Anchorage Theatre + Broadway News

Anchorage Community Theatre Opens A SHAYNA MAIDEL Tonight

(1/25/2013) - Anchorage Community Theatre's next play, A Shayna Maidel (translated 'A Pretty Girl'), opens tonight, January 25. It is a warm drama with a wonderful story and features a great castm including Shane Mitchell.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 1/20/2013

(1/20/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/20/2013 for Anchorage

Anchorage Community Theatre to Open A SHAYNA MAIDEL, 1/25

(1/17/2013) - Anchorage Community Theatre's next play, A Shayna Maidel (translated 'A Pretty Girl'), opens a week from this Friday on January 25. It is a warm drama with a wonderful story and features a great castm including Shane Mitchell.

Perseverance Theatre Presents BIGFOOT Musical, Opening 1/25

(1/15/2013) - Perseverance Theatre's second Anchorage season continues with the world premiere musical Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls. This quirky, fun and thoughtful show opens January 25 at 7:30pm at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and runs through February 3. Tickets are available now through CenterTix.Net, at the PAC, online at perseverancetheatre.org or by calling 907-263-ARTS (2787). There is one Pay-As-You-Can Preview on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30pm.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 1/13/2013

(1/13/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/13/2013 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre Presents BETRAYAL, Now thru 2/3

(1/11/2013) - Perseverance Theatre Artistic Associates Shona Strauser and Bostin Christopher team up for the first time on Betrayal by Harold Pinter. Strauser plays Emma and Christopher directs in this first ever production of Pinter at Perseverance. The show plays from tonight, Jan. 11-Feb. 3, 2013 on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage.

Join the STUDENT CENTER Team and Cover Theater in Your School!

(1/10/2013) - Classes are back and so is BroadwayWorld's Student Center! Whether you're involved with your school's productions backstage or onstage, we have some exciting opportunities for you to promote your shows and theater programs! Read on and apply today!

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 1/06/2013

(1/6/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/06/2013 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre Presents BETRAYAL, 1/11-2/3

(1/4/2013) - Perseverance Theatre Artistic Associates Shona Strauser and Bostin Christopher team up for the first time on Betrayal by Harold Pinter. Strauser plays Emma and Christopher directs in this first ever production of Pinter at Perseverance. The show plays from Jan. 11-Feb. 3, 2013 on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage. Tickets are available now through Hearthside Books, at the JACC, online at perseverancetheatre.org or by calling 907-463-TIXS (8497). There are two Pay-As-You-Can Performances on Sunday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. and one Pay-As-You-Can Preview on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Cyrano's Theatre Company Presents FREUD'S LAST SESSION, Now thru 1/27

(1/4/2013) - Cyrano's Theatre Company presents FREUD'S LAST SESSION, tonight, January 4 - 27, 2013.

BETRAYAL Plays Perseverance Theatre and Alaska Center, Beginning 1/11

(1/2/2013) - BETRAYAL plays at the Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, January 11 - February 3, 2013, then in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in Anchorage, April 12 - 21, 2013.

Cyrano's Theatre Company Presents FREUD'S LAST SESSION, 1/4

(1/2/2013) - Cyrano's Theatre Company presents FREUD'S LAST SESSION, January 4 - 27, 2013.

Regional Theater of the Week: Cyrano's Theatre Company in Anchorage, AK

(1/2/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Cyrano's Theatre Company in Anchorage, AK

BWW's Top Anchorage Theatre Stories of 2012

(12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Anchorage in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

BWW Seeks Editors in Multiple Regions Worldwide!

(12/19/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in multiple regions around the world, including: Australia, Brazil, Buffalo, Charlotte, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Delaware, Germany, Hawaii, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Maine, Milwaukee, Netherlands, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, South Africa, St. Louis, Tampa, West Virginia. In addition, BroadwayWorld is seeking editors in our newly launched regions of dance, classical music, opera, visual arts, TV, movies, music, fashion, and comedy.

New Student Center - Elementary School Edition, Re-launch of BWW Classroom & New Content Partnership with StageNotes.net & Camp Broadway

(12/11/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its family of education centers with the launch of the BWW Student Center - Elementary School Edition, and the re-launch of BWW Classroom.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 12/02/2012

(12/2/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/02/2012 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre Presents CIKIUTEKLLUKU, Now thru 12/2

(11/29/2012) - Perseverance Theatre and Out North in association with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Native Voices at the Autry present a developmental production of Cikiuteklluku by Holly Stanton, directed by Ed Bourgeois. Performances will be Friday, November 30 and Saturday December 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m., with a Pay-As-You-Can Preview tonight, November 29 at 8:00 p.m.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 11/25/2012

(11/25/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/25/2012 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre Presents CIKIUTEKLLUKU, 11/29-12/2

(11/21/2012) - Perseverance Theatre and Out North in association with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Native Voices at the Autry present a developmental production of Cikiuteklluku by Holly Stanton, directed by Ed Bourgeois. Performances will be Friday, November 30 and Saturday December 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m., with a Pay-As-You-Can Preview November 29 at 8:00 p.m.

