Bill Willingham Presents FAIREST VOL. 3: THE RETURN OF THE MAHARAJA, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2014
This June, New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents FAIREST VOL. 3: THE RETURN OF THE MAHARAJA starring the beautiful, deadly ladies from his hit series FABLES. Balancing horror, humor, and adventure in the FABLES tradition, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, the Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others.
New Adaptation of THE GUARDSMAN to Run 5/17-6/22 at NoHo Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2014
Can a jealous actor fool his cheating wife? Lillian Groag (artistic associate at the Old Globe) directs a new adaptation of The Guardsman, the comic tour de force about love, fidelity and illusion by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnar, opening May 17 at the NoHo Arts Center.
World Premiere of COUNTY LINE Opens Tonight at Performance Network Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2014
From tonight, January 16 through February 16 Performance Network Theatre presents the world premiere of the 2013 National New Play Network Showcase Selection and Edgerton Award-Winning inspiring drama 'County Line' by David Wells, who made his Performance Network debut in last season's audience favorite comedy, 'Brill'. He is a University of Michigan Alumnus and one of Michigan's most popular emerging playwrights. 'County Line', directed
by David Wolber, is a coming-of-age story set in rural Kansas and explores the challenges young adults may face in foster homes, the lasting effects these memories can have on a person, and how 17-year-old Lois is able to overcome anything that is thrown her way.by David Wolber, is a coming-of-age story set in rural Kansas and explores the challenges young adults may face in foster homes, the lasting effects these memories can have on a person, and how 17-year-old Lois is able to overcome anything that is thrown her way.
World Premiere of COUNTY LINE to Open 1/16 at Performance Network Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2013
From January 16 through February 16 Performance Network Theatre presents the world premiere of the 2013 National New Play Network Showcase Selection and Edgerton Award-Winning inspiring drama 'County Line' by David Wells, who made his Performance Network debut in last season's audience favorite comedy, 'Brill'. He is a University of Michigan Alumnus and one of Michigan's most popular emerging playwrights. 'County Line', directed
by David Wolber, is a coming-of-age story set in rural Kansas and explores the challenges young adults may face in foster homes, the lasting effects these memories can have on a person, and how 17-year-old Lois is able to overcome anything that is thrown her way.
Photo Coverage: Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich Play 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 4, 2013
Longtime songwriting team MARCY HEISLER (Author/Lyricist) and ZINA GOLDRICH (Composer) are set to make their 2014 Broadway debut with EVER AFTER, directed by Kathleen Marshall and produced by Kevin McCollum, Scott Landis and Philip Morgaman. They were the first women ever honored with the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting, and Heisler was awarded the 2012 Kleban Prize for Outstanding Lyrics.
BWW Reviews: Glass Mind Theatre's FALLBEIL Is Full of Heart
by Giordana Segneri - Nov 17, 2013
Beautifully written by local-ish playwright Liz Maestri, Fallbeil examines fear, and humans' reaction to it, from countless perspectives. It's about sisters' fear of losing their brothers, who once supported and sustained them; it's about the fear of making life-altering decisions and of fighting for or letting go of long-held beliefs; and, perhaps most poignantly, it's about the fear of forgetting and of being forgotten.
Glass Mind Theatre Presents FALLBEIL, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2013
'FALLBEIL creates a world that's, thought-provoking, and entertaining,' says Alexander Scally, director of Glass Mind Theatre's opening production of SEASON 4: NATIONAL BOHEMIA. 'In my opinion, this style of work creates the most profound theatrical experience.'
Nana Mousouri to Play Beacon Theatre, 1/22
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2013
One of the biggest-selling female artists around the world, Nana Mouskouri, returns to the stage with her 'Happy Birthday Tour', starting on her birthday in October 2013 in Athens, and making a stop at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on January 22, 2014 at 7:30pm.
Glass Mind Theatre to Present FALLBEIL, 11/15-24
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2013
'FALLBEIL creates a world that's, thought-provoking, and entertaining,' says Alexander Scally, director of Glass Mind Theatre's opening production of SEASON 4: NATIONAL BOHEMIA. 'In my opinion, this style of work creates the most profound theatrical experience.'
Performance Network Theatre Kicks Off 2013-14 Curriculum Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2013
Performance Network Theatre invites artists and students of all skill levels to participate in their 2013 - 2014 Curriculum by offering a wide range of courses taught by the industry's top players beginning today, October 12 with Acting for the Camera with award winning writer/director Christina Morales Hemenway, as the instructor.
Best of SF Fringe Festival Returns to EXIT Theatre in November
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2013
The Fringe has staying power. While three "Best of Fringe" shows closed the 22nd Annual San Francisco Fringe Festival with encore performances on September 21, four more "Best of" shows will return every weekend in November. Audiences will have the opportunity to see what they missed - or want to see again.
Celtic Thunder to Play Benedum Center, 10/6
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the award-winning vocalists, Celtic Thunder, at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, October 6, 2013,at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices start at $37.75. For information, visit www.TrustArts.org, call (412) 456-6666, or in person: Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
Adirondack Shakespeare Company Hosts Fundraiser for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, 3/8
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 8, 2013
The Adirondack Shakespeare Company announced this week that their upcoming productions of 1,2,3 Henry VI and Richard III would not only be an opportunity to experience Shakespeare's portrayal of the War of the Roses, but a chance to lend support to modern day war veterans, through the company's sponsorship of the IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America).
Celtic Thunder's George Donaldson to Play Connolly's Klub 45 in NYC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
George Donaldson has been a member of the 'Celtic Thunder' Scottish/Irish singing ensemble for the last four years and has enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic and Australia. George will be doing some solo shows around the country and will be stopping in New York City tonight, December 10, 2012 for a 7:30PM show at Connolly's Klub 45 at Times Square.
Celtic Thunder's George Donaldson to Play Connolly's Klub 45 in NYC, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012
George Donaldson has been a member of the 'Celtic Thunder' Scottish/Irish singing ensemble for the last four years and has enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic and Australia. George will be doing some solo shows around the country and will be stopping in New York City on December 10, 2012 for a 7:30PM show at Connolly's Klub 45 at Times Square.
Photo Coverage: Celtic Thunder Meets Fans at Beacon Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 1, 2012
Celtic Thunder appeared at The Beacon Theatre in New York City on 9-29 as a stop on their new North American Tour. WLIW TV21 and WNET TV 13 had a meet and greet following the show for people that had pledged to the stations and Broadwayworld.com was on hand to take photos.