Transcript of news in brief, January 26

January 24, 2022

Center players will hold auditions for an upcoming production of 'Crimes of the Heart' at the Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough. The play was written by Beth Henley and...

San Diego-raised Ari Afsar to lead the cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Bhangin’ It’

Kristine C. Watson

January 22, 2022

Playhouse

Arianna "Ari" Afsar, a singer, songwriter and theater artist who grew up in San Diego, has been cast in the lead role in La Jolla Playhouse's musical "Bhangin' It: A Bangin' New Musical."Afsar will play Mary, a...

Band Thursday Plays Packard and Massive Vegas Festival | News, Sports, Jobs

Kristine C. Watson

January 21, 2022

Playhouse

Various ramblings from the world of entertainment: ・The band on Thursday will headline Packard Music Hall on Friday, but will be part of a much bigger event later this year in Las Vegas. ...

See Bettye Lavette on January 30 in Hartford

Kristine C. Watson

January 19, 2022

Playhouse

Singer Bettye Lavette is scheduled to perform January 30 at Infinity Hall in Hartford. Hailed by The New York Times as "one of the great soul performers of her generation," LaVette is a singer who can take any...

‘MATILDA’ WORKS MAGIC AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE

Kristine C. Watson

January 17, 2022

Playhouse

Samara McDonald stars as Matilda, a child with an extraordinary imagination, in 'Matilda the Musical', currently showing at the Waterfront Playhouse. LARRY BLACKBURN / Weekly Keys The award-winning musical "...

Taipei Performing Arts Center enters testing phase

Kristine C. Watson

January 15, 2022

Playhouse

The Taipei Performing Arts Center will soon open for a trial run from March to May to test its three auditoriums, Taipei Deput...

TRAV’LIN – THE 1930s HARLEM MUSICAL ROMANCE gets regional premiere at Winter Park Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

January 14, 2022

Playhouse

Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical Romance, a joyous celebration of jazz-age love with a classic jazz and blues score, receives its Southeast regional premiere to kick off the Mainstage series at the Winter Pa...

Danbury area art and history organizations received nearly $ 900,000 to help cover pandemic costs

Kristine C. Watson

January 12, 2022

Playhouse

Thirty-four organizations in the Danbury area will receive $ 893,700 in state grants to help with recovery from the pandemic and support their work in service to the community.They are among the 624 museums and...

Dylan Show gets dates in Edinburgh: All Edinburgh Theater.com

Kristine C. Watson

January 10, 2022

Playhouse

Girl from the north of the country for Edinburgh Playhouse Girl from the north of the country, the musical written and directed by Conor McPherson using music and lyrics...

Bay Area shows postponed due to COVID

Kristine C. Watson

January 8, 2022

Playhouse

The winter wave of COVID-19 and the new omicron variant plunged us back into limited indoor activities, wearing masks (preferably N-95) and plenty of hand washing and sanitizing. Just as we were starting to en...

The Haunting of Hill House – Introducing Lakewood Playhouse – The Suburban Times

Kristine C. Watson

January 6, 2022

Playhouse

"An evil old house, the kind some call haunted, is like an unknown land waiting to be explored." “The Haunting of Hill House is a 1959 Gothic horror novel by American author Shirley Jackson. A National Book...

Playhouse On The Square for the regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s TORCH SONG

Kristine C. Watson

January 5, 2022

Playhouse

Playhouse on the Square is set for the regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein's groundbreaking play, Torch Song, January 28 - February 13, 2022 at Circuit Playhouse, 51 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.Hil...

Delray Beach Playhouse presents TIL DEATH DO US PART … YOU FIRST by Peter Fogel

Kristine C. Watson

January 2, 2022

Playhouse

The Delray Beach Playhouse will present actor / comedian Peter Fogel's multimedia solo show Til Death Do Us Part ... You First, for a single performance, on February 23 at 12:30 p.m., as part of the popular 'La...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News, Sports, Jobs

Kristine C. Watson

January 1, 2022

Playhouse

SAM / 1-1 Columbiana Good like new Shop closed for the holidays Eastern Palestine The Eagles kitchen closed for New Years Day Salem Salem Hunting Club, all-you-can-eat breakfast, 7 a.m. t...

