Musical Theater
Carson City's Wild Horse Children’s Theater triumphs at Junior Theater Festival West
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 11:10amThe spotlight shone brightly on Wild Horse Children’s Theater Junior Theater Festival Performance Troupe as they clinched top honors at the Junior Theater Festival West. This glittering event, held in Sacramento is a dedicated celebration of outstanding student-driven musical programs from across the globe.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children's Theater to hold auditions for Disney's 'Finding Nemo Jr.'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 5:35amDive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo Jr." This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments.
Roar with 'Cats' Young Actors Edition in its final Carson City performances this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:20amCATS, Young Actor’s Edition has roared into town, with one last weekend to see the family friendly musical at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. With only four shows remaining this coming weekend, audiences are urged not to miss this remarkable production produced by Wild Horse Children's Theater.
'Cats the Musical' Young Actor's Edition hits Carson City stage with weekend runs at BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 9:55amBeginning its production run Friday, Dec. 1 in Carson City, "Cats the Musical Young Actor's Edition" is a "meow-tastic," one-hour adaptation of one of Broadway's longest-running hits, brought to life by the creative genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is specifically designed to enchant young audiences and their families.
Whimsical Adventure: 'Seussical Jr.' production hits the stage this weekend in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:10am“Oh, the places you’ll go!” Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City invites you on a journey through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with their upcoming production of “Seussical, Jr.” This magical extravaganza, filled with toe-tapping tunes and wild characters, is a must-see for all ages!
'Oliver! Jr. the Musical,' a twist on the Dickens classic, begins two-weekend run Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 2:25pmWild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical, Oliver! JR.
Performances will take place at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City on the weekends of Dec. 2 and 9, with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
Carson City's Wild Horse Theater issues Casting Call for the musical Spring Awakening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:00pmWild Horse Stage Company is excited to announce auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical Spring Awakening.
Local production of 'A Chorus Line' comes to Carson City via Wild Horse Stage Company
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/04/2022 - 4:57pm“Ah 5-6-7-8!” Wild Horse Stage Company is thrilled to present one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, “A Chorus Line.” With more than 6,000 Broadway performances during a 25-year run, “A Chorus Line” won nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Director and Best Choreographer, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Auditions for Wild Horse Theater's Oliver, Jr. happening August 22-23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/04/2022 - 11:39amWild Horse Children’s Theater announces auditions for young singers, dancers, and actors (ages 8-18), for the Northern Nevada premiere of “Oliver, JR”. Based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, this musical won the Tony and Olivier Awards, and is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture! It is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children’s Theater auditions open for 'Dear Edwina, Jr., The Musical'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 4:40pmWild Horse Children’s Theater looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 15, for our spring musical production of the Northern Nevada premiere of "Dear Edwina, Jr." Auditions will be held Thursday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
Auditions for ‘RENT’ to be held in October at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 2:29pmWild Horse Stage Company is announcing auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical RENT! This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical has become a pop cultural phenomenon with a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
Casting Call for the musical RENT!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 2:31pmWild Horse Stage Company is announcing auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical RENT! Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the TONY Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Wild Horse Theather presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. on Sunday, Aug. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 5:14pmWild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to travel down the rabbit hole with us and join Alice in her madcap adventures in Wonderland!
There are 2 performances only on Sunday, August 1st at 2:00 and 4:00 at the Brewery Arts Center’s outdoor stage!
Reno native Dawn Wells who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' dies of COVID complications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:57amReno native Dawn Wells, who starred as Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles, according to her publicist. She was 82.
Carson City's Wild Horse Theater offers Disney interactive workshops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 1:17pmJoin two of your favorite Disney Princesses for an entertaining and fun interactive workshop, through Carson City's Wild Horse Theater, to build literary skills using imagination and creativity. Workshop includes storytelling, singing, interactive movements and, most importantly, having fun.
WNC performing arts program creates virtual sensations of Broadway classics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 8:33amThe Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is used to building big Broadway productions this time of year, generally drawing from 6,000 to more than 7,000 people from 20 states and Canada. But there’s a bit of a problem.
Carson City area students from Wild Horse Children's Theater win at 2020 festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 5:55pmStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Excellence in Music national theater award and earned recognition at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival West, which happened Feb. 7-9, 2020 at Wells Fargo Pavilion.
Carson Valley Community Theatre Call for Auditions: 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' and 'Nunsense II'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 4:28pmCarson Valley Community Theatre will be holding auditions for two new productions, Putnam County Spelling Bee and "Nunsense II," on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars and come to The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden to audition for one, or both, productions.
Senator Square: Carson High School athletes excel across the board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 8:14amEveryone in Carson City is invited, always invited, to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs, especially when so many of these individuals and teams have been so successful. A great many athletic events are happening this week and beyond with regional competitions in soccer, and state competitions in tennis and cross country.
Young actor trained in Carson City theater to appear as regular in new Pureflix series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 5:57pmLocal actor Cooper Jack Mills will appear as a series regular on the the new Pureflix series "Mood Swings."
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 7:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Carson Valley Community Theater presents 'Lullabies of Broadway'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 2:00pmCarson Valley Community Theater will present the musical "Lullabies of Broadway" Oct. 11-13 in Minden. Don't miss this tribute to Broadway, brought to you by a talented group of local artists, and volunteers, who are looking forward to bringing this musical to you.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children's Theater offers audition workshop for Disney's 'Frozen Jr.'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 12:24pmWild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City will hold an audition workshop for Disney's "Frozen, Jr.'" on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Brewery Arts Center.
Sierra Nevada Ballet hosts production of Brews, Bräts and Ballet in Carson City, Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:07pmSierra Nevada Ballet welcomes the spring season with the annual production of Brew, Bräts and Ballet: A Celebration of Choreography with performances in Carson City and Reno beginning this weekend.
What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 7:42amGood morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.
Brew, Brats and Ballet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 5:24amSierra Nevada Ballet welcomes in the Spring Season with the annual production of Brew, Brats and Ballet-A Celebration of choreography on April 6 (7:30 PM) and April 7 (2:00 PM) at the Reno Little Theater and on April 13 (7:00 PM) at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
This year the BBB presentation features six different choreographers with each one presenting a special short work and a short talk before it. The program culminates with a post performance Q and A session between choreographers and audience.
Carson City schools highlight music talents in upcoming 'Choirpalooza' and 'Band-O-Rama'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 7:39amCarson High School is set to host two admission-free music events, this week and next week that will not only ‘B Sharp’ but also showcase student talent and refined skill.
Carson City area students win national awards at 2019 Junior Theater Festival West
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 3:29pmStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work and earned other recognition at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival West held recently in Sacramento.
Grand Re-Opening Gala for Carson City Community Center Theater
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 9:18amCarson City celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in style with a black tie gala Tuesday night.
Who was Bob Boldrick and why is the Carson City Community Center theater named for him?
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 11:20am“Who is John Galt” is the opening line of the Ayn Rand’s most popular novel “Atlas Shrugged.” In Carson City, the question being asked by the general public now that the spotlight is on the revitalization of the Bob Boldrick theater is “Who is Bob Boldrick?”