BWW Reviews: CHICAGO comes to the San Diego Civic Center by ErinMarie Reiter(May. 12 3:57 PM) - The critically acclaimed Kander & Ebb musical CHICAGO is back in San Diego with Christie Brinkley as Roxie Hart! CHICAGO is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, May 13th. |
HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens at La Jolla Playhouse Today, 5/12 by BWW News Desk(May. 12 10:39 AM) - HANDS-ON-A-HARDBODY-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Playhouse-20010101
La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary Gordon Murray, as well as Allison Case and more, opens tonight, May 12, and runs through June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. The commissioned musical has a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Creditors), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity), music by Trey Anastasio (lead singer of the popular band Phish) and Amanda Green, with direction by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) and musical staging by Benjamin Millepied (BLACK SWAN). |
Young Americans 'Glee Club' Returns to Palm Springs for Golden Anniversary, 5/12-13 by BWW News Desk(May. 12 12:30 AM) - The Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing America's original Glee Club - The Young Americans - back to Palm Springs - with an all-new song and dance extravaganza designed to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the group's founding in 1962. Two performances, featuring the latest generation of Young Americans, and some Young Americans alumni, will take place at the Palm Springs High School Auditorium tonight, May 12th and tomorrow, May 13th. The shows feature a wide range of music, from traditional choral music to the latest Broadway hits, and every type of dance you can imagine - from classical ballet to modern hip hop. |
BWW Reviews: The Old Globe presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS by ErinMarie Reiter(May. 11 7:36 PM) - The Old Globe presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS the critically acclaimed and moving musical based on the story of The Scottsboro Boys in 1931 Alabama. The show is making its West Coast premiere and will run through June10th at The Old Globe Theatre. |
BWW TV Seattle Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth on Tour! by BroadwayWorld TV(May. 11 1:32 PM) - BroadwayWorld Seattle was granted EXCLUSIVE access to Kristin Chenoweth's debut performance of her new (and first ever) tour, which opened in Seattle on Wednesday night ... and received a whopping NINE standing ovations for a show unlike we had ever seen.
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Photo Flash: Jay Whittaker & Co Get Ready for The Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, June-September by BWW News Desk(May. 11 6:12 AM) - The Old Globe is all set for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Check out the photographs of the cast getting ready to begin rehearsals below, including Jay Whittaker, Robert Foxworth, Dan Amboyer, Adrian Sparks and Dana Green. |
Kentwood Players Presents THE MIRACLE WORKER, Now thru June 16 by BWW News Desk(May. 11 12:30 AM) - Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from tonight, May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson’s 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller’s autobiography “The Story of My Life” and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City. |
Cast and Creative Team Announced for the Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival by BWW News Desk(May. 10 2:41 PM) - The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. |
Lamb's Players Theatre Announces MIXTAPE VIP Club by BWW News Desk(May. 9 9:17 PM) - Lamb’s Players Theatre has announced the start of a MIXTAPE VIP CLUB to reward patrons who see the show multiple times. |
THE TWILIGHT ZONE UNSCRIPTED Returns to North Coast Rep, 5/29 by BWW News Desk(May. 8 9:36 PM) - From the darkest corners of reality, to the land of the unexplained - Impro Theatre's Twilight Zone Unscripted pays homage to Rod Serling's breakthrough sci-fi series "The Twilight Zone." Enter the wondrous dimension of imagination, as completely improvised episodes are created with every performance. |
New Village Arts Presents World Premiere of BRILLIANT MISTAKE, 5/30-6/24 by BWW News Desk(May. 8 9:31 PM) - New Village Arts presents the World Premiere of BRILLIANT MISTAKE, written and directed by Suzanne Bachner, beginning May 30. |
BWW Reviews: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Triumphantly Opens Tour at Old Globe by Don Grigware(May. 8 10:49 AM) - The Scottsboro Boys
book by David Thompson
music & lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb
directed & choreographed by Susan Stroman
Old Globe, San Diego
through June 10 |
San Diego Civic Theatre Presents CHICAGO Starring Christie Brinkley, Now thru 5/13 by BWW News Desk(May. 8 12:30 AM) - After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London’s West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of "Seinfeld" and "Family Feud", John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012. Tickets are available now. |
Early May 2012 Performance Opportunities on the California Central Coast by Curt Miner(May. 7 3:35 PM) - As we make our way into the Merry Month of May, I hope you are making plans to attend a number of the upcoming shows at the various live performance and theatre venues located here on the beautiful Central Coast of California! |
STAGE TUBE: Jane Lynch et al. in 'Epic School Battle' to Keep Art in CA Schools by Stage Tube(May. 6 10:41 AM) - In response to an effort to remove art from classrooms in California, Jane Lynch, Wayne Hoffman, Matt Sorum, Tony Okungbowa, KISS, Steven Tyler, Johnathan Schaech, Hiimrawn, Davin Dell'Osa, Shay Carl, Epic Lloyd, and Mary Doodles (the dog) got together to create this epic "keep art in schools" battle. Watch the video below! |
Photo Flash: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Opens at The Old Globe Tonight! by BWW News Desk(May. 5 5:46 PM) - The Old Globe's production of the Tony Award-nominated musical THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS opens tonight, May 5, and runs through June 10 in its West Coast premiere in San Diego, starring Broadway vet James T. Lane and Tony Award-winner Ron Holgate. Check out shots from The Old Globe's cast "meet and greet" at the show's first rehearsal and production photos below! |
Cast and Creative Announced for La Jolla's West Coast Premiere BLOOD AND GIFTS, 6/12-7/8 by BWW News Desk(May. 4 5:56 PM) - La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Blood and Gifts, by J.T. Rogers, directed by Lucie Tiberghien, running in the Mandell Weiss Forum June 12 – July 8. |
Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season! by BWW(May. 3 4:05 PM) - The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!
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