Michael Borton

Children's Programming Announced for Philadelphia Fringe Festival

A young bully goat and a wise old goat with magic dust take to the stage in the children's show Billy the Baaadly Behaving Bully Goat: The Musical as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, September 7-22 at Nest (1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia). 

11th Hour Theatre Company to Present URINETOWN for Next Step Concert Series

11th Hour Theatre Company kicks off its 12th season with its Next Step Concert Series and a performance of the hilarious musical Urinetown. With Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis, this concert reading of this popular musical will run October 21-23 at The Arden's Studio Theatre at the Hamilton Family Arts Center. 62 N. Second Street.  Tickets cost $19-34 and are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865.

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' Production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will warm the hearts of thousands of families and students this holiday season. This hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel has quickly become a Philadelphia tradition. The magic returns November 28th and runs through December 20th on Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage.

Photo Flash: Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Today

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will come to life anew on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage this holiday season. This hour-long musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel runs from today, November 30 through December 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will come to life anew on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage this holiday season. This hour-long musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel runs from November 30 through December 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Off-Broadway's THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! Recoups

Producer Matt Murphy announced that his family musical The Berenstain Bears LIVE! has recouped its initial investment following its 2nd Anniversary Off-Broadway in New York City. Having entertained nearly 20,000 boys, girls, parents, and grandparents, the musical's official second year anniversary performance featured a celebration on the Bear Country stage with Murphy and the cast. Murphy thanked the cast and creative team for their contributions over the past two years and added, "I am thrilled that the greater New York area has embraced our show and allowed us to continue on a weekend schedule that caters to families. Time and time again, we hear from parents who are so happy to have introduced their children to the wonderful world of theatre with characters they know and love from The Berenstain Bears books. As long as New Yorkers will have us, we will keep bringing the vibrant and colorful world of Bear Country that Stan and Jan Berenstain created more than 50 years ago to life through song and dance Off-Broadway."

Photo Flash: First Look at Benjamin Lovell and More in Walnut Street's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Families across the Delaware Valley have made Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol a Philadelphia tradition. This delightful musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful and fun way for kids in grades K through 9th and their adult friends to celebrate the joys and warmth of the holiday season. A Christmas Carol runs from December 1 - December 22 on the Walnut Street Theatre's Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Photo Flash: Hank Azaria and Son Hal Visit BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE

This past weekend on July 21, Tony-nominated Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, The Birdcage, Spamalot) brought his son Hal to see the Off-Broadway musical, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Check out a photo of the pair with the cast below!

BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

One year ago, the Berenstain Bears arrived Off-Broadway with their critically-acclaimed family musical The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Having entertained over 10,000 boys, girls, parents, and grandparents, June 25th marks the musical's official one year anniversary of performing every Saturday and Sunday in NYC.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE Honors Jan Berenstain This Weekend

This weekend the family musical, now in an open-ended run, will pay tribute to the late co-creator of The Berenstain Bears, Jan Berenstain, who passed away last Friday.

Jan Berenstain, Co-Creator of Berenstain Bears, Dies

According to The Associated Press, Jan Berenstain, who with her husband Stan created the Berenstain Bears, has passed away following a stroke. She was 88 years old.

BERSTAIN BEARS LIVE Adds Special Holiday Performances, 12/29-1/1

New York: The critically-acclaimed family musical, now in an open-ended run, will offer special holiday performances featuring an interactive sing-a-long after each performance of the Bear Country favorite, "Jingle Bears!" Now performing at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre (10 West 64th Street), the Special Holiday schedule will include the usual post-show activities including dancing, face-painting, and photos with the Bears will still take place alongside the holiday sing-along.

BERSTAIN BEARS LIVE Adds Special Holiday Performances

New York: The critically-acclaimed family musical, now in an open-ended run, will offer special holiday performances featuring an interactive sing-a-long after each performance of the Bear Country favorite, "Jingle Bears!" Now performing at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre (10 West 64th Street), the Special Holiday schedule will include the usual post-show activities including dancing, face-painting, and photos with the Bears will still take place alongside the holiday sing-along.

BERSTAIN BEARS LIVE Adds Special Holiday Performances, 12/29-1/1

New York: The critically-acclaimed family musical, now in an open-ended run, will offer special holiday performances featuring an interactive sing-a-long after each performance of the Bear Country favorite, "Jingle Bears!" Now performing at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre (10 West 64th Street), the Special Holiday schedule will include the usual post-show activities including dancing, face-painting, and photos with the Bears will still take place alongside the holiday sing-along.

BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! To Perform on The WPIX 11 Morning Show

Unlike most bears, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will not be hibernating this winter, the critically-acclaimed family musical will extend for a third time since it came to New York in June 2011.

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Moves to a New Theatre 11/5

Unlike most bears, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will not be hibernating this winter, the critically-acclaimed family musical will extend for a third time since it came to New York in June 2011. This open-ended extension will be celebrated in a new, more convenient location at the Upper West Sides' Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre (5 West 63rd Street), steps from Central Park, beginning on November 5, 2011. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will continue to play at MMAC through October 30.

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Moves to The Marorie S. Dean Little 11/5

Unlike most bears, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will not be hibernating this winter, the critically-acclaimed family musical will extend for a third time since it came to New York in June 2011.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE Successfully Completes 'Let's Move Visits Bear County'

This past weekend The Berenstain Bears LIVE! celebrated the launch of 'Let's Move' Visits Bear Country with over 100 New York families who took The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Healthy Eating Pledge. This healthy eating initiative was inspired by Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign and featured a healthy snack hour, a FREE performance of The Berenstain Bears LIVE!, a post-show dance party, face painting, and photos with the Berenstain Bears.

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Launches New Healthy Eating Initiative

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! and sponsors NY Metro Parents, Manhattan Movement and Arts Center and Theatermania partner to bring Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' to Bear Country, featuring a FREE performance of The Berenstain Bears LIVE! The first 100 families who download our 'Let's Move in Bear Country' pledge found at www.BerenstainBearsLive.com/LetsMove will be awarded two tickets to the event, which includes a pre-show Healthy Snacktime, a FREE performance, a post-show dance lesson, and face painting and photos with the Bears. 'Let's Move in Bear Country' takes place on Sunday, September 25th at 3:30pm at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center.

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Launches New Healthy Eating Initiative

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! and sponsors NY Metro Parents, Manhattan Movement and Arts Center and Theatermania partner to bring Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' to Bear Country, featuring a FREE performance of The Berenstain Bears LIVE!