Review Roundup: Robin Hood Musical HOOD at Dallas Theater Center - Updated!
Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure, a new musical comedy written and directed by five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn. The production runs through Sunday, August 6, at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre.
BWW Review: Douglas Carter Beane's New Musical HOOD at Dallas Theater Center
Not every new musical can be a HAMILTON, but that's exactly what makes the eclectic genre of American musical theatre thrive and bloom. However, there are a few necessary, key ingredients in creating musical theatre magic, including relatable principal characters and some heartfelt showtunes. And, although Dallas Theater Center's efforts to produce an edgy new musical based on the Robin Hood folklore don't ever get past the surface of the legendary story, there's still something irresistible about being in the room where a new work is being created.
TheatreWorks New Milford's Stage Two Program to Present HAIR, 8/9-10
TheatreWorks Stage Two Program for teens will present the Broadway musical HAIR, The American Tribal Love - Rock Musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10 at 7:00pm. Tickets are just $20 each.
TheatreWorks Announces New Educational Programs for Youths and Teens
TheatreWorks New Milford's is now offering new opportunities for local youths to learn key performance techniques with a new course for kids ages 10 to 15 entitled STAGE ACTING FOR YOUTHS beginning Saturday April 6. Instructor Robin Frome, who has an MA in Dramatic Literature and a BFA in Acting, will be the instructor for this three week course taking place on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The course includes the basics of auditioning, improvisation, solo performance, stage dialects and Shakespeare with ample opportunity for individualized attention. These concepts and skills help strengthen the young thespian so that he or she has the abilities and confidence to pursue a performance career in high school and college theater, from first audition to final curtain. Fee is $125.00 for six classes.
Photo Flash: Damn Yankees at City Center
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff star in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).
Lawrence Replaces Injured Gasteyer in DAMN YANKEES
Megan Lawrence will join Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Lawrence replaces Ana Gasteyer; Ms. Gasteyer has suffered a minor injury.
Cox, Mulheren and Benjamin Join 'Damn Yankees' Cast
Veanne Cox, Michael Mulheren and P.J. Benjamin will join Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, Ana Gasteyer and Randy Graff in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).
Jackson, Graff and Gasteyer Join 'Damn Yankees Cast
Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff and Ana Gasteyer will join previously announced cast members Sean Hayes and Jane Krakowski in DAMN YANKEES running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Damn Yankees will be directed by John Rando with Music Direction by Rob Berman and the original Bob Fosse choreography recreated by Mary MacLeod. A July 10 opening is planned.
