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WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Shane Peterman, announced today that the "Pay It Forward with Pay What You Can" partner for WTT's upcoming production of Everything is Wonderful will be local non-profit, Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center.

Before Wendy, before he was Captain Hook, before a boy was given the name Peter Pan, and before there was a Neverland, there was a starcatcher Apprentice named Molly, a pirate named Black Stache, and a nameless orphan. Together, they are about to be thrown in a dangerous yet wildly hilarious adventure on the high seas. Until March 24th,  audiences can go on an adventure with Molly, the Black Stache, the Orphans, and the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up - take a look at the pictures of this magical production of Peter and the Starcatcher!

Before Wendy, before he was Captain Hook, before a boy was given the name Peter Pan, and before there was a Neverland, there was a starcatcher Apprentice named Molly, a pirate named Black Stache, and a nameless orphan. Together, they are about to be thrown in a dangerous yet wildly hilarious adventure on the high seas.

The Riverside Center for the performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to present The Color Purple opening Wednesday, March 13 and running until Sunday, May 5. The Color Purple opened at The Broadway Theatre in 2005, directed by Gary Griffin, produced by Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones and Oprah Winfrey. The original Broadway production ran from 2005 to 2008, earning eleven Tony Award nominations in 2006. An enthusiastically acclaimed Broadway revival opened in late 2015 and ran through early 2017, winning two 2016 Tony Awards- including Best Revival of a Musical. It is this version that is being staged.

Before Wendy, before he was Captain Hook, before a boy was given the name Peter Pan, and before there was a Neverland, there was a starcatcher Apprentice named Molly, a pirate named Black Stache, and a nameless orphan. Together, they are about to be thrown in a dangerous yet wildly hilarious adventure on the high seas.

Out of the Box Theatrics presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of THE PINK UNICORN by Elise Forier Edie. Directed by Amy Jones, this site-specific one-woman drama will star Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley (Next To Normal, Side Show, Sunset Boulevard). Previews begin May 9 at the Episcopal Actors' Guild with opening slated for May 15. 

New Year's Eve at the Baxter Theatre Centre offers three festively fabulous shows to choose from, culminating in one of Cape Town's most popular and exciting parties perfect to herald in the good tidings of 2019. There's Marc Lottering's mega-hit production, Aunty Merle, the Musical, Nick Rabinowitz's latest comedy Dry White and Real Art Wednesday's vibrant RAW Fest.

This Summer, comedy, music and dance dominate the Baxter Theatre Centre's festive season line-up, as top local comedians and emerging talent heat up its stages, culminating in one of Cape Town's most popular and exciting New Year's Eve parties.

Guys and Dolls marked Kim Donovan's directorial debut 27 years at the Players Guild of Dearborn. She was pregnant at the time with her daughter, Maura. Frank Loesser's score must have channeled Maura's musical theatre talents in utero as she's now starring as Adelaide, "the well-known fiancee," in the Players Guild of Dearborn's 2018 production of Guys and Dolls serendipitously directed by Kim Donovan.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Opening Night for Virginia Stage Company's Season 40 opening production Always…Patsy Cline will take place on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:30pm, with a preview performance on Tuesday, September 18. Written by Ted Swindley and directed by Amy Jones, who also directed the Season 39 hit musical Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, this production returns to Virginia Stage Company nearly 20 years later.

One of the most beloved productions in Virginia Stage Company history returns to kick off the historic 40th Season. Always...Patsy Cline, previously performed at the Wells Theatre during the Virginia Stage's Season 18, celebrates the life and music of one of country music's most iconic voices. Explore her unlikely friendship with a Houston housewife as they bond over a pot of strong coffee, some dear letters between friends, and the beautiful tunes of Cline herself. You'll go "Crazy" over 27 of her biggest hits.

One of the most beloved productions in Virginia Stage Company history returns to kick off the historic 40th Season. Always...Patsy Cline, previously performed at the Wells Theatre during the Virginia Stage's Season 18, celebrates the life and music of one of country music's most iconic voices. Explore her unlikely friendship with a Houston housewife as they bond over a pot of strong coffee, some dear letters between friends, and the beautiful tunes of Cline herself. You'll go "Crazy" over 27 of her biggest hits.

One of the most beloved productions in Virginia Stage Company history returns to kick off the historic 40th Season. Always...Patsy Cline, previously performed at the Wells Theatre during the Virginia Stage's Season 18, celebrates the life and music of one of country music's most iconic voices. Explore her unlikely friendship with a Houston housewife as they bond over a pot of strong coffee, some dear letters between friends, and the beautiful tunes of Cline herself. You'll go "Crazy" over 27 of her biggest hits.

Premiering on the West End in 1999 and Broadway in 2002, Mamma Mia earned commercial and critical success. It received 5 Tony nominations including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Orchestrations. Mamma Mia is the longest running jukebox musical on Broadway and sits comfortably in the top ten longest-running Broadway shows. This musical features notable favorites 'Thank You for the Music,' 'Dancing Queen,' and 'Take a Chance on Me.'

The Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2018 season with the highly anticipated blockbuster musical, Mamma Mia! This spirited jukebox musical featuring the music of the hit Swedish pop group, ABBA, tells the story of a daughter's search to find her father before her upcoming wedding. The soon-to-be bride, Sophie, decides to take matters into her own hands when her independent mother, Donna, refuses to talk about her past, including the identity of Sophie's father. While Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970's pop group, Donna and the Dynamos, helps Sophie get ready for the wedding, Sophie secretly invites three men who could be her father to the wedding. When the three could-be fathers arrive, things might not be as clear-cut as Sophie thought. Guided by the fabulous music of ABBA, Mamma Mia stands out as a worldwide phenomenon that has audiences singing along and dancing the night away.

Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Flemming and Out of the Box Theatrics announces the second season of the sold out reading series Building theBox. Curated by Associate Artistic Director, Ethan Paulini, this new series features 4 new pieces that are being considered for full production in the 2019 (and beyond) season.