Annie Potts Narrates National Chorale's Musical Premiere of GOODNIGHT MOON Tonight at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016
National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, continues its 2016-2017 Season at Lincoln Center with Beethoven's Symphony #9 and the World Premiere of a musical adaptation of Goodnight Moon tonight, November 18, 2016 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC.
LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture Announces 2016-2017 Fellows
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016
LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture announces the 2016/2017 LABA Fellows, consisting of a group of twelve culture-makers-a mix of visual artists, writers, dancers, musicians, actors and others, who are brought together to study classic Jewish texts in a non-religious, open-minded setting centered on a chosen theme.
AMP Lost and Found Festival Reveals 2017 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2016
Set to return to the stunning Mediterranean island of Malta next 13th – 16th April, Annie Mac Presents Lost & Found Festival has revealed a huge array of names for its third edition.
Flat Rock Playhouse Announces 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2016
The Vagabonds say, "ready, set, subscribe" for an exciting and jam-packed season line-up. Today, Flat Rock Playhouse announced the highly anticipated 2017 season of twenty-five productions that make up Flat Rock's Mainstage features, Studio 52 & Family programming, and the popular Music on the Rock series.
Annie Potts to Narrate National Chorale's Musical Premiere of GOODNIGHT MOON at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016
National Chorale, New York's premier professional choral company, under the Artistic Direction of Everett McCorvey, continues its 2016-2017 Season at Lincoln Center with Beethoven's Symphony #9 and the World Premiere of a musical adaptation of Goodnight Moon on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 8pm at the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC.
Robert Sean Leonard, Ken Ludwig, Josh Rhodes Slated for The Old Globe's 2017 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016
The Old Globe today announced the remaining productions in its 2017 Summer Season, including a brand-new comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood!, and a Summer Shakespeare Festival lineup featuring Robert Sean Leonard in the title role of the towering history play Richard II, directed by Erica Schmidt. Shakespeare's exhilarating tragedy Hamlet follows, directed by Old Globe Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, one of the leading American authorities on the works of Shakespeare.
Casting Announced for ANNIE at The Fox
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2016
Going into its third smash year, with over 575 blockbusting performances under her belt, this production of ANNIE, a new incarnation of the 1977 Tony Award®-winning original, continues to be met with standing ovations and effusive reviews!
Glen Street Theatre Announces 2017 Season
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 16, 2016
Glen Street Theatre is excited to announce a diverse 2017 season at their beautiful 400-seat theatre located in Belrose on Sydney's north shore. The theatre will present dramas, comedies, music events, satire and children's theatre from a variety of arts companies and producers from around the country.
The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre Announces 2017 Season Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2016
Following the recent unveiling of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2017 Mainstage Season, the theatre's producers have announced the 2017 Season line-up for the company's popular children's theatre. A part of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre since 1996, the Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is a unique entertainment destination for weekend family outings, birthday parties, and school field trips. Since the Children's Theatre first opened, it has welcomes some of the most popular children's characters to the stage, where audiences of all ages have been able to see their stories come to life right before their eyes. From original adaptations of classic fairytales to those based on Disney animated films to musicals straight from the pages of the most popular children's books of the day, Way Off Broadway has prided itself on bringing entertainment for all ages to the region.
Rufus Norris Announces New Work for the National Theatre in 2017
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 11, 2016
New work by Inua Ellams, Ya?l Farber, DC Moore, Lindsey Ferrentino and Nina Raine is announced today by Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre. Four world premieres and two European premieres are further announced as forthcoming productions for the National Theatre in 2017.
It's a Hard Knock Life! ANNIE to Play the Orpheum This December; Tickets on Sale Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play December 13-18 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Suzi Quatro Leather Forever Encore Tour to Launch February 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2016
With a career now spanning over 50 years of performing, it's "one more time for Suzi" as she returns in February 2017 for a national tour starting on the Gold Coast on February 3 and finishing in Darwin on March 4. Tickets go on sale early October.
Goodspeed Musicals Announces THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, OKLAHOMA, and RAGS for 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016
Today Michael Gennaro, Goodspeed's Executive Director, announced the six sensational shows set for next season. Gennaro explained, '2017 is going to be an exciting year at Goodspeed. We're producing a classic musical comedy, bold new musicals, a completely reinvented musical from some of the finest creative minds in musical theatre and holiday show for all ages. Goodspeed's rich history is filled with spectacular seasons, and this is one that will stand out. Our audiences expect only the best from Goodspeed, and we plan to give them exactly what they want: interesting, entertaining and inspiring stories along with plenty of song and dance.'
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical UK Tour To Open in Edinburgh 2017
by Marianka Swain - Sep 5, 2016
United Theatrical, Aria Entertainment and Music & Lyrics Limited are delighted to present, in association with the Festival Theatre Edinburgh, the UK & Irish premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical comedy, with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, the creators of multi award-winning Jersey Boys, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. The UK & Ireland Tour, which will open at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh on 20 April 2017, will be directed by Matthew White.
Three World Premieres Set for Darlinghurst Theatre's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2016
In 2017, Darlinghurst Theatre Company is producing world premieres of three new Australian plays including Jeanette Cronin's comedy and puzzle play I Love You Now, Julian Larnach's prophetic psychological thriller In Real Life and Mary Rachel Brown's outrageous comedy and Christmas blues antidote Silent Night.
Melbourne Theatre Company Reveals 2017 Season
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 28, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Brett Sheehy AO today revealed MTC's 2017 Season - a collection of works from around the world that celebrate the art of great, live storytelling.
BWW Preview: 2016-2017 Theatre Season Guide - Full of Promise - We Review, You Decide!
by Herbert Paine - Aug 15, 2016
A full and diverse menu of theatrical offerings for young and old and every persuasion is on tap for the 2016-2017 Season in the Phoenix region. It is reflective of the evolution of the performing arts in the Valley of the Sun. Lots ~ old and new, comforting and provocative, comedy and drama ~ for the savvy theatre-goer to see and assess.
Williamston Theatre to Conclude 10th Season New Annie Martin Play SUMMER RETREAT
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 29, 2016
Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, heads to the lake for the World Premiere of Summer Retreat by Annie Martin. Performances begin Thursday, July 14 and run through Sunday, August 21. Tickets for this madcap comedy are now on sale.
ANNIE, ELF & More Set for 2016-17 Fox Theatre Series
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2016
Olympia Entertainment has announced an array of theatrical and musical experiences to headline the 2016-2017 Fox Theatre Series; featuring some of musical theater's most enduring titles, as well as an incredible holiday show lineup and award-winning productions making their Fox Theatre debut.