BWW Review: AN UNTITLED NEW PLAY BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE at City Theatre and THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Arcade Comedy Theater Sing the Praises of the Dramaturge
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 13, 2021
Pop culture is full of paeans to the composer or the playwright; just this past fall, Andrew Garfield starred in Tick Tick... Boom! on Netflix as the young Jonathan Larson. But outside of insider tell-alls, there's not a lot of focus on the behind the scenes creatives of the theatrical world, especially the dramaturge. As a sometimes dramaturge myself, I know the position is misunderstood if it's understood at all: the shepherd of a new work, the dramaturge assists in the creative development of a piece by advising the author and the creative staff, doing research and providing insight and input on structure, tone and other aspects of the work in progress. You can imagine my surprise when I discovered that, one particular weekend, Pittsburgh was showing not one but TWO new plays about the role of the dramaturge in the theatrical process.
The Hangar Theatre Company Presents SEASONAL STORY JAM & HOOTENANNY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020
From Saturday, December 18 through Sunday, December 27, the Hangar Theatre Company will host a virtual experience, Seasonal Story Jam & Hootenanny. This family-friendly event features holiday music from The Burns Sisters streamed from the Hangar Theatre & Hangar artists performing a variety of both classic and contemporary short stories and poems.
Meet The Cast & Creative Team Of UNTITLED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020
Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's World Premiere of the award-winning musical comedy UNTITLED: A New Musical Comedy About Serious Drama at the Greer Cabaret Theater April 3 - May 3, 2020. Originally developed during Pittsburgh CLO's SPARK Festival, UNTITLED has since gained wide acclaim, including earning writer Matt Schatz the ASCAP Foundation Harold Arlen Award. Don't miss this edgy new musical satire about showbiz, stardom and self-reflection.
Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast For THE GHOST TRAIN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019
Centenary Stage Company's professional theatre series kicks off with Arnold Ridley's classic comedic thriller The Ghost Train October 4 through 20 in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $27.50 to $32.00 for adults with discounts available for students, seniors and children under 12. Tickets are available on a?" line at centenarystageco.org or by phone at (908) 979 a?" 0900. All performances will be held in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At ONCE At Pittsburgh CLO
by Alan Henry - Jul 31, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO audiences are in for a unique and unparalleled musical theater experience with eight-time Tony Award-winning ONCE. For the first time, Pittsburgh CLO brings this beautiful love story - where the actors are also the musicians - to the Benedum Center July 30 - August 4. This Pittsburgh CLO premiere is only running for one week. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.
Olney Theatre's ONCE Announces Extension
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2019
Due to high demand, Olney Theatre Center is thrilled to announce that their production of Once has been extended through March 17.
Marcia Milgrom Dodge Directs and Choreographs ONCE At Olney Theatre Center
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2019
Olney Theatre Center begins 2019 on the Mainstage with its Residential Regional Premiere of Tony Award winning musical Once, running February 6 - March 10, 2019. Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Tony Award Nominee for the Broadway production of Ragtime, makes her Olney Theatre Center debut as Director and Choreographer. Press is invited to attend the performance on Saturday, February 9 at 8:00 pm.
ONCE Reimagined At TheatreSquared Begins Today
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 22, 2018
The winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical, Once, begins performances on August 22 in Northwest Arkansas at TheatreSquared. The play is based on the surprise hit independent film by John Carney, adapted for stage with input from the original stars of the movie, songwriters Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, along with renowned Irish playwright Enda Walsh. TheatreSquared's production of Once is led by Associate Artistic Director Amy Herzberg, who returns to the helm after last season's sold-out production of Fun Home.
ONCE Reimagined At TheatreSquared Begins 8/22
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2018
The winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical, Once, begins performances on August 22 in Northwest Arkansas at TheatreSquared. The play is based on the surprise hit independent film by John Carney, adapted for stage with input from the original stars of the movie, songwriters Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, along with renowned Irish playwright Enda Walsh. TheatreSquared's production of Once is led by Associate Artistic Director Amy Herzberg, who returns to the helm after last season's sold-out production of Fun Home.
Uplifting Adaptation LITTLE WOMEN Takes the Stage at New London Barn Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018
Following the wildly successful run of Camelot, the New London Barn Playhouse invites you to continue our journey through the 86th Summer Season with a trip to Civil War-era Concord for the earnest and uplifting musical masterpiece Little Women, running June 27 - July 8, 7:30PM with Wednesday matinee performances at 2:00PM and Sunday matinee performances at 5:00PM.
Photo Flash: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Kitchen Theatre Company
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 26, 2016
Kitchen Theatre Company is celebrating its 25th season in 2015-2016, and the centerpiece is PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, a play that is a celebration of live theater and ensemble story telling: a great adventure with music told by a cast of twelve actors and a 'let's put on a show' spirit. Check out photos from the show below!
Kitchen Theatre Company to Present PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, 1/31-2/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016
Kitchen Theatre Company is celebrating its 25th season in 2015-2016, and the centerpiece is PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, a play that is a celebration of live theater and ensemble story telling: a great adventure with music told by a cast of twelve actors and a 'let's put on a show' spirit. Funny and full of surprises, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER opens for previews on Sunday, January 31 and runs for eighteen performances, through February 21st.
Centenary Stage Company's THE NETHER to Run 10/9-25
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2015
Casting has been completed and rehearsals are well under way for Centenary Stage Company's highly anticipated New Jersey premiere of Jennifer Haley's gripping and critically acclaimed, The Nether, opening October 9 and running until October 25 in the Lackland Center in Hackettstown, NJ.