Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 7/3; HEATHERS in Austin, KINKY BOOTS in Canada and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 3, 2015
This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Austin, Milwaukee, Toronto, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include HEATHERS in Austin, THE ISLAND in Milwaukee, and the Canadian premiere of KINKY BOOTS, just to name a few.
BWW Reviews: MY SON PINOCCHIO at Music Theatre Wichita
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Jul 2, 2015
Disney's My Son Pinocchio is an enchanting little evening. Simple, soft and sweet, Pinocchio has lovely melodies by Stephen Schwartz, book by David I. Stern and direction by Wayne Bryan.
Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz and David I. Stern Attend MTWichita's MY SON PINOCCHIO Opening
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015
Creators Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) and David I. Stern (libretto) attended the opening night performance of Music Theatre Wichita's brand new production of Disney's My Son Pinocchio, the stage adaptation of Schwartz and Stern's 2000 TV film 'Geppetto.' Also congratulating the cast and crew were David R. Scott of Disney Theatrical, and J. B. Kaufman, author of the new book 'Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic.' Scroll down for photos from the opening festivities, plus click here for shots from the preview!
Photo Flash: Schwartz & Stern Set for Tonight's Opening of MTWichita's MY SON PINOCCHIO
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2015
Creators David I. Stern (libretto) and Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) will be on hand tonight, June 24, when Music Theatre Wichita continues its 44th summer season with the professional theatre debut of Disney's My Son Pinocchio, a new stage adaptation of the famous story, based on the TV film 'Geppetto' and inspired by Disney's animated classic film. Scroll down for a look at the cast in action!
Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's MY SON PINOCCHIO; Schwartz & Stern Set for Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015
Creators David I. Stern (libretto) and Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) will be on hand June 24 when Music Theatre Wichita continues its 44th summer season with the professional theatre debut of Disney's My Son Pinocchio, a new stage adaptation of the famous story, based on the TV film 'Geppetto' and inspired by Disney's animated classic film. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Casting Set for Music Theatre Wichita's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015
Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita's 44th Season, which includes Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida," the professional premiere of Disney's "My Son Pinocchio," the area debuts of "Billy Elliot - The Musical" and "Big Fish," and the return of "Hello, Dolly!" after a 21 year absence.
Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's 42ND STREET
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 5, 2014
Music Theatre Wichita's 43 summer season comes to a conclusion with "42nd Street," directed and choreographed by original cast member Jon Engstrom, and featuring Damon Kirsche as Julian Marsh, Tracy Lore as Dorothy Brock, Tessa Grady as Peggy Sawyer, and Shonn Wiley as Billy Lawlor. Patty Reeder appears as Maggie Jones, partnered by Robert Ariza as Bert Barry, with Timothy W. Robu as Abner Dillon and Ryan Vasquez as Pat Denning. Tapping their way into several major numbers are Amy Baker Schwiethale as "Anytime" Annie, Jacob Chancellor as dance director Andy Lee, Katie Wesler as Phyllis, Becca Petersen as Lorraine, and Emily Pirtleas Diane.
