โThe Color Purple, the Musicalโ hits Woodlawn Theatre stage for first time
Based on Alice Walkerโs Pulitzer Price-winning novel that was later turned into a popular Steven Spielberg 1985 film featuring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, the show tells the heartwarming story of Celieโs tough, but inspiring life.
Musical adaptation of The Color Purple opens at San Antonio's Woodlawn Theatre Friday
Told through a resonant soundtrack brimming with jazz, gospel, ragtime and African musical influences, the soul-sparking story celebrates the magic that can happen when one crosses the line between surviving and living.
sacurrent.comโGlimmer of hopeโ: Woodlawn Theater, Public Theater of SA hope to reopen their doors after pandemic forces closures
SAN ANTONIO โ Itโs been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced performing arts theaters to close their doors. Crazy to believe that itโs been 11 months,โ said Courtnie Mercer, the chief of staff and company manager of The Public Theater of San Antonio. Smaller venues like The Public Theater of San Antonio were pushed to find creative ways to stay afloat. List of upcoming shows for The Public Theater of San Antonio:Feb. 25 - March 7: EmpanadaApril 8 - April 18: Goldaโs BalconyMay 13 - May 23: I Am My Own WifeYou can also donate to The Public Theater by clicking here. List of upcoming shows for the Woodlawn Theatre:RELATED: Regal Fiesta Trails movie theater closes permanently, property could be turned โinto something entirely differentโ
โPunch to the gut:โ San Antonio theater director shares struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Editorโs note: This content was created exclusively for KSAT Explains, a weekly streaming show that dives deep into the biggest issues facing San Antonio and South Texas. In the midst of a pandemic thatโs forced people to stay physically distant, live music and performance venues have been hit particularly hard. Local director and choreographer Lizel Sandoval is one of the countless artists who has been out of a job for months. โI made a decision to leave my day job and focus on my contract work and to become a stay at home mom for my twins,โ Sandoval said. โThese kiddos had worked so hard.โEvery single contract job she had lined up for the year was canceled.
The show must go on: Woodlawn Theatre to perform virtually
Woodlawn Theatre has had to push pause on its summer performances. But they are adapting and hoping to raise money with a live virtual performance tonight. We want to appeal to our patrons and show off our performers in the best light, Christopher Rodriguez Woodlawn Theatre Executive Artistic Director said. This is a fundraiser for the Woodlawn Theatre. We are doing it so the Woodlawn Theatre is still around, Rodriguez said.
Woodlawn Theatre going back to movie theater roots with new โSummer Movie Nightsโ series
SAN ANTONIO โ This year to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Woodlawn Theatre is hosting a weekly movie night. Starting this Friday, people can watch a movie musical for $10 on the theaterโs big screen. All ticket sales will go to help the Woodlawn Theatre and Woodlawn Theatre Academy. To make sure guests stay safe, the theater will not exceed 50% capacity and no tickets will be sold in person but must be purchased online. For more information call 210-267-8388 or email at info@woodlawntheatre.orgmovie (KSAT 2020)Hereโs a list of this summerโs movies:
San Antonio native Jesse Borrego to discuss experiences, life as Latino actor during Woodlawn Theatre masterclass
SAN ANTONIO From San Antonios South Side to Hollywood to the streets of New York City, actor Jesse Borrego has been a fixture of film and television. The collaboration with Woodlawn Theatre and doing masterclass for them specifically is to give back to where I got started, Borrego said. Woodlawn Theatre Academy is offering an online Masterclass with SA native Jesse Borrego. Reserve your space for $10 now at https://t.co/VG0UgWATQW pic.twitter.com/e8mwMt0VtO Woodlawn Theatre (@woodlawntheatre) May 15, 2020Borrego will discuss navigating the entertainment industry as a Latino actor. I encourage them to look into their families, groups, to look at who their ancestors are, to look at their history.The masterclass session is $10 per household.
The Music Man marches into the Woodlawn Theatre
Woodlawn Theatre โ The Woodlawn Theatre is kicking off the year with their production of The Music Man. The show as about a con man named Harold Hill who tries to dupe the residents of River City, Iowa with his moneymaking scheme first debuted on Broadway in 1957. For this production, the Woodlawn has partnered with the nonprofit YOSA(Youth Orchestras of San Antonio) and will be collecting new or used musical instruments and supplies to support the music education programs that reach more than 2,500 young musicians throughout San Antonio each year. The theater has several promotional nights that offer discount tickets to performances. For more on the discounts and to purchase tickets click here.
Backstage- Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Woodlawn Theatre is bringing the Australian outback to San Antonio with their production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The show is based on the 1994 movie of the same name. During the run of the show, the Woodlawn Theatre is collecting toiletries to benefit the SA Aids Foundation. The musical does contain adult themes and language, and the theater suggest patrons be over 18. The show runs every weekend until November 4th and tickets range from $18-$30.
