Jesus Christ Superstar (musical)

American Cinematheque celebrates the 'Lubitsch touch'

2013-03-28 06:00:00

German-born director Ernst Lubitsch, who came to Hollywood in the 1920s, had such a deft hand with comedies that it became known as "the Lubitsch touch." The American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre in Santa Monica is to celebrate "A Touch of Laughter:...

Danny Boyle's Olympics opening ceremony a winner at theater awards

2013-02-19 07:00:00

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle may be best known for "Trainspotting" and “Slumdog Millionaire,” but his globally upbeat opening ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics was named Theater Event of the Year on Sunday at London's audience-driven...

Canada's Stratford Festival losing 'Shakespeare' from its name

2012-11-01 13:38:00

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada -- one of the premiere repertory theater companies in the world -- is undergoing a name change by removing the "Shakespeare" from its title. The company, which will be known simply as the Stratford Festival,...

La Jolla Playhouse gets heat from Asian Americans over casting

2012-07-18 06:57:00

The La Jolla Playhouse has been receiving a barrage of negative criticism from members of the Asian American community over its casting choices for the new musical "The Nightingale," featuring songs by the "Spring Awakening" team of�Duncan Sheik�and...

Tony Awards: 'Clybourne Park,' 'Once' are big winners

2012-06-10 22:09:00

Bruce Norris' "Clybourne Park," a sharp-toothed satirical drama about the vagaries of race and real estate, won for best play, and "Once," a starry-eyed romance centered on an Irish street musician and a Czech immigrant flower seller, topped the best...

'Cotton Patch Gospel': Bluegrass and the Bible

2013-05-17 10:04:02

Bill Joyner has a handy description for "Cotton Patch Gospel," Cape Fear Regional Theatre's annual river show. "It's a Cliff's Notes version of the greatest story ever told," Joyner said. Joyner's co-star, Mike Rice, amends that somewhat. "A...

BRIEF: Canyon Ridge grad performs in college play

2013-05-10 02:24:04

Kable Barnhart, a 2012 graduate of Canyon Ridge High School, will perform in Central Washington University's Central Theatre Ensemble production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." The production opens tonight on the CWU campus inEllensburg, Wash. Barnhart,...

Kevin Gray Memorial Set For Monday In New York

2013-05-09 13:08:00

A memorial celebration for Hartt' School's s theater division faculty member, Kevin Gray, will be held Monday , May 13 at 2 p.m. in New York at Broadway's� Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., home of "Phantom of the Opera," a show in which Gray played both...

For 'American Idiot,' Md. native went behind the music with Green Day

2013-05-03 06:17:00

Michael Mayer knows a thing or two about coming of age. The Maryland-born director won a Tony Award for his work guiding the 2006 Broadway hit "Spring Awakening," which chronicles teens getting a grip on their budding sexuality. In 2010, he directed...

Nazareth teacher accused of molesting boy student; 'Who checked this guy out?' board member asks

2013-05-03 21:01:00

A Nazareth Area Middle School drama teacher has been arrested on charges that he sexually molested a male student at the school over a two-year period, according to court records filed Friday. Shawn William Salevsky, 39, of the 1500 block of...

READER SUBMITTED: Westminster School Cabaret To Feature Songs From Broadway And Film

2013-04-27 16:10:04

Westminster School students will sing some of the greatest musical hits of Broadway and film at the school's annual Spring Cabaret May 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the school's Werner Centennial Center. The public is invited to attend the free performances....

'Wicked' tops Broadway San Jose's new season

2013-04-23 04:04:02

"Wicked" will finally float into the South Bay, my pretties! The insanely popular "Wizard of Oz" prequel, which made its world premiere in San Francisco in 2003 before becoming a Broadway juggernaut, will run for three weeks as part of the 2013-2014...

Pilate (Rob Del Medico) questions Jesus (Tony Flaherty) in Breakthrough Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar."

2013-03-30 15:13:00