High Point University Chamber Singers Announces Performance at Sayville Congregational Church by Sarah Hookey - May 2, 2019 The Chamber Singers from High Point University, located in High Point, N.C., will perform at Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 PM. The Chamber Singers are the premier vocal ensemble of High Point University. Four School Theatre Programs Honored By National Association by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2019 The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes schools whose theatre programs exemplify and promote high standards of quality in educational theatre with the Outstanding School Award. This year only four schools in the nation were honored: James A. Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington; Leavenworth Senior High School in Leavenworth, Kansas; Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, Washington; and Woodmont High School in Piedmont, South Carolina. Traveling Players Ensemble Brings Innovative Actor Training to DC Metro Area, High School Students Enroll Now by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2019 Traveling Players Ensemble trains actors like no other theatre in the DC metro region. Their programs are innovative, inclusive, and super fun! And transformative, too. Their mission, to bring great theatre into the great outdoors, means high school actors perform 'Shakespeare in the Park' in Shenandoah National Park while backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. These actors don't just create a show, but have adventures they will remember for the rest of their lives. BWW Review: Alonso High School Theatre Department's Magical, Extraordinary Production of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN by Peter Nason - May 1, 2019 Makenna Kirsch as the Leading Player and Jacob Atkins as Pippin lead an outstanding production. Three Thespian Troupes Earn National Award For Theatre In Our Schools Month by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2019 Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) Month is a campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs for all students. While activities may take place any time, March is designated the official month for TIOS. The 9th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSF SA) Opens At The Baxter 13 May by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2019 The 9th Shakespeare School Festival South Africa (SSF SA) got off to an excellent start at the Artscape Arena last month with record audience attendance. The second leg of the annual festival opens at the Baxter Theatre on 13 May. This year the SSF SA is dedicated to the late freedom fighter Sonny Venkatrathnam who smuggled a copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare onto Robben Island during his incarceration. Tafara Nyatsanza, a SSF alumni, will MC the festival nightly. Nine Area Schools To Celebrate Musical Theatre Achievements Tonight by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019 On April 30, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), in partnership with New York City-based iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI), will present the 2019 JumpStart Theatre Showcase at the Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati. BWW Feature: Nominations Announced for 2019 New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Enchantment Awards by Zoe Burke - April 29, 2019 Nominations have been announced for the 2019 New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Enchantment Awards. Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2019 Nominees by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019 The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced today the 2019 nominees who will compete in front of a panel of nationally recognized judges on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd). BWW Review: Taylor Tarver Is Off The Charts Fantastic in Steinbrenner High School Theatre Department's Wonderful Production of Kander & Ebb's CHICAGO by Peter Nason - April 28, 2019 It's a razzling, dazzling experience! Shorecrest High School Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2019 Join us this May for Shorecrest Drama's vibrant production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Makes Surprise Appearance at High School Production of ALIEN by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2019 A high school in New Jersey had taken the internet by storm with their stage production of Alien. Following the viral story, the film's original director, Ridley Scott, reached out and to offer to assist in funding an encore performance of the production. The school presented an encore performance last night, April 26, and they had a surprise guest in attendance! The star of the original movie, Sigourney Weaver, came to the show! BWW Review: Thomas Rowell Steals the Show in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School by Peter Nason - April 27, 2019 It's technically so strong that sometimes you forget it's a high school musical that you're watching! Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces The 2019 Blumey Awards Nominees by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019 Blumenthal Performing Arts is pleased to announce the nominees competing in the 8th Annual High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as The Blumey Awards, presented by Wells Fargo on Sunday, May 19, at Belk Theater. Center Stage Awards Recipients Announced For The 2018-19 Season by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018-19 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Awards. New Jersey High School That Staged Theatrical Adaptation of ALIEN Will Present Encore Today by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019 A high school in New Jersey had taken the internet by storm with their stage production of Alien. Now, the official twitter for the ALIEN anthology has announced an encore performance will take place on April 26th. Rackham Choir Presents RISING TO THE TOP: THE HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL INTERN SHOWCASE by Sarah Hookey - April 24, 2019 Rackham Choir, Detroit's oldest choir, will present 'Rising to the Top: The High School Vocal Intern Showcase' at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak. This performance will feature six talented and hardworking student singers in an evening of solos and group works with the choir. A Benefit In Support Of Arts Education For All NYC Public School Students Comes to The Yale Club of New York City by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019 This Monday, April 29, 2019 is the annual benefit for The Center for Arts Education 'CAE CELEBRATION 2019' at The Yale Club of New York City (50 Vanderbilt Ave.) This gala evening is a benefit in support of arts education for all NYC public school students. There will be performances by: Lillias White, Emmy and Tony Award winning Broadway performer;Taia Bell, CAE Career Development Program alumna; and Hollis Headrick Jazz Ensemble. The CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION HONOREES are Mark Golden, CEO, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and Emmanuel Lubin, Field Support Liaison, NYC DOE District 29. The evening begins with 6pm - cocktails, music and auction; 7:30pm - dinner, performance and awards. Ticket prices: $200 (Cocktail Reception); $500 to $25,000 (Cocktails & Dinner event). For more information, contact: Katherine Freedman at 212.239.7814 or katherine@caenyc.org. Auditorium Theatre Announces 2019-20 Student Matinee Series by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019 The Auditorium Theatre announces its 2019-20 Student Matinee Series, featuring three curated shows for students in grades K-12: a special presentation from National Geographic explorers and Grand Canyon hikers Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko, an uplifting show by the musicians and vocalists from Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, and a riveting dance performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kravis Center To Host 2019 Dream Awards For High School Musical Theater by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019 Tickets are now on sale for the Kravis Center Dream Awards: Celebrating High School Musical Theater Excellence. This showcase performance event will be held at 7 pm on Sunday, May 12, at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Dreyfoos Hall and will feature student performers from 14 local high schools - four more than last season. Ticket prices start at $15 and featured musicals will include The Addams Family, Amelie, Chicago the Musical and Miss Saigon, among other favorites. ArtsBridge Foundation Announces Winners Of 2019 Shuler Awards by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019 During a two-hour stage show aired live on Georgia Public Broadcasting, ArtsBridge Foundation tonight announced the winners of the 11th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman to Be Honored at School Theatre Benefit by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019 The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) will honor Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the Broadway Back to School Award, which recognizes the impact of key leaders in the theatrical industry and education in building access and excellence in school theatre. Shaiman and Wittman were among the first creative leaders in the theatrical industry to recognize that the involvement of young students in musical theatre was essential for their success in school and life as well as for the progress and growth of the industry. BWW Review: CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION at Theatre Royal Nelson by Judene Edgar - April 20, 2019 Chicago: High School Edition is an exceptional mesmerising show with contagious energy. Half-Bloods Unite! Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Presents Concert Staging of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL by David McKibbin - April 19, 2019 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School presents a concert version of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Follow Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, on his quest to find Zeus' stolen lightning bolt and save the world from a potential war between the gods. High School Musical Theatre Students Take Stage At 2019 Shuler Awards by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2019 It's the biggest night of the year for Georgia high school musical theatre students nominated for the 2019 Shuler Hensley Awards. The awards event-named for the Atlanta-born Tony Award winner who is emcee of the evening's Broadway-style production-includes winners recognized as the best of the state's high school musical theatre students and schools during 2018-19. |
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