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BWW Interview: Director Elisabeth Tsubota on the World Premiere of LIVE AT THE PURPLE LOUNGE

Crimson Square Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of Live at the Purple Lounge, a drama by five talented female playwrights featuring a cast of five women (plus a few men) involved at a stand-up comedy club. I decided to speak with playwright/director Elisabeth Tsubota about her experience working with the all-female writing team and almost exclusively female cast to bring the production to the stage.

Crimson Square Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of LIVE AT THE PURPLE LOUNGE

Crimson Square Theatre Company, are pleased to present LIVE AT THE PURPLE LOUNGE, a world premiere comedy by five talented playwrights, examining the humorous and not-so-humorous moments of five remarkable women trying to make it in the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy. Directed by Elisabeth Tsubota. Opening Friday, April 22, at 8pm, at Beverly Hills Playhouse, running through May 22, 2022. Performances are Friday & Saturday 8:00PM and Sunday 7:00PM. Information and tickets available at: www.CrimsonSquare.org 

Legacy 36 Presents FOREVER LINKED Starring The Legacy Dancers

Legacy 36 presents   'FOREVER  LINKED' starring THE LEGACY DANCERS, a line of former Rockettes in an evening that celebrates the art of precision dancing. Special Guest: MURIEL BRADSHAW, former Roxyette Directed and Choreographed by Mary Six Rupert     Saturday June 9th at 6 PM Schimmel Center at Pace University, 3 Spruce Street (accessible by subway via the A,C,2,3,4,5,J or Z to Fulton Street (William Street exit), the R to City Hall (Broadway exit), the 4,5,6 to Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge exit). By bus: the M1, M9, M15, M22, M102 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop) Tickets: $30; $15 for students & children Reservations: 212.346.1715  or  www.SchimmelCenter.org          

Photo Coverage: Betsy Wolfe, Lesli Margherita, and More Perform at BROADWAY BY THE YEAR

Betsy Wolfe (Falsettos, Waitress), Eddie Korbich (A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, The Drowsy Chaperone), Sal Viviano (The Full Monty, The Life), Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita who has won fans across the length and breadth of Broadway with her starring roles in Matilda & Dames at Sea, Tony Yazbeck (Tony Award nominee for On the Town), Jenny Lee Stern (Rocky: The Musical & Spamilton), and Mia Gerachis (Jekyll & Hyde) performed at Broadway by the Year at Town Hall on March 26th at 8pm.

Tickets to DIRTY DANCING National Tour at Smith Center on Sale Today

The Smith Center announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale today, May 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play Reynolds Hall July 14-19, 2015.

Tickets to DIRTY DANCING National Tour at Smith Center on Sale 5/22

The Smith Center announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play Reynolds Hall July 14-19, 2015.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gillian Abbott in DIRTY DANCING National Tour

Gillian Abbott recently assumed the iconic role of Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Check out a first look at Abbott in the production bleow!

DIRTY DANCING National Tour Welcomes New 'Baby' Tonight

Gillian Abbott assumes the iconic role of Frances "Baby" Houseman tonight in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Abbott joins the production as it begins performances at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, where it will continue through March 22.

DIRTY DANCING National Tour Coming to Sacramento Community Center Theater

The Classic Story On Stage, an unprecedented live experience exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing, will play at Sacramento Community Center Theater from December 26, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Based on the tremendously popular classic 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is part of the Broadway Sacramento series presented by California Musical Theatre. Performance times vary; for information visit BroadwaySacramento.com.

DIRTY DANCING Comes to the Fox Theatre Tonight

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that the national tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis today, October 21 - November 2, 2014.

VIDEO: Boy Recreates Classic DIRTY DANCING Routine

Just in case Jillian Mueller needs a new dance partner on the DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL tour, I think we've found one. While he's not as tall as Samuel Pergande, he sure has the moves. In a Facebook post, 'Laine Kristina' posted a video of her son Charlie reenacting every move of the iconic routine to '(I've Had) The Time of My Life.'

Tickets to DIRTY DANCING at Moran Theater On Sale 10/10

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE will play at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater from Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 14th for eight performances only. Tickets for DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE go on sale Friday, October 10th at 10AM through the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, the official presenter of the Jacksonville show.

Photo Flash: More from the DIRTY DANCING National Tour- Extended Look!

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film opened on September 2nd at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia. The production has released additional photos of the touring company; scroll down to see them!

DIRTY DANCING Coming to Fox Theatre, 10/21-11/2

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that the national tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis October 21 - November 2, 2014.

Photo Flash: DIRTY DANCING Writer Eleanor Bergstein Joins Opening Curtain Call at the National Theatre

Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote the screenplay for the iconic film DIRTY DANCING as well as the book for the stage production, was recognized during the curtain call on the opening night of DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE at National Theatre on Tuesday, September 2. The show plays the National Theatre through September 14 before embarking on a 30-city North American tour. As she joined the cast on stage, Bergstein said, 'We are so excited to launch our national tour in the nation's capital.' Scroll down for photos!

DIRTY DANCING National Tour Opens Tonight at the National Theatre

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film opens tonight, September 2, at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia.

DIRTY DANCING National Tour, Starring Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller, Launches Today in D.C.

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film begins performances tonight, August 26 in Washington, D.C. prior to a September 2 opening night at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia.

TV: DIRTY DANCING Comes to Life Onstage! Watch Performance Preview of National Tour

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film begins performances August 26 in Washington, D.C. prior to a September 2 opening night at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia. The company just gave a special sneak peek of the production and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Find out what the cast and creative team had to say about the show and watch a sneak peek of them in action below!

Photo Coverage: Having the Time of Their Lives! Get a Sneak Peek of DIRTY DANCING Tour

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film begins performances August 26 in Washington, D.C. prior to a September 2 opening night at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia. The company just gave a special sneak peek of the production and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out photos from inside the preview performance below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of DIRTY DANCING on Tour!

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the worldwide smash-hit film begins performances August 26 in Washington, D.C. prior to a September 2 opening night at the National Theatre, 10 years after the original stage production received its world premiere in Sydney, Australia. The company just gave a special sneak peek of the production and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out photos from inside the preview below!