Asolo Repertory Theatre to Present THE MATCHMAKER in January
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 5, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2014-15 rep season with three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thornton Wilder's uproarious romantic comedy, THE MATCHMAKER. Directed by Peter Amster, the play opens Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8pm, with previews Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, January 7 and Thursday, January 8 at 8pm. THE MATCHMAKER, which was adapted into the Tony Award-winning musical Hello, Dolly!, runs in rotating rep through Saturday, April 11, 2015.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Tonight at Geva Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2014
Tonight, November 26, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to Geva Theatre Center on the Wilson Mainstage. A Christmas Carol, Dickens' classic tale of redemption for the most despised man in London, will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit this holiday season. This production of A Christmas Carol premiered to great acclaim in 2010 and features a script adapted by Mark Cuddy from Charles Dickens' novella with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, composer of Geva favorites, Five Course Love and Convenience.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 11/26 at Geva Theatre Center
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 10, 2014
On November 26, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to Geva Theatre Center on the Wilson Mainstage. A Christmas Carol, Dickens' classic tale of redemption for the most despised man in London, will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit this holiday season. This production of A Christmas Carol premiered to great acclaim in 2010 and features a script adapted by Mark Cuddy from Charles Dickens' novella with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, composer of Geva favorites, Five Course Love and Convenience.
The Colorado Theatre Guild Announces Nominees for the Upcoming Henry Awards
by Courtnie Mele
- Jun 19, 2014
The Colorado Theatre Guild's 9th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd in Arvada, Colorado. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party. Tickets are $23 for CTG members (limit 2 per person), $30 non-members or $50 VIP. Tickets go on sale beginning July 1 by phone only through the Arvada Center Box Office by calling 720-898-7200.
Jim Butz Stars in Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' HENRY IV & HENRY V, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk
- May 17, 2014
Jim Butz will play the expansive role of Prince Hal/King Henry V in Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' productions of Henry IV and Henry V, today, May 17 through June 15, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, it was announced today by Rick Dildine, artistic and executive director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
ANIMAL CRACKERS Plays The Stage Theatre, Now thru 5/11
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 4, 2014
ANIMAL CRACKERS, with Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, Music & Lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, and Adapted by Henry Wishcamper with Original Orchestrations by Doug Peck, will run today, April 4 - May 11 in The Stage Theatre. Press night is Thursday, April 10 at 6:30pm.
ANIMAL CRACKERS to Play The Stage Theatre, 4/4-5/11
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 21, 2014
ANIMAL CRACKERS, with Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, Music & Lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, and Adapted by Henry Wishcamper with Original Orchestrations by Doug Peck, will run April 4 - May 11 in The Stage Theatre. Press night is Thursday, April 10 at 6:30pm.
FIVE COURSE LOVE to Run 3/7-4/6 at Spotlighters Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 15, 2014
Five Course Love with book, music & lyrics by Gregg Coffin will run March 7 - April 6, 2014 at Spotlighters Theatre, featuring directiong by Fuzz Roark and musical direction by Michael Tan.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2014 Previews Begin Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 14, 2014
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2014 preview performances begin tonight, February 14, and the season will open Friday night, February 21 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre with Shakespeare's The Tempest (director, Tony Taccone). On Saturday, Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Juliette Carrillo) takes the stage, as does the classic Marx Brothers musical The Cocoanuts (David Ivers), and Sunday afternoon Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors (Kent Gash) opens in the Thomas Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Happy Full or Uncomfortably Full? MMT's FIVE COURSE LOVE
by Noah Lee Jordan
- Jan 30, 2014
FIVE COURSE LOVE by Gregg Coffin has a fairly simple premise, five different love stories set in five themed restaurants and three actors playing all the roles. It's a fast-paced, campy, and wildly outrageous comedy that weaves together music, humor and a little dash of heart.
Jim Butz to Star in Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' HENRY IV & HENRY V, 5/17-6/15
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 24, 2014
Jim Butz will play the expansive role of Prince Hal/King Henry V in Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' productions of Henry IV and Henry V, May 17 through June 15, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, it was announced today by Rick Dildine, artistic and executive director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.
FIVE COURSE LOVE Runs Now thru 2/16 at New Century Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 24, 2014
Minneapolis Musical Theatre's (MMT) madcap and lighthearted look at love, Five Course Love, makes its Twin Cities debut today, January 24-February 16, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre (street level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis). MMT's artistic director Steven Meerdink directs Five Course Love starring just three actors playing 15 different roles who are on the hunt for one true love.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2014 Previews Begin 2/14; THE TEMPEST to Open 2/21
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 23, 2014
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2014 preview performances begin February 14, and the season will open Friday night, February 21 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre with Shakespeare's The Tempest (director, Tony Taccone). On Saturday, Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Juliette Carrillo) takes the stage, as does the classic Marx Brothers musical The Cocoanuts (David Ivers), and Sunday afternoon Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors (Kent Gash) opens in the Thomas Theatre.
FIVE COURSE LOVE to Run 1/24-2/16 at New Century Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 13, 2014
Minneapolis Musical Theatre's (MMT) madcap and lighthearted look at love, Five Course Love, makes its Twin Cities debut January 24-February 16, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre (street level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis). MMT's artistic director Steven Meerdink directs Five Course Love starring just three actors playing 15 different roles who are on the hunt for one true love. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and for more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, call 612.455.9501 or buy in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre (615 Hennepin Ave.).
Geva Theatre's Leadership Recognized in Area Awards, Nov 2013
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2013
It is a special occasion when a leader of any organization is recognized for their achievements, but when both of the Co-CEO's are recognized in the same year, it is cause for celebration. The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester recently announced the recipients of their Annual Arts Awards. Geva's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy will be receiving the 2013 Performing Artist Award, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013.
Geva Theatre's Leadership Recognized in Area Awards Today
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 20, 2013
It is a special occasion when a leader of any organization is recognized for their achievements, but when both of the Co-CEO's are recognized in the same year, it is cause for celebration. The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester recently announced the recipients of their Annual Arts Awards. Geva's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy will be receiving the 2013 Performing Artist Award, today, November 20, 2013.
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