Maine State Music Theatre's JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Explodes with Color, Energy, and Joy
Maine State Music Theatre’s second main stage production, perennial favorite, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, takes the Pickard stage by storm, exploding with color, energy, and sheer irrepressible joy. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s early collaboration based on the Book of Genesis has as its central metaphor the coat of many colors, and like that kaleidoscopic garment, the show itself is a rich, eclectic tapestry that weaves together musical and choreographic genres, ancient and modern sensibilities, and perhaps best of all in this production – a diverse and deeply talented cast that is beautiful to behold.
Marriott Theatre Kicks Off The New Year With WEST SIDE STORY
Experience the passion and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. Directing the production is Victor Malana Maog, critically-acclaimed and award-winning veteran of the stage with over 25 years of theatre experience. Musical direction is by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson with choreography by Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez.
KISS ME, KATE Will Be Performed at the Marriott Theatre This Month
The first ever Tony Award winner for Best Musical, based on the book by Sam and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, is to be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. In a twist of fate, Miller will make her mainstage directorial debut at the Marriott Theatre roughly 20 years after making her acting debut under the very same spotlight. Musical direction for this production is led by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson with choreography by Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez.
Casting: DAS PHANTOM DER OPER gewinnt Broadwaysänger für Produktion in Oberhausen
In der Spielzeit zum 25. Jubilaum der Erfolgsshow ubernimmt der international gefeierte Broadway-Star Brent Barrett die Titelrolle, mit der er schon in Las Vegas Triumphe feierte. Ihm zur Seite steht Elizabeth Welch, die bereits am Broadway als Christine Daae die Zuschauer begeisterte. Als Raoul Vicomte de Chagny konnte Max Niemeyer verpflichtet werden, der zuletzt in der Hamburger Produktion von DAS PHANTOM DER OPER zu sehen war. DAS PHANTOM DER OPER feierte vor 25 Jahren Deutschlandpremiere in Hamburg und wird fur zehn Monate ab dem 12. November im Stage Metronom Theater in Oberhausen zu sehen sein.
THE WIRE's Robert F. Chew Dies at 52
Robert F. Chew, known by many as 'Proposition Joe' on HBO's THE WIRE, has died at age 52. Chew died in his sleep last night due to heart failure, his sister told The Baltimore Sun, today.