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Kate Hopgood is a sound designer, composer, and musician. Broadway: BIRTHDAY CANDLES with Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch. Her designs and original music have also been heard at the Detroit Public Theatre, Goodman Theatre's 2018 New Stages Festival, the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Lifeline Theatre, and Babes with Blades Theatre Company. Kate's sound designs are also featured in QLab 4: Projects in Video, Audio, and Lighting Control published by Focal Press. For more info, visit katehopgood.com or SoundCloud.

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Williamston Theatre to Present MRS. HARRISON Beginning Next Month

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre in downtown Williamston, will present the Michigan Premiere of Mrs. Harrison by R. Eric Thomas. Performances begin Thursday, March 23 and run through Sunday, April 23. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 28 at noon.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Starring Debra Messing Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch on Sunday, May 29.
Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Company Celebrates Opening Night

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there to capture photos!
BIRTHDAY CANDLES on Broadway Starring Debra Messing Begins Previews Tomorrow

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, which begins previews tomorrow, March 18.
John Earl Jelks Joins the Cast of BIRTHDAY CANDLES on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting of the New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, directed by Vivienne Benesch.
Photo Flash: First Look at JULIUS CAESAR at PlayMakers

The Bard's classic play of politics and power hits the stage at PlayMakers for the first time ever. When Julius Caesar's heroic magnetism tips the scale and threatens to undo four centuries of republican rule in Rome, a small band of patriots determine to put things right. But is their “right” any better?
Breaking: Andre Braugher, Enrico Colantoni and More Join Debra Messing in BIRTHDAY CANDLES on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has announced complete casting of the New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, directed by Vivienne Benesch.
Photo Flash: First Look at JULIUS CAESAR at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, presents Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR, directed by MSF Producing Artistic Director Janice L Blixt. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
EncoreMichigan Announces 2017 Wilde Awards Nominations

Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug. 28 when The 2017 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival Opens JULIUS CAESAR And World Premiere Translation of Chekhov's THE SEAGULL

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, opened their final two productions of the 2017 Season.  Saturday night was the opening of Shakespeare's political tragedy JULIUS CAESAR starring MSF Artistic Associates Robert Kauzlaric as Brutus and Brandon St. Clair Saunders as Cassius and directed by Producing Artistic Director Janice L Blixt. 
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Opens 2017 Michigan Shakespeare Festival Season

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, opened their 2017 MSF Season Saturday night with an hilarious and romantic performance of Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.
Married Couple to Return for 20th Anniversary TAMING OF THE SHREW at Michigan Shakespeare Festival

Twenty years ago the fledgling Jackson Shakespeare Festival mounted a production of The Taming Of The Shrew. In the director's chair was internationally-renowned actor/director/playwright John Neville-Andrews. On stage was the first pairing of Janice Waldron and David Blixt, playing opposite each other as Kate and Petruchio. Waldron had just graduated from the Hilberry conservatory program in Detroit, while Ann Arbor native Blixt had performed as Mercutio at the festival the previous year. The results were electric.
Married Couple to Return for 20th Anniversary TAMING OF THE SHREW at Michigan Shakespeare Festival

Twenty years ago the fledgling Jackson Shakespeare Festival mounted a production of The Taming Of The Shrew. In the director's chair was internationally-renowned actor/director/playwright John Neville-Andrews. On stage was the first pairing of Janice Waldron and David Blixt, playing opposite each other as Kate and Petruchio. Waldron had just graduated from the Hilberry conservatory program in Detroit, while Ann Arbor native Blixt had performed as Mercutio at the festival the previous year. The results were electric.
MSF Announces Major 2017 Season Details at Saturday Night's Triumphant PRIVATE LIVES

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, designated by the Governor and State Legislature, continued their 2017 "Lend Me Your Ears" reading series with Noel Coward's sophisticated comedy PRIVATE LIVES.  The reading, held at Jackson's Symphony Orchestra Hall (which also houses the offices of the MSF), featured touring company actors Derek Ridge and Sara Long, long-time artistic associate David Blixt, and Producing Artistic Director Janice L Blixt.
Photo Flash: First Look at Michigan Shakespeare Festival's RICHARD II

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival's Season of Rebellion continues with RICHARD II! Playing in repertory with AS YOU LIKE IT and THE KILLER ANGELS, Karen Tarjan's adaptation of Michael Shaara's novel. Running now thru August 14th in Jackson and Canton, MI. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Photo Flash: First Look at Michigan Shakespeare Festival's AS YOU LIKE IT

AS YOU LIKE IT headlines the Michigan Shakespeare Festival's Season of Rebellion! Playing now in repertory with RICHARD II and THE KILLER ANGELS, Karen Tarjan's adaptation of Michael Shaara's novel. Running now thru August 14th in Jackson and Canton, MI. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Michigan Shakespeare Festival Launches 'Season Of Rebellion' Tonight

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, brings a Season Of Rebellion to the Great Lakes region with As You Like It, Richard II, and the Civil War drama The Killer Angels, a play by Karen Tarjan based on Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Battle of Gettysburg.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival Sets 'Season Of Rebellion'

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, brings a Season Of Rebellion to the Great Lakes region with As You Like It, Richard II, and the Civil War drama The Killer Angels, a play by Karen Tarjan based on Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Battle of Gettysburg.
2016 Wilde Awards Nominations Announced!

Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug. 29 when The 2016 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield. Presented by EncoreMichigan.com, the most comprehensive resource for news and information about the state's professional theater industry, The Wilde Awards were established in 2002 to honor the excellent work produced by Michigan's professional theaters.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival Launches 21st Season This Week

This week launches the 21st season of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival with performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Henry IV, followed next week by the romantic comedy The Rivals.

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