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Musical Inspired By The Life Of Knute Rockne Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2018


American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University announce the Equity cast members of Something in the Game: An All-American Musical, directed and choreographed by David H. Bell with book by Buddy Farmer, music by Michael Mahler and lyrics by David H. Bell and Michael Mahler. The production will run July 20 - August 5 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, on the Northwestern Evanston campus. The Press Opening is Today, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Flash: First Look at SOMETHING IN THE GAME
by Julie Musbach - Jul 20, 2018


American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University present Something in the Game: An All-American Musical, directed and choreographed by David H. Bell with book by Buddy Farmer, music by Michael Mahler and lyrics by David H. Bell and Michael Mahler. The production will run July 20 - August 5 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, on the Northwestern Evanston campus.

Musical Inspired By The Life Of Knute Rockne Opens 7/21
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2018


American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University announce the Equity cast members of Something in the Game: An All-American Musical, directed and choreographed by David H. Bell with book by Buddy Farmer, music by Michael Mahler and lyrics by David H. Bell and Michael Mahler. The production will run July 20 - August 5 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, on the Northwestern Evanston campus. The Press Opening is Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Cast Announced For SOMETHING IN THE GAME: AN ALL-AMERICAN MUSICAL At Wirtz
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018


American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University have announced the equity cast members at the helm of 'Something in the Game: An All-American Musical.'

SummerStage Musical Tackles The Life Of Legendary Football Coach Knute Rockne
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2018


Northwestern University's strengths in music theater development will be celebrated over the summer when 14 of the nation's most promising songwriters perform in concert and a new musical inspired by the life of legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne receives a full production with a cast of 23 professional and student actors.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical National Tour Will Launch In Chicago January 2019
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2018


THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an 'electrifying' (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will launch its national tour in Chicago in January 2019 before heading across the country, with engagements announced in Seattle, Detroit, Charlotte, San Antonio and more. Additional tour cities and casting will be announced at a later date.

Grosse Pointe Theatre Stages Inventive PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Pierce Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2018


Did you ever wonder how Peter Pan got to Neverland? Grosse Pointe Theatre invites audiences on a high seas adventure, as it continues its historic 70th Season with a production of Peter and the Starcatcher. The eight performance runs starts on January 21, 2018 at Pierce Auditorium, located at 15430 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Parking is free. Complementary valet is available. In 1948, Grosse Pointe Theatre staged their inaugural show, Clarence by Booth Tarkington at Pierce Auditorium.

BWW Feature: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at ACTORS GUILD OF PARKERSBURG
by Richard Allen - Dec 28, 2017


The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is proud to present Peter and the Starcatcher. Winner of Five Tony Awards and nominated for four more during its original Broadway run, this thrilling and inventive play by Rick Elice is based on the 2004 novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and features music by Wayne Baker.

Grosse Pointe Theatre Stages Inventive PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Pierce Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2017


Did you ever wonder how Peter Pan got to Neverland? Grosse Pointe Theatre invites audiences on a high seas adventure, as it continues its historic 70th Season with a production of Peter and the Starcatcher. The eight performance runs starts on January 21, 2018 at Pierce Auditorium, located at 15430 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Parking is free. Complementary valet is available. In 1948, Grosse Pointe Theatre staged their inaugural show, Clarence by Booth Tarkington at Pierce Auditorium.

Company Of Fools Theatre presents STRIKING 12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Company of Fools' 22nd season of theatre continues in December with a production of Striking 12 - an un-holiday holiday musical by Brendan Millburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valeria Vigoda. Directed by Company of Fools' Interim Artistic Director Ilana Becker with music direction by R.L. Rowsey and Grant Carey, this magical New Year's themed concert-theatre hybrid will run Dec. 14-30, 2017, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, followed by a special New Year's Eve fundraiser performance and celebration on Dec. 31.

Company Of Fools Theatre presents STRIKING 12
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2017


Company of Fools' 22nd season of theatre continues in December with a production of Striking 12 - an un-holiday holiday musical by Brendan Millburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valeria Vigoda. Directed by Company of Fools' Interim Artistic Director Ilana Becker with music direction by R.L. Rowsey and Grant Carey, this magical New Year's themed concert-theatre hybrid will run Dec. 14-30, 2017, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, followed by a special New Year's Eve fundraiser performance and celebration on Dec. 31.

NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's TOMORROW IN THE BATTLE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Stripped Scripts (with Executive Producer Greg Schaffert) will present the NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's Tomorrow in the Battle, directed by Tana Sirois (The Last Eden with Dirt contained Theatre Company) at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue), tonight, October 11, through October 28.

Stripped Scripts to Host Special Event Featuring TOMORROW IN THE BATTLE at Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017


Stripped Scripts (with Executive Producer Greg Schaffert) will host a special event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue) on Thursday, October 26 beginning at 4pm.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Kieron Barry's TOMORROW IN THE BATTLE at Theater 511
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


Stripped Scripts presents the NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's Tomorrow in the Battle, directed by Tana Sirois (The Last Eden with Dirt contained Theatre Company) at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue), October 11-28 with performances Monday through Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm & 10pm, and Saturday at 3pm & 7pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Take Flight at The Allenberry Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


'When I was a boy, I wished I could fly.' With these words, Peter and the Starcatcher, a grownup's prequel to Peter Pan, sets sail on a magical voyage to answer the century old-question: How did a boy named Peter become the boy who wouldn't grow up?

Casting Announced for NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's TOMORROW IN THE BATTLE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017


Stripped Scripts (with Executive Producer Greg Schaffert) will present the NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's Tomorrow in the Battle, directed by Tana Sirois (The Last Eden with Dirt contained Theatre Company) at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue), October 11-28 with performances Monday through Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm & 10pm, and Saturday at 3pm & 7pm.

BWW Morning Brief August 30th, 2017: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Announces Tour and More!
by Danielle Ashley - Aug 30, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL to Strike in a City Near You on Tour Next Fall and more!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL to Strike in a City Near You on Tour Next Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017


Producers, Theatreworks USA, Martian Entertainment, Greg Schaffert Productions and Lang Entertainment Group have partnered with The Road Company (trc.nyc) to bring Drama Desk Nominated Best Musical, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical around the country beginning fall of 2018.

Stripped Scripts to Premiere Kieron Barry's TOMORROW IN THE BATTLE at Theater 511
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Stripped Scripts (with Executive Producer Greg Schaffert) will present the NYC Premiere of Kieron Barry's Tomorrow in the Battle, directed by Tana Sirois at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue), October 11-28.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Take Flight at The Allenberry Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017


'When I was a boy, I wished I could fly.' With these words, Peter and the Starcatcher, a grownup's prequel to Peter Pan, sets sail on a magical voyage to answer the century old-question: How did a boy named Peter become the boy who wouldn't grow up?

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