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BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 4/19 - Columbia Children's Theatre Presents THE THREE LITTLE PIGS and More!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Apr 19, 2019


OPENING! Columbia Children's Theatre presents THE THREE LITTLE PIGS with music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe. The production is directed by Paul Lindley II with choreography by Lisa Sendler and stars an ensemble cast. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS opens Saturday, April 20 and runs through Sunday, April 28. Tickets are $10, or $8 for active military and seniors. All Saturday night tickets are $5. Columbia Children's Theatre is located in Richland Mall, 2400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. For more information, visit columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 4/11 - Full Circle Productions presents APHRA BEHN: WANTON. WIT. WOMAN. and More!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Apr 11, 2019


USC's CURIOUS INCIDENT says goodnight, Trustus' GATSBY keeps swinging, and the HT@MTC Performance Incubator launches its newest project - a world premiere from Full Circle Productions!

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Apr 5, 2019


BEAUTIFUL rolls out of town, but USC and Trustus raise the curtain on their next shows!

John Gallagher To Receive HeartShare's Linda Dano Heart Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2019


Indie film icon John Gallagher will be honored by HeartShare Charities with the Linda Dano Heart Award at their annual spring gala on March 21, 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The award honors a celebrity who has demonstrated the highest commitment to the betterment of the lives of at-risk populations, particularly those with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and/or children and youth. Founded in 1914, HeartShare is a leading charity with diverse social and medical programs.

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP at Columbia, SC 1/19 - YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU and More!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Jan 19, 2019


FACK and Town close their first productions of the new year, while Trustus kicks off 2019 with a recent Tony-winner!

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 1/11 - Broadway in Columbia presents KINKY BOOTS!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Jan 11, 2019


KINKY BOOTS rolls through town, a Kaufman and Hart classic opens in Camden, and Town continues its run of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE!

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 11/16 - Broadway in Columbia presents JERSEY BOYS and More!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Nov 16, 2018


It's another packed weekend on Midlands stages; plus JERSEY BOYS rolls through town early next week!

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 11/8 - Columbia Children's Theatre presents ANNIE JR!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Nov 8, 2018


It's a JAM-PACKED weekend on Midlands stages!

John Gallagher to Receive Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the Cutting Room Short Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018


New York indie icon John Gallagher will be honored with a Lifetime Career Achievement Award on October 21 at the inaugural Cutting Room International Short Film Festival. A fixture on the New York scene for 40 years as a director, writer, producer, author, historian and educator, with a wide range of international filmmaking resources and relationships, and a highly regarded, encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmaking, his track record is especially strong in discovering and mentoring new talent, both in front of and behind the camera.

Photo Flash: BODYGUARD - Das Musical: Die Proben haben begonnen
by Alan Henry - Aug 7, 2018


In knapp sieben Wochen ist es endlich soweit: BODYGUARD  - DAS MUSICAL, basierend auf einem der großten Kino-Blockbuster aller Zeiten, feiert am 27. September 2018 osterreichische Erstauffuhrung im Ronacher.

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/22 - Sumter Little Theatre presents THE GIVER!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Mar 22, 2018


It's a busy first weekend of spring as Workshop bids farewell to BOEING-BOEING, WOW's BROTHER keeps rolling, and Sumter and Trustus open their next offerings!

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/15 - Walking On Water Productions presents DON'T CALL ME BROTHER!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Mar 15, 2018


The GAME comes to an end at Town Theatre, while WOW's latest work premieres and Workshop's comedy takes flight!

Photo Coverage: Andrew Lloyd Webber-Produced THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens in Manila; Show Runs Until 10/22
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 1, 2017


From England to New Zealand to Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber-produced 2006 lavish revival of The Sound of Music finally made it to Manila, which officially held its gala performance last Friday, September 29, at The Theatre at Solaire and an after party at the Diamond Hotel. (Thanks to Globe Live, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Concertus Manila, and David Atkins Enterprises--yes, it takes a village to import a first-rate international theatrical production!)

Photo Coverage: First Look at The International Touring Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by John Angelo Sergio - Sep 28, 2017


Associate Director Frank Thompson, who was also the resident director of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, presented the cast of the international touring production of The Sound of Music, led by Carmen Pretorius (Maria) and Janelle Visagie (Mother Abbess), at a media call yesterday.

BWW Previews: WEEKENDER in Columbia, SC
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Sep 28, 2017


Final bows for two musicals while RABBIT HOLE opens up and HUNCHBACK keeps singing!

BWW Previews: WEEKENDER in Columbia, SC
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Sep 21, 2017


It's a busy weekend for theatre in the Capital City!

BWW Previews: WEEKENDER in Columbia, SC
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Sep 14, 2017


CCT and Village Square start up their seasons and Trustus keeps the BARBECUE going!

Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2017


The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

MITF 2017: The Oldest Continuing Theatre Festival in NYC Returns This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


This is an auspicious year for John Chatterton and the Midtown International Theatre Festival. MITF is now the OLDEST CONTINUING THEATRE FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK! John Chatterton has set the gold standard for presenting new and exciting independent theatrical works in NYC. This year's special festival brings more than 100 productions to Manhattan - as well as an astounding number of international works. The 18th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival once again proves itself to be one of the best reasons to stay in New York in July!

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