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New Line Theatre Announces Casting and Season Tickets for 29th Season

New Line Theatre Announces Casting and Season Tickets for 29th Season

New Line Theatre, “the bad boy of musical theatre,” has announced casting for its 29th season of adult, alternative musical theatre, which opens with the return of the wild, comic rock musical CRY-BABY, based on the iconic John Waters film, a show which New Line first produced in 2012 in its American regional premiere, running Sept. 26-Oct. 19, 2019. The season continues with the electrifying…

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'La Cage Aux Folles' Embraces Freedom -- and Sparkle

‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Embraces Freedom — and Sparkle

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor There is a sparkle that emanates, not just because of the outward snazzy sequined outfits and shimmery set in New Line Theatre’s “La Cage Aux Folles,” but also inward from the all-male drag chorus, Les Cagelles. Their unbridled enthusiasm for a show celebrating “Be Yourself” is obvious, and underneath their wigs and cosmetic enhancements, it’s endearing.

In…

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In-Sync 'Altar Boyz' Cast Hangs Tough in Fun '90s Throwback

In-Sync ‘Altar Boyz’ Cast Hangs Tough in Fun ’90s Throwback

By Bradley Rohlf Contributing Writer It’s 1999 and the hottest Christian boy band is on the final stop of their summer tour. in “Altar Boyz,”  a fun and funny musical about a fictional ’90s boy band of the same name. They are singing their hearts out and shaking what the good Lord gave them.

With music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker, and book by Kevin Del Aguila, the overall…

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Frisky and fun 'Anything Goes' offers fresh interpretation

Frisky and fun ‘Anything Goes’ offers fresh interpretation

  A full moon illuminated the Friday night sky, and that moonglow permeated New Line Theatre’s production of “Anything Goes,” giving this timeless screwball comedy extra oomph.

Two obvious takeaways from opening night: Never take this old warhorse for granted, and the frisky ensemble is having tons o’ fun pretending to set sail.

All aboard the S.S. American for breezy songs, cheery dance and…