Fred Alley

Review: LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - Nov 15, 2024

'Lumberjacks in Love' offers an evening of much-needed laughs.

LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stackner Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

Milwaukee Rep will present Lumberjacks in Love from Fred Alley and James Kaplan, the creators behind Guys on Ice, in the Stackner Cabaret. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Jun 6, 2024

This well-directed, well-acted musical is about forgiveness, community, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of dreaming big.

Spotlight: THE SPITFIRE GRILL! at Austin Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 13, 2024

Austin Playhouse presents The Spitfire Grill!

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

GUYS ON ICE to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Milwaukee Rep will present the return of the funny Wisconsin favorite, Guys on Ice, celebrating its 25th anniversary of when it premiered at Milwaukee Rep.

Cast Set for THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Austin Playhouse announces the cast and creatives for the heartwarming musical The Spitfire Grill. Based on the 1996 film, this American musical received nominations for Best Musical.

The Nazareth University Theatre & Dance Department to Present SPITFIRE GRILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

THE NAZARETH UNIVERSITY THEATRE & DANCE DEPARTMENT presents 'SPITFIRE GRILL', a musical about a young woman's journey toward a fresh start in a rural Wisconsin town. Don't miss this captivating production!

Doc Heide Celebrates 50 Years with Northern Sky With WHEN PIGS FLY!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023

When Doc Heide joined the UW-Green Bay Heritage Ensemble 50 years ago this year, the troupe was a tiny group of college students on a woodsy stage in Peninsula State Park created to host naturalist programs.

GUYS ON ICE Receives State Proclamation From Representative Joel Kitchens In Honor of 25th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023

On July 23, Northern Sky Theater hosted a fundraising event at which the 25th Anniversary of their musical Guys on Ice was celebrated. During this event, Representative Joel Kitchens presented a celebratory citation by the assembly to the composer of the show, James Kaplan.

BORN WITH TEETH, EMMA & More Set for Austin Playhouse 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Austin Playhouse 2023-2024 Season will include an Austin premiere, two regional premieres, a return favorite, and an uplifting musical.

Northern Sky Celebrates Long Board Tenure of Cyndy Stiehl
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023

Cyndy Stiehl will step down from the Northern Sky board April 1 after 26 years with the organization, including two as board chair. Stiehl will continue to be active in the organization via membership on various advisory committees.  

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

Northern Sky Theater has announced its 2023 season in Peninsula State Park and at their Gould Theater. The Door County theater plans four shows in two summer venues, as well as a September outdoor concert show and a fall indoor show. Exact dates will be announced later.

Special Offer: SPITFIRE GRILL at Vanguard Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 7, 2022

Special Offer: The Spitfire Grill

SPRING AWAKENING, CABARET and More Announced For Vanguard Theater Second Season In Montclair
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2022

Artistic Director, Janeece Freeman Clark, have announced Vanguard Theater's 2022-2023 season, which includes four dynamic productions that highlight the importance and the beauty of living an authentic life. Rather than journeying outside of one's community, one should embrace self to find happiness.

Savannah Rep's THE SPITFIRE GRILL Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022

Savannah Repertory Theatre announced today that its summer musical presentation of The Spitfire Grill will be led by Dani Vazquez in the role of Percy Talbott, who arrives in the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin with one suitcase and a number of secrets.

Tickets On Sale Now For Northern Sky Theater's 2022 Outdoor & Indoor Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Tickets are on sale now for Northern Sky's 2022 season, which features two original musicals performed outdoors at the Peninsula State Park amphitheater and two performed indoors at their Gould Theater in Fish Creek.

Photos: First Look at The Laguna Playhouse's Production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 30, 2022

THE SPITFIRE GRILL begins previews on Wednesday, January 26; will open on Sunday, January 30 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Playhouse Presents Musical Adaptation THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced its first production of the new year, the touching and tender musical, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley, based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, musical direction by Glen Rovinelli and directed by Steve Steiner.

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021

Northern Sky Theater has announced the slate of shows for its 2022 season. In 2022, the theater plans a robust season in two venues after their virtual 2020 season and streamlined 2021 season. The season will feature two world premiere musicals and resurrecting two past hits.