Flora + Fauna Fall Ball Raises Over $1M For Portland Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2019
More than 350 cultural, business, civic, artistic, and philanthropic leaders came together in support of Portland Opera on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball at the Sentinel Hotel. Portland Opera is delighted to announce that the event successfully raised over $1 million dollars a?"as a result of the generosity of event sponsors, Portland Opera's Board of Directors, donors, community contributors, volunteers, and supporters. Proceeds from the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball will strengthen Portland Opera's ability to serve audiences throughout the region, by supporting operational costs as well as special programming and projects.
Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2019
PW Productions celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK on Wednesday 5 June at The Fortune Theatre, London with celebrations led by producer Peter Wilson and director Robin Herford.
Full Casting Announced for CHINESE WHISPERS at Greenwich Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2017
Full casting is announced today for Ian Lindsay and Jeremy Cantwell's Chinese Whispers, which receives its world premiere at Greenwich Theatre from Thursday 13th to Sunday 23rd July 2017, with a press night on Friday 14th July.
TV Exclusive: Behind the Scenes with Seattle Children's Theatre's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH World Premiere!
by Stage Tube - Dec 9, 2013
Seattle Children's Theatre presents the world-premiere musical, James and the Giant Peach. Just in time for the holidays, Timothy Allen McDonald's wonderful adaptation from Roald Dahl's best seller will include original music by Tony-Award nominated lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. James and the Giant Peach runs at SCT's Charlotte Martin Theatre through January 12, 2014. SCT Artistic Director Linda Hartzell directs. BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes look at the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Mike Spee, Kendra Kassebaum & More in JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH World Premiere!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 29, 2013
Seattle Children's Theatre features Tony nominees Justin Paul and Benj Pasek's musical version of James and the Giant Peach as a part of its 2013-2014 Mainstage Season. The musical features a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, and is based on the book by Roald Dahl. James and the Giant Peach runs at the Charlotte Martin Theatre, now through January 12, 2014. Check out a first look below!
Lucio Fernandez Announces AMERICAN MAMBO Release
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013
MeLu Communications Group announces the release of 'American Mambo'... the exciting new CD by Lucio Fernandez a.k.a. 'The Cuban Kid'. A feel good production... from dance tracks, to boleros, to hard driving ballads... this is 'American Mambo'.
Taproot Theatre Extends CHAPS! Through 8/18
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 31, 2012
Due to popular demand, Taproot Theatre Company has extended their hit musical Chaps! through August 18, giving people one more week to lasso their laughter and experience this mash-up of British humor and cowboy music.
Photo Flash: First Look at Taproot Theatre's CHAPS!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012
Pull on your boots, loosen your tie, and get ready for a summer musical that'll rope you in and leave you in stitches. Directed by Taproot Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund, with musical direction by Edd Key, Chaps! opened on July 13 and runs through August 11. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
Taproot Theatre Company Presents CHAPS!, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2012
Pull on your boots, loosen your tie, and get ready for a summer musical that'll rope you in and leave you in stitches. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund, with musical direction by Edd Key, Chaps! opens tonight, July 13 and runs through August 11.
Taproot Theatre Company Presents CHAPS!, 7/13-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2012
Taproot Theatre continues its 36th season with the musical Chaps! Ever wonder what would happen if Monty Python met Roy Rogers? It's 1944 and America's favorite singing cowboys are saddled up to take the British airwaves by storm. There's just one problem: the crooners are no-shows. What's the BBC to do? These blokes must convince the whole of England that they're a band of guitar pickin' American singing cowboys. Pull on your boots, loosen your tie, and get ready for a summer musical that'll rope you in and leave you in stitches. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund, with musical direction by Edd Key, Chaps!opens July 13 and runs through August 11, with previews on July 11 and 12.
Photo Flash: Promo Shots from Taproot Theatre's LEAVING IOWA
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012
Taproot Theatre presents the regional premiere of Leaving Iowa. Written by Tim Clue and Spike Manton and directed by Karen Lund, Leaving Iowa opens on May 18 and runs through June 16, with previews on May 16 and 17. See promo shots of the cast below!
Taproot Theatre Announces LEAVING IOWA for May 18 - June 16
by James T Harding - Apr 26, 2012
Taproot Theatre will present the regional premiere of Leaving Iowa. Written by Tim Clue and Spike Manton and directed by Karen Lund, Leaving Iowa opens on May 18 and runs through June 16, with previews on May 16 and 17.
Taproot Theatre Presents SOMETHING'S AFOOT, 7/15-8/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2011
Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something's Afoot. 'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins.
Photo Flash: Taproot's SOMETHING'S AFOOT
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2011
Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something's Afoot. 'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins. Filled with booby-traps and belted songs, this hilarious spoof hums along as you play armchair detective to a zany cast of characters. Something's Afoot, directed by Scott Nolte, opens on July 15 and runs through August 13, with previews on July 13 & 14.