Gatsby: A Musical – Southwark Playhouse, London

Kristine C. Watson

December 30, 2021

Playhouse

Book, Music and Lyrics: Linnie Reedman and Joe Evans Director: Linnie Reedman After a very promising concert essay broadcast from Cadogan Hall in February, Gatsby: a musical by Linnie Reedman and Joe E...

Registration opens for winter courses at the Oddfellows Youth Playhouse in Middletown

Kristine C. Watson

December 28, 2021

Playhouse

Press staffDecember 28, 2021Update: December 28, 2021 at 2:43 p.m. 1of3Shown is a scene from Oddfellows Tee...

Hoda Kotb’s fiancé Joel Schiffman builds playhouse for his daughters on Christmas

Kristine C. Watson

December 26, 2021

Playhouse

Hoda Kotb spent the holidays with her fiance Joel Schiffman and their two daughters, Haley and Hope. According to PEOPLE, Schiffman worked hard to make sure the day was special for the two li...

Somerset Theater projects a bumper season in 2022 as shows start to sell out

Kristine C. Watson

December 25, 2021

Playhouse

A Somerset theater says it expects a bumper 2022 season - after an impressive post-pandemic rebound. Weston-super-Mare Playhouse bosses say they have a "strong" schedule for next year, with tickets to shows sel...

Kentwood Players presents NATIVE GARDENS

Kristine C. Watson

December 23, 2021

Playhouse

Kentwood Players presents NATIVE GARDENS, a comedy by Karen Zacarias. Directed by George Kondreck and produced by Kathy Dershimer for Kentwood Players with rights obtained from Samuel French, Inc., featured in...

Candice Guardino ITALIAN BRED hit show

Kristine C. Watson

December 21, 2021

Playhouse

In Italian Bred - The Theatrical Comedy, actress / singer / storyteller Candice Guardino effortlessly slips into multiple family characters as she recalls her childhood. The show, which has received rave revie...

At First Festival, North Platte Celebrates Its Canteen History From WWII | Local

Kristine C. Watson

December 18, 2021

Playhouse

Jeff said, although he doesn't enjoy music as much as his wife, “I enjoyed it today. It was exceptional.Bolstered by heavy walk-in ticket purchases, a crowd of 106 attended the evening's theatrical performance...

Actors with DakotAbilities take the stage to perform a holiday play

Kristine C. Watson

December 18, 2021

Playhouse

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) - Actors of all skill levels take the stage today to put on a play to help everyone get into the Christmas spirit. This is the last training session before the performance of "...

Obituary of Evan Allred (1946 – 2021) – Centerville, UT

Kristine C. Watson

December 16, 2021

Playhouse

Clarence evan allred 10/31/1946 - 12/12/2021 Clarence Evan Allred, 75, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 from complications from Parkinson's disease. Evan was born on October 31, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to ...

London Bridge to get new theater with Southwark Playhouse expansion

Kristine C. Watson

December 14, 2021

Playhouse

M @ London Bridge to get new theater with Southwark Playhouse expansion Image Foster + Partners Southwark Playhouse is slated to have a new location at London Bridge in 2025. The m...

Critically acclaimed Canadian alternative country band Cowboy Junkies returns to Ridgefield Playhouse on February 5

Kristine C. Watson

December 12, 2021

Playhouse

Cowboy Junkies is about to come back to The Ridgefield Playhouse to Saturday, February 5, 2022 Anyone who has followed Cowboy Junkies' three-decade journey knows that t...

Fantastically great women who changed the world – Liverpool Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

December 10, 2021

Playhouse

Music: Miranda Cooper and Jennifer Decliveo Lyrics: Chris Bush and Miranda Cooper Director: Amy Hodge Based on Kate Pankhurst's picture book of the same name, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the ...

Make-A-Wish surprises Medora girl with playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

December 8, 2021

Playhouse

BISMARCK, ND (KFYR) - A nine-year-old Medora girl can think of herself as an owner of sorts.Thanks to Make-A-Wish North Dakota, Laynie Simons' dream of having a life-size performance hall has come true.Laynie c...

Simon Gordon visits the Edinburgh Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

December 6, 2021

Playhouse

Heathers The Musical: Simon Gordon on his arrival at the Edinburgh Playhouse ...

Christmas Events at Salisbury Playhouse and Arts Center

Kristine C. Watson

December 4, 2021

Playhouse

Wiltshire Creative has announced a variety of events and activities to bring the people of Salisbury into the festive spirit. 1. Snow White and Happy Ever After Beauty Salon Spend a ...

DEN BÄSTA PJÄSEN SOM NÅGONSIN SKRIVITS at the Playhouse Teater

Kristine C. Watson

December 3, 2021

Playhouse

The audience is greeted by a large pile of shoe boxes on the stage which will be used to build a city, important places for the people we are talking about and especially the houses of Preston Street where they...

Playhouse Hosts Holiday Production – Times-Standard

Kristine C. Watson

December 1, 2021

Playhouse

The Arcata Playhouse will host its 15th annual holiday production, "The Jig and Thistle Radio Hour Holiday Show," Friday and Saturday and December 10 and 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. This radio show ...

Marc Maron arrives at Playhouse Square in May 2022

Kristine C. Watson

November 29, 2021

Playhouse

Monday, November 29, 2021 Marc Maron arrives at Playhouse S...

Henderson County News: Tributes pour in for George Wilkins Jr., musical soul of the Playhouse for many years

Kristine C. Watson

November 27, 2021

Playhouse

Tributes pour in for George Wilkins Jr., the Playhouse's musical soul for many years George Wilkins Jr. By Bill Moss, Posted: November 27, 2021 Tributes poured i...

Get into the Christmas spirit at the Palmdale Playhouse | Showcase

Kristine C. Watson

November 26, 2021

Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St. East, will feature a wide variety of en...

Over 800 pounds of food collected at Westport and up

Kristine C. Watson

November 24, 2021

Playhouse

Members of the Westport Weston Family YMCA swim team recently raised over 800 pounds of food to support the Bridgeport rescue mission on November 6. Tree lighting ceremony at the town hall ...

‘Best Christmas Contest’ Tickets On Sale Now | Characteristics

Kristine C. Watson

November 23, 2021

Playhouse

KENDALLVILLE - Tickets for Gaslight Playhouse's production "The Best Christmas...

Long-time Laguna Playhouse art director bids farewell

Kristine C. Watson

November 21, 2021

Playhouse

LAGUNA BEACH, CA —Ann E. Wareham is stepping down as artistic director of Laguna Playhouse, the playgroup announced Friday. She will be staying until the end of this calendar year to help with the transition. W...

“At the yellow house” by La Jolla Playhouse examines the lost years of Vincent van Gogh in Paris

Kristine C. Watson

November 19, 2021

Playhouse

Playwright Kimber Lee has had several plays produced by top national theaters over the years, but she admits the cycle of expanding and slowing submissions and commissions can be demoralizing and exhausting. So...

Small Graces | The Setlist

Kristine C. Watson

November 18, 2021

Playhouse

Lately I've been focusing on the little graces and pleasures: a nature walk with a loved one, a good meal, seeing a cool bird, or reading something shiny a...

La Jolla Playhouse unveils the first four shows of the 2022-2023 season

Kristine C. Watson

November 16, 2021

Playhouse

New musicals, two world premieres, and stories that will take audiences on a journey around the world and through time are part of the 2022-2023 season of La Jolla Playhouse.Following the 2021-22 season's closi...

Heads Up: The Weekend Show Will Celebrate The Return Of Theater To Lincoln And Across | Entertainment

Kristine C. Watson

November 12, 2021

Playhouse

The show lasts just over an hour and features 15 songs from iconic Broadway musicals. The show will feature artists from Capitol Theater Company, Beatrice Community Players, Lofte Community Theater, Pinewood P...

‘The Prom’ Gives Playhouse Square Chance to Show $ 3.5 Million Renovation of Connor Palace

Kristine C. Watson

November 10, 2021

Playhouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The nationally touring production of "The Prom" opened in Playhouse Square and received rave reviews on November 2. a high school girl banned from taking her girlfriend to prom is not the onl...

The Ridgefield Playhouse has been transformed into a high school for a new Netflix movie, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, written by Stephen King!

Kristine C. Watson

November 8, 2021

Playhouse

Light, camera, action Lights, Camera, Action - The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield has been turned into a high school for a new Netflix m...

BARE FEET IN THE PARK at Oyster Mill Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

November 6, 2021

Playhouse

that of Neil Simon Bare feet in the park opened in 1963 on Broadway. The original cast starred Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley. In 1967, it was adapted for the cinema with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. ...

“My Mañana Comes”: undocumented director to make Stars Playhouse debut

Kristine C. Watson

November 5, 2021

Playhouse

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) - A local undocumented student draws inspiration from his migration story for his directorial debut at the Stars Playhouse this weekend. Ivan Mendoza is undocumented, orig...

Relive a critical period in New York City history with “Tammany Hall” at the SoHo Playhouse on Off-Broadway

Kristine C. Watson

November 3, 2021

Playhouse

A combative election for New York City mayor in 1929, with allegations of voter fraud, money and earnings laundering, scandalous affairs and mob ties, provides the inspiration for the all-new fully...

The show must go on for the Pec Playhouse Theater

Kristine C. Watson

November 2, 2021

Playhouse

PECATONICA, Ill. (WTVO) - A storm damaged the Pec Playhouse beyond repair earlier this year, and the building has since been demolished. With the reconstruction underway, the show is set to continue,...

Jitney review – August Wilson cab drivers speak | Theater

Kristine C. Watson

October 31, 2021

Playhouse

IIt's hard to imagine now, looking back at a body of work that includes Ma Rainey's black stockings and Two trains running, but when he started in the late 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson...

Playhouse on the Square to Offer Holiday Series | Advertisement

Kristine C. Watson

October 30, 2021

Playhouse

MEMPHIS - Playhouse on the Square will offer a series of holiday entertainment...

Shakespeare’s Globe announces the cast of MEASURE FOR MEASURE in the Sam Wanamaker performance hall

Kristine C. Watson

October 29, 2021

Playhouse

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast of Measure for Measure, directed by Blanche McIntyre and designed by James Cotterill. The winter season opens on November 19 in the Sam Wanamaker Candlelight Hal...

🌱 Halloween Tips + Take a look behind the scenes at Laguna Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

October 27, 2021

Playhouse

Rise and shine, Laguna Beach! Let's start this Thursday with everything you need to know about Laguna Beach today. First, the weather forecast for the day: Sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 62.High tide will ...

TAUK welcomes Neal Francis to cover Sly and the Family Stone in Atlanta [Watch]

Kristine C. Watson

October 26, 2021

Playhouse

TAUK brought his Chaos Companions Visit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday night, where the band performed at Playhouse variety and welcomed a very special guest, Neal Francois. The stop in Atlanta came half...

Animal Crossing player turns his son’s playhouse into a nook nook

Kristine C. Watson

October 25, 2021

Playhouse

A creative Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan shared their creation of a Nook's Cranny-inspired playhouse for their son to play. ...

GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts Family Event in Henderson

Kristine C. Watson

October 24, 2021

Playhouse

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A non-profit organization hosted a preview event in Henderson on Saturday. GiGi's Playhouse is a one-of-a-kind success center for people with Down syndrome, their families and the ...

Portland Playhouse inaugurates BIPOC affinity evenings as it launches new season

Kristine C. Watson

October 22, 2021

Playhouse

From left to right, actors Robin McAlpine, Darius Pierce, Nikki Weaver and Dana Green, in Portland Playhouse's "Barbecue" production.Shawnte Sims / CourtesyThe Portland Playhouse is launching a series of specia...

In the Weeds with Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

October 21, 2021

Playhouse

It's #influencernight at Contumacious Pig Restaurant, and if you're an employee of a restaurant or Instagrammer with 5,000 or more followers, you know what that means. Otherwise, read on. The scene is...

Left-wing players will reopen | News, Sports, Jobs

Kristine C. Watson

October 20, 2021

Playhouse

Stage Left Players will officially reopen the doors of Trinity Playhouse, 234 E Lincoln Way in Lisbon, this fall with a renewed determination to transf...

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE NOL

Kristine C. Watson

October 19, 2021

Playhouse

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE NOL A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas kicks off the holiday season with a Flat Rock tradition, which continues live after going virt...

THE UNTOLD STORY, Liverpool Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

October 17, 2021

Playhouse

One would assume that beyond the original novel and the over 200 films made in his honor, there isn't much left to explore surrounding the story of Bram Stoker's most iconic villain. Yet in real life Mimicking...

Robby Krieger (The Doors) with special guest Vanilla Fudge at Ridgefield Playhouse on November 17th

Kristine C. Watson

October 16, 2021

Playhouse

A great double classic rock lineup arrives on the Ridgefield Playhouse stage - Robby Krieger (The Doors) with special guest Vanilla Fudge on Wednesday November 17th at ...

Westport Country Playhouse Presents SPECTRAS AND SPIRITS

Kristine C. Watson

October 15, 2021

Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse and WSHU Public Radio are partners in the Playhouse Radio Theater Halloween play "Specters and Spirits". First free broadcast of audio playback on Saturday, October 30.In the spirit ...

‘Nunsense’ Makes Gaslight’s First Show Laugh at CLC | Sun News

Kristine C. Watson

October 14, 2021

Playhouse

KENDALLVILLE - Retired theater educator Craig Munk is about to reach a goal he...

Chap Wolff – A Northwestern Actor With Very Good Chops – The Suburban Times

Kristine C. Watson

October 12, 2021

Playhouse

Peg and I suggested an article about one of their actors, Chap Wolff. In high school, I took a speech class and two acting classes. In college, I took a theatrical speech course at Bremerton Olympic Colleg...

Henderson County Life: LIGHTNING REVIEW: put on your boots and go for “Autumn at the Opry”

Kristine C. Watson

October 11, 2021

Playhouse

LIGHTNING REVIEW: Put on your boots and go for "Autumn at the Opry" "Autumn at the Opry" stars Katie Barton, Nat Zegree, Eric Anthony, Ben Hope, Paul Babelay (on drums), ...

A “Guide” to the Musical at Pa. Playhouse – Times News Online

Kristine C. Watson

October 10, 2021

Playhouse

A Tony Award-winning murder musical is the perfect show for the spooky October, said show director Rody Gilkeson. "A Gentleman's Guide to Lo...

Erie Playhouse Welcomes Audiences For First In-Person Production

Kristine C. Watson

October 9, 2021

Playhouse

Happy to see you again! That's Erie Playhouse's message to audiences as he opened his first in-person production in a year and a half. The musical Something Rotten has been in the works for 18 month...

The Pocket Playhouse is back on stage | Arts & Culture

Kristine C. Watson

October 7, 2021

Playhouse

After a long intermission filled with virtual performances and technical diffi...

Timber Lake Playhouse Celebrates 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Kristine C. Watson

October 6, 2021

Playhouse

Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, Ill. Has inducted Robin Wilhelms Saar and the First State Bank of Shannon, Polo and Lake Carroll into the Timber Lake Playhouse Hall of Fame. The TLP Hall of Fa...

All you need to know

Kristine C. Watson

October 6, 2021

Playhouse

The Akron University Theater Series kicks off on October 8 at EJ Thomas Hall with a plethora ...

CCP to play ‘Peter and the Star Catcher’ | Culture & Leisure

Kristine C. Watson

October 5, 2021

Playhouse

Starting Friday, October 8, the Cumberland County Playhouse Adventure Theater ...

How to renovate century-old Coconut Grove playhouse is still under discussion – CBS Miami

Kristine C. Watson

October 5, 2021

Playhouse

COCONUT GROVE (CBSMiami) - The back and forth on how the renovation of the nearly century-old Coconut Grove playhouse continues.“In New York, we had on and off Broadway and they would kill to come to the Coconu...

Montrose cinema opens this weekend with a Scottish film

Kristine C. Watson

October 4, 2021

Playhouse

A NEW cinema will open in Montrose this weekend with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Eye of the Storm. The cinema is part of the new £ 3.5million Montrose Playhouse arts...

AJ Holmes takes a revealing look at himself in his solo musical “Yeah, But Not Right Now” at the Off-Broadway SoHo Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

October 2, 2021

Playhouse

from broadway AJ Holmes (who tells us he legally added the previous show-biz id to his name) has an impressive list of on-stage and screen credentials, from his 1000+ performances as the main chara...

David Sedaris returns to Ridgefield Playhouse on Monday, October 11, selected readings and Q&A

Kristine C. Watson

October 2, 2021

Playhouse

Author, NPR contributor, and one of America's greatest living comedy writers, David Sedaris returns to Ridgefield Playhouse on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 8 p.m. for an...

THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL New Bluegrass Musical Announced at Ivoryton Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

October 2, 2021

Playhouse

The Porch On Windy Hill, an original bluegrass musical, opened September 23 at the Ivoryton Playhouse.Starring longtime Playhouse favorite David Lutken *, the musical, directed by Sherry Lutken, also stars Lisa...

Teresa Sapien appointed Associate Artistic Director of Arena Stage

Kristine C. Watson

October 1, 2021

Playhouse

The Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have announced that leader and accomplished artist Teresa Sapien is the institution's new...

Worth showing off at the Santa Monica Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

September 30, 2021

Playhouse

Award-winning solo performer Carla Delaney took audiences by storm with her first hit solo show Voices. Gaining rave reviews, the show ranked in the Top 5 for solo shows at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and ha...

What Martin Luther King, Jr. Tells Us About Weston Playhouse | Arts and culture

Kristine C. Watson

September 29, 2021

Playhouse

WESTON - Weston Playhouse Theater Company wraps up its 2021 comeback season wi...

‘Two Jews march in a war …’ opens at Playhouse on Park

Kristine C. Watson

September 29, 2021

Playhouse

WEST HARTFORD - How it feels to be responsible for a cause, that if you fail you could be responsible for the end of an era, the death of a tradition, the demise of a heritage ?Even if you are not Don Quixote, ...

Actors’ Playhouse Raises $ 125,000 at 30th Annual Reach For The Stars Virtual Gala Auction

Kristine C. Watson

September 28, 2021

Playhouse

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater, in conjunction with presenting sponsor Lexus of Kendall, went virtual to celebrate the 30th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala, which took place on Saturday, September 25,...

Review: “The Garden” by La Jolla Playhouse, a deep and powerful return to live performance

Kristine C. Watson

September 28, 2021

Playhouse

If there was ever an argument to be made about the value of live theater after more than 18 months of dark stages and streaming shows, “The Garden” is the best proof of that.For 90 magical minutes on Sunday, th...

“The Garden” by La Jolla Playhouse, a deep and powerful return to live performance

Kristine C. Watson

September 27, 2021

Playhouse

If there was ever an argument to be made about the value of live theater after more than 18 months of dark stages and streaming shows, “The Garden” is the best proof of that.For 90 magical minutes on Sunday, th...

Life With Ferris: Signal Mountain Playhouse Consistently Delivers Top Caliber Performance

Kristine C. Watson

September 27, 2021

Playhouse

Fall is officially here and summer is officially behind us. One of the best parts of July for me is the Signal Mountain Playhouse summer play. Hope you haven't missed it. "Bye Bye Birdie" was an absol...

Ready to bite cast in ‘Dracula’ at Westfield Playhouse • Current Publishing

Kristine C. Watson

September 26, 2021

Playhouse

It seems natural for Robert Webster Jr. to dress up as a vampire on the eve of Halloween. “I'm a huge Halloween junkie,” he said. “I'm the Clark Griswold ('Vacation' movies) of my neighborhood....

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at the Omaha Community Theater

Kristine C. Watson

September 25, 2021

Playhouse

There was ... a murder!Omaha Community Playhouse opened its next hit "Murder on the Orient Express" last weekend to the sound of gunshots, screams and lots of laughs. Filled equally with mystery and comedy, “M...

GiGi’s Playhouse golf outing raises funds for people with Down’s syndrome

Kristine C. Watson

September 25, 2021

Playhouse

GiGi's Hillsborough Playhouse hosted its first charity golf outing, Golf "Fore" GiGi's, on September 21 at Rutgers University Golf Course. Over 100 golfers and 40 sponsors and donors c...

Let The Sunshine In with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. at Ridgefield Playhouse on September 30

Kristine C. Watson

September 24, 2021

Playhouse

Legendary duo and original members of The 5e Dimension, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. present their exciting new show "Up, Up and Away" at The Ridgefield Playhouse...

Theater review: “Doll’s House, Part Two” A wonderful evening of theater on Sherman’s stage

Kristine C. Watson

September 24, 2021

Playhouse

Posted: Sep 24, 2021 07:30 AM SHERMAN - Henrik Johan Ibsen 1879 A doll's house has left decades of onlookers wondering what happened to...

Ovation Playhouse Presents ‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’

Kristine C. Watson

September 23, 2021

Playhouse

Wyoming Valley Mall and Ovation Playhouse, the Wilkes-Barre area's newest performing arts group, team up again as Ovation Playhouse takes the stage with their workshop production of Disney's Descendants: The M...

News from the community of the region | News, Sports, Jobs

Kristine C. Watson

September 23, 2021

Playhouse

Brooke Hill Playhouse offers acting classes for elementary school and college students WELLSBURG - Brooke Hills Playhouse offers drama lessons for elementary and high school students. ...

The Big E range continues with Flo Rida

Kristine C. Watson

September 22, 2021

Playhouse

Flo Rida will perform at the Big E Arena on September 25. Flo Rida first dominated the airwaves with her 2007 single, "Low" with T-Pain, from her debut studio album "Mail on Sunday". The mega hit was number 1...

Comedian and YouTube Sensation Vic Dibitetto at Rigdefield Playhouse this Friday night!

Kristine C. Watson

September 21, 2021

Playhouse

Known for his hilarious viral rants - the "Italian Hurricane" Vic Dibitetto amounts to The Ridgefield Playhouse after 5 sold-out concerts! Get your tickets now to see ...

Noel Sullivan to star in THE RHYTHMICS at Southwark Playhouse; Video clip release!

Kristine C. Watson

September 21, 2021

Playhouse

Aria Entertainment and Metta Theater have announced that Noel Sullivan will play "Gray" in the premiere of all-new musical THE RHYTHMICS this winter, performed at the Southwark Playhouse from December 2 to Janu...

Burglar cleans up Playhouse 615, a small Wilson County theater

Kristine C. Watson

September 20, 2021

Playhouse

WILSON CO., Tenn. (WKRN) - You've heard the saying "everything but the kitchen sink". A small Wilson County theater group might use the phrase to refer to a break-in that happened over the weekend. ...

A year and a half later, Duluth Playhouse finally presents “Monty Python’s Spamalot”

Kristine C. Watson

September 20, 2021

Playhouse

DULUTH, Minn. - Friday was a big day at the NorShor Theater in Duluth, as it was the opening night of the Duluth Playhouse's first full production since the start of the pandemic. The actor...

Don’t miss the exciting new play Red Ellen at the Nottingham Playhouse next year

Kristine C. Watson

September 19, 2021

Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse, April 13-30, 2022.Reprogrammed and eagerly awaited, Caroline Bird's new drama highlights one of the most influential figures in British politics of the first half of the 20th century. The...

Charlayne Woodard enjoys a theatrical comeback for “The Garden” by La Jolla Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

September 19, 2021

Playhouse

Actress and playwright Charlayne Woodard has made Los Angeles home, but this fall she is back in her favorite movie theater at La Jolla Playhouse, co-starring in the world premiere of her latest play, "The Gard...

Coaster Theater Playhouse reopens with “The Picture of Dorian Gray” on October 1 – Tillamook County Pioneer

Kristine C. Watson

September 18, 2021

Playhouse

After 18 months of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Coaster Theater Playhouse will reopen on Friday October 1 with the drama "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Mask and vaccination requirements will be in ...

‘Greenwood’ at Matthews Playhouse lifts voices of Tulsa Race Massacre | DFA 90.7

Kristine C. Watson

September 18, 2021

Playhouse

A new piece will be shown at the Matthews Playhouse this weekend. "Greenwood" brings audiences back to 1921 and places it in the affluent and historically Black Greenwo...

Broadway and beyond: must-see plays and musicals this season

Kristine C. Watson

September 17, 2021

Playhouse

PLAZA SUITE Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker star in a cover of the 1968 Neil Simon comedy, which consisted of three one-act pranks about three different couples - all played by the same actors - stay...

Last bricks laid at Shakespeare North Playhouse as mayor rediscovers his trowel

Kristine C. Watson

September 17, 2021

Playhouse

The construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot reached another milestone as the masonry of the building nears completion. Construction of the theater began in February 20...

GiGi’s Playhouse turns 10 and will host a gala on October 9 in Rhythm City

Kristine C. Watson

September 15, 2021

Playhouse

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold their annual acceptance celebration at the 2021 I Have a Voice Gala. This year they are celebrating 10 years of supporting the voices of peo...

Singing and Dancing Quartet Charms in “Start Here, Start Now”

Kristine C. Watson

September 14, 2021

Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse, the excellent downtown theater company perhaps best known for producing local premieres of new off-Broadway dramas and comedies, also presents popular musicals each year, most...

