Boise Theatre + Broadway News

Brandi Carlisle to Play River Run Lodge, 7/30

(6/18/2013) - As Brandi Carlile fans well know, her concerts are near legendary in their perfect communion between performer and audience. Whether she is rocking out with her full band or standing quietly at the edge of the stage singing a cappela, Carlile brings a riveting intensity to her shows. Known for her clear and powerful vocals and her signature mix of rock, folk, and alt-country, Brandi Carlile continues to wow audiences from major festivals to Benaroya Hall in Seattle where she has played with the Seattle Symphony.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS to Play Morrison Center at Boise State University, 7/20

(6/17/2013) - THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, comes to Boise for twoperformances only. The limited engagement will run at the Morrison Center at Boise State University, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise on Saturday, July 20 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Summer Solstice Variety Show & Fundraiser Set for 6/21 at Powerhouse Event Center

(6/17/2013) - Join Summer Solstice for this special fundraising event highlighting local talent in the Treasure Valley at the Powerhouse Events Center on Friday, June 21st at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. General admission tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Special guest tickets are $20 and include a gift bag and a raffle token. VIP tickets are $40 and include a gift bag, 5 raffle tokens and reserved seating. VIP & Special Guest have their own private area and bar in the Mezzanine. Tickets can be purchased online at http://SolsticeTicket.com.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 6/16/2013

(6/16/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 6/16/2013 for Boise

Company of Fools to Present OTHER DESERT CITIES, 7/2-27

(6/14/2013) - Hidden secrets are unearthed and family tensions fly high in Pulitzer Prize nominee Jon Robin Baitz's contemporary family drama Other Desert Cities, hailed by the New York Times as "the best new play on Broadway" in 2011. Richmond Theatre Critics Circle award winner and Company of Fools' founder Rusty Wilson returns to direct the Idaho premiere of the show with a standout cast that features Keith Moore, Denise Simone and Patsy Wygle and guest actors Hanna Cheek and Adrian Rieder. Other Desert Cities runs July 2-27, 2013 at the Liberty Theatre.

Lee Blessing Returns for id Theater's 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, Now thru 6/22

(6/10/2013) - id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, tonight, June 10- 22, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from across the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop eleven new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 6/09/2013

(6/9/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 6/09/2013 for Boise

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Plays Morrison Center Tonight

(6/7/2013) - Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story plays the Morrison Center, tonight, June 7 at 8 p.m. and June 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Celtic Woman Comes to Boise Tonight

(6/6/2013) - The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman is currently performing across America on an expansive four-month concert tour following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour. For completed schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com

Boise Contemporary Theater Hosts Second Annual SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Tonight

(6/6/2013) - BCT is throwing a block party, including a concert lineup of some of Boise's best musical talent: Bill Coffey and His Cash Money Cousins, Edmond Dantes and Andrew Coba. The event starts at 6pm with music from 7-10 p.m. tonight, June 6, on the block in front of BCT (Fulton Street between 8th & 9th Street.)

Tickets Now On Sale for CCT-North Idaho's Summer Production, Bye Bye Birdie; Opens July 19

(6/4/2013) - CCT-North Idaho, part of the CYT-North Idaho organization is bringing the Broadway American Classic Musical, Bye Bye Birdie to the S.A. Kroc Theater, July 19-28. CYT-North Idaho known for its after-school theater arts training program and quality family entertainment added their first Christian Community Theater or CCT show last year. They are thrilled to once again add a summer show to their season.

Bill Burr to Perform at the Morrison Center, 7/26

(6/3/2013) - Bill Burr will perform a one-night only stand-up event at the Morrison Center on Friday, July 26 at 8:00 PM.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 6/02/2013

(6/2/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 6/02/2013 for Boise

Lee Blessing to Return for id Theater's 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, 6/10-22

(5/28/2013) - id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, June 10- 22, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from across the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop eleven new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 5/26/2013

(5/26/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/26/2013 for Boise

Boise Contemporary Theater Announces the Second Annual SUMMER BLOCK PARTY,6/6!

(5/24/2013) - BCT is throwing a block party, including a concert lineup of some of Boise's best musical talent: Bill Coffey and His Cash Money Cousins, Edmond Dantes and Andrew Coba. The event starts at 6pm with music from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on the block in front of BCT (Fulton Street between 8th & 9th Street.) What could be better than spending a June evening outside with your friends listening to great local music and enjoying fantastic local food and beer?

Celtic Woman Comes to Boise, 6/6

(5/22/2013) - The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman is currently performing across America on an expansive four-month concert tour following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour. For completed schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com

The Piano Guys Come to Morrison Center Tonight

(5/21/2013) - Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They've made 35 since joining forces a little more than a year ago, including their most recent hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful.' Newly signed to Sony Masterworks, ThePianoGuys recently released their self-titled major label debut.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 5/19/2013

(5/19/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/19/2013 for Boise

CYT-North Idaho Hosts Pie Social Between GREAT AMERICAN TALL TALES Shows Today

(5/18/2013) - Come join the fun as CYT-North Idaho hosts an Old Fashion Pie Social today, May 18 from 5-6:30 pm at the Kroc Community Rooms. The social includes apple pie, ice cream, a chance to meet some Tall Tales characters and a performance by CYT-North Idaho's Voice class Gospel singers.

CYT-North Idaho Presents GREAT AMERICAN TALL TALES, Now thru 5/26

(5/17/2013) - At the Fountain Theatricals, a new theatre organization at Stanford University, will host its Inaugural Event today, May 17 at 3pm. The organization is aimed at providing students with additional opportunities for arts education and musical theatre performance. To present their mission to the Stanford student body and the general public, the inaugural event will consist of an introduction to the organization by the founding members as well as keynote speaker, Broadway's Josh Gad. Mr. Gad will also participate in a Q&A session following his speech.

