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Hairspray Cast
posted in News | Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Tracy Turnblad – A “pleasantly plump teenager who dreams of fame and fights to racially integrate the local TV teen dance show. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable, spirited personality. Loves to dance. Females ...read more
Hairspray Auditions
posted in News | Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 19 11 am – 4:00 pm LOCATION: The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA Enter at stage door at rear of theatre All roles are open to audition. Those auditioning must be 16 years ...read more
Jennifer Hope Wills
posted in News | Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
New Bedford FESTIVAL THEATRE Cordially invites you to When You Wish Upon A Star - A Holiday Reception Thursday, December 8, 2011 6 pm to 8 pm WAMSUTTA CLUB 427 County St. New Bedford, MA Hors d’oeuvres and Light Fare, ...read more
Holiday Reception
posted in News | Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
When You Wish Upon A Star New Bedford Festival Theatre will celebrate the holidays with a reception entitled “When You Wish Upon a Star” honoring Broadway Star Jennifer Hope Wills on Thursday, December 8, 2011 6 pm to 8 pm WAMSUTTA ...read more
Hairspray (July 2012)
posted in News | Friday, November 4th, 2011
HAIRSPRAY to Be Presented in Exclusive New England Engagement – Summer 2012 by New Bedford Festival Theatre. “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY.” The New York Times It’s time to let your ...read more
Stars of the Backstage
posted in News | Monday, April 11th, 2011
Curtain up ! Light the lights ! And once again this year, the New Bedford Festival Theatre Apprentice Program ʻhit the heightsʼ in the words of “Mama Rose”, Gypsyʼs leading lady. Sixteen area high school students took three weeks ...read more
2011 Auditions
posted in News | Monday, November 15th, 2010
A Chorus Line is about dancers, but dancers who sing! The music for this show is demanding as is the choreography. All the characters in A Chorus Line must have strong dance ability in jazz/ballet/tap. Most characters are in their ...read more
Everything Is Coming Up Roses!
posted in News | Monday, May 3rd, 2010
NEW BEDFORD FESTIVAL THEATRE CELEBRATES “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” As part of the celebration of New Bedford Festival Theatre’s 20th Anniversary, the organization held a Gala at the Country Club of New Bedford on ...read more
Festival Theatre to celebrate its 20 year anniversary with the production of The Greatest American Musical GYPSY! July 16-25, 2010.
posted in News | Friday, April 30th, 2010
New Bedford Festival Theatre, celebrates its 20th anniversary of “Bringing The Best Of Broadway” to southern New England, byl presenting the exclusive production of GYPSY – called the best musical ever created – at New ...read more