BWW Review: FROST/NIXON at ITheatre Collaborative
When it comes to historical pieces that focus on a particular person, a typical fear some may have is too far of a satirical take or caricature of a person. Although this type of comedic show has its niche, I find it great for a show to tread as close to the line of reality as possible without becoming too biographical. It's a line that when approached well, can make for an excellent piece, allowing patrons to leave entertained and maybe even a little more knowledgeable or at least interested in the subject. iTheatre Collaborative's production of FROST/NIXON is an example of when a skillfully written masterpiece collides with a cast and crew brimming with talent.
Shaw Festival Announces Principal Casting for 2016 Season
Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell and the Shaw Festival announce principal casting and the creative teams for the 2016 playbill. The 2016 season features new and core ensemble members and beloved returning artists celebrating Ms. Maxwell's final season and 14-year tenure at The Shaw.
BWW Preview: 2015 SHAW FESTIVAL
The 2015 Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario is shaping up to be a great mix of Shavian classics, an American musical, Canadian premieres and cutting edge modern day drama. Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell will be leaving after the 2016 Season and is working hard to program an uniquely balanced season, while also hoping to fulfill all of her artistic desires before her tenure ends. The company mandate is: ' The Shaw Festival is a theatre company inspired by the work of Bernard Shaw. We produce plays from and about his era and contemporary plays that share Shaw's provocative exploration of society and celebration of humanity.'
Full Cast Announced for THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS' Limited Run
Kenyon Phillips, the theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer, and DJ announced today that the casting for his 90-minute autobiographical rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, which will play a special four-performance limited engagement at The Box (189 Chrystie St., New York, NY 10002) starting February 20th, is now complete.
Aurora Children’s Playhouse Expands Summer Schedule for 2012
Aurora Theatre's summer performance schedule moves to Wednesday with shows at 10 AM and 11:30 AM beginning on May 30 featuring six shows over the following seven weeks. (Note: There is no show July 4.) Aurora Children's Playhouse: Summer Edition welcomes local families to attend, and offers special group rates for churches, camps and day cares to bus in groups.