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Florida Studio Theatre Extends SHEAR MADNESS For A Fourth and Final Time

Due to overwhelming audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the fourth and final extension of its hit Summer Mainstage production of Shear Madness.
SHEAR MADNESS Extended at Florida Studio Theatre for a Third Time

Due to audience demand, FST’s production of Shear Madness has been held over by three additional weeks
Florida Studio Theatre Reveals Summer Season Lineup

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2023 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces SHEAR MADNESS, BRIGHT STAR and More in 2020/2021 Season

Penobscot Theatre Company announced its 47th Season, an assortment of plays and musicals professionally produced and staged at the company's historic home.
Drayton Entertainment Announces 2019 Season - NEWSIES, ROCKY, and More

Drayton Entertainment will present a knockout playbill in 2019 packed with Broadway blockbusters, hilarious comedies, stirring tributes, fun-filled family musicals and a few more dramas than in previous seasons. Artistic Director Alex Mustakas continues his bid to bring a wide variety of crowd-pleasing productions to the award-winning charitable not-for-profit theatre organization's seven stages throughout Ontario.
SHEAR MADNESS Closes The 2017-2018 Season At Penobscot

Penobscot Theatre Company is delighted to produce the madcap comedy Shear Madness by Paul Portner to conclude its 44th Season. Performances will run June 14-July 8 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
SHEAR MADNESS Closes The 2017-2018 Season At Penobscot

Penobscot Theatre Company is delighted to produce the madcap comedy Shear Madness by Paul Portner to conclude its 44th Season. Performances will run June 14-July 8 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
Penobscot Theatre Company presents SHEAR MADNESS, Snips Ticket Prices for Subscribers

Penobscot Theatre Company will produce Shear Madness by Paul Portner to cap its 44th Season, and discounted tickets are now on sale to subscribers alone. Performances will run June 14-July 8 at the Bangor Opera House. Penobscot Theatre Company subscribers, including half-season, snowbird, and FlexPass subscribers, receive $5 off the regular price of $38 per adult. 'A bargain!' exclaimed Executive Director Mary Budd. 'Especially when you break it down to cost per laugh.'  
Help Solve the Crime with SHEAR MADNESS at Meadow Brook Theatre

There's been a murder at Rochester's newest salon and the police need your help! Get ready to comb through the clues and question the suspects like a bona fide 'Shearlock' Holmes.
Help Solve the Crime with SHEAR MADNESS at Meadow Brook Theatre

There's been a murder at Rochester's newest salon and the police need your help! Get ready to comb through the clues and question the suspects like a bona fide 'Shearlock' Holmes.
Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 52nd Season

Meadow Brook Theatre is proud to announce its 2017-2018 season. The 52nd season promises to please with a Broadway preview, three joyous musicals and four Michigan premieres!
THEATER TALK to Profile Unorthodox Shows OH, HELLO and SHEAR MADNESS Today

This week THEATER TALK profiles two theatrical successes with unorthodox roots - the first, Oh, Hello on Broadway with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, started out as skits in clubs and on TV, became a play off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theater - and is now a full-scale big-stage production at the Lyceum on 45th Street. The second hit, Shear Madness, is a phenomenon that has played around the world for 37 years and arrived in New York just one year ago.
THEATER TALK to Profile Unorthodox Shows OH, HELLO and SHEAR MADNESS This Friday

This week THEATER TALK profiles two theatrical successes with unorthodox roots - the first, Oh, Hello on Broadway with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, started out as skits in clubs and on TV, became a play off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theater - and is now a full-scale big-stage production at the Lyceum on 45th Street. The second hit, Shear Madness, is a phenomenon that has played around the world for 37 years and arrived in New York just one year ago.
BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS takes over Stages Repertory Theatre

Stages Repertory Theatre's creation of this SHEAR MADNESS is buoyed by an outstanding cast that handles comedy and improvisation with ease. The six actors onstage are quick on their feet, and so funny they can break each other up in many instances as the story unfolds.
Florida Rep's 2016-17 Season to Feature 'SPELLING BEE,' TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More

Florida Repertory Theatre, recently called 'one of the top regional troupes in the United States' by 'The Wall Street Journal', is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 Season in the Historic Arcade Theatre and ArtStage Studio Theatre. Running October 7 to May 14, the season includes Agatha Christie's most famous whodunit, a Tony-winning musical, multiple comedies, an American classic, a world-premiere, and more!
Adam Gerber to Step in for Jeremy Kushnier in Off-Broadway's SHEAR MADNESS

Now BroadwayWorld can report that Adam Gerber, who created the role of 'Mike Thomas' in the off-Broadway play, will step into Kushnier's part; previews for PARAMOUR begin April 16 on Broadway.
Florida Rep Announces Its 2016-2017 Season! 

Florida Rep announces its 2016-2017 Season! 
BWW Review: After 36 Years, Boston Interactive Murder Mystery SHEAR MADNESS Finally Hits New York

The long-running hit was originally penned as a psychology experiment.
TV: SHEAR MADNESS Finally Opens in New York- Go Inside Opening Night!

The open-ended Off-Broadway engagement of Shear Madness just opened at New World Stages/Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street). Bruce Jordan directs a cast that features Adam Gerber,Jeremy Kushnier, Kate Middleton, Patrick Noonan, Jordan Ahnquist and Lynne Wintersteller. BroadwayWorld takes you inside opening night below!

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