Passes Away at 97

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. 
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre To Welcome The Clampetts in THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES â€" THE MUSICAL

Since the theatre first opened its doors in 1996, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has become known for bringing both classic musicals, as well as area and regional premieres  to the stage. 
BWW Review: STATIC is a Compelling Virtual Two-Hander Presented for East to Edinburgh by 59E59 Theaters

We viewed Static, presented by Golden Lights.  The compelling two-hander features the talents of Daniel Amedee and Conor Kelly O’Brien.  The two performers also created the show.  It is directed by Michael Pillot. It is part of the festival presented by 59E59 Theaters to celebrate East to Edinburgh with a variety of streaming shows. 
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 23rd, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Tony Nominee, Playwright and Actor David Rogers Passes Away at 85

David Rogers, Broadway playwright who also wrote for television, opera and night clubs, and authored novels and short stories, died on Wednesday, June 5th in Westport, Conn. He was 85.
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires Presents GINGER Y FRED

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 Martín.
American Theatre Wing's 'In the Wings' Receives Silver Telly Award

'In The Wings,' the American Theatre Wing's online video series about the people who work behind the scenes to make theatre magic, has just been recognized by The Telly Awards with its Silver Telly (its top recognition).
American Theatre Wing Launches 'In The Wings' Video Web Series Today, 10/23

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

'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).
Teatro ZinZanni to Serve 1,000,000th Guest In Next Two Weeks

Norm Langill, Seattle-based artistic director of Teatro ZinZanni, announced today that the ten-year-old cabaret phenomenon will serve its 1,000,000th and 1,000, 001st guests sometime in the next two weeks.
Lillian Hellman’s Masterpiece "The Autumn Garden" 12/6/08

'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

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...

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