THE WHO'S TOMMY & More Lead Chicago's July 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Jul 5, 2023
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for July 2023!
BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Returns to Nashville, As Poignant And Powerful As Ever
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 5, 2022
As poignant and as moving – and certainly just as emotionally draining – as you may remember from its first run at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center in September 2019, Dear Evan Hansen has settled into TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited engagement through Sunday, featuring a stellar performance from Stephen Anthony Christopher in the title role, given superb support from director Michael Greif’s seven-person ensemble.
BWW Review: The Con Is On At San Diego Musical Theatre with CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 15, 2022
San Diego Musical Theatre’s CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is an incredibly fun caper musical comedy that fulfills the process to “take you on a ride” in “live in living color” and should not be missed. Catch this musical while you can at the brand new San Diego Musical Theatre stage through March 13th.
The REV Theatre Company Announces 2022 Audition Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2021
The REV Theatre Company (formerly Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival / MGR Playhouse) has announced auditions for its upcoming 2022 season as it kicks off its annual nationwide search for talent.
The Firehouse Theatre Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2021
The Firehouse Theatre has announced its “Great Adventure 2022 Season”. The season includes Violet, Anything Goes, Big Fish: Small Cast, The SpongeBob Musical, Catch Me If You Can, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
WYO Presents Gala Performance of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019
Join the WYO Theater for their 2019 fundraising gala, Catch Me if You Can, The Musical. Proceeds from this event go to support the WYO's operating expenses for the 2019-2020 Season. Enjoy the opening night gala party Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm with food and drink at Frackelton's Fine Food & Spirits then scoot on over to the WYO for silent and live auctions and the performance. If you miss the Gala, you can see the show the following week, Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 27 at 2:00pm. Whichever event you choose, you are ensured a night of great entertainment!
DM Playhouse Announces Auditions for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2018
Auditions for the Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can will be held at the Des Moines Playhouse at 6:30 PM on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided as well as the ability to play a track from an iPhone or similar device. Auditions for Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt will also be held on Dec. 17. Questions about auditions should be directed to Robin Spahr, 515-974-5365.
Musical Theatre West Announces 2018-19 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018
Musical Theatre West (MTW) returns for its 66th season with a line-up of West Coast regional premieres, Tony Award-winning classics, and family favorites, opening with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's bluegrass musical, Bright Star (October 19 - November 24, 2018).
CCCEPA/Pebblebrook Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018
The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA) magnet program at Pebblebrook High School presents the award-winning hit Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can May 4 & 5 at 8PM and May 5 & 6 at 3PM. Performances are at the Cobb County Civic Center's Jennie T. Anderson Theatre.
JPAS Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Catch Me If You Can the Musical. Starring
Anthony Harvey as Frank Abagnale Jr. Jimmy Murphy as Carl Hanratty Butch Caire as Frank Abagnale Sr. Melissa Hunter* as Paula Abagnale Christian Tarzetti as Brenda Strong Elizabeth Lowry as Carol Strong Warren Hovis as Roger Strong Abigail Gardner as Cheryl Ann John Michael Haas* as Agent Branton John Detty* as Agent Cod Eli Timm as Agent Dollar, Emily Bagwill, Isabella Baudry, Carrie Daigle, Jonathan Damare, John Detty*, Peter Elliot, Brandon Garza, Darren Hayes, Emily Heck, Taylor Thomas Hosemann, Jorden Majeau, Mandi Mueller, Katherine Nezames, Daniel Shevlin, Riley Tafaro, Christina Tichenor, Juliana Wagner, LG Williams
Des Moines Playhouse Unveils 100th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most celebrating, eye-popping, song-singing, 100-year loving, big-doings season ever. The theatre's 100th season includes six musicals, plus drama, comedy, and family shows. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Apr. 3, 2018, online at dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office.
Norma Luther, Ernie Nolan Named 'Theaterati of the Year' at Midwinter's First Night
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 29, 2018
Ernie Nolan, executive artistic director of Nashville Children's Theatre, and Norma Luther, who took over ownership of Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre and spearheaded its renaissance in 2017, last night claimed top honors as "Theaterati of the Year" at Midwinter's First Night at Music Valley Event Center.
Old Library Theatre Presents the New Jersey Premiere of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017
Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theater company and NJACT's 2017 Community Theater of the Year, will proudly present the New Jersey Premier of: Catch Me If You Can on October 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2017 at 8:00pm and October 22 & 29 at 2:00pm.