BWW Reviews: Grittier WEST SIDE STORY Tour Delivers with Amazing Vocals and Choreography
by Harmony Wheeler

(Jan. 25 10:59 AM) - The national tour of “West Side Story,” which visits Broadway Sacramento at the Community Center now through January 29, updates a classic, not with modern reinventions and sets, but with a somewhat darker take on the musical’s Romeo and Juliet story, as well as with new Spanish dialogue added for a more authentic and balanced feel. But much of the production stays true to tradition, magically recreating Jerome Robbin’s original choreography and paying tribute to all the original Leonard Bernstein songs, including “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “One Hand, One Heart,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” The cast, too, sticks to the show’s roots while providing outstanding vocal performance, and James Youmans’ basic sets keep the production simple.

Capital Stage Begins New Year With IN THE NEXT ROOM 1/25-2/26
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:00 AM) - Capital Stage Company will kick-off 2012 with the Sacramento premiere of Sarah Ruhl's acclaimed Broadway comedy In the Next Room or the vibrator play, running from January 25 - February 26.

Capital Stage Company Announces IN THE NEXT ROOM... Cast
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 2:00 AM) - Capital Stage Company will kick-off 2012 with the Sacramento premiere of Sarah Ruhl's acclaimed Broadway comedy In the Next Room or the vibrator play, running from January 25 - February 26, 2012.

Broadway Parody Opens 2012 Cosmopolitan Cabaret Season, 1/25
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 12:30 AM) - The 2012 Cosmopolitan Cabaret season, California Musical Theatre’s fourth in the intimate 200-seat venue at 1000 K St. in Sacramento, will feature the hysterical Broadway parody Forbidden Broadway, the highly caffeinated comedy Triple Espresso, and the smash relationship hit musical I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.

Late January Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
by Curt Miner

(Jan. 24 12:11 PM) - As we near the end of January, I hope you will be making plans to attend a show (or 2?) at any one of the several theatre and live performance establishments here on the idyllic Central Coast of California!

WEST SIDE STORY Opens 1/24 in Sacramento
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 5:00 AM) - The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Sacramento. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Sacramento Community Center Theater on January 24 and play through January 29, 2012. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

Jonathan Rhys Williams, Cole Alexander Smith Lead Capital Stage's TRUE WEST
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 2:07 PM) - Sam Shepard's signature 1980 play True West features two highly dysfunctional brothers, Austin and Lee.

BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUT Comes To Three Stages
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 1:30 AM) - It is an annual gathering, dating back 1991—Mark Hummel assembles some of the finest blues musicians and, in a tribute to the mighty harmonica, takes them out on the road.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes To The Gallo Center 2/19
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 19 3:45 PM) - Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will arrive at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Sunday, February 19 for two performances at 3:00 and 8:00 PM.

SRT’s Gypsy Gala Set for March 3
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 18 7:42 PM) - Sierra Repertory Theatre will celebrate the opening of its 33rd season on Saturday, March 3, when it hosts its annual gala dinner, auction and opening night of the classic Broadway musical Gypsy.

Mid January Theatre Opportunities on the Central Coast of California
by Curt Miner

(Jan. 17 10:48 AM) - As we move on into the second half of January, I trust you will want to be including going to see a couple of shows at one of the numerous live performance and theatre venues that ply their artistic trade here on the beautiful California Central Coast!

WEST SIDE STORY Opens 1/24 in Sacramento
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 16 10:22 PM) - The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Sacramento. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Sacramento Community Center Theater on January 24 and play through January 29, 2012. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

Runaway Stage Productions Open THE WEDDING SINGER, 1/13
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 13 5:00 AM) - It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his fiancé, Linda, leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. When he meets an Julia, an admiring young waitress, Robbie falls madly in love.

BWW Reviews MY FAIR LADY Brings 'Loverly' Production to Fresno, Modesto, SoCal
by Harmony Wheeler

(Jan. 12 4:12 PM) - Based on quality alone, it seems unfair to equate the touring production of “My Fair Lady” with a low-budget, non-equity production. Although that is what it is, the show boasts such “loverly” sets and cast members, it easily stands above typical non-equity shows in every aspect possible.

Runaway Stage Productions Open THE WEDDING SINGER, 1/13
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 11 9:36 PM) - It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his fiancé, Linda, leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. When he meets an Julia, an admiring young waitress, Robbie falls madly in love.

Follow BroadwayWorld on Google Plus to Win Tickets & More!
by BWW

(Jan. 11 7:30 PM) - Are you one of the thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com, the biggest theatre site on the net on Twitter and Facebook?

California Central Coast Mid Month Matinees - and MORE!
by Curt Miner

(Jan. 11 10:05 AM) - As we come to the middle of January, I hope your recreational entertainment plans include attending some live entertainment at one of the several theatre and live performance establishments that make their home here on the idyllic Central Coast of California!

BWW Expands in the West! Positions Available for Contributing Editors in the Western US
by BWW

(Jan. 10 1:42 PM) - Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is seeking talented theater enthusiasts to lead our feature coverage in Cleveland. Applicants should have excellent writing skills and an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.