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Cast & Creative Team Announced For CORDUROY, Directed By Amber Mak
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for CORDUROY, directed by Amber Mak.

Playhouse on Park to Host DANDELION DAY Event in Conjunction with World Premiere of DANDELION
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Visit Playhouse on Park on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 for DANDELION DAY and celebrate the World Premiere of the children's musical DANDELION. Activities will include face painting, popcorn, snacks, giveaways, “make a wish” station, arts and crafts, and a post-show meet and greet with the cast.

Playhouse on Park to Present World Premiere of DANDELION Beginning in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

DANDELION, adapted from the children's book by Don Freeman, will run from April 25 - May 14th at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. This production is part of Playhouse on Park's Theatre for Young Audience Series, and is recommended for Grades Pre-K - 3.

Photos: CORDUROY Returns To Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023

See photos from Children’s Theatre Company return engagement of Corduroy, following the 2018 World Premiere production. Adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser, and directed by CTC’s Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius, Corduroy is based on the classic children’s books Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman.

Children's Theatre Company Presents CORDUROY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the cast and creative team for the return engagement of Corduroy, following the 2018 World Premiere production.

Tickets On Sale Now for AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL World Premiere & More at Children's Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Single tickets are now on sale for Children’s Theatre Company's 2022 – 2023 Season featuring the world premiere of An American Tail the Musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses (The Bands Visit) with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler (Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical, The Secret of My Success).

Individual Tickets and Group Sales Now Available for Playhouse on Park's 2022-23 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2022

Playhouse on Park will present an incredible lineup of programming in their 2022-23 Season. Individual tickets are now on sale for their Main Stage Series, Theatre for Young Audiences Series, Comedy Nights, and stop/time dance theater (the Playhouse’s resident dance company).

Playhouse On Park Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

Patrons and friends from the Playhouse on Park community tuned in for Playhouse's Season 14 Big Reveal in-person and via livestream; the season was announced by Executive Director Tracy Flater and Co-Artistic Directors Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller.

AN AMERICAN TAIL Musical by Itamar Moses to Have World Premiere at Children's Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022

Children’s Theatre Company announced their 2022 – 2023 Season featuring the world premiere of An American Tail the Musical written by Tony Award-winning playwright Itamar Moses with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler, based on the hit award-winning animated film by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

BWW Review: CORDUROY at Imagination Stage
by Ken Kemp - Dec 21, 2021

Everybody needs a friend, and finding out if Lisa and Corduroy will become forever friends is theatrical magic.

Playhouse on Park Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2021

Playhouse on Park's 2021-22 productions will mark the organization’s 13th Main Stage season! Playhouse on Park offers a wide range of thought provoking, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable productions that leave audiences often smiling, sometimes crying, and always talking about what they have just experienced.

Playhouse on Park Announces 2020-2021 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2020

Patrons and friends from the Playhouse on Park community tuned in for Playhouse's Season 12 Big Reveal via Zoom; the season was announced by Executive Director Tracy Flater and Co-Artistic Directors Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller.

Annual Museum Mile Festival Returns For 41st Year
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2019

Emerald City Theatre Presents CORDUROY At The Athenaeum Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2019

Emerald City Theatre (ECT) concludes its 2018 - 2019 Season this spring with the Chicago premiere of Corduroy, a new stage adaptation by Barry Kornhauser of Don Freeman's classic books, directed by ECT Artistic Associate Jamal Howard. Corduroy runs Friday, March 1 - Saturday, April 20 at the Athenaeum Theatre Main Stage, 2936 N Southport Ave.

DCPA Announces Full Cast For The Theatre For Young Audiences Production CORDUROY
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce the full cast for the DCPA Theatre for Young Audiences production of Corduroy, based on the children's books Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman. 

DCPA Announces CORDUROY as Next Theatre for Young Audiences Production
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce Corduroy as the fall Theatre for Young Audiences production, based on the children's books Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman. 

Children's Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of CORDUROY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2018

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents the world premiere of the classic children's book brought to the stage of Corduroy, adapted by Barry Kornhauser and directed by CTC's Artistic Director of 20 years, Peter C. Brosius. Mr. Kornhauser has written numerous plays premiered by CTC including Balloonacy, Reeling, Bert & Ernie, Goodnight! and Madeline and the Gypsies. CTC Company Member Dean Holt will be playing Corduroy, CTC Company Member Reed Sigmund will play the Night Watchman, Ileri Okikiolu will debut at CTC playing the role of Lisa, Lauren Davis will play Lisa's Mother and Mimi Kol-Balfour and Keegan Robinson as a student ensemble.

U.S. Premiere of THE LORAX and More Set for Children's Theatre Company in 2017-18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017

Children's Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which includes four musicals, two world premieres, one preschool production and partnerships with other leading theatres such as The Old Vic (London, UK), The Civilians (New York, NY) and Penumbra Theatre (Saint Paul, MN). The season also celebrates Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius' 20th Anniversary with CTC.

U.S. Premiere of THE LORAX and More Set for Children's Theatre Company in 2017-18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017

Children's Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which includes four musicals, two world premieres, one preschool production and partnerships with other leading theatres such as The Old Vic (London, UK), The Civilians (New York, NY) and Penumbra Theatre (Saint Paul, MN). The season also celebrates Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius' 20th Anniversary with CTC.

CBS's THE BRADY BUNCH, CHEERS and CORDUROY to Take the Stage
by TV News Desk - Jun 2, 2015

CBS Consumer Products is expanding its presence in the live events category with new stage shows based on popular series and entertainment brands The Brady Bunch, Cheers and the kids property Corduroy. The new shows join a growing roster of live events that includes ongoing concert tours Star Trek: Live in Concert and Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage.