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Touchstone Theatre Unveils 2023/24 Season as Roy Surette Announces His Retirement as Artistic Director
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023


Touchstone Theatre has revealed its 2023/24 season programming, a dynamic lineup featuring four unforgettable Canadian works including two long-awaited world premieres. The announcement comes with the news that this will be artistic director Roy Surette's final season with the company, citing his intention to retire as AD but continue his freelance career:

Christopher Cross Comes to The King Center for the Performing Arts in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023


The King Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Christopher Cross coming to the Space Coast at the King Center for the Performing Arts!  The event will take place inside the L3Harris Technologies Theatre (Main Stage) on Sunday, November 12th at 8:00 PM.  

Theatre Under the Stars Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN! and WE WILL ROCK YOU as Part of 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


Audiences will indulge in a hilarious love letter to Broadway and revel in a worldwide sensation of Queen's most beloved rock-and-roll hits when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Something Rotten! and We Will Rock You, running alternate evenings July 2–August 27, 2022, at Stanley Park's scenic Malkin Bowl. A beloved Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS' early bird tickets are on sale now through June 16.

BWW Review: Gateway Theatre's A BROADWAY HOLIDAY Spreads Cheer This Christmas!
by Alyson Eng - Dec 22, 2021


A BROADWAY HOLIDAY will play at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, BC from December 16th to 23rd. In addition to in-person performances, A BROADWAY HOLIDAY will also have a video on-demand stream available for purchase from December 18th to 23rd for audiences to enjoy in the comfort of their own home.

Christopher Lloyd Will Lead Shakespeare & Company's KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2021


Shakespeare & Company will launch its 2021 season with a production of Shakespeare's King Lear, featuring acclaimed actor and three-time Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd. Directed by Nicole Ricciardi, King Lear will run July 2 through August 29.

United Players Presents SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2021


United Players will present the North American première of She Sells Sea Shells by Helen Eastman and directed by Sarah Rodgers.

Sundance Institute Announces Latest Documentary Fund Grantees
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020


Sundance Institute today named the global cohort of 22 independent nonfiction filmmakers and their projects that comprise the latest Grantees of the Institute's Documentary Fund.

TUTS Presents High-Flying, Vibrant 2019 Season With MAMMA MIA! And NEWSIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2019


Audiences will bathe in the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what's right this summer, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! andDisney's Newsies, running alternate evenings July 5-August 17, 2019, at Stanley Park's glorious Malkin Bowl. A beloved Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS' early bird tickets are on sale now through June 15.

THE KING AND I Comes To Christopher Newport University 2/15 - 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2019


The classic musical OKLAHOMA is playing at Christopher Newport University's Peebles Theatre from February 15th to 24th, 2019.

THE KING AND I Comes To Christopher Newport University 2/15 - 2/24
by Alan Henry - Jan 24, 2019


The classic musical OKLAHOMA is playing at Christopher Newport University's Peebles Theatre from February 15th to 24th, 2019.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 10- Christopher Gattelli is the King of Broadway with NEWSIES!
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018


On Day 10 of 30 Days of Tony, we look to a double nominee for his work on My Fair Lady and Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. Christopher Gattelli. 

Filipina-Canadian Actress Aida King Cast in Upcoming Christopher Broughton Suspense Thriller LIVE
by Macon Prickett - Apr 30, 2018


Christopher Broughton, who is a producer at 20th Century Fox and the CEO ofMoxie Motion Pictures Inc.,has announced that Actress Aida King has been cast for the Movie, LIVE. The Hollywood suspense thriller will be filmed in the Philippines, Thailand and the US. Aida King will join what will be an A -List castfor the production ofthe film. ChristopherBroughton, in casting Aida King,said, 'There is a need for more diversity in the talent that is being groomed for film and television. Aida King's screen test was nothing short of a success and as an emerging acting talent and we look forward to developing her on screen, as she can transform into so many different looks and ethnicities.' The tall sultry and strikingly beautiful, multi lingual, Toronto Canada Native of Philippine ancestry, for her part, has come from relative obscurity to be cast in what will most likely be her breakout role in Hollywood and relishes the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry. Her previous experience was in short movies, but since her screen test, she is now up for supporting roles in several feature films that are currently in development or pre production in Hollywood.

Christopher Cross, Kaki King and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer/songwriter Christopher Cross ( Sailing and Arthur's Theme ), visionary musician/artist Kaki King and more.

Photo Flash: Stars of THE LION KING, Christopher Jackson and More Take Part in Rosie's Theater Kids Fall Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Rosie's Theater Kids - the after-school performing arts program for students from NYC's public schools - celebratd its annual Fall Gala by honoring the legendary Broadway musical Disney's THE LION KING for the show's 20th anniversary on Monday night, November 6. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Christopher Jackson, B.D. Wong and More Set for Rosie's Theater Kids' Fall Gala Honoring THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


As previously announced, Rosie's Theater Kids - the after-school performing arts program for students from NYC's public schools - will celebrate its annual Fall Gala by honoring the legendary Broadway musical Disney's THE LION KING for the show's 20th anniversary. More performers have just been announced!

Exclusive Podcast: Half Hour Call w/ Chris King Welcomes Tony-Winning Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
by Half Hour Call with Chris King - Oct 24, 2016


This episode we talk about how Christopher booked his first choreography job on the ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW. We also talk about one of my favorite shows of his called, SILENCE which is a parody of the movie SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Christopher was a huge fan of the film NEWSIES and he shares how he campaigned for the Broadway show. In the end of the episode we get to talk about his newest project with Disney, FROZEN. This episode was recorded while Christopher was on break during rehearsal for the national tour of, THE KING AND I.

VIDEO: First Look - Meet Christopher Walken's 'King Louie' in Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


USA Today has shared an exclusive first look at King Louie, voiced by Christopher Walken in Disney's upcoming live action THE JUNGLE BOOK.

TUTS Extends OLIVER! and HAIRSPRAY by One Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015


Due to overwhelming demand, Theatre Under the Stars' (TUTS) critically acclaimed and celebrated summer hits Oliver! The Musical and Hairspray -- The Broadway Musical, will extend their runs by one week. The seven newly added performances will see the shows continue to run at Stanley Park's picturesque Malkin Bowl (on alternating evenings) through to August 29, 2015 as the second official hold over in TUTS' more than 70-year history.

TUTS 2015 Summer Season to Include OLIVER! & HAIRPSRAY
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2015


Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) celebrates 75 years of song-and-dance filled summer nights with Oliver! The Musical and Hairspray - The Broadway Musical, running July 10 - August 22, 2015 at Stanley Park's picturesque Malkin Bowl. On alternating evenings, audiences will be transported to brisk, fog-strewn 1840s London or jaunty, sweltering 1960s Baltimore, as the cheery, boisterous casts dirty their clothes and tease their beehives for a full summer of open-air theatre.

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