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Cleveland Play House to Present Regional Premiere of THE GREAT LEAP Beginning This Month

Cleveland Play House will present The Great Leap, a fast-paced, historically rooted sports drama written by Lauren Yee. Directed by Esther Jun, this suspenseful show will run from October 29 to November 20, 2022 in The Outcalt Theatre, located in the heart of Playhouse Square. The second production of CPH's 107th season, The Great Leap features actors Eric Cheung, Amanda Kuo, David Mason, and Reuben Uy.
Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week.
BWW Review: 42ND STREET - Tap-Tastic Fun

The Georgetown Palace Theatre's current production of 42ND STREET is a greatly entertaining extravaganza of old fashioned song and dance.
PALI ROAD Announces Hawaii Theatrical Release

Crimson Forest Entertainment (OTCBB: CRIM) is pleased to announce the mystery thriller PALI ROAD will have its theatrical release on April 29, 2016.
121 Artists Announced in Final Round Of 2016 Hunting Art Prize

HOUSTON, Feb. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Hunting PLC announced that 121 artists have been selected to move on to the final round of judging in the 2016 Hunting Art Prize in which participants vie for a $50,000 award. The competition, which is celebrating its 36 th anniversary, is the largest prize in the category of painting and drawing available in North America.
2015 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards Update 11/27 - Paul Sanchez, Danny Mosier Lead!

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Austin Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a Great Fun Evening

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a musical with music, lyrics and a book by Richard O'Brien. A camp tribute to the drive-in science fiction and horror B movie double features of the late 40's through early 70's, it tells the story of newly engaged couple Brad Majors (Daniel Cline) and Janet Weiss (Becca Seferian) who get caught in a storm and come to the castle of mad transvestite scientist Frank N. Furter (Kirk Kelso) on the night he unveils his new creation. That creation is an artificially made, physically perfect muscle man named Rocky (Alejandro Rodriguez), complete 'with long hair and a tan'. The musical was later adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has the longest-running release in film history after bombing at the box office on its initial release. The musical has been ranked eighth in the BBC Radio listener poll of the 'Nation's Number One Essential Musicals'.
BWW Reviews: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is a Sublimely Silly Evening

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is a two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso. Set in the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Florida, it is a great big musical Valentine to trailer trash. The main story concerns Pippi, a stripper on the run, who comes between the agoraphobic Jeannie, and her tollbooth-collector husband Norbert. You won't find any deep message waiting for you here in this tale narrated by the three trailer park residents Betty, Lin and Pickles; but you will find a lot of laughs, some great voices and a terrific evening of cartoonish, escapist fun.
Arclight Films Takes Mystery Thriller PALI ROAD to World Market Premiere in Cannes

Crimson Forest Entertainment (OTCBB: CRIM), a global independent motion picture studio, today announced that Arclight Films will serve as the international sales agent for the company's mystery thriller, 'Pali Road.'
Austin Theatre Project's BENDING BROADWAY New Year's Eve Gala & Fundraiser Returns

Austin Theatre Project has announced its third annual New Year's Eve gala and fundraiser, featuring the gender-bending musical revue, Bending Broadway. With a cast of fourteen, the show is filled with Broadway favorites from Sweet Charity, Next to Normal, Into the Woods, Jekyll and Hyde, Book of Mormon, and many more!
2014 Central Texas Excellence in Theatre Award Nominees Announced!

Every November, BWW-Austin teams up with other Austin-based theater publications to announce the Central Texas Excellence in Theatre Awards. The nominations were announced last night. Scroll down for the full list!
BWW Reviews: Austin Theatre Project's COMPANY a Thrilling Production of a Sondheim Classic

To borrow from my favorite boozing broad, I'd like to propose a toast: To Austin Theatre Project. With their production of Company, ATP shows once again why they are a new theater company to watch. By tackling Stephen Sondheim's beloved show about the ups and downs of both marriage and bachelorhood, ATP once again showcases their ability to tell a story and entertain.
BWW Reviews: AUSTIN HOLIDAY PROJECT Is the Perfect Alternative Christmas Show

With The Austin Holiday Project, Austin Theatre Project closes out their first full season with their first original show. While it might not be as flashy or extravagant as other holiday offerings, its phenomenal cast and intimate, personal vibe make it a show to add to your Christmas list.
Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts Play TexARTS Cabaret Series, Beg. Tonight

The TexARTS Cabaret Series will welcome two upcoming acts to the intimate Kam and James Morrris Theatre: Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts.
Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts to Play TexARTS Cabaret Series, 10/25-26 & 11/2-3

The TexARTS Cabaret Series will welcome two upcoming acts to the intimate Kam and James Morrris Theatre: Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts.
Several of BroadwayWorld's Wishlisted Shows for 2013-2014 Will Come to Central Texas

In late December, BroadwayWorld posted Wish Lists of Musicals and Plays that should be produced in Central Texas in the 2013-2014 season. Several months later, many theater companies have announced their upcoming seasons, and some of our wish-list shows are part of the line-up.
CBS Tops 40th Annual DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS; Full List Announced

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.
TexARTS Cabaret Series Welcomes Michelle Cheney's I'M NOT AFRAID, 4/12-13

Singer, actress and comedienne, Michelle Cheney will take the TexARTS cabaret stage in her comedic and heartwarming show, 'I'm Not Afraid,' tonight, April 12 -13 at 7:30 p.m.
TexARTS Cabaret Series Welcomes Michelle Cheney's I'M NOT AFRAID, 4/12-13

Singer, actress and comedienne, Michelle Cheney will take the TexARTS cabaret stage in her comedic and heartwarming show, 'I'm Not Afraid,' April 12 -13 at 7:30 p.m.
My Austin 2013-2014 Season Wish List: The Musicals

As 2012 comes to a close, many Austin theater companies are putting together their 2013-2014 season. Given the incredible talent in this town and the large number of daring, courageous theater groups in the Austin area, here are my picks for 13 musicals that I'd love to see produced in the 2013-2014 season.

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