Indiana University Summer Theatre Presents Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023
The summer heats up as the Indiana University Department of Theatre & Dance presents the 2023 IU Summer Theatre production of Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's contemporary classic about timeless storybook characters whose wishes come true, for better or worse.
BWW Review: MATILDA at MPAC a Treat for All Ages
by Jacob Ruscoe - Jan 23, 2020
The a?oeMatildaa?? hype is flying through our local community. A quick search of Music Theatre International's website will find five different venues within driving distance performing this show within the next year. However, Manatee Performing Arts has set a high bar with the Area Premiere of a show that is sure to be a true favorite for audiences of all ages.
Producers Sarah and Matt Cassidy Announced 6th Annual Family Musical ROBIN HOOD is coming to Ottawa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019
Husband and wife producers, Sarah and Matt Cassidy, of Ottawa Musicals have announced that their 6th annual family musical, Robin Hood, is coming to Ottawa this holiday season. Robin Hood and his band of merry friends will take on the evil Prince John and his Sheriff in this zany, madcap, pantomime December 28th to January 5th at the Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave.
BWW Feature: 2018 SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL at Venice Theatre
by John Lariviere - Jun 17, 2018
Venice Theatre is once again turning its Pinkerton Theatre into Pinky's Cabaret for the sixth annual Summer Cabaret Festival with 20 different productions featuring some of the best cabaret acts in the state of Florida. Performances are July 13-Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with some late night performances. Tickets are $20. Venice Theatre is located at 140 W. Tampa Ave. in Venice, FL. For more information you may call the box office at 941-488-1115, or go on line to venicestage.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE PRODUCERS at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 10, 2017
Manatee Performing Arts Center opens their 2017 - 2018 Season with The Producers this Today, August 10! Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly 'boffo' hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at ASSASSINS at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America's four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Bold, original, disturbing and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. The show is currently running at Manatee Performing Arts Center, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
SMTC's HELLO, DOLLY! Opens 2/3
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2016
Jerry Herman's classic musical comedy, Hello Dolly! opens in a lavish production by Scottsdale Musical Theater Company February 3-6, 2016 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
BWW Review: Everything Is Coming Up GYPSY!
by Herbert Paine - Aug 23, 2015
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company presents GYPSY, featuring Debra Qualtire, Terry Gadaire, and Sarah Cassidy at Tempe Center for the Arts from August 20th through the 23rd.
SMTC Adds Matinees to GYPSY's Run
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015
Due to popular demand, Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is adding a performance of their upcoming production of Gypsy on Saturday, August 22 @ 2PM. Scottsdale Musical Theater Company welcomes long time valley theater veterans Debra Qualtire as 'Mama Rose' and Zoni Award winner Terry Gadaire as 'Herbie' with the title role of 'Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee' played by Sarah Cassidy. The show will be directed and choreographed by David Hock, with Kevin Hayward as musical director/conductor of our 20+ piece orchestra. Performances dates/times: August 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30PM and August 22 and 23 @ 2:00PM Performances will take place at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. Tickets are $32 - $42 with discounts for students and seniors and groups. Tickets are available by calling 602-909-4215 or online at www.scottsdalemusicaltheater.com. SMTC also announces dates for the rest of the 2015-16 season. The Arizona premiere of the multi-media revue Sondheim on Sondheim will run October 29 - 31, 2015, the musical Hello Dolly will run February 3 - 6, 2016 and the musical My Fair Lady will run August 18 - 21, 2016. Tickets are now available for these shows as well.
SMTC Sets Cast of GYPSY
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015
One of fastest-growing theater companies in Phoenix announces its cast for their upcoming production of the classic musical Gypsy, featuring some of the Valley's best talent.