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Video: George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint on THE CLUB

Watch as George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint talks about directing the upcoming production of The Club.
Video: Get A First Look At GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE'S THE CLUB

Everyone wants to belong to the club, but what will it cost you? Get a first look at The Club's world premiere at the George Street Playhouse! 
THE CLUB at George Street Playhouse Will Be Available to Stream

George Street Playhouse  and The League of Live Stream Theater have announced that The Club, written by Chris Bohjalian (The Flight Attendant, The Lioness) and directed by David Saint, will be available for streaming.
Cast Set for THE CLUB by Chris Bohjalian at George Street Playhouse

George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast of The Club, a new play written by Chris Bohjalian and directed by Artistic Director David Saint. Learn more about the production!
Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHOIR OF MAN Returning to the West End

THE CHOIR OF MAN is returning to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October. The company will feature a highly skilled mixture of actors, musicians, and instrumentalists. See rehearsal photos and video here!
Garden State Film Festival Announces Virtual Victory and Award Winners

The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) presented more than 240 independent films to +15,000 viewers virtually through parallel and dynamic digital streaming in light of the global COVID-19 crisis, and the announcement from the Governor of the State of New Jersey further restricting public gatherings. 
Theater Mitu Brings New DEATH OF A SALESMAN to BAM Tonight

Theater Mitu is presenting a new production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN.
Theater Mitu to Bring New DEATH OF A SALESMAN to BAM This July

Theater Mitu will present a new production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN.
Theater Unspeakable to Bring THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION to Arden Theatre

Theater Unspeakable brings their brand of family friendly, physical theater to Philadelphia with The American Revolution, a whirlwind re-telling of the American fight for independence. It runs in Arden Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, June 2-June 11, 2017.
Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Theater Series Opens Tonight with BAC TO BROADWAY

The Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Professional Theater Series opens tonight, Jan. 11 with 'BAC to Broadway,' a cabaret show featuring music from Broadway shows. The three-show series continues with 'Songs for a New World' in March and 'Ain't Misbehavin' in June.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 8th, 2014

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BroadwayWorld Chicago Award winners will be announced tonight! Plus 'Ghost' and 'Phantom' haunt the Loop, 'Wicked' casts Tim Kazurinsky, productions like 'Sweet Smell' and 'Nunsense,' The Midtown Men, news out of Circle Theatre and more!
Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Theater Series to Open 1/11 with BAC TO BROADWAY

The Beverly Arts Center's 2014 Professional Theater Series opens Jan. 11 with "BAC to Broadway," a cabaret show featuring music from Broadway shows. The three-show series continues with "Songs for a New World" in March and "Ain't Misbehavin'" in June.
BAC TO BROADWAY: A BENEFIT CABARET Set for 1/11

In the can-do spirit of so many popular Broadway musicals, seven professional performers are joining BAC Artistic Director of Theater and Dance Shellee Frazee to stage "BAC to Broadway, A Benefit Cabaret," Sat., Jan 11, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. All tickets $20, and all proceeds will go to funding the BAC professional theater series.
BWW's Michael L. Quintos Picks His Best of So. California Theater for 2013

Ah, yes. 2013 was indeed an outstanding year for theater in Southern California. Even better: Orange County---my home base---boasted some of the best shows, period---marking an exciting theater renaissance in brilliance and artistry that I hope continues to grow here inside L.A.'s next door neighbor. With that said, here is my Top 10 Stage Shows of 2013 from Orange County and adjacent locales nearby, followed by my picks for the year's best performances.
THE SQUARE, SLOMO, INSIDE MAN Top 2013 IDA Documentary Awards

The International Documentary Association (IDA)'s 29th Annual IDA Documentary Awards were held last night, Friday, December 6th at the Director's Guild in Los Angeles. Scroll down for a full list of winners!
BWW Reviews: PRISCILLA at the Paramount is One Big Spectacle with No Heart

OK Broadway Producers, we need to have a chat. I understand your need to turn every mildly successful movie into a big flashy Broadway Musical in hopes that the name recognition will sell tickets. And I understand that "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", currently on tour and playing at the Paramount, was ripe for the picking to be a huge spectacle on stage. But if you're going to take a beloved film with tons of pride and heart then at least do the story justice when you do it instead of the pandering and forced version of the story I saw last night.
Photo Flash: PRISCILLA pre-show activities at Segerstrom Center

As Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical 'Goes West' and journeys to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, audiences are invited to boogie on down to the Orchestra Level lobby of Segerstrom Hall one hour prior to each performance and indulge in fun events:
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Plays Segerstrom Center, Now thru 10/27

The first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, from tonight, October 22 - 27. Single tickets, which start at $25, will go on sale Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m.
BWW Interviews: PRISCILLA's Bryan West Answers Our Silly Query

This week, the fabulous frocks and fierce fun of the first national tour of the hit stage musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT returns to Southern California for a one-week limited engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, October 22 - 27. Before the colorful caravan parks itself here in Costa Mesa, Bryan West---who plays young Adam (aka Felicia)---agreed to answer a few silly questions from BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos...
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to San Diego with Over 500 Costumes Tonight

Broadway/San Diego presents the first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical, coming to The San Diego Civic Theatre from tonight, October 15th -20th, 2013. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

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