Disney's Cinderella Kids Returns to Way Off Broadway
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2017
The ultimate "rags-to-riches" fairytale comes to The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway this spring when Disney's Cinderella Kids returns to the stage May 6th. One of the most popular Disney princesses of all time, Cinderella is a favorite of children of all ages.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Will Fly Into Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017
Coming to The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre this spring is the area's regional theatre premiere production of the high-flying musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The family friendly production, based on the classic film, was announced as part of the theatre's 2017 Mainstage Season last year by producers. The musical will take flight at the area's only year-round producing theatre beginning April 7th.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. at The Children's Theatre at WOB
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 4, 2017
The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway will open its 2017 Season with one of the most popular titles in the Walt Disney collection, Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. The curtain will rise for the first time on this underwater adventure Today afternoon, February 4th, for a run from through April 8th. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. at The Children's Theatre at WOB
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017
The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway will open its 2017 Season with one of the most popular titles in the Walt Disney collection, Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. The curtain will rise for the first time on this underwater adventure Saturday afternoon, February 4th, for a run from through April 8th. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
BWW Reviews: SPY Lets Melissa McCarthy Have Her Action and Her Comedy Too
by Katricia Lang - Jun 6, 2015
Behind every devilishly good-looking spy is a strong, frumpy woman. Behind the debonair and conceited Bradley Fine (Jude Law) is dowdy desk jockey cum CIA analyst Susan Cooper (McCarthy). Cooper is so smitten and preoccupied with the fantasy version of Fine in her head that she can't see how daft and self-involved he is. Nor can she see how smart and caring she is.
BWW's Shakespeare Round Up 2013
by Debra Charlton - Jul 17, 2013
Shakespeare's popularity shows no signs of flagging, even though his 450th birthday is approaching in 2014. For fans of the Bard, here is a look at productions currently playing across the nation, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming shows.
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for Gallery Players' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 11, 2013
Players' Shakespeare: Onstage is proud to present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice which will open July 18th and run through August 4th. Dominic Cuskern(Inherit the Wind, A Perfect Ganesh), Broadway veteran and long-standing member of the Pearl Theatre Resident Acting Company, stars as Shylock. Returning to Gallery, David Patrick Ford (Macbeth, Othello) will play Antonio opposite Cuskern. Gallery President and admired Director Mark Harborth (Noises Off, Chess, Othello, Dreamgirls) will again direct. Bringing the play to life under Harborth's direction are Lighting Designer Scott A. Calley, Sound Designer Jacob Subotnick, Costume Designer/Asst. Director Sidney Fortner, Stage Manager Becky J. Doster and Producer Frankie Dailey. The cast will include Erin Beirnard as Portia, Hunter Hoffman as Bassanio, Louis Lavoie as Launcelot, as well as J.B. Alexander, Kevin Blackwelder, Colin Dweir, Cara Farlow, Jonathan Green, Luke Hofmaier, Mark Kinch, Zack Krajnyak, Chris Richards, Louise Stewart.
Dominic Cuskern to Lead Gallery Players' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, 7/18-8/4
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2013
Performances will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as well as 3:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for Adults, $14 for senior citizens and children 12 and under. The Gallery Players will also host a 'Pay What You Can' night on Monday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased 24/7 online at www.galleryplayers.com or by calling OvationTix at 212-352-3101 (phone hours 9-9 weekdays, 10-6 weekends).
The Gallery Players Present OTHELLO, 7/19-8/5
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 22, 2012
The Gallery Players will present The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, its fourth annual production of Shakespeare in the Summer. Othello runs from Thursday evening July 19th, through Sunday afternoon, August 5th. Long-standing member of the Pearl Theatre Resident Acting Company and former Gallery Players board president, Dominic Cuskern, produces. Mark Harborth, Gallery board president and admired director of many Gallery favorites--among them, Noises Off, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess, and last year's Macbeth--will direct again.
Westport Country Playhouse Stages Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT Thru 11/5
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 5, 2011
Westport Country Playhouse will stage Shakespeare's beguiling comic masterpiece, 'Twelfth Night, or What You Will,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing through November 5. Laughter and melancholy, gorgeous poetry and song, and endlessly delightful romantic entanglements abound in this fresh and inventive production of a timeless classic. It is the fifth of five productions in the historic theater's 80th year.