Professional Theatre To The Suburbs With THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022
Forte Theatre Company presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, October 7 - 16th, 2022. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte's mainstage production debut at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is Fun & Festive at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 22, 2021
'Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?' Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about: families making memories together, talking about what the holiday season means to them, and showing those on the sidelines a little love, care, and attention. If your holiday tradition includes an afternoon of seasonally-inspired theater, A Charlie Brown Christmas at First Stage is a delightfully adorable way to find the festive spirit.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Brickell And Martin's BRIGHT STAR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019
Due to audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the extension of its opening Winter Mainstage production, Bright Star, which was nominated for five Tony Awards and won the 2016 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. Called a?oeMagical. Romantic. Pure.a?? by the New York Post, Bright Star tells an uplifting tale about family, enduring love, and the power of forgiveness. With Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin and Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell, Bright Star has been held over through Saturday, January 11 in FST's Gompertz Theatre. Tickets range from $36-59 and are now on sale at floridastudiotheatre.org, or by calling (941) 366-9000.
Hope Summer Rep Begins Rehearsals For 48th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2019
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT), Western Michigan's premier summer theatre, has begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated 2019 season! The company was established at Hope College in 1972 and is entering their 48th Season.
Photo Flash: First Stage Presents BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019
Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award- winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim, a slave, as they travel along the mighty Mississippi River. Huck tries to help Jim escape to freedom and reunite with his family. Their shared journey of discovery proves humorous, suspenseful and heartwarming. Mark Twain's timeless classic comes alive on stage at First Stage in this coming-of-age musical which features live bluegrass music with fiddles, guitar, harmonica, piano and more.