Betty Buckley News

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Chenoweth takes over LA, Shakespeare is back on Broadway, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA ANS SPIKE takes a final bow, and so much more!

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, are proud to announce the first production in American Blues Theater's 'Legends and Legacies' season, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik, directed by Damon Kiely, music director Malcolm Ruhl and starring Matt Brumlow as 'Hank Williams,' tonight, August 30 - October 6, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's Downstage Mainstage Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Horton Foote's The Old Friends, directed by Michael Wilson runs now through October 6, 2013 with a September 12 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Last night, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL's Vanessa Williams attened the show prior to stopping backstage to visit Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, and the rest of the cast - check out photos below!

This Fall will bring with it ten new Broadway plays and five new Broadway musicals, and yet there is even more on the way for Off-Broadway, including: ALL THE FACES OF THE MOON, ARGUENDO, THE OLD FRIENDS, FETCH CLAY MAKE MAN, BIKE AMERICA, NATURAL AFFECTION, FUN HOME, BAD JEWS, LADY DAY, ANTHEM, GRASSES OF A THOUSAND COLORS, THE PATRON SAINT OF SEA MONSTERS, THE JACKSONIAN, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, CHERI, DOMESTICATED, LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME, THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE, and THE COMMONS OF PENSACOLA.

Horton Foote's THE OLD FRIENDS, directed by Michael Wilson runs now through October 6, 2013 with a September 12 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Signature Theatre is pleased to announce a one-week extension for the World Premiere of Horton Foote's THE OLD FRIENDS,directed by Michael Wilson. The production will now play through Sunday, October 6. Now in previews, THE OLD FRIENDS will open September 12 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9thand 10th Avenues). Limited $25 subsidized tickets remain for the production's initial run. Tickets during the extension week are $75 each.

Amphibian Stage Productions and Diana Sheehan today announced a party celebrating the release of Ms. Sheehan's first CD,Nobody's Hart: Diana Sheehan Sings the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart, which will take place today, August 24 at Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio in Fort Worth. The party will feature a live performance of selections from the CD by Ms. Sheehan, accompanied by James McQuillen on piano and Sarah Choi on cello.

The Wilkins Theatre season this year features the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Ralph Stanley in his 'Farewell' Tour, Jersey's-own Sleepy Man Banjo Boys and Broadway vocalists Betty Buckley, Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern, Donna McKechnie and Faith Prince.

Bay Street Theatre kicks off the month of October with the legendary Betty Buckley returning in a new and critically acclaimed show "The Vixens of Broadway" on Saturday, October 12 at 8pm.

A Broadway legend, international jazz stars, first class ballet performances, and family shows with a magical flair are just a few highlights in Centenary Stage Company's 35th Annual Concert Season. The David and Carol Lackland Center in Hackettstown will be a busy place this season with a selection of entertainment options for everyone to enjoy.

Peregrine Theatre Ensemble presents a concert production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the groundbreaking masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Saturday, August 31st, 2013 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 1st, 2013 at 5 p.m. Provincetown Inn Mayflower Room. 1 Commercial Street. Provincetown, Mass. Tickets are $20 (General) or $30 (VIP) and can be purchased by calling Peregrine Theatre Ensemble at 774-538-9084 or online at www.PeregrineTheatre.com.

Neil Berg's widely acclaimed 100 Years of Broadway, a musical revue of Broadway's most celebrated shows, features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band is coming to the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 3 at 3 p.m.; part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series.

Broadway's legendary leading lady BETTY BUCKLEY will kick off Centenary Stage Company's new season with a memorable performance to highlight a grand theatrical celebration. FromCATS to SUNSET BOULEVARD, she has dominated the stage like no other, and CSC brings the "Voice of Broadway" to the Lackland Center on Saturday, September 21st at 8 PM for the 2013-2014 Season Opening Gala.

Horton Foote's THE OLD FRIENDS, directed by Michael Wilson runs August 20 through September 29, 2013 with a September 12 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

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The critically acclaimed revival of Horton Foote's American masterpiece, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, will host a special free talkback following the performance on Wednesday evening, August 14th. Focusing on the creative process of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, this one-night only event will feature stars VANESSA WILLIAMS, CUBA GOODING JR, TOM WOPAT and ADEPERO ODUYE and will be moderated by writer and critic, CARYN JAMES. All ticket holders for the evening performance on August 14th are invited to stay for the talkback. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL talkback series kicked off last week with a panel featuring Betty Buckley, Ellen Burstyn, and Hallie Foote as they discussed the appeal and challenges of appearing in a Horton Foote play.

Signature Theatre Company's THE OLD FRIENDS cast met the company Broadway's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL after a performance of Bountiful this past weekend. The meet and greet gave the two casts the opportunity to say hello and chat about what it's like to work on plays by the esteemed playwright Horton Foote. Check out a group photo below!

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The Public Theater's new musical LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, the second show of The Public's 2013 free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte, officially opens tonight. Directed by Alex Timbers, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST will feature songs by Michael Friedman with book adaptation by Timbers and will run through Sunday, August 18.

The legendary Betty Buckley went backstage last night at the Music Box Theatre to visit fellow actress Tovah Feldshuh, who's currently subbing for Andrea Martin as 'Berthe' in the Tony-winning revival of PIPPIN. Along with the photo below, Buckley posted to her Instagram: 'Tovah Feldshuh & me after her fabulous performance on the trapeze as Berthe in 'Pippin'. Note Tovah's 'guns'. Second time to see the show. I love it so!'