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Interview: 'It's My Role to Keep Everything Under Control': Actor Nathan Caton on Playing The Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show, “the world’s favourite rock n’ roll musical, is currently touring the UK. Recently, we had the chance to talk with Nathan Caton, who is playing the role of The Narrator. We discussed his journey from standup comedy to becoming a part of Rocky Horror Show and even audience interaction moments that have happened!
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Dominion Theatre

Featuring a press night appearance from creator Richard O’Brien and Jason Donovan as the suspender-donning scientist Frank N. Furter, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the West End. The raucous homage to the films and music of the 1950s as seen through a pansexual lens lays a claim to being the UK’s most popular musical.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Extended at Wheelock Family Theatre

The Addams Family has been extended at Wheelock Family Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY to be Presented at Wheelock Family Theatre

WFT@BU is thrilled to launch its 2023/24 season with spooky favorite, The Addams Family. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Richard O'Brien: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Wouldn't Get Made Today

On the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien has said he does not believe that the show would get made today.
INTO THE WOODS and More Take Home Elliot Norton Awards in Boston, Check out the Full List of Winners!

Awards were presented last night to 34 outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and 5 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 40th Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK TOUR, Theatre Royal Brighton

What have I just witnessed? That was my overriding thought as I wandered out of the Theatre Royal Brighton, dumbstruck, baffled, fascinated and charmed by this extraordinary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Additional Details on Fall Programming Featuring JELLY'S LAST JAM & More

Long Wharf Theatre announced today additional details for fall programming at 222 Sargent Drive as part of Act 1 of its 2022-2023 season. Dignity, Always Dignity will be presented on September 10 and 11, while performances for Jelly’s Last Jam will take place on September 17 and 18.
BWW Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Richmond Theatre

It’s likely that South West London’s Richmond Theatre has never had to display a sign saying that toast and confetti will be confiscated at the front doors, but Rocky Horror Show often brings rather over-enthusiastic audience participation.
39th Elliot Norton Awards Nominations Announced - See the Full List!

More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Speakeasy Stage Proves that Love Can Prevail

The first and only production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND I saw was a concert production featuring an all-white cast. So, when I heard that Speakeasy Stage would be producing the show, I was excited to be able to see how it is meant to be performed. This production, directed by Pascale Florestral and music directed by David Freeman Coleman, did not disappoint.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Comes to SpeakEasy Stage This Month

From March 11 to April 16, 2022, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present a rousing new production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, one of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history.
VIDEO: Designers Talk Creating THE BLUEST EYE At Huntington

Watch as the designers discuss The Bluest Eye based on the American classic novel by Toni Morrison. Written by Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly on Broadway and The Huntington, Smart People at The Huntington), the play reimagines Morrison's haunting and powerful first book for the stage. The production begins January 28 and has been extended to March 13, 2022 at The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, with digital access to the filmed performance available through March 27, 2022.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE BLUEST EYE At Huntington

Get a first look at The Bluest Eye based on the American classic novel by Toni Morrison. Written by Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly on Broadway and The Huntington, Smart People at The Huntington), the play reimagines Morrison's haunting and powerful first book for the stage. The production begins January 28 and has been extended to March 13, 2022 at The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, with digital access to the filmed performance available through March 27, 2022.
VIDEO: Director's Talk For THE BLUEST EYE At Huntington

Watch as the directors discuss The Bluest Eye based on the American classic novel by Toni Morrison. Written by Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly on Broadway and The Huntington, Smart People at The Huntington), the play reimagines Morrison's haunting and powerful first book for the stage. The production begins January 28 and has been extended to March 13, 2022 at The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, with digital access to the filmed performance available through March 27, 2022.
The Huntington Extends THE BLUEST EYE; Announces Cast, Creative Team

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team for a stunning new production of The Bluest Eye based on the American classic novel by Toni Morrison.  Written by Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly on Broadway and The Huntington, Smart People at The Huntington), the play reimagines Morrison's haunting and powerful first book for the stage.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University's concert production of WILD: A Musical Becoming began performances at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, December 5, 2021, and opened officially on Thursday, December 9. The production will run through January 2, 2022.
BWW Review: WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING at American Repertory Theater

