Three Brothers Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For SPRING AWAKENING
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019
Three Brothers Theatre is pleased to announce casting and creatives for their 2019 season musical, SPRING AWAKENING. SPRING AWAKENING features music by Duncan Sheik, book & lyrics by Steven Sater, based on the play by Frank Wedekind, and directed by Marie Tredway*.
Photo Flash: First Look at A FUNNY THING... At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2019
Metropolis presents Stephen Sondheim's classic musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum through June 29, 2019. Broadway's greatest farce promises to have audiences rolling in the aisles. This fast-paced, witty, and irreverent comedy is one of the funniest musicals ever written.
Citadel Theatre for Young Audiences Presents JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019
Citadel Theatre Company, an Equity-affiliated professional company performing in Lake Forest, will stage the second production of its new Theatre for Young Audiences programming with JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL, a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical.
Citadel Extends JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT One Week
by Julie Musbach - Nov 30, 2018
Citadel Theatre Company's November-December production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT has been extended due to popular demand and will play an additional five performances, according to Citadel Artistic Director Scott Phelps. Originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 23, the musical will now run through Sunday, December 30.
Citadel Announces Full Cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2018
Cast and crew were announced today for Citadel Theatre Company's November-December production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, according to founding Artistic Director Scott Phelps. The production will be directed by Robert D. Estrin, who most recently at Citadel directed the company's Jeff Award-nominated EXPLORERS CLUB and has also helmed the musicals A CHRISTMAS STORY, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and CABARET.
First Folio Theatre Presents World Premiere Musical SHREW'D! Under-the-Stars In July
by Julie Musbach - Jun 18, 2018
Chicago's premier outdoor professional theatre, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83), presents the world premiere of SHREW'D!, a new musical based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, adapted by Executive Director David Rice and Lydia Hiller, with music by Christopher Kriz and lyrics by Lydia Hiller and David Rice. Directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, SHREW'D! previews July 11-13, opens July 14 and runs through August 19, 2018.
DM Playhouse Presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Reilly Hickey - Nov 9, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Broadway musical, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
DM Playhouse Reveals 2015 Dionysos Award Winners!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2015 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced six acting award winners.
DM Playhouse Stages SOUTH PACIFIC, Now thru 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' today, Sept. 5-28. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'South Pacific' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.