Burlesque comedy is causing a stir at the Ponca Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

September 11, 2021

Playhouse

Audiences are ready for a comedic treat when the Ponca Playhouse presents One man, two governors this weekend and next. The first offering in their 63rd season, this hilarious farce by Richard Bean showcases a...

Erie Natives Chase a Dream with Rathskeller: A Musical Elixir

Kristine C. Watson

September 8, 2021

Playhouse

Confronted with the pitfalls of alcoholism, Rathskeller: A Musical Elixir is an original musical that will debut at the New Ohio Theater in New York on Friday, September 24. Several veter...

Upper Canada Playhouse ready for first show in almost two years

Kristine C. Watson

September 3, 2021

Playhouse

Content of the article MORRISBURG - For the first time in nearly two years, the Upper Canada Playhouse stage will soon feature a live performance. Content of the article The Johnny & June show - a tribute to ...

Tickets are now on sale for “Two Jews March in a War”

Kristine C. Watson

September 1, 2021

Playhouse

WEST HARTFORD - Playhouse on Park's main stage season 13 opens with TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR by Seth Rozin… directed by David Hammond. The production will run from September 22 to October 10, 2021. The New Yor...

BWW Review: GREASE at the Gulfshore Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

August 28, 2021

Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse Education's GREASE production, presented by STAR Academy, tells the classic story of Danny and Sandy and all the high school drama.This GREASE production was so much fun. The students at Gu...

Last weekend for the Playhouse special, year | News, Sports, Jobs

Kristine C. Watson

August 25, 2021

Playhouse

The cast of Brooke Hills Playhouse's “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” are ready to welcome audiences for the final shows this weekend to celebrate the Playhouse's 50th se...

Thrifty Scottish mother creates amazing playhouse under the stairs for her daughter using discounted B&Q items for under £ 100

Kristine C. Watson

August 23, 2021

Playhouse

A CREATIVE Scottish mom decided to turn the space under the stairs into an amazing playhouse for her young daughter. Karen Adamson from Midlothian made a girls' haunt that looked like a miniature house for thre...

Audio review: “Suspense” and “Silent, please”, audio readings at the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

August 22, 2021

Playhouse

Image of Hush! The production's “Nothing Behind the Door” is suitable for its recreation of the venerable radio horror series “Quiet, Please”. Fans of classic audio drama will be happy to hear that Sonic Summ...

Dragonfly Playhouse Opening Celebration at White Rock – Los Alamos Reporter

Kristine C. Watson

August 22, 2021

Playhouse

BY ELLEN SPECTERExecutive director Los Alamos First Born Program andVice presidentLos ALamos Public School Board I am writing this letter to celebrate the opening of White Rock's new early learning c...

“Steel Magnolias,” brings long-standing talent to Mt. Juliet | New

Kristine C. Watson

August 11, 2021

Playhouse

When “Steel Magnolias,” produced by Playhouse 615 at Mt. Juliet, opens on Frid...

NC State Football: Wolfpack teams up with GiGi’s Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

August 9, 2021

Playhouse

RALEIGH Even though the season opener is still a few weeks away, the NC State football program has already claimed its first victory at Carter-Finley Stadium. On Saturday night, the squad went up in fl...

Upper Canada Playhouse to begin shortened season in September

Kristine C. Watson

August 6, 2021

Playhouse

Content of the article MORRISBURG - While the Upper Canada Playhouse scene has been largely dark for the past year and a half, that certainly doesn't mean the theater has remained calm - far from it. Content ...

Piaf Review – Leeds Playhouse

Kristine C. Watson

August 6, 2021

Playhouse

Jenna Russell as PiafThe story of French girl Edith Gassion who was discovered singing in the street to win her next meal is well known.Reinvented as Edith Piaf and becoming one of the best-selling artists in t...

What’s on stage? 9 new shows to see in Cape Cod theaters

Kristine C. Watson

August 4, 2021

Playhouse

Adventures of a MouseThe Cape Rep Theater children's summer summer shows at its open-air theater continues with "Puppets, Paul & Mary", featuring puppeteer Mary Wilson and singer / songwriter Paul Kehoe at 10 a...

Cinema diary: Diversionary and Coronado Playhouse unveil the 2021-22 season schedules

Kristine C. Watson

August 3, 2021

Playhouse

Two other San Diego theater companies unveiled their upcoming season plans last week. Diversionary will open its 36th season in its newly renovated University Heights Space on September 23, while Coronado Play...