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Edinburgh Comedy Preview Season Announced at The Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

Ahead of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, the Pleasance Theatre Trust present a comedy preview season full of huge comedic names, noteworthy newcomers and international talent at their London home.  For audiences that can’t make it up to Edinburgh, or for comedy fans who can’t get enough of their favourites, The Pleasance is the place to be for new and exciting comedy from the UK and beyond.

The Pleasance Theatre Trust Present Giant Programme of Theatre and Comedy For Second Fringe On-Sale
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.

Theatre Memphis Closes Its Centennial with PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2022

At the end of the year-long, celebratory 100th anniversary season of Theatre Memphis, a long-awaited black tie gala event, Puttin' on the Glitz, May 20, 2022, will be what Executive Producer Debbie Litch calls, “the party of the century”.

Nelson Coates Reelected As President Of Art Directors Guild
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2021

Production Designer Nelson Coates has been reelected to a second three-year term as President of the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800). Art Director/Set Designer Jim Wallis returns as Vice President and Art Director/Set Designer Judy Cosgrove as Guild Secretary. Set Designer Rick Nichol was newly elected as the Guild's Treasurer.

BWW Review: Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN - Not An Even Fight
by Gil Kaan - Nov 4, 2019

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN originally written in 1960 (and updated in 1976) about two presidential candidates vying for their party's nomination could have seem much more relevant to present day politics if the set and costumes didn't so vividly remind of the 1970s. Gary Lee Reed directs a committed, but uneven cast. Curious interpretation having the opposing candidates running for president as polar opposites, flip sides of a coin. Mark Belnick's Governor William Russell is everything John Ruby's Senator Joseph Cantwell isn't.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Premiere Of HOLIDAY INN at Drayton!
by Alan Henry - May 23, 2018

Shake the winter blues away! Check in to the biggest holiday party of the year as the new Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn makes its triumphant Canadian premiere in Drayton. Don't be fooled - this spectacular musical comedy is not just about the traditional 'holiday season' - it spans a full year of celebrations from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Valentine's Day, Easter and more. Step into spring with this festive musical on stage from May 16 to June 3 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

BWW Review: Drayton's HOLIDAY INN - A Strong Cast of True Triple Threats
by Mary Alderson - May 21, 2018

Imagine a musical with the warmth of Christmas, the spring colours of Easter, and the fun of dancing turkeys at Thanksgiving!  Drayton's Holiday Inn is an enchanting romp through the calendar with stops at all the major holidays for singing and dancing. What's not to like? Currently on stage in Drayton, the show comes to Grand Bend and Cambridge later this year.

Casting Announced For Canadian Premiere Of Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

Shake the winter blues away! Check in to the biggest holiday party of the year as the new Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn makes its triumphant Canadian premiere in Drayton. Don't be fooled - this spectacular musical comedy is not just about the traditional 'holiday season' - it spans a full year of celebrations from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Valentine's Day, Easter and more. Step into spring with this festive musical on stage from May 16 to June 3 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Casting Announced For Canadian Premiere Of Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018

Shake the winter blues away! Check in to the biggest holiday party of the year as the new Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn makes its triumphant Canadian premiere in Drayton. Don't be fooled - this spectacular musical comedy is not just about the traditional 'holiday season' - it spans a full year of celebrations from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Valentine's Day, Easter and more. Step into spring with this festive musical on stage from May 16 to June 3 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Casting Announced For Canadian Premiere Of Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018

Shake the winter blues away! Check in to the biggest holiday party of the year as the new Irving Berlin musical Holiday Inn makes its triumphant Canadian premiere in Drayton. Don't be fooled - this spectacular musical comedy is not just about the traditional 'holiday season' - it spans a full year of celebrations from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Valentine's Day, Easter and more. Step into spring with this festive musical on stage from May 16 to June 3 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

First Listen to 'Liberte Egalite and Fraternite' from THE BRAILLE LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2017

The world premiere of a major new musical, "The Braille Legacy", is the thrilling, true, inspirational and epic story of Louis Braille, a young blind boy who wanted the same chance in life as those who see and ended up improving the lives of millions of blind people around the world. BroadwayWorld brings you a first listen to the song 'Liberte Egalite and Fraternite' from the show below!

Photo Flash: Charing Cross Theatre presents THE BRAILLE LEGACY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2017

The world premiere of a major new musical, "The Braille Legacy", is the thrilling, true, inspirational and epic story of Louis Braille, a young blind boy who wanted the same chance in life as those who see and ended up improving the lives of millions of blind people around the world.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for the World Premiere of THE BRAILLE LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2017

Final casting has been announced today for the world premiere of a major new musical, "The Braille Legacy", the thrilling, true, inspirational and epic story of Louis Braille, a young blind boy who wanted the same chance in life as those who see and ended up improving the lives of millions of blind people around the world.

Ilda Morales will Teach A Master Class for Classical Ballet Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2017

HILDA MORALES, former soloist of American Ballet Theatre, and former principal dancer of the Pennsylvania Ballet, will be teaching a master class for the Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon, Virginia on March 26, 2017.

Hilda Morales To Teach Master Class For Classical Ballet Theatre In Herndon, 3/26
by Molly Tracy - Mar 3, 2017

HILDA MORALES, former soloist of American Ballet Theatre, and former principal dancer of the Pennsylvania Ballet, will be teaching a master class for the Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon, Virginia on March 26, 2017 from 10 A.M. - 12 Noon. For more information contact Classical Ballet Theatre atwww.ctnva.org

AUDIO: Gemma Sutton Performs 'Grow and Change' from West End's THE GO-BETWEEN!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2016

Michael Crawford makes his glorious return to the London Stage in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between. Based on the classic novel by L. P. Hartley and adapted by David Wood, The Go-Between is a new musical with a score written by Richard Taylor. Today, the show has unveiled a preview of star Gemma Sutton performing 'Grow and Change' - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Michael Crawford Talks THE GO-BETWEEN on Neil Sean's Showbiz
by Louisa Brady - Jul 3, 2016

Michael Crawford and the creative team of THE GO-BETWEEN stopped by Neil Sean's Showbiz to discuss the production and what Crawford brings to it. Check out the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Michael Crawford & Company in THE GO-BETWEEN!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2016

Michael Crawford makes his glorious return to the London Stage in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between.

Review Roundup: THE GO-BETWEEN, with Michael Crawford
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2016

Michael Crawford returns to the London Stage in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between.

Video + Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Crawford, Gemma Sutton, Stuart Ward & More in THE GO-BETWEEN
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2016

Tonight is the night in London as Michael Crawford officially opens in the West End this evening in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between.