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A University in the Philippines is Performing "Bombshell" Musical While it's Still in Development in U.S.

This spring, the student-run, multimedia organization of and for art enthusiasts at the University of Santa Tomas(MEDIARTRIX-UST), will be performing their annual musical. In the past, this group has performed such shows as Spring Awakening and Legally Blonde. However this year they decided on newer work. This spring they are performing the musical, Bombshell. 

And in case you were wondering, yes, that is the fictitious musical from the TV-show Smash. 

Their production would be a world premiere of sorts because the show is still in development.

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An Indonesian School Produced 'Hamilton' Last Year and No One Noticed Until Now

In the Fall of 2016, a musical theatre club at the London School of Public Relations in Jakarta, Indonesia performed Hamilton for their fellow students and friends. However, this was not just a couple of songs that we typically see videos of in talent shows and cabarets. No, this was a fully staged production of the show, complete with sets, costumes, and choreography. And yes, it appears they sold tickets for this production. 

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Four-Time Tony Award Winner Boyd Gaines Leads Cast Featuring Sierra Boggess, Helen Cespedes, and Andrew Veenstra for the World Premiere of The Age of Innocence at Hartford Stage

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts announced today the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Age of Innocence, which will perform at Hartford Stage Thursday, April 5, through Sunday, May 6. 

The Age of Innocence has been adapted for the stage by Douglas McGrath. Tony Award Winner Doug Hughes will direct. Four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines leads the cast, which features Sierra Boggess, Helen Cespedes, and Andrew Veenstra.

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Shakespeare and Gender Relations: An Inside Look at “The Will to Fight”

It goes without saying that throughout history, very few playwrights are as renowned, studied and frequently produced as William Shakespeare. Some of the most famous comedies, tragedies and love stories in theatre have been credited to his name. Even just over the past year, I’ve probably reviewed more plays by Shakespeare than by any other playwright.

However, a new production coming to Brooklyn this weekend seeks to get audiences to view his work in a very specific lens, in the hopes of starting a conversation on issues that have been getting more and more attention, specifically over the past couple of years.

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Reston Community Players Present "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Opening March 9th

It’s been called author Tennessee Williams’ best work and is widely known as his favorite. Now the classic Southern drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof takes the stage in Reston Community Players’ 51st season. The play, which has been called an “American treasure brimming with intensity and wit,” will perform at the Reston Community Center March 9-24.

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Free Open House March 28 Offers Sneak Preview of Spring Acting Classes

On Wednesday, March 28, Howard Meyer’s Acting Program (aka HMActing) is hosting a free, no obligation Open House to introduce adults and youngsters to the variety of acting classes offered for all ages and levels. An affiliate of Axial Theatre, a professional company in Pleasantville (N.Y.), HMActing was founded 20 years ago by Mr. Meyer, an award-winning playwright, as well as an actor and director, who serves as artistic director of Axial Theatre.

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An Inside Look at “Past Perfect”, Manhattan Rep’s Latest Charity Production for the LGBTQ Community

Since 2005, Manhattan Repertory Theatre has made a name for itself as being a home for playwrights craving to find space to bring their original work to life in the heart of New York City. Under the leadership of co-founder and Artistic Director Ken Wolf, thousands of one-act and full-length plays have been presented and produced through Manhattan Rep’s wide variety of programming, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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When Headlocks and Theatre Collide: An Inside Look at “Conquer Pro-Wrestling: We Don’t Play Fight”

For many people, professional wrestling can often come across as so theatrical and over the top, they are led to believe that it is actually just actors faking it for the sake of pure entertainment. Indeed, many people have actually argued that wrestling – in and of itself – can be considered a genuine form of “pop theatre”, so to speak. Yet a new show being produced down in Orlando, Florida, seeks to cast aside that notion, by merging these two forms of art and entertainment together in a brand new show.

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Trinity Rep to Mount Heartwarming World Premiere Comedy “Into the Breeches!”

Trinity Repertory Company will open the heartwarming new comedy Into the Breeches! this month. Set in 1942 Providence, the play follows the women of the fictional Oberon Playhouse, who endeavor to continue with their Shakespearean production even though the company’s men (including their director) are fighting overseas in World War II. The women’s dedication to each other and the theater is a delightful celebration of art and community.

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"Gypsy" Opens at The Secret Theatre

Secret Theatre Musical’s Richard Mazda [Hair, King Lear, A Chorus Line] proudly presents the ‘Mother of All Musicals’ GYPSY!  The Secret Theatre recent winning musical streak includes stunning productions of Cabaret, A Charlie Brown Christmas & A Chorus Line and we are thrilled to add this iconic musical to our ever-growing list!

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Hamlet by Bedlam: Acclaimed Production Kicks-Off National Tour at White Eagle Hall

 A critically acclaimed production of Denmark’s revenge-seeking prince comes to Jersey City next month.

Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents Hamlet by Bedlam – a now famous stripped-down version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy – at White Eagle Hall,  February 8-10. Hamlet by Bedlam is JCTC’s first full theatre production at the restored, historic theater which reopened last year.

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THE PIERRE CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BROADWAY WITH NEW MONTHLY CABARET SERIES

The Pierre New York is bringing the best of Broadway to guests and local residents alike with its popular new cabaret series, Broadway At The Pierre. On Wednesday January 24th, the hotel is teaming up with award-winning Broadway Sings For Pride creative director Neal Bennington for a special evening with some of Broadway's brightest stars.

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Broadway Superstar Patti LuPone Joins Sirius XM Radio Star Seth Rudetsky in Broadway @ The Wallis

Two-time Tony and GRAMMY Award winner Patti LuPone returns to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis), as part of the acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis series, for a one-night-only Valentine’s Day event featuring two intimate concerts at 7:30pm and 9:30pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

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Joe’s Pub and CastAndLoose present "CastAndLoose Live! Not So Buenos Aires"

In October 2017, CastAndLoose and Lauren Villegas of Project Am I Right teamed up with The New Ohio Theatre for a night of laughs, groans, music, and advocacy, in response to casting controversies surrounding productions of Evita, and In The Heights. Thanks to popular demand, and armed with new material, this evening we happily present you with an encore performance of CastAndLoose Live! Not So Buenos Aires.

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