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Hairspray Cast

maurice-chevalier — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:05:25 +0000

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

maurice-chevalier — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:02:06 +0000

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

maurice-chevalier — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:46:21 +0000

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

maurice-chevalier — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:16:01 +0000

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)

maurice-chevalier — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:59:50 +0000

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

maurice-chevalier — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:15:14 +0000

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

maurice-chevalier — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:04:13 +0000

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!

maurice-chevalier — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:52:38 +0000

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.

maurice-chevalier — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:44:55 +0000

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

Internationally Renowned Singer-Actress, Sue Mathys, to Star as “Mama Rose” in GYPSY for Festival Theatre

maurice-chevalier — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:13:02 +0000

International star of “Cabaret’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard’, Sue Mathys cast as “Rose.” Ms. Mathys’ career can be defined by some of the roles she’s played in the theatre: two hundred performances as ...read more