Gil Stroming

The rising costs of production are putting a squeeze on many theatres - from Long Wharf to the Edinburgh fringe. While some of these costs are inflation related and are sure to come back down in the long term, it does leave the question of what theatres and producers can do as they try and recover from the past two years of challenges.

Redhouse will close its 2017-18 season with the ever-popular musical La Cage aux Folles, book by Harvey Feirstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. Performances will take place at Redhouse Arts Center, from May 31 - June 10, 2018. In addition, Redhouse will celebrate its Grand Opening of its new home at 400 S. Salina Street with a special event and ribbon cutting taking place June 1st prior to the opening night show. La Cage aux Folles, based on the same 1973 play which was also the inspiration for the movie "The Birdcage" starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams, will close the 2017/18 season. This comedic and heartfelt show features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, composer of Broadway hits Hello, Dolly! and Mame.

Popular choreographer Al Blackstone, known for his Broadway style routines on So You Think You Can Dance, is excited to be returning for his third season at the Fire Island Dance Festival. Blackstone will be presenting an excerpt from his new work, Freddie Falls In Love, which recently had its premiere at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City. The show was also a benefit performance for DRA and Blackstone figured it would be a perfect fit for this year's festival.

SHAPING SOUND, the country's hottest commercial dance company, concluded their 2015-16 touring season with a one-night-only performance, presented by Break the Floor Productions, at The Beacon Theatre on Monday night, February 8, at the Beacon Theatre. BroadwayWorld has stunning photos from the show below!

Break the Floor Productions has announced that SHAPING SOUND, the country's hottest commercial dance company, will conclude their 2015-2016 tour with a one night only performance at The Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023). Tickets for the performance, which will be Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7:30pm, are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.

?Under the artistic direction of Travis Wall and co-created with Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson, SHAPING SOUND is an electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres brought to life on stage by a dynamic company of contemporary dancers. After rising to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars," these dancers also starred in their own reality TV show on Oxygen called 'All the Right Moves.' Audiences of all ages will experience the exhilarating collaboration of these visual musicians whose explosive choreography, dynamic rhythm, speed, and physical strength give shape and form to sound. 

Break The Floor Productions is pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform one afternoon only at The Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, CA, Sunday, October 25 at 3pm. Under the Artistic Direction of TRAVIS WALL (Mentor for Stage Dancers and Resident Choreographer, 'So You Think You Can Dance'), and co-created with NICK LAZZARINI (Winner season one: 'So You Think You Can Dance') TEDDY FORANCE (Seasons two and three: 'So You Think You Can Dance'), and KYLE ROBINSON (Glee), the company is an evocative collaboration by diverse artists who describe themselves as 'visual musicians,' i.e. their dance gives shape and form to sound. Tickets are on sale now and are available online at Ticketmaster.com, on Ticketmaster charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or in person at the Flint Center Box Office, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

Break The Floor Productions and the Fox Theatre are pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show - SHAPING SOUND - will perform one night only at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $39, $49, $59 and $100, go on sale Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at www.FoxTheatre.org, by calling 855-285-8499, or at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more by calling 404-881-2000. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

Break the Floor Productions and Performing Arts Fort Worth are pleased to announce SHAPING SOUND will perform one night only at Bass Performance Hall tonight, January 28, at 7:30 p.m.

Break the Floor Productions and Performing Arts Fort Worth are pleased to announce SHAPING SOUND will perform one night only at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $27.50 and are on sale NOW!

Break the Floor Productions and Performing Arts Fort Worth are pleased to announce SHAPING SOUND will perform one night only at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $27.50 and are on sale NOW!

BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and Broadway Series South are pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform one night only at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater located in the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, tonight, October 29th at 8 p.m.

Break The Floor Productions is pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform two nights only at The Montalban Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles, this weekend, October 11-12 at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale at www.ShapingSoundCo.com. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

(LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 8, 2014) — Break The Floor Productions is pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform two nights only at The Montalbán Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles, October 11-12 at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale at www.ShapingSoundCo.com. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and Broadway Series South are pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform one night only at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater located in the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, Wednesday, October 29th at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8th at 10 a.m. at any Ticketmaster Outlet, Duke Energy Center Box Office, DukeEnergyCenterRaleigh.com or call 800-745-3000. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

Shaping Sound, a contemporary dance experience announces their 2014-2015 world tour and returns to the stage with a preview performance as part of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) conference on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue) in New York at 12pm, 4pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 and available by visiting www.shapingsoundco.com.

Capezio A.C.E. Award Winners Festival, a competition dedicated to introducing the next generation of emerging and influential choreographers, announces its lineup for the winners performance festival, August 5 - August 8 at Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

Shaping Sound, a new contemporary dance company, announces the 2013 dates for its first national tour. Emmy-nominated choreographers and dance visionaries Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle Robinson, will take the stage with ten world-class dancers to premiere a synergy of sight, sound, and movement. Company members have been featured on "So You Think You Can Dance", "Dancing With The Stars," and toured internationally with recording artists and award-winning dance companies.