The Making of America's Musical- 1776: The Story Behind the Story
by Jeffrey Kare
- Jul 4, 2016
As America celebrates its 240th Birthday today, let's talk about what is probably one of the greatest musicals ever written, and it only came about 46 years before Hamilton. 1776 dramatizes the story of how John Adams was able to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence as well as signing the Declaration of Independence. While the musical does dramatize the most important event in American history, the story behind the musical is probably just as interesting.
Spotlight Theatre to Stage NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH!, 6/25-8/13
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 7, 2016
When a postal accident lands boxes of Scandinavian pornography in the living room of young newlyweds Peter and Frances, they must do everything they can to get rid of it before Peter's mother shows up, not to mention his uptight boss at the bank! Add in a bumbling best friend, a couple of policemen, and two 'ladies of the evening,' and this day will be one the happy couple will not soon forget! This zippy farce ran for over eight years in London!
Center Stage Jackson to Present 1776
by Tyler Peterson
- May 17, 2016
Center Stage Jackson has announced a very special production of the musical 1776 at The Cascades. Directed by Denise Weber, this performance will be an outdoor theatre event at a new venue for Center Stage Jackson: The Cascades at 1400 S. Brown St. Jackson, MI 49201.
NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH Plays OCTA, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 15, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2015-16 season with the door-slamming British farce No Sex Please, We're British, by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot. The show begins tonight, April 15 and continues through May 1 and is directed by Bob Stewart.
NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH to Play OCTA
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 30, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2015-16 season with the door-slamming British farce No Sex Please, We're British, by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot. The show runs April 15-May 1 and is directed by Bob Stewart.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Now Accepting Applications for 2016 Training Program
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 14, 2015
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that WTF is now accepting applications for their prestigious training programs for the 2016 Season. WTF's Professional Training Program gives invaluable on-the-job learning opportunities for performers, directors, writers, designers, technicians and administrators.
Director Peter H. Hunt Talks Drama Behind Original Cuts to '1776' Film
by Movies News Desk
- Jun 9, 2015
The restored director's cut edition of the musical 1776 was just released on Blu-ray, and Tony-winning director Peter H. Hunt revealed to the Los Angeles Times the drama behind the original 1972 release of the film -- and just how much producer Jack L. Warner left out.
Photo Flash: First Look at TONY Award Party - Barbara Cook, Florence Henderson, Constantine Maroulis and More!
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 10, 2014
There may not have been 76 trombones, but Florence Henderson and Constantine Maroulis did excellent impersonations of librarian Marian Paroo and Harold Hill of 'The Music Man' fame, as they lead a 28 piece marching Broadway band into the Skirball Cultural Center in the new Guerin Pavilion/Herscher Hall to begin an evening of co-hosting for the Actors Fund's 18th Annual Tony Awards® Party. Check out the photos below!
URINETOWN & THIS MAY HURT A BIT Set for St. James Theatre's Spring 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 25, 2013
David Gilmore, Artistic Director, has confirmd details of the upcoming season of main house productions at the St. James Theatre. The 312 seat main house is an exciting alternative to the West End, staging a varied programme of quality plays and musicals and featuring excellent sightlines from every seat. The intimate studio space incorporates the very best of both established and emerging talent in the worlds of cabaret, music, comedy and theatre. The informal bar and brasserie on the ground floor, and the elegant Carrara restaurant on the first floor cater for all pre and post-theatre tastes. Earlier this month, the St. James Theatre was one of only seven theatres shortlisted for the My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre Award out of over 225 theatre venues across the country.
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