American Repertory Theater’s WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING does not hold back in its message, and truth be told, it shouldn’t. With a book by V and a score by Justin Tranter and Caroline Pennell (with contributions by V and Idina Menzel), WILD forces its audiences to think about the choices they make and the impact it has on the future.
SpeakEasy Announces New Dates For TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER

Due to its ongoing discovery of the technical needs of producing virtual theatre, and to ensure the best possible production for its audience, SpeakEasy Stage Company is delaying the streaming dates for its production of TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER by one week.  The show will now stream from Friday, April 30 through Thursday, May 13.
MUSICLIFE.LIVE DA UN'IDEA DI ASTRALMUSIC - Comunicato Stampa

COMUNICATO STAMPA DA UN’IDEA DI ASTRALMUSIC NASCE MUSICLIFE.LIVE il portale dedicato alla musica e all’arte CONCERTI ONLINE, LEZIONI DI MUSICA, SEMINARI DI APPROFONDIMENTO, FORUM PER MUSICISTI… E ALTRO ANCORA! In questo periodo difficile per la musica dal vivo nasce MUSICLIFE.LIVE, la nuova piattaforma digitale creata per la formazione professionale nello spettacolo e nella musica, oltre ad essere un “luogo di in-contro” per musicisti, cantanti, compositori, professionisti, produttori e tutti gli appassionali di musica. Da un’idea di Astralmusic, il portale Musiclife.live (ideato durante il lockdown) permette di poter ascoltare un concerto live online, imparare uno strumento musicale, partecipare a seminari di appro-fondimento, acquistare beat per fare musica, essere informato sui festival e sui vari casting, rimanendo sempre connessi insieme ad altre persone che condividono gli stessi interessi degli utenti. Musiclife.live diventa quindi un modo per accorciare le distanze, mettere in contatto professionisti del settore in modo semplice e diretto, che sia attraverso la piattaforma digitale che de visu, grazie a collo-qui e incontri con i più importanti esperti e appassionati di musica. In collaborazione con l’Accademia Online GLOBAL ARTS, su Musiclife.live è possibile imparare un vero e proprio mestiere. Grazie alla direzione artistica degli artisti internazionali Christine Grimandi (interprete internazionale) e il Maestro Simon Lee (che ha collaborato fra altri artisti internazionali con Björk, Primal Scream, Carreras, Sarah Chang, collaboratore e supervisore musicale da oltre vent’anni di Andrew Lloyd Webber), gli utenti potranno specializzarsi in varie discipline come musica, regia, recitazione, canto, composizione e tanto altro ancora. Dipartimento Direzione d’Orchestra: il supervisore musicale di Andrew Lloyd Webber Simon Lee, il supervisore musicale per Cameron Mackintosh Stephen Brooker, i direttori e arrangiatori Toby Higgins, Rob Rayner e Michael Bradley. Dipartimento di Musica: il direttore John G Smith, il chitarrista Peter Callard, il direttore artistico della London Brass Andrew Crowley, il contrabbassista Rory Dempsey, il flautista Andy Findon, il batterista Andy McGlasson, il violinista Jonathan Hill, il cornista David Lee e il percussionista Julian Poole. Dipartimento Regia / Recitazione, Teatro e Film: il fondatore dell’Opera Factory David Freeman, i registi attori Luca Biagini, Giuseppe Alessio Nuzzo, Emmanuel Suarez e Victor Carlo Vitale, i registi attrici Monica Bonomi e Sarah Falanga, la cantante attrice Barbara Lo Gaglio, il coach attore e direttore artistico della PM5 Agency Giuseppe Mastrocinque, il cantante attore Andrea Matthias Pagani e la regista Ilene