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Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts Names New Director

Kentucky Performing Arts has appointed Jason Craig Brooks to the position of Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) program. 

Anna Ishida To Headline Midwest Premiere Of THE FOURTH MESSENGER At Remote Theater

Remote Theater, an award-winning online theater company born of the pandemic, has announced that Bay Area and NYC actress Anna Ishida will play the role of modern-day Buddha Mama Sid in the Midwest concert premiere of THE FOURTH MESSENGER.

BABY JESSICA'S WELL-MADE PLAY to Open at Pipeline Theatre Company in February

Pipeline Theatre Company will present Baby Jessica’s Well-Made Play, an interactive performance for one person at a time that is loosely inspired by the 1987 true story of Baby Jessica and the collective experience of her 58-hour rescue.

SPACE//SPACE Film Adaptation to Appear in Anthology Film Archive's Special Screenings Program

Banana Bag & Bodice has announced the premiere of their film Space//Space as part of the Special Screenings program at the Anthology Film Archive. 

Banana Bag & Bodice to Present Film Premiere of SPACE//SPACE in January

Banana Bag & Bodice will present the premiere of their film Space//Space as part of the Special Screenings program at the Anthology Film Archive. Space//Space is a cinematic reimagining of their 2012 critically acclaimed live theatre piece of the same title.

David Josefsberg, John Cariani & Nathan Levy to Star in TEN BRAVE SECONDS Industry Reading

An industry reading of a new American musical, TEN BRAVE SECONDS by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott, will take place this week (Thursday, November 17) in New York City directed by Ellie Heyman, with musical direction by Patrick Sulken. 

BIG FISH, SMALL CAST EDITION Comes to the Firehouse Theatre in May

With a book by John August and music by Andrew Lippa, the musical is based on the film and novel of the same name. The show is directed by Alex S. Freeman, with music direction by Jason Philip Solis, and choreography by Kelsey Jordan Ward. Thi Le serves as Assistant Director and Hannah Tolle is the Stage Manager.

BWW Feature: BRIGHT STAR: CONCERT VERSION at The Firehouse Theatre

After a highly successful performance run in 2019, Bright Star returns to The Firehouse Theatre this September as a concert production! Bright Star features over 20 beautiful songs and tells a beguiling tale that unfolds in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina between 1923 and 1945. Billy Cane, a young soldier just home from World War II, meets Alice Murphy, the brilliant editor of a southern literary journal.

The Firehouse Theatre Announces Dream Big 2021 Virtual Gala

After months of dedicated planning, The Firehouse Theatre is announcing its 2021 Season with a Dream Big 2021 Virtual Gala on Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. The one-time stream event will unveil the six musicals coming to the new season as well as information about The Firehouse Theatre University – an expanded education initiative.

Carl Hancock Rux and Mallory Catlett Announced as New Artistic Directors at Mabou Mines

Two prolific, award winning artists, Carl Hancock Rux and Mallory Catlett, both former artists in Mabou Mines' Resident Artist Program, embody the company's mission to foster the next generation of experimental theater artists and bring with them a strong vision for the future of Mabou Mines.

Dave Malloy Musical BEOWULF: A THOUSAND YEARS OF BAGGAGE Now Streaming!

The Shotgun Players are currently offering their hit 2008 production of Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage streaming on-demand. Written by Jason Craig (Banana, Bag and Bodice), the play features music and a performance by Dave Malloy (Beardo; Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812).

VIDEO: Early Dave Malloy Musical BEARDO is Now Available to Stream for Two Weeks

Beardo, an early musical from Tony-nominated composer Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) will be available for streaming for two weeks.

The Firehouse Theatre to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Firehouse Theatre will present  The Wizard of Oz family concert event December 5-22, 2019. With dreams of escaping her mundane life, a cyclone hits and Dorothy and Toto are transported to the Land of Oz. Somewhere over the rainbow, Dorothy and Toto meet Glinda, the Munchkins, the Wicked Witch of the West, and three new friends, The Scarecrow, The Tinman, and The Lion. Along the way towards the Emerald City, the friends encounter a haunted forest, jitterbugs, and flying monkeys. In the end, the audience is reminded that a?oeThere's No Place Like Home,a?? especially during the holidays. 

BWW Interview: Dave Malloy Talks London's GHOST QUARTET and Previews MOBY-DICK

Composer, writer and actor Dave Malloy's work includes the Tony Award-winning Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Octet, and his upcoming adaptation of Moby-Dick - the latter directed by regular collaborator Rachel Chavkin and starring Malloy. This year, London also sees two of his shows: Preludes, soon to conclude its run at Southwark Playhouse, and Ghost Quartet, which plays at the new Boulevard Theatre from 24 October. 

Scottish Ballet and Highland Park Join Forces With Special Edition Whisky

To celebrate 50 years of Scotland's national dance company, Scottish Ballet has partnered with Orkney based distillery, Highland Park, to release a single malt Scotch Whisky.

BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR shines at The Firehouse Theatre

'Bright Star,' by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is billed as 'an uplifting musical journey.' The story sprawls over decades, steeped in the history and culture of the American south, accompanied by the most beautiful, toe-tapping, heart-breaking folk music you've ever heard. A story rooted in family, tradition, and home deserves a venue as homey as The Firehouse Theatre.

BRIGHT STAR Comes To The Firehouse Theatre Next Month

The Firehouse Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Bright Star May 23 - June 9, 2019. Inspired by real events of the 1940s, Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption told through a Grammy-nominated bluegrass score. Written by Texans Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star premiered on Broadway in 2016. Local favorite Lucy Shea will return to Dallas from Chicago to star as Alice Murphy in Bright Star. Tyler Jeffrey Adams directs.

Golden, Gray, and Lampert Star in Reading of THE TATTOOED LADY

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is producing a reading of the new musical THE TATTOOED LADY, book by Obie-winner Erin Courtney, music and lyrics by Lucille Lortel-winner Max Vernon, and direction by Ellie Heyman. THE TATTOOED LADY was selected for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R program, giving the writers 2 readings and a residency to do extensive development of their musical in a compressed time frame.

Photo Flash: Inside Pipeline Theatre Company 10th Anniversary Gala

Pipeline Theatre Company hosted their 10th anniversary gala yesterday afternoon, check out the photos below!

Roundabout Announces 2019 Underground Reading Series Lineup

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is thrilled to announce the eighth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists, as well as post-show receptions. The Reading Series will feature new works by Aaron Carter, Emily Feldman, Dave Harris, Jonathan Spector and Sanaz Toossi.