George Spelvin News

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a non profit professional theatre company for family audiences has opened it's new musical comedy, 'Dractastic!,' continuing at the Center for the Arts in Downtown Milford through November 1st.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training kicks off its 2015-16 season with a double bill of Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang's THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE and multi-Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND. Presenting a full night of entertainment from two masters of absurdist comedy, the evening will start with 30-minute one-act THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE, include a brief intermission and close with THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND. Directed by Greg Leaming, the director of the Conservatory, both shows preview in the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm with a special 'Pay What You Can Performance,' and officially open on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30pm and run through Sunday, November 22.

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a non profit professional theatre company for family audiences will launch it's 2015/16 season with a new musical comedy, 'Dractastic!,' on Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm, at the Center for the Arts in Downtown Milford.

Connecticut's 'ridiculously entertaining' non profit theatre company for family audiences will present a Pop-Up Theatre experience debuting two new mini musical as part of the Milford Arts Council's MAC FEST on Saturday, September 19th on the green in Downtown Milford.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training adds Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang's absurdist comedy THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE to its 2015-16 season.

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the day-to-day reality of suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact. The production plays more like a modern operetta as there is little dialogue with most of the story being told via the story-forwarding song lyrics.

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), the non-profit organization that contributes to the cultural vitality of the nation by supporting the artistic development of talented young artists, today announces that the next edition of their three-time Emmy-nominated HBO Family Documentary Special will be Alan Alda: YoungArts MasterClass.

The corporate business world of today is far removed from the tropes that abound in the musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and that's one of things that makes it so interesting and enjoyable to watch, particularly when it's a production as sharply staged and exuberantly performed as the current presentation by Stages St. Louis. This is the type of musical that this company really excels at, and the overall enthusiasm and energy expended on the stage of the Robert G. Reim Auditorium makes this show an absolute must-see!

The Community Theatre of Little Rock opens its 59th Season with their Late Summer production 'A Series of One Acts'. Their One Acts will be "30 Minutes to Charlie" by Nick Zagone, "Pvt. Wars" by James McLure, 'Ways and Means' by Noel Coward and 'The Actor's Nightmare' by Christopher Durang. Show dates are August 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 pm and August 24th at 2 pm, to be held at their new home, The Studio Theatre, 320 West 7th Street.

STAGES St. Louis is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The witty comedy about climbing the corporate ladder (in record time!) will run July 18th through August 17that the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood.

From the twisted mind of Christopher Durang are two hilarious one-acts with the bite of a shark that will run at the Prescott Center for the Arts today, May 1-11, 2014.

STAGES St. Louis has announced casting for the 2014 'American Dream' season. The multifaceted lineup includes; They're Playing Our Song, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, and Fiddler On The Roof. This season's exceptional talent celebrates the realization of the American Dream as explored through unique challenges of seeking fame, amassing monetary success, and cherishing family traditions. STAGES also announces the cast for the Theatre for Young Audiences production of, the classic fairy tale, Disney's Sleeping Beauty. All season and single tickets are on sale now.

From the twisted mind of Christopher Durang are two hilarious one-acts with the bite of a shark that will run at the Prescott Center for the Arts May 1-11, 2014.

Awardi winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional non profit theatre company for family audiences presents it's new holiday musical, 'The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show' at the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Milford, Connecticut now through December 29th. Check out a first look below!

Awardi winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional non profit theatre company for family audiences presents it's new holiday musical, 'The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show' at the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Milford, Connecticut now through December 29th. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

Awardi winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional non profit theatre company for family audiences will present it's new holiday musical, 'The Great Cinnamon Bear Christmas Radio Show' at the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Milford, Connecticut beginning Saturday, December 7th.

Award-winning Pantochino Productions has opened its 2013/14 season with the debut of the new musical 'Porkenstein' at the Center for the Arts in Milford. Performances continue through October 27th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Theatre Development Fund has launched the TDF Theatre Dictionary - a video guide to 'theatre lingo' by TDF and theatre companies from across North America. Check out the welcome message by stage, screen and TV star Denis O'Hare!

On Saturday evening, August 11th, at 7:30 p.m. center stage at The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre (BRIFT) will once again come alive in the most hilarious of ways. Three short plays by award-winning writer Christopher Durang will be performed by actors trained by Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds. The Burt Reynolds Institute is an intimate venue with limited seating. Due to the demand for tickets, this return engagement will once again allow theatre goers to enjoy an evening of laughter and relaxation.