BWW Review: NEVERMORE at Gretna Theatre
The mysterious, supernatural, and dramatic energy that characterizes the work of Edgar Allen Poe was superbly captured in Gretna Theatre's production of Nevermore. Six popular stories, adapted into powerful monologues and performed in a unique outdoor environment, captivated and haunted theatre goers.
BWW Interview: Jenna Pastuszek And Ashley Sweetman of DOUBLE TREBLE with Nightcap Cabaret
Last seen together as the famously conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton in Side Show at The Media Theatre, Jenna Pastuszek and Ashley Sweetman are long-time friends and fellow actors seeking to shatter the expectation of competition among women in show business who look and sound alike. Double Treble is the product of two women embracing their similarities and insisting that there IS room for two! Enjoy an evening of your favorite tunes ranging from Broadway's Golden Age to today's pop hits with Jenna and Ashley serving DOUBLE the sass, DOUBLE the fun, and DOUBLE the power!
Nightcap Cabaret Presents CABUFFET Starring Jenna Pastuszek
Tunes. Glorious Tunes. Philly native Jenna Pastuszek and friends will sing the night away with this buffet of song. From the classics to Broadway hits of today, you will get your delicious fill of entertainment. Joining Jenna are two of Philly's finest, Amanda Sweetman and Will Connell.
Theatre Horizon Announces Test of New Ticketing Initiative
Last Summer, Theatre Horizon began a new Summer Concert Series called 42nd and Main. Each year, Theatre Horizon brings together Philadelphia and Broadway stars for a one-night only concert reading. This year, the theatre brings audiences Alex Timbers' raucous musical about America's First Political Populist President, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Thursday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. Along with this extremely relevant musical, Theatre Horizon is introducing an innovative ticketing system for this event. With this event, Theatre Horizon will institute a test run of Pay What You Decide Ticketing. Tickets can be reserved online at www.theatrehorizon.org.
Bristol Riverside Theatre to Close 2015-16 Season with MAN OF LA MANCHA
Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its 2015-2016 season daring audiences to "dream the impossible dream" with the ever-popular musical Man of La Mancha running May 10-June 5. With music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and book by Dale Wasserman, the production is directed by Keith Baker and features the triumphant return of Gypsy star Robert Newman, joined by Sharon Alexander, Julian Brightman, Lauren Cupples, Robert Farruggia, Tamra Hayden, Christopher Roche, Danny Rutigliano, Dwayne Alistair Thomas, and Danny Vaccaro. The cast is supplemented by the ensemble of Rajeer Alford, Daniel Bontempo, Elena Camp, Will Connell, Stephan Dagrosa, John DiFerdinando, Adam Hoyak, Kevin Murray, and Victor Rodriguez.
BWW Review: NUREYEVS EYES at GSP Excellent and Engaging
'Nureyev's Eyes' will be on the George Street Playhouse stage through February 21st. This fascinating new play is written by David Rush, directed by Michael Mastro and start Will Connell as Jamie Wyeth and Bill Dawes as Rudolf Nureyev. See this inventive piece of theatre, wonderfully staged and performed.
BWW Interview: Bill Dawes in NUREYEVS EYES at GSP
Broadwayworld.com interviewed Bill Dawes who will play Rudolf Nureyev in 'Nureyev's Eyes' at the George Street Playhouse. Directed by Michael Mastro, the show will be on the New Brunswick Stage from February 2nd through February 21st.
Matt Scott Steps in for Josh Franklin in Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway's Matt Scott, who was last seen by Goodspeed audiences in the 2013 production of SNAPSHOTS at The Norma Terris Theatre, will assume the role of 'Sam Wainwright' for the remainder of the run of A WONDERFUL LIFE at Goodspeed Opera House through December 6th.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mazeppa Productions' CLOSER THAN EVER
Closer Than Ever - the celebrated musical revue featuring the songs of Maltby & Shire - returns to Philadelphia in a fresh new production featuring four of the city's best performers. Called a "pocket-size classic of the American musical theater" by the New York Post, Closer Than Ever features twenty-four wise and witty songs about life after your twenties... when life gets interesting! Through charming melodies and smartly-crafted lyrics, Closer Than Ever intertwines insightful tales about love, security, happiness, and self-definition into an unforgettable evening of theater.
Mazeppa Productions to Stage CLOSER THAN EVER
Closer Than Ever - the celebrated musical revue featuring the songs of Maltby & Shire - returns to Philadelphia in a fresh new production featuring four of the city's best performers. Called a "pocket-size classic of the American musical theater" by the New York Post, Closer Than Ever features twenty-four wise and witty songs about life after your twenties . . . when life gets interesting! Through charming melodies and smartly-crafted lyrics, Closer Than Ever intertwines insightful tales about love, security, happiness, and self-definition into an unforgettable evening of theater.
Bristol Riverside Theatre to Present RAGTIME, 3/17-4/12
Bristol Riverside Theatre explores what it means to be an American with its production of Ragtime on March 17-April 12. The Tony Award-winning musical with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens is directed by Keith Baker and features Leslie Becker, Derrick Cobey, David Edwards, Tamar Greene, Michael Thomas Holmes, Matt Leisy and Ciji Prosser. Supporting roles will be played by Ciaran Barlow as Edgar, Will Connell as Houdini, Jim Conte as Grandfather, Stephen Dagrosa as Willie Conklin, Sarah J. Gafgen as Emma Goldman, and Chelsey Jean as Evelyn Nesbitt. The ensemble includes Rajeer Alford, Amy L. Armstrong, Charles Michael Bendas, Daniel Bontempo, Elena Camp, John DiFerdinando, Jessica Gruver, Brian Michael Henry, Adam Hoyak, Angelica Jackson, Jessica M. Johnson, Walter E. Tucker, Dwayne Washington, and Paul Weagraff.