Company of Fools Presents OTHER DESERT CITIES, 7/2-28

(5/16/2013) - Hidden secrets are unearthed and family tensions fly high in Pulitzer Prize nominee Jon Robin Baitz's contemporary family drama Other Desert Cities, hailed by the New York Times as "the best new play on Broadway" in 2011. Richmond Theatre Critics Circle award winner and Company of Fools' founder Rusty Wilson returns to direct the Idaho premiere of the show with a standout cast that features Keith Moore, Denise Simone and Patsy Wygle and guest actors Hanna Cheek and Adrian Rieder. Other Desert Cities runs July 2-27, 2013 at the Liberty Theatre.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Boise

CYT-North Idaho to Host Pie Social Between GREAT AMERICAN TALL TALES Shows, 5/18

(5/11/2013) - Come join the fun as CYT-North Idaho hosts an Old Fashion Pie Social on May 18 from 5-6:30 pm at the Kroc Community Rooms. The social includes apple pie, ice cream, a chance to meet some Tall Tales characters and a performance by CYT-North Idaho's Voice class Gospel singers.

Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise Season Announced

(5/10/2013) - The 2013-2014 Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise Series has just been announced. The subscription package has something for everyone, including family favorites, Idaho premieres and classics revisited. Plus we have special performances that may be added to complete your order.

1300 Students to Attend CYT-North Idaho's GREAT AMERICAN TALL TALES

(5/7/2013) - Over 1300 local school children will attend one of 4 Field Trip Performances staged by CYT-NI during their 2 week run at the S.A. Kroc Community Theater. CYT-North Idaho's Great American Tall Tales has been a great draw for schools because it's storytelling at its best about many of American's first folk heroes. Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, Sally Ann Thunder, and John Henry are just some of the characters a group of students see come to life before their eyes after the museum closes for the day.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Boise

The Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Tour Comes to Morris Center, 6/21

(5/3/2013) - 2013 marks 40 years that the Legendary Oak Ridge Boys have been making music and history together and they are going to celebrate - at every show - all year long!

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK Reading Set for Morrison Center Tonight

(5/2/2013) - May 2, 2013, is 'Idaho Gives Day' promoting the work of nonprofit organizations throughout the state. In this spirit, the Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA) is partnering with the Idaho Human Rights Education Center (IHREC) to present 'The World of Anne Frank: A Community Reading for Remembrance,' tonight, May 2, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts.

CYT-North Idaho's Davy Crockett to Read to Children at Local Libraries, 5/8

(5/1/2013) - CYT-North Idaho's Davey, from their upcoming spring musical, Great American Tall Tales, will be reading to children and performing at the Hayden Library, the Coeur d'Alene Library, and the Liberty Lake Library on May 8. Crockett will read from at 10:30 a.m. in Hayden; 1 p.m. in Coeur d'Alene and 4 p.m. in Liberty Lake. Davy Crockett and some of his fellow characters will also perform a musical number from the show and will be available for pictures.

Titus Theatricals to Launch THE BENCH Ticket Sales on International Jazz Day, 4/30

(4/29/2013) - Titus Theatricals is launching ticket sales for its July 13, 2013 Broadway-style reading of The Bench-Journey Into Love on International Jazz Day, April 30. During the month of May, Titus Theatricals will donate one dollar from each ticket purchase to Boise Schools Education Foundation to sponsor music enrichment in the district.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Boise

CYT-North Idaho to Present GREAT AMERICAN TALL TALES, 5/17-26

(4/27/2013) - Tickets are now on sale for Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho's (CYT-NI) spring musical, Great American Tall Tales. This production which has over 100 local school age children between the cast and crew, opens May 17 at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W.Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID. All of the children are currently taking theater arts classes during CYT's spring session of their after-school theater arts education program.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Morrison Center, 4/27 & 28

(4/27/2013) - Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Boise as part of Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Morrison Center. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Fridays by the Fountain 2013 Summer Concert Schedule Announced

(4/26/2013) - The Morris Performing Arts Center, Sunny 101.5, and WNDU are pleased to announce the outdoor summer concert series --Fridays by the Fountain presented by Memorial Regional Cancer Center. This will be the 13th year that the FREE CONCERTS have been held and are open to the public. Rock, Irish, Blues, R&B, Country and Children's bands, along with the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts students from Indiana University - South Bend will take "the stage" in the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the historic Morris Performing Arts Center during lunchtime from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., this year on thirteen consecutive Fridays in June, July and August.

Brian Regan Comes to the Morrison Center, 11/22

(4/22/2013) - Live Nation welcomes BRIAN REGAN to the Morrison Center on Friday, November 22 at 8PM.

Now Playing Onstage in Boise - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Boise

OTHER DESERT CITIES to Open at Company of Fools, 7/2

(4/17/2013) - Company of Fools has secured the rights to some of the most electrifying theatre today including Doubt, The 39 Steps and God of Carnage. Well - they've just added another! Company of Fools has announced that it has received the rights to Jon Robin Baitz's award-winning play Other Desert Cities, which will run from July 2-27 at the Liberty Theatre.

Company of Fools to Offer GUIDING LIGHT Reading as Part of 'Home Front', 4/18

(4/17/2013) - Company of Fools, Idaho's award-winning theatre company, will present a reading of GUIDING LIGHT on Thursday, April 18. Sun Valley Center's multidisciplinary project Home Front running now through May 25 explores the ways individuals recover from and communities respond to the realities of war. As a part of this larger conversation Company of Fools offers this exciting free play reading.