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Catch mesmerising Evita in superb touring show

If you're lucky enough to get tickets for the new touring production of Evita, which finishes a two-week run at Milton Keynes Theatre tomorrow, Saturday, you're in for a treat.

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Related Topix: Evita, Classical, Andrew Lloyd Webber

Fri May 24, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Bristol Old Vic and Handspring Puppet Co's a Midsummer...

Bristol Old Vic and Handspring Puppet Co's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Make American Premiere at Spoleto Festival USA, Today Co-commissioned by Spoleto Festival USA , Bristol Old Vic's new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will have its American premiere performance on Saturday, May 25 at 8pm at the Dock Street Theatre in ... (more)

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Related Topix: Charleston, SC, War Horse, Travel, United Kingdom Travel, Europe Travel, Bristol, United Kingdom Travel

Sys-Con Media

Cheap Wicked Tickets: SuperbTicketsOnline.com Announces Reduced...

On Broadway, it opened at Gershwin Theatre on , where it is still playing today.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

When the chips fall just right

I'm sitting with Tim Minchin in Clancy's Fishbar at City Beach, Perth, surrounded by fish ornaments and ephemera - seaweed, boat ropes and netting - coloured purple, orange and brilliant blue, like figments from a child's dream.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Dining, Jesus Christ Superstar

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

'Sleepless' musical wakes up romance at Pasadena Playhouse

Chandra Lee Schwartz was taking a break from her acting career when she learned that the Pasadena Playhouse would be presenting "Sleepless in Seattle - The Musical." Having just moved to Los Angeles from New York, she didn't have any representation yet, so she picked up the phone and called the casting director herself.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Sleepless in Seattle, Los Angeles, CA, Celebrities, Meg Ryan, Wicked

Breathe Cast

"How I Met Your Mother" Season 9 SPOILERS: Final Season Returns...

If you can't wait for the final season of HIMYM to find out what happens to Ted, Barney, Robin, Marshall and Lily then this preview is for you.

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Related Topix: How I Met Your Mother, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Once

Thetelegraphand Argus

West End star is an inspiration at Oakbank School in Keighley

Dozens of pupils at Oakbank School, in Keighley , had a chance to learn from a theatrical performer at a series of workshops.

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Related Topix: The Phantom of the Opera

Broadway

What's Up, Audra McDonald? The Five-Time Tony Winner Previews Her...

'I am so in love with my family and so in love with Will; as long as everybody is happy, I'm good.' After a seven-year wait, Audra McDonald fans finally have a new solo CD to enjoy, Go Back Home , and the five-time Tony winner is previewing the eclectic collection in a PBS concert set to air on May 24.

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Related Topix: Live From Lincoln Center, Entertainment, Television, Private Practice, Drama, Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, Porgy and Bess

Ashbourne News Telegraph

The Company - Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Photo credit Paul Coltas

Get ready for the ride of your life! The hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to The Regent Theatre from 10th - 15th June.

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Related Topix: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Soap Opera, Neighbours, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Pop/Rock, Jason Donovan

Daily Camera

What does it take to put on Colorado Shakespeare Festival?

Caitlin Goldstein, left, and Danielle Dunn move a piece of the set for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's first production, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." As we contemplate how we're going to enjoy a relaxing summer -- whether it be out-of-state vacations, concerts or festivals -- others are stressing to the max, scrambling around to put together ... (more)

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Related Topix: A Midsummer Night's Dream, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, Theater, Arts

Thu May 23, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

Broadway Live releases lineup, including 'Memphis,' 'Chicago' and 'Bring It On'

Million Dollar Quartet stars, from left, Ben Goddard as Jerry Lee Lewis, James Barry as Carl Perkins, Cody Slaughter as Elvis Presley and David Elkins as Johnny Cash.

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Seattle Times

Killers in lingerie: Village’s snazzy ‘Chicago’

A Village Theatre production. Through June 29 and July 5-28 ; $22-$63 . It's a tempting invitation, that opening song in the Broadway musical "Chicago." And a lot of people have taken Velma Kelly, one of the show's unrepentant murderesses, up on her offer.

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Related Topix: Chicago, Issaquah, WA, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Entertainment

Playbill

Ethan Cohen, Threepenny Opera and More Featured in Atlantic Theater Company's 2013-14 Season

The season will open Aug. 28 with the world premiere of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ethan Coen 's first full-length play, Women or Nothing .

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Tribes

Playbill

Off-Broadway's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Adds...

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 , Dave Malloy's critically praised "electro-pop opera" based on "War and Peace," will add performances to its weekly playing schedule beginning May 30 at Kazino - a new venue created specifically for the show - due to popular demand.

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Related Topix: Porgy and Bess

Playbill

Going Green: Playbill Video Talks to Lindsay Mendez About Joining Broadway's Wicked

Lindsay Mendez , who received Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk award nominations for her performance as Rose Fenny in the Off-Broadway musical Dogfight , is the next actress to fly into Broadway's Wicked .

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EDGE

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Fairies, ass-headed men, love triangles and travails through magical woods-your Sundays at church were never like this.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Music!, Drama Movies, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Celebrities, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Christian Bale, Stanley Tucci

BroadwayWorld.com

BWW Interviews: PORGY & BESS Actors Show the Heart of Milwaukee Theater

When you talk to anyone involved in Milwaukee theater, they will tell you it's something special.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Porgy and Bess, Theater, Arts

Bucksfreepress.co.uk

Experienced Phantom talks about his stage career

EARL Carpenter has just finished playing the Phantom in the 25th anniversary national tour of The Phantom of the Opera, and he is bringing his love for the musical to the Wycombe Swan.

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Broadway

How I Met Your Mother's Cristin Milioti on YouTubing Beyonce, Crying...

How I Met Your Mother 's newly minted title star Cristin Milioti is heading to Joe's Pub on May 26 for a one-night-only concert event .

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Once, Musical Theater, Theater, Arts, iPod, Animated TV, Children TV, The Beatles

BroadwayWorld.com

Michael Ball Headlines an Evening of Gershwin At Kenwood House, With Ellis, Shannon & Beck

Rouge Events are delighted to announce that Musical Theatre Legend and double Olivier Award winner Michael Ball is to host and perform at "Summertime - An Evening of Gershwin", part of the Live by the Lake concert season set to take place in the majestic setting of Kenwood House on Sunday 1st September.

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Related Topix: Wicked