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BOOK OF MORMON's Nikki M. James and More Star in Project Shaw's SAINT JOAN at The Players Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2012

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents SAINT JOAN - George Bernard Shaw's most celebrated play -tonight, December 17 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Richard Waits Stars in ORCHID at The Pleasure Garden
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2012

Richard Waits stars in Miami's new sensationally sensuous musical phenomenon, ORCHID, which is the huge, multi-dimensional show at the heart of Miami's newest destination point called The Pleasure Garden that has been erected at the gateway to the Miami Design District.

Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012

Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK! honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley tonight, December 10, 2012 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The evening will be hosted by Julie Halston and will feature a special performance by the cast of the Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher.

Mo Rocca Joins Chelsea Symphony for Annual Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2012

The Chelsea Symphony announces the third concert series of the orchestra's seventh season with a performance tonight, December 7 at 8 PM at St. Paul's Church, 315 West 22nd Street, New York NY 10011. The program will showcase a world premiere by Chelsea Symphony composer Seth Bedford entitled In a Snowy Day: Poem for Orchestra, as well as Chelsea Symphony resident composer Aaron Dai's The Night Before Christmas, narrated by special guest Mo Rocca.

Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala, Dec 10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2012

Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK! honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley on Monday, December 10, 2011 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The evening will be hosted by Julie Halston and will feature a special performance by the cast of the Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatch

Tony Nominee Karen Akers Kicks Off Urban Stages Winter Rhythms 2012 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2012

Urban Stages, in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano, announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning tonight, December 4 and running through Friday, December 15, 2012 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street).

BWW Reviews: HotCity Theatre's Side-Splitting Production of THE DIVINE SISTER
by Chris Gibson - Dec 3, 2012

If Die!Mommy!Die lovingly skewers swinging suburbia, then THE DIVINE SISTER is a swift kick to the groin of Catholicism and religion in general. Like his twin son from a different mother, filmmaker John Waters, playwright Charles Busch is adept at crafting overwrought melodramatic tales that are hilarious to some, and offensive to others. I fall into the former category, thoroughly enjoying his playfully perverse creations. HotCity Theatre has put together another holiday alternative with their production of this controversial and side-splitting work.

BOOK OF MORMON's Nikki M. James and More Star in Project Shaw's SAINT JOAN at The Players Club, 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents SAINT JOAN - George Bernard Shaw's most celebrated play -on Monday, December 17 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Transport Group Benefit Gala to Honor Christian Borle, Sue Frost and Paul Huntley, 12/10
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 28, 2012

Transport Group presents GIMME A BREAK! an evening of performances honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley at it's benefit gala on December 10, 2011 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The GIMME A BREAK! performance features Broadway stars sharing their 'big break' moments in story and song.

Spotlighters Theatre Presents David Drake in A VERY TAWNY CHRISTMAS, 12/28 & 29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2012

Just in time for the holidays, Obie Award winner David Drake will return to the Spotlighters stage for the first time in over 20 years with his acclaimed new theatrical creation Tawny Heatherton in A Very Tawny Christmas! For two nights only -- on December 28th & 29th at 8pm.

David Drake Stars in A VERY TAWNY CHRISTMAS! Benefit for Spotlighters Theatre, 12/28-12/29
by Sierra Fox - Nov 27, 2012

In a pair of benefit performances this holiday season, Obie Award winner David Drake will return to the stage of Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre for the first time in over 20 years with his acclaimed new theatrical creation Tawny Heatherton in A Very Tawny Christmas! On December 28th & 29th at 8pm, Drake's loveably eccentric showbiz survivor and "one hit wonder" from the disco zeitgeist of the 1980s will bring her blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny cheer to the Spotlighters' stage with seasonal songs, sparkly dresses and wild stories about her globe-trotting adventures.

SOUVENIR, SUDS, THE WOMEN and TRU Highlight Coyote Stage Works' Starry 4th Season, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2012

Coyote StageWorks launches its fourth season on November 23 with the Tony-nominated comedy "Souvenir" and follows up with a season that consists of "a little something for everyone". For the second season in a row, all productions will be staged at the Annenberg Theatre which is located at The Palm Springs Museum Of Art in downtown Palm Springs. CSW's mission is to bring affordable, entertaining, and thought-provoking theatre to Palm Springs and the surrounding communities of the Coachella Valley and to create an Actors' Equity Theater of local, regional, and national influence.

Mo Rocca joins Chelsea Symphony for Annual Holiday Concert, 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2012

The Chelsea Symphony announces the third concert series of the orchestra's seventh season with a performance on Friday, December 7 at 8 PM at St. Paul's Church, 315 West 22nd Street, in New York. The program will showcase a world premiere by Chelsea Symphony composer Seth Bedford entitled In a Snowy Day: Poem for Orchestra, as well as Chelsea Symphony resident composer Aaron Dai's The Night Before Christmas, narrated by special guest Mo Rocca.

Brooks Ashmanskas, Andrea Burns, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Join Amanda Green at Birdland, 11/26
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 20, 2012

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced the return of Amanda Green to the stage. The one-night-only special event will take place on Monday, November 26 at 7pm.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Primary Stages Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 15, 2012

Primary Stages last night held their annual Gala on Wednesday at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The event, which honored Tony Award winner Tyne Daly (Master Class, Rabbit Hole, Gypsy), and producers and Primary Stages Board members Jamie deRoy and Ted Snowdon, featured performances by Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair), actor/director/producer Tamara Tunie ("Law & Order: SVU," "As The World Turns"), Lewis Cleale (The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, Call Me Madam), and Garrett Sorenson (Master Class). BroadwayWorld was there for the event and we bring you coverage from inside the event below!

Photo Coverage: Tyne Daly, Julie Halston, and More at Primary Stages' Annual Gala
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Nov 15, 2012

Primary Stages last night held their annual Gala on Wednesday at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The event, which honored Tony Award winner Tyne Daly (Master Class, Rabbit Hole, Gypsy), and producers and Primary Stages Board members Jamie deRoy and Ted Snowdon, featured performances by Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair), actor/director/producer Tamara Tunie ("Law & Order: SVU," "As The World Turns"), Lewis Cleale (The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, Call Me Madam), and Garrett Sorenson (Master Class). BroadwayWorld was there for the event and we bring you full photo coverage below!

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