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BWW Review: THE LION KING Comes to The Bushnell
by Carissa Chesanek - Aug 3, 2018


Disney's The Lion King opened at The Bushnell for its three-week showing in Hartford, bringing the popular movie to life on stage.

Belk Theater Announces Cast For Disney's THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Charlotte return of Disney's THE LION KING, which will leap onto the stage at Belk Theater from Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 9, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts.

Photo Flash: THE LION KING Comes to Dallas Summer Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018


See brand new production photos from the Dallas engagement of Disney's The Lion King, which will leap onto the stage at The Music Hall at Fair Park from Wednesday, June 13 through Saturday, July 7.

Cast Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Dallas Summer Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Dallas engagement of Disney's The Lion King, which will leap onto the stage at The Music Hall at Fair Park from Wednesday, June 13 through Saturday, July 7.

Cast Announced for Orlando Engagement of THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Orlando return engagement of Disney's The Lion King. The show's first appearance in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and it's third time to Orlando, the four-week engagement runs from February 14 through March 11.

Casting Announced for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2017


Casting has been announced for the Atlanta return engagement of Disney's The Lion King, which will leap onto the Fox Theatre stage on January 10 for a limited three week engagement through January 28 as a special to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2017/2018 season.

Disney's THE LION KING Roars into Baltimore Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017


As part of the 2017/2018 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Hippodrome Broadway Series, Disney's The Lion King opens tonight, Thursday, November 16, at the Hippodrome Theatre for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, December 10.

BWW Review: CLOUD 9 at Hartford Stage
by Joseph Harrison - Mar 13, 2017


Sexual politics, liberation and the cost it weighs on those seeking it (and from whom they are seeking it from), and the fluidity of expression (both in gender and in sexuality) are all on display at Hartford Stage in its latest production of Caryl Churchill's CLOUD 9.

Hartford Stage Announces Cast and Creative Team For Caryl Churchill's CLOUD 9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts announced today the creative team and cast for Caryl Churchill's provocative comedy Cloud 9, directed by Elizabeth Williamson. The show plays February 23 to March 19.

The Attic Theater Company to Present ON THE VERGE at Walkerspace This Summer
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 23, 2016


The Attic Theater Company (Laura Braza, Artistic Director, and Ted Caine, Executive Director) returns to New York City for its annual Off-Broadway summer production. The critically acclaimed company will present Eric Overmyer's comedy ON THE VERGE, directed by Laura Braza.  ON THE VERGE will play a strictly limited Off-Broadway engagement at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street, NYC) beginning Saturday, June 18th through Saturday, July 9th, 2016.  The Press Opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 23rd.  Tickets, priced at $25.00, are on sale now online at http://www.theattictheaterco.com/#!upcoming/c6v5.

American Bard Theater Company to Pay Tribute to Susan Glaspell with HOUR BY HOUR, 9/12
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015


Notable theatrical artists will join American Bard Theater Company in presenting Hour by Hour : Susan Glaspell, a staged reading event that will span 10 plays in 12 hours, and celebrate the works of Susan Glaspell.

BEATRICE Plays Producers' Club This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2015


Marrow's Edge will present the World Premiere of Beatrice, a new play written by Elijah Guo and directed by Ria T. DiLullo. Beatrice centers on Dante's love interest and principal muse -- but gives its main character the attention she deserves.

BEATRICE to Play Producers' Club, 4/11-12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015


Marrow's Edge will present the World Premiere of Beatrice, a new play written byElijah Guo and directed by Ria T. DiLullo. Beatrice centers on Dante's love interest and principal muse -- but gives its main character the attention she deserves.

Photo Flash: Boomerang Theatre Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Now Through 7/20
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


The award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company and Artistic Director Tim Errickson, are excited to announce their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare, directed by John Greenleaf (The Acting Company, Steppenwolf, Australian Elizabethan Theatre; Co-founder Shakespeare on the Hudson), as part of the company's 15 years presenting exceptional outdoor theatre. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will be presented at Central Park (69th Street and Central Park West), June 21 through July 20, 2014. Tickets are free and do not require a reservation. For more information visit www.boomerangtheatre.org.

Boomerang Theatre Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2014


The award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company and Artistic Director Tim Errickson, have announced their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare, directed by John Greenleaf (The Acting Company, Steppenwolf, Australian Elizabethan Theatre; Co-founder Shakespeare on the Hudson), as part of the company's 15 years presenting exceptional outdoor theatre. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will be presented at Central Park (69th Street and Central Park West), tonight, June 21 through July 20, 2014.

Boomerang Theatre Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Begin 6/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2014


The award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company and Artistic Director Tim Errickson, have announced their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare, directed by John Greenleaf (The Acting Company, Steppenwolf, Australian Elizabethan Theatre; Co-founder Shakespeare on the Hudson), as part of the company's 15 years presenting exceptional outdoor theatre. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will be presented at Central Park (69th Street and Central Park West), June 21 through July 20, 2014. Tickets are free and do not require a reservation. For more information visit www.boomerangtheatre.org.

Trinity Rep to Present OLIVER!, 2/20-3/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 17, 2014


Trinity Rep continues its 50th anniversary season with the highly anticipated return of former artistic director and Academy-award nominated actor Richard Jenkins and his wife Sharon Jenkins to bring the beloved musical Oliver! to the Providence stage. The show runs February 20 to March 30, 2014 in Trinity Rep's Chace Theater. The pair returns to direct and choreograph the Tony Award winning musical packed with favorite songs such as 'Consider Yourself,' 'Who Will Buy?' and 'Food, Glorious Food'. This production of Oliver! is made possible by support from the National Endowment for the Arts and supporting sponsor The Washington Trust Company. Tickets are on sale now at www.trinityrep.com, by calling (401) 351-4242, or at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St., Downtown Providence.

BWW Reviews: Trinity Rep Delivers Sparkling, Spirited CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Veronica Bruscini - Nov 20, 2013


Trinity Repertory Company is at the top of its game with this year's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, working theatrical magic to masterfully breathe new life into the familiar account of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly apparitions who visit him one fateful Christmas Eve.

Trinity Rep to Celebrate 50th Season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/9-12/28
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


Trinity Rep proudly continues the celebration of their 50th season with their annual presentation Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance. Performances runNovember 9th through December 28th. Appealing to young and old alike, this heartwarming story of the power of forgiveness shows us that anything is possible - and hope is always just around the corner. Tickets are on sale now and by phone at (401) 351-4242, online atwww.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St. Adult ticket prices for A Christmas Carol start at $36. Children's tickets (age 2-14) start at $22. For information on group discounts for parties of 20 or more contact Group Sales at (401) 351-4242.

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