Winkler. Dipartimento di Canto: i soprano Marie Angel, Janet Mooney e Manuela Ochakovsky. Dipartimento Tecnico: il supervisore sound editor Tim Clark, il lighting designer Maurizio Montobbio e il pluripremiato sound designer Gareth Owen. Appuntamento speciale con il direttore casting David Grindrod. Al progetto collabora anche la NATIONAL MUSIC SCHOOLS, che offre lezioni di musica di alto livello per tutti gli strumenti , corsi tematici, corsi di tecnologia e produzione musicale con artisti di fama nazionale ed internazionale, con la direzione artistica di Diego Peres.Sezione Batteria: Franco Rossi direttore della AMM National Music, David Garibaldi dei Tower of Power, Skip Had-den dalla Berklee College of Music, Israel Varela vincitore dell'Eu-ro Latin Award, Camillo Colleluori, Ignazio Di Fresco, Luca Casagranda, Sergio Pescara, Archelao Macrillò, Paolo Bertorelle, Nicola Montagnoli, Federico Fazi, Carlo Catalano, Diego Dalla Turca, Marco Bellagamba, Ricky Roma e Nico Roccamo, Sezione Chitarra: Roberto Vanni. Sezione Voce: Karin Mensah (Mariah Carey, Anggun, Miguel Bosè). Il sassofonista clarinettista Mauro Negri (Kenny Wheeler, Billy Cobham, Albert Mangesldorff, Gato Barbieri), il contrabbassista Luca Pisani (Barry Harris, Steve Grossman, Bob Bonissolo), il tecnico audio Alessio Malesiani, il direttore d'orchestra Pietro Montanti. Sulla piattaforma sono presenti anche altri prestigiosi insegnanti indipendenti dalle accademie che presenteranno i loro programmi, tra i quali la cantante e coach Roberta Faccani (ex Matia Bazar, musical Rent, Romeo e Giulietta ama e cambia il mondo di David Zard), il trombonista Max Dedo (Max Gazzè, Carmen Consoli, Nicola Piovani), il bassista Mario Guarini (Claudio Baglioni) e il chitarrista Renato Caruso (Consulente Musicale Mediaset), Oltre a tutte le news artistiche, ci sarà una sezione dedicata ai professionisti dello spettacolo di materia burocratica e fiscale con il supporto dell’ufficio legale Vittorio Costa e Associati e Astralmusic. L’idea di MUSICLIFE.LIVE nasce da Astralmusic, agenzia di rappresentanza artistica per tutti gli operatori dello spettacolo che dal 1998 opera principalmente nei settori di consulenza artistica e fiscale, produzione discografica, accademia musicale, promozione e organizzazione eventi con sede legale a Castelplanio nelle Marche e altre sedi a Roma, Milano, Londra e Doha in Qatar. Lo staff di giovani professionisti specializzati nei vari settori è coordinato dai due soci fondatori e titolari, i fratelli Giordano e Graziano Tittarelli. PROSSIMI APPUNTAMENTI ONLINE • 25 Febbraio 2021 – 19.00 (Roma) 6 p.m. (GMT) 'Let's Talk About The Audition - David and Simon are waiting for you online and for the next... audi-tions!' con David Grindrod e Simon Lee Lingua: English Sign Up: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkde-opjgiGNF6tF3bejQ3CcMQOc0CGUBh • 26 Febbraio 2021 – 19.00 (Roma) 6 p.m. (GMT) 'The Role Of The Music Supervisor In Musical Theatre” con Stephen Brooker e Simon Lee Lingua: English Sign Up: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcu6uqz4iGt3I2wwQC9yXQFgE-gt2LhDp www.musiclife.live Milano, 23 settembre 2020 Ufficio Stampa: Parole & Dintorni Francesco Di Mento (francesco@paroleedintorni.it – 02 20404727) Musiclife.live: info@musiclife.live

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How many shows has David Freeman written?

David Freeman has written 3 shows including Alec Wilder - Clues To A Life (Bookwriter), Life Begins at 8:40 (Sketches), Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (Bookwriter).

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