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BWW Interview: Stephanie Shroyer's Prowess On Display In L.A. Theatre, Classrooms & WONDERLAND
by Gil Kaan - May 24, 2021

A Noise Within (ANW) will premiere their filmed staging of ALICE IN WONDERLAND streaming May 27, 2021. This Lewis Carroll classic, adapted by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus, was actually the last live production mounted on the ANW stage when theatres shut down last March. Stephanie Shroyer, who directed and conceived this Spring 2020 production, graciously agreed to answer a few of my queries.

Phoenix Theatre & Indianapolis Public Library Present Actors Performing Holiday Books For Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

It's the holly jolliest time of the year as the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and the Indianapolis Public Library will present Season's Readings, a ten-book children's storytelling series that highlights a diversity of families, cultures and celebrations.

Smithsonian Channel to Honor American Veterans with GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM and THE LOST TAPES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018

Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American servicemen and the ongoing legacy of one of America's fiercest fighting units. The following Sunday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, THE LOST TAPES returns with TET OFFENSIVE, bringing to life a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Both premieres feature rare audio and exclusive never-before-televised 8mm films ? some shot directly by soldiers during combat.

Smithsonian Channel to Honor Veteran's Day with Two Premieres
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2018

Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American servicemen and the ongoing legacy of one of America's fiercest fighting units. The following Sunday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, THE LOST TAPES returns with TET OFFENSIVE, bringing to life a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Both premieres feature rare audio and exclusive never-before-televised 8mm films – some shot directly by soldiers during combat.

Gary Sweet Joins the Cast of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

Sydney Theatre Company and Global Creatures announced today that legendary Australian actor Gary Sweet will play the role of Muriel's father Bill Heslop in the world premiere of Muriel's Wedding The Musical.

Phoenix Theatre Breaks Ground for New Building
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017

Phoenix Theatre announces the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of its new, state-of-the-art facility.  Details for the ceremony will follow at a later date.

Phoenix Theatre Launches Capital Campaign, Unveils New Building Design
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

Construction of a new Phoenix Theatre will begin in early 2017 at the northwest corner of Illinois and Walnut streets-directly on the Glick Peace Walk of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail-in downtown Indianapolis.

Phoenix Theatre Launches Capital Campaign, Unveils New Building Design
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2016

Construction of a new Phoenix Theatre will begin in early 2017 at the northwest corner of Illinois and Walnut streets-directly on the Glick Peace Walk of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail-in downtown Indianapolis.

Gunning for a Groom! MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL to Premiere in Sydney Next Year with New Tunes
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2016

In Muriel's Wedding The Musical, Muriel Heslop is back! And this time she's singing.

South Bend Civic Theatre to Present Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Matt Sowell - Nov 4, 2014

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features many of Irving Berlin's finest songs showcased in a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. World War II veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have become a successful song-and-dance team. When they meet a duo of beautiful singing sisters, they follow them to a Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, run by their former army commander. Featuring dazzling standards such as "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano, "How Deep is the Ocean," this show will have you dreaming of a "White Christmas."

A Noise Within's TARTUFFE Plays Through May 24
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2014

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company concludes its 2013-14 season with Tartuffe by Moliere, closing Saturday, May 24, 2014. Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs Tartuffe in a translation by Richard Wilbur. The world's most famous scoundrel Tartuffe is comic genius in Moliere's tale of naivete, religious hypocrisy, and the triumphant victory of good over evil - and all in rhyming couplets!

STRICTLY BALLROOM Arrives on Blu-Ray, 4/30
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 25, 2013

Audiences can relive all the heat and passion in Miramax's dance film, Strictly Ballroom, premiering on Blu-ray Disc this April from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls tonight, March 1-17.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, 3/1-17
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2013

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls March 1-17.

A Noise Within Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 3/3-5/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2012

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, showcases the capabilities of its new state-of-the-art Pasadena venue with a production of Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, directed by ANW Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, with original music by composer Laura Karpman, opening Saturday, March 3 and closing Sunday, May 13, 2012 (previews begin Saturday, February 25).

Susan Angelo Replaces Jeanie Hackett in A Noise Within's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 21, 2012

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, showcases the capabilities of its new state-of-the-art Pasadena venue with a towering production of Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, directed by ANW Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, with original music by composer Laura Karpman, opening Saturday, March 3 and closing Sunday, May 13, 2012 (previews begin Wednesday, February 29). This seminal tragedy is based on larger-than-life figures caught up in an empire-shattering dance of lust, love, politics and war. A 'Pay What You Can" date, which allows patrons to purchase tickets for what they can afford, is Thursday, March 1.

A Noise Within Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 3/3-5/13
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 10, 2012

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, showcases the capabilities of its new state-of-the-art Pasadena venue with a production of Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, directed by ANW Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, with original music by composer Laura Karpman, opening Saturday, March 3 and closing Sunday, May 13, 2012 (previews begin Saturday, February 25).

Photo Coverage: Happy 10th Broadway Birthday MAMMA MIA!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Oct 19, 2011

In celebration of the 10th anniversary milestone, the MAMMA MIA! company treated fans in Times Square to an encore performance in the streets following the curtain call, before heading to an exclusive after party. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the entire evening into the night and brings you photo coverage below!

NEVER LAND Opens 10/8 At Rogue Machine
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009

Fierce passions flood through Phyllis Nagy's award-winning play, a visionary love story set in a remote, rain-swept village in the South of France. NEVER LAND'S exploration of love, loss, cultural dispossession and the abiding power of the human imagination moves from scabrous wit to heart-breaking tenderness as it charts the course of three fateful days in the lives of a singular French family that yearns to be English.

NEVER LAND Opens 10/8 At Rogue Machine
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009

Fierce passions flood through Phyllis Nagy's award-winning play, a visionary love story set in a remote, rain-swept village in the South of France. NEVER LAND'S exploration of love, loss, cultural dispossession and the abiding power of the human imagination moves from scabrous wit to heart-breaking tenderness as it charts the course of three fateful days in the lives of a singular French family that yearns to be English.