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Stars Reunite For Way Off Broadway's RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's production of Ruthless! The Musical takes to the stage this spring, the show reunites its leading “ladies” for a second go-round in their roles as Judy Denmark and Sylvia St. Croix. 
Way Off Broadway To Present RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL

Coming this spring, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will lovely skewer musical theatre, stage mothers, and ambitious child stars in its production of Ruthless! The Musical.  As previously announced by the theatre's producers, due to current health and safety protocols in place limiting cast sizes, Ruthless! The Musical has taken the place of Oliver!, which had originally been announced for the 2021 Season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater's A TUNA CHRISTMAS

Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater kicked off the holidays with their production of A Tuna Christmas.  Check out a look below!
BWW Preview: A TUNA CHRISTMAS at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

Small towns are a staple of many holiday stories. But if you're tired of visiting Bedford Falls this Christmas season, stop in at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and spend Christmas in Tuna, Texas, the third smallest town in Texas, as the holidays kick off with their production of A Tuna Christmas.
BWW Interview: KISS ME KATE to Open at Washington County Playhouse

It's time to 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' when Kiss Me, Kate opens at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater on March 4.
Other Voices Theatre Presents 18th Annual Production of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND This Weekend

Local theater group, Other Voices, is in the midst of rehearsals for their annual springtime production of The New Adventures of Alice in Wonderland at The Weinberg Center for the Arts. The cast is a mix of Frederick acting icons, like Julie Herber and Joann Lee (hailing from The MET) reprising their respective Red and White Queen roles. Jeremy Trammelle (Mad Hatter), Shawn Nakia (White Rabbit), and Amanda Patten (The Duchess) are also joining the cast. Other Voices is excited to introduce Miss Charley Bennett in the featured role of Alice.
Other Voices Theatre to Present 18th Annual Production of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND, 4/18-19

Local theater group, Other Voices, is in the midst of rehearsals for their annual springtime production of The New Adventures of Alice in Wonderland at The Weinberg Center for the Arts. The cast is a mix of Frederick acting icons, like Julie Herber and Joann Lee (hailing from The MET) reprising their respective Red and White Queen roles. Jeremy Trammelle (Mad Hatter), Shawn Nakia (White Rabbit), and Amanda Patten (The Duchess) are also joining the cast. Other Voices is excited to introduce Miss Charley Bennett in the featured role of Alice.
Old Opera House Cancels Today's Performance of SHREK Due to Weather

The Old Opera House rarely cancels a performance due to the weather, but in the interest of safety, they have annonced that they are cancelling today's performance of SHREK the musical and the auditions for The Love List this evening due to negative weather forecast.
BWW Interviews: SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast at Old Opera House Discuss Making the Modern Fairy Tale

Directed by Steven Brewer, musically directed by Alison Shafer and choreographed by Ashley Snow, Shrek: The Musical will open this weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia. Shrek: The Musical follows the story of the well-known 2001 movie almost identically. Shrek (Edgar Conn) is a misjudged ogre who lives alone in a swamp.....until tyrannical ruler Lord Farquaad (Shawn Nakia) evicts all of the 'reject' fairy tale creatures in the kingdom of Duloc (including the Three Bears, the Three Pigs, Pinocchio and many others) onto Shrek's muddy home. In order to win back his land, Shrek must rescue the not so typical damsel-in-distress, Princess Fiona (Karilee Grossnickle), from a dragon guarded castle, with the help of his wise-cracking donkey (Andrew McClain).
SHREK THE MUSICAL to Open 12/6 at Old Opera House

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, SHREK the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to the stage! Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a cookie with attitude, and you've got this year's must-see new musical comedy!
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Opens THE MUSIC MAN Tonight, 9/7

When The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's fall production of the classic Broadway musical The Music Man opens tonight, September 7th, it will bring together a cast of old friends and new faces. The Music Man boasts the largest cast Way Off Broadway has ever had on its stage for a single production - half of which are making their Way Off Broadway debut!
Way Off Broadway Opens THE MUSIC MAN Tonight, 9/7

Meredith Willson's The Music Man will play the Frederick City venue beginning tonight, September 7th.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Opens THE MUSIC MAN, 9/7

When The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's fall production of the classic Broadway musical The Music Man opens September 7th, it will bring together a cast of old friends and new faces. The Music Man boasts the largest cast Way Off Broadway has ever had on its stage for a single production - half of which are making their Way Off Broadway debut!
Way Off Broadway Opens THE MUSIC MAN, 9/7

Meredith Willson's The Music Man will play the Frederick City venue beginning September 7th.
Photo Flash: 'FLAT STANLEY' at Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre

The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre's production of THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY runs through July 14th with performances every Saturday afternoon and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, with select added weekdays. See photos from the production below!
Way Off Broadway Children’s Theatre Presents THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, 4/14

Following The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre's sold out run of Pinkalicious - The Musical, which opened the theatre's 2012 Season, another children's character is getting ready to move into Way Off Broadway for the spring and summer.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents PINKALICIOUS " THE MUSICAL

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre launched its Children Theatre in 1996 with an original production of Sleeping Beauty.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents PINKALICIOUS " THE MUSICAL

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre launched its Children Theatre in 1996 with an original production of Sleeping Beauty.
Photo Flash: Way Off Broadway's CHICAGO

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's blockbuster 2012 Season continues this fall when the criminally entertaining Kander and Ebb musical Chicago opened at the theatre September 9th. This year, Way Off Broadway's audiences have been taken to New York City with the area premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone, followed by a visit to the islands with Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, then a summer visit to 60's Baltimore with the mega-musical Hairspray. For the fall, it is off to the Windy City!
Way Off Broadway Theater Presents CHICAGO, 9/9 - 11/5

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's blockbuster 2012 Season continues this fall when the criminally entertaining Kander and Ebb musical Chicago opens at the theatre on Friday evening, September 9th.

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