ACT's MY THREE ANGELS Opens This Friday

(11/21/2012) - ACT's family holiday comedy, My Three Angels, opens this Friday and runs through Sunday December 23, 2012 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 and Sunday afternoons at 3. The play is a lot of fun. And it will have a special guest this Friday on opening night-- Jack Roderick, Anchorage's former mayor who played one of the 'angels' in our 1960 production.

Bruce Kimmel's OUTSIDE THE BOX Web TV Series to Air Exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com

(11/19/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its line-up of exclusive, engaging, star-filled TV programs. To get fans caught up, and fired up for the new show, the entire first season's episodes begin airing now, with Season 2 slated to premier November 25, followed by it's regular presentation schedule of every other Sunday.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 11/18/2012

(11/18/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/18/2012 for Anchorage

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!

(11/18/2012) - After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards.

Perseverance Theatre's Young Company Presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, Now thru 11/18

(11/15/2012) - Perseverance Theatre's Young Company presents Fredrick Gaines's spooky adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, tonight, November 15-18, 2012 on the Second Stage at Perseverance Theatre.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 11/11/2012

(11/11/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/11/2012 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre and Juneau Dance Unlimited Present OKLAHOMA!, Now thru 12/9

(11/9/2012) - Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens tonight, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.

Wisdom Digital Media Announces Spin-Off from BroadwayWorld.com of New Web Sites Dedicated to Movies, TV, Fashion, Books, Music, Opera & More!

(11/8/2012) - 10 New Sites Launch Devoted to Arts, Culture, Fashion & Entertainment

Perseverance Theatre's Young Company Presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, 11/15-18

(11/6/2012) - Perseverance Theatre's Young Company presents Fredrick Gaines's spooky adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, November 15-18, 2012 on the Second Stage at Perseverance Theatre.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 11/04/2012

(11/4/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/04/2012 for Anchorage

Perseverance Theatre and Juneau Dance Unlimited Present OKLAHOMA!, 11/9-12/9

(11/2/2012) - Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens Friday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.

BWW World Premiere EXCLUSIVE: Michael Crawford and Susan Boyle Duet on 'The Music of the Night'!

(10/31/2012) - A few weeks ago, we premiered Donny Osmond and Susan Boyle singing 'This is the Moment' and we're back to bring you another exclusive first listen to a second highly-anticipated duet from her upcoming album - 'The Music of the Night!' Featuring original Phantom star Michael Crawford himself alongside Boyle, it's a must-listen!

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 10/28/2012

(10/28/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 10/28/2012 for Anchorage

Americans for the Arts Releases 2012 Congressional Arts Report Card

(10/24/2012) - Americans for the Arts Act Fund PAC has prepared the 2012 Congressional Arts Report Card as a one-stop guide that contains metrics and analysis based on official congressional voting records, sponsorship of key arts legislation, and participation in the cultural caucuses.

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 10/21/2012

(10/21/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 10/21/2012 for Anchorage

Support BWW's Regional Expansion - Become an Intern Today!

(10/18/2012) - Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Are you a theater enthusiast? Tech-savvy? Want to help BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater site on the net, continue its expansion in our over 130 markets? Read on because we have an ideal internship opportunity for you!

Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 10/14/2012

(10/14/2012) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 10/14/2012 for Anchorage

BroadwayWorld's Industry Leading App Just Updated for iPhone 5!

(10/5/2012) - Just a few weeks back, Apple released their iPhone 5, with a bigger and better than ever screen and now, BroadwayWorld.com's App has been optimized to take full advantage of it. The screen now fits more news, more posts -- and even more great Broadway (and beyond) content.

ACT Presents ON GOLDEN POND, Now thru 10/28

(9/28/2012) - ON GOLDEN POND, by Ernest Thompson, directed by Krista Schwarting, and produced by special arrangement wtih Dramatists Play Service, Inc. will kick off the 2012-2013 season beginning tonight, September 28 - October 28, 2012. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 3 PM.

BWW Seeking Interns to Support Regional Expansion!

(9/26/2012) - If you're a tech-savvy theater enthusiast with a few hours to spare, we have the ideal internship for you! BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting applications for new interns to help grow our regional show listings in our over 130 markets! Read on for this great opportunity to be involved in the expansion of the largest theater site on the net!