Olive Stanton

BWW Review: Dynamic Tony Yazbeck, Steely David Garrison Lead CSC's Revival of Marc Blitzstein's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK

In June of 1937, the United States government padlocked New York's Maxine Elliot Theatre and sent security guards to prevent the performance of a new musical, but the unknown leading lady Olive Stanton courageously fought her fears and led an act of defiance that made headlines the morning after opening night.

Olive Stanton, The Actress Who Started a Labor Rebellion on Opening Night of THE CRADLE WILL ROCK

When the United States government takes action to close a pro-labor musical, a little-known actress lets her voice be heard.

Review - Encores! Brings Back Revolutionary 'The Cradle Will Rock'

Anika Noni Rose and Raul Esparza star in Marc Blitzstein's historic pro-labor protest musical.

Old Time Radio Theatre at Beowulf Alley Theatre Announces Performances for October

Beowulf Alley Theatre's Old Time Radio Theatre Company will present classic productions and reproductions from the golden days of radio at the theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue (Downtown between Broadway and Congress). Performances in October will be Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on October 4, and October 18, 2011. Tickets purchased online at www.beowulfalley.org at least the day before a performance are $8.00. Tickets by phone or at the door are $10. Children 12 years and under are free. The box office phone number is (520) 882-0555.

Newman, Peters, Ventre & More Star In HOWL's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.

HOWL Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK At The 45 Bleecker Street Theater 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.

Newman, Peters, Ventre & More Star In HOWL's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.

HOWL Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK At The 45 Bleecker Street Theater 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.

Newman, Peters, Ventre & More Star In HOWL's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.

HOWL Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK At The 45 Bleecker Street Theater 9/21-24

HOWL is proud to present Downtown Music Productions in 'The Cradle Will Rock,' the historic musical theater work by Marc Blitzstein, whose allegory of corruption and corporate greed is as timely today as when it was premiered in 1937.