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SCROOGE Comes to North Texas Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

North Texas Performing Arts has announced its 13th annual production of Scrooge, the Musical featuring its largest cast ever with over 130 adult and youth actors in this holiday favorite that has captivated some 20,000 audience members.

Photos: All New Photos From OKLAHOMA! at the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

A second selection of all new production images have been released for the UK premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s striking revival of the classic musical which originally premiered at the Richard B. Fisher Center in 2015 ahead of its New York premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2018. 

Photos: Get a First Look at OKLAHOMA! at the West End's Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022

Initial production images are today released for the UK premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!  Daniel Fish’s striking revival of the classic musical which originally premiered at the Richard B. Fisher Center in 2015 ahead of its New York premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2018.

Complete Cast Announced for OKLAHOMA! at the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

The Young Vic set the complete cast for the UK premiere of Oklahoma!  Daniel Fish’s striking revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical which originally premiered at the Richard B. Fisher Center in 2015 ahead of its New York premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2018. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Will Present Four Innovative Opera and Dance Performances Online
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

As we await the reopening of our theatres, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen will continue its virtual world tour of all living rooms. From today, the audience can join us for an adventure with four world premieres: Chaya Czernowin's opera Infinite Now and three short dance pieces from the acclaimed Choreolab series.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Adds SADKO and MEA CULPA To Free Online Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2020

Opera Ballet Flanders has added two new titles to its free online streaming offers. From now, the audience can enjoy the opera Sadko by Rimski-Korsakov directed by Daniel Kramer and the dance performance Mea Culpa by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in their home opera house.

A Noise Within Offers Pay What You Can Night For GEM OF THE OCEAN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019

A Noise Within (ANW) presents the first chronological chapter in Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's American Century Cycle, Gem of the Ocean, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Daniel previously directed ANW's Ovation Award and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award-nominated production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for the theatre's 2017-2018 season.

A Noise Within Will Produce First August Wilson Play GEM OF THE OCEAN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019

A Noise Within (ANW), California's acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is proud to present the first chronological chapter in Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's American Century Cycle, Gem of the Ocean, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Daniel previously directed ANW's Ovation Award and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award-nominated production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for the theatre's 2017-2018 season. Gem of the Ocean will run Sept. 22 through Nov. 16, 2019 with press performances on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.

Nominees Announced for the 8th Annual Orpheum Theatre High School Musical Theatre Awards; Ceremony Next Month!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 24, 2017

On Thursday, May 25 at 7pm, students and supporters from 35 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at the Orpheum Theatre for the 8th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored in part by Sedgwick, Memphis Audio, and Dean Film & Video.  Modeled after the Tony® Awards, the High School Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre.

Rupert Goold's MERCHANT OF VENICE Production Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - Nov 3, 2014

Full casting is today announced for Rupert Goold's The Merchant of Venice at the Almeida Theatre. Former Almeida Artistic Director Ian McDiarmid will play Shylock alongside Susannah Fielding and Scott Handy, who reprise their roles as Portia and Antonio. The company includes Vinta Morgan, Vincenzo Nicoli, Finlay Robertson, Raphael Sowole, Tim Steed, Jonathan Tafler, Anthony Welsh, Tom Weston-Jones and original RSC cast members Jamie Beamish, Rebecca Brewer, Caroline Martin and Emily Plumtree.

Ian McDiarmid, Susannah Fielding & More to Star in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Almeida Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 3, 2014

Full casting is today announced for Rupert Goold's The Merchant of Venice at the Almeida Theatre. Former Almeida Artistic Director Ian McDiarmid will play Shylock alongside Susannah Fielding and Scott Handy, who reprise their roles as Portia and Antonio. The company includes Vinta Morgan, Vincenzo Nicoli, Finlay Robertson, Raphael Sowole, Tim Steed, Jonathan Tafler, Anthony Welsh, Tom Weston-Jones and original RSC cast members Jamie Beamish, Rebecca Brewer, Caroline Martin and Emily Plumtree.

Viver Brasil Celebrates 15th Anniversary with INTERSECTIONS/AJE at Ford Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2013

Los Angeles and Salvador, Bahia intersect with an evening of jubilant Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and lilting vocals under the stars at the Ford. Viver Brasil celebrates its 15th anniversary with Intersections/Aje, a program of exuberant sambas, pulsing maracatus and forros, and exotic orixa tales of love and intrigue at the Ford Theatres tonight, July 27 at 8:30 pm.

Viver Brasi to Celebrate 15th Anniversary with INTERSECTIONS/AJE at Ford Theatre, 7/27
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2013

Los Angeles and Salvador, Bahia intersect with an evening of jubilant Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and lilting vocals under the stars at the Ford. Viver Brasil celebrates its 15th anniversary with Intersections/Aje, a program of exuberant sambas, pulsing maracatus and forros, and exotic orixa tales of love and intrigue at the Ford Theatres on Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 pm.

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Ends Run 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010

The critically acclaimed New York return engagement of MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the Tony Award(r) winning modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, will play the final performance of its limited run at New York City Center (131 West 55 Street) this Sunday, November 7 at 3:00pm.

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Ends Run 11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2010

The critically acclaimed New York return engagement of MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the Tony Award(r) winning modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, will play the final performance of its limited run at New York City Center (131 West 55 Street) this Sunday, November 7 at 3:00pm.

Photo Exclusive: BILLY ELLIOT Cast Visits SWAN LAKE
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Oct 21, 2010

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet that won three 1999 Tony Awards, returned to New York on Wednesday, October 13 at New York City Center (131 West 55 Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the performance last night, October 20, and was invited backstage for an exclusive photo op with the Swan Lake cast and the Billy Elliot crew.

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Begins Performances Tonight 10/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet that won three 1999 Tony Awards(r), returns to New York when performances begin tonight, Wednesday, October 13 at New York City Center (131 West 55 Street).

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the triumphant modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, turned tradition upside down and took both the theater and dance worlds by storm when it arrived on Broadway in 1998 and went on to win three Tony Awards® and five Drama Desk Awards.

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the triumphant modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, turned tradition upside down and took both the theater and dance worlds by storm when it arrived on Broadway in 1998 and went on to win three Tony Awards® and five Drama Desk Awards.

Matthew Bourne Guests on NY-1 News On Stage This Weekend, Re-Airs 9/27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2010

Tony Award(r) winning director and choreographer Matthew Bourne will be featured on the NY-1 News weekly television entertainment program 'On Stage' throughout the weekend.