Backstage- Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Woodlawn Theatre is bringing the Australian outback to San Antonio with their production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The show is based on the 1994 movie of the same name. During the run of the show, the Woodlawn Theatre is collecting toiletries to benefit the SA Aids Foundation. The musical does contain adult themes and language, and the theater suggest patrons be over 18. The show runs every weekend until November 4th and tickets range from $18-$30.
Road Trip to the Woodlawn Theatre This Weekend for a Jukebox Musical Starring Aussie Drag Queens
click to enlarge Courtesy of the Woodlawn TheatreEvent Details Priscilla, Queen of the Desert @ Woodlawn Theatre 1920 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX When: Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 3 Price: $18-$30 Theater and LGBT Mapisn't the only drag queen road trip movie to come out of the '90s.A year beforecame out, the Aussies beat the Americans to the punch with, which stars a pre-Hugo Weaving and pre-Guy Pearce as two drag queens who are joined on a road trip through the outback by transgender woman Bernadette, who's played by General Zod himself, Terrence Stamp. The flamboyant trio is borne across the Australian backcountry by their faithful if dilapidated tour bus Priscilla, which gives the movie its name.If this doesn't sound like a perfect story to be turned into a jukebox musical, then I don't know what to tell you, because in 2007 writer and director Stephan Elliott adapted his movie for the stage with the shortened titlecored with requisite pop hits from "It's Raining Men" to "Like a Virgin," the original Australian show soon spawned productions worldwide, and the Broadway version nabbed the 2011 Tony Award for Best Costume Design.The Woodlawn Theatre's production doesn't have a Broadway budget, but they've pulled out all the stops to clothe their stars in costumes worthy of royalty, carefully mimicking Mitzi and Felicia's emblematic lewks from a sky-high blue and green wig to a '60s mod shift made out of flip flops (or "thongs," to use the Oz vernacular).And just because its about drag queens doesn't mean that this show will be lip-synced stars Jesse Beere (Felicia/Adam), John Berring (Mitzi/Tick) and Ronald Watson (Bernadette) will belt their hearts out, backed by a live orchestra seated in the Woodlawn's balcony.opens at the Woodlawn on Friday, October 11 and will run through November 3.
sacurrent.comBackstage- Dreamgirls hits the Woodlawn stage
Motown is coming to San Antonio as the Woodlawn Theatre presents the musical Dreamgirls. The theatre describes the show as "A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown groups rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry." The show runs every weekend until September 15th. For more information and to get tickets, click here.
Backstge-Woodlawn Theatre brings classic Disney tale to life
SAN ANTONIO - Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be at Woodlawn Theatre until July 28. The classic love story is about Belle, a young woman who falls in love with the Beast who is really a prince trapped under a spell. Christopher Rodriguez, Executive and Artistic Director of the Woodlawn Theatre said all of the iconic moments in the film are on stage, and there is also a lot more. Everyone is really going to enjoy it no matter what their age is." Rodriguez said.
Backstage- Dreamgirls hits the Woodlawn stage
Motown is coming to San Antonio as the Woodlawn Theatre presents the musical Dreamgirls. The theatre describes the show as "A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry." The show runs every weekend until September 15th. For more information and to get tickets, click here.
Win a family 4-pack to see Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' at Woodlawn Theatre
SAN ANTONIO - You can win four tickets to see Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Woodlawn Theatre! Visit woodlawntheatre.org for the full performance schedule. The contest form is listed below. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
Woodlawn Theatre's 'Beauty and the Beast'; win a family 4-pack
SAN ANTONIO - Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is a classic movie and novel, and now you can check out the live production on stage at Woodlawn Theatre. "Bringing this show to life on our stage has been a magical experience," said Christopher Rodriguez, director and choreographer for Woodlawn Theatre. Win a family 4-pack to see Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"Enter here to win tickets to the show. "We have a lot of history here at the theatre," Rodriguez said. Sponsored article by Woodlawn Theatre.
Woodlawn Theatre brings classic Disney tale to life
SAN ANTONIO - Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be at Woodlawn Theatre until July 28. The classic love story is about Belle, a young woman who falls in love with the Beast who is really a prince trapped under a spell. Christopher Rodriguez, Executive and Artistic Director of the Woodlawn Theatre said all of the iconic moments in the film are on stage, and there is also a lot more. Everyone is really going to enjoy it no matter what their age is." Rodriguez said.
The Woodlawn Theatre Will Pull Out All the Stops for a Post-Independence Day Disney-Filled Weekend
Just in time for the summer heat to kick into high gear, their production of Beauty and the Beast opens this Friday, followed by a special Disney-themed post-show cabaret. Independence Day won't be the only source of pyrotechnics this weekend, as fireworks spark onstage when Belle and the Beast fall in love in a "tale as old as time." You can do exactly that after the curtain call on Friday, when the free post-show Woodlawn After Dark commences. This time, the theme is Disney Villains, so be ready to hear renditions of everything form Ursula's "Poor Unfortunate Souls" to Scar's "Be Prepared." The variety show will include professional performers as well as amateurs, so if you'd like to strut your villainous stuff just shoot an email to chris@woodlawntheatre.org
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