Runaway June Wraps Whirlwind Armed Forces Entertainment Tour
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023
Runaway June wraps a whirlwind tour entertaining troops around the world. Sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment in partnership with Judy Seale's non-profit organization Stars for Stripes, the tour originally kicked off in 2021. However, the trio just finished the Europe and Asia Pacific leg due to lifted Covid protocols in Japan and South Korea.
THE WINTER'S TALE is Coming to the Hilberry Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne will bring one of William Shakespeare's lesser known works, 'The Winter's Tale', to the Hilberry Stage this February. Directed by Lavinia Hart this poignant winter romance ushers in warmer weather February 7 to 23, 2020 on stage at the Hilberry Theatre. Don't miss the final Shakespeare performance by the current Hilberry Graduate Acting Company.
Theatre and Dance at Wayne Presents Final Performance of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Bonstelle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019
Ebenezer Scrooge returns to the Bonstelle Theatre one final time to delight audiences with this heartwarming tale of family and redemption. After four years of bringing joy for the holiday season, Charles Dickens' a?oeA Christmas Carola?? takes its final bow at the Bonstelle Theatre from December 4 to December 15 as Wayne State University prepares for the construction of the new Gateway Performing Arts Center.
Theatre And Dance At Wayne Offers Free Children's Theatre Tour To Detroit Community Public Schools
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019
This summer the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, presents the Touring Children's Theatre production of 'Miss Electricity' by Kathryn Walat. This colorful and fast-paced show tours for free to nearly 30 Detroit Community Public Schools as part of the department's ongoing community outreach program. The public is invited to purchase tickets to a performance at the Hilberry Theatre on on June 8th at 11 a.m.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Comes to Wayne State University This December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2018
This December the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, offers two terrific theatrical experiences for you and your family to choose from! Ebenezer Scrooge is back with his humbug ways from Nov. 30 through Dec. 16 at the Bonstelle Theatre, while Durang's hilarious family farce takes over the Studio Theatre at the Hilberry from Dec. 7 through 16.
Theater 294, LI Rep Present THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018
The Long Island Repertory Co. is presenting The Miracle Worker, William Gibson's classic play about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, from April 20 to May 6 at Theater 294.
Tony Award-Winning Lighting Designer, Natasha Katz, Accepts The 2018 Apple Award
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2018
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a department within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, will honor legendary Broadway lighting designer, Natasha Katz, with the 2018 Apple Award on Thursday, April 19, 2018 during an invitation-only ceremony at the Fisher Theatre prior to that evening's performance of Broadway's 'School of Rock,' for which Ms. Katz designed the lighting.
BWW Interview: Chair of Wayne State University's Department of Theatre and Dance John Wolf
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018
John Wolf chairs the prestigious Theatre and Dance department at Detroit's Wayne State University, creating well-rounded and meticulously educated students turned theatre professionals. Wolf took a moment to speak with us at BroadwayWorld about the program he oversees and how he encourages the future generations of arts professionals.
Long Island Rep's KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Returns January 28
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2018
Following a successful run at Theater 294, The Long Island Repertory Co. is presenting an acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee's famous novel To Kill A Mockingbird as a benefit one day only at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Returns to Long Island on Jan. 28
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 19, 2018
Following a successful run at Theater 294, The Long Island Repertory Co. is presenting an acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee's famous novel To Kill A Mockingbird as a benefit one day only at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28.