South African Cast of HAIRSPRAY Will Reunite in Livestream
Run and tell that! The cast and creative team of the ground-breaking 2007 South African production of Hairspray will re-unite in a one night only special to raise funds for the Theatre Benevolent Fund, hosted by the wonderful Natasha van der Merwe.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Asian Tour Begins Performances in Manila
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the world's most popular musical, today announced the remaining cast members for the long-awaited Asian tour. Presented in Manila by PLDT Smart, the musical premieres at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from February 20,2019 and tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.com.ph.
ID to Premiere New Series, KILLER UNKNOWN
What happens when some of the finest investigators in the country come out of retirement to put their collective talents and years of experience towards the most notorious cold case murders in the area they call home? Investigation Discovery's (ID) all-new series, KILLER UNKNOWN follows an active investigation in real time, as the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) Cold Case Task Force cracks open the 31 unsolved cases of Tulsa County, starting with two of its most terrifying: the 1973 murder of 38-year-old Veda Woodson, and the 1998 murder of 16-year-old Dena Ann Dean. Both unsolved cases continue to haunt the Tulsa community, and now the TCSO Cold Case Task Force is determined to find justice for the victims. From production company Lucky 8, the six-part series, KILLER UNKNOWN, premieres Saturday, November 24 at 10/9c, only on ID.
Full Cast Announced for Hal Prince Directed EVITA in South Africa
The full cast for the Harold Prince-directed production of EVITA in South Africa has been announced. Presented by Pieter Toerien and David Ian, this revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical will see the original West End and Broadway production presented on stage at The Teatro at Montecasino and the Artscape Opera House later this year.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Run 19 Feb - 29 March at Artscape Opera House
The world's most loved musical is coming to South Afica! This lavish show, the highly acclaimed London Palladium production, is presented by Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, and tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains from Austria, with its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including "My Favourite Things", "Edelweiss", "Do-Re-Mi", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", "The Lonely Goatherd", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", and the title song "The Sound of Music". Featuring an all-star South African cast, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a must-see on the 2014 theatrical calendar.
Photo Flash: SUNSET BOULEVARD to Play Limited Season at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town
Pieter Toerien presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's magnificent musical SUNSET BOULEVARD at Theatre on the Bay as part of the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations this year. Toerien, a legendary local producer, established this intimate stage as a home to world class entertainment for drama, comedy, dance, musicals and cabarets. The 264 seater venue serves as a platform for magic, captivating an audience of all ages time and again.
Beaver Lake To Host FLW College Fishing National Championship
Rogers, Ark., is gearing up to host the FLW College Fishing National Championship April 19-21 on Beaver Lake. Twenty-five teams from across the country have competed in 20 qualifying events and five conference championship tournaments, and the top five teams from each conference now will compete for the title of national champion in this three-day nationally televised event.