5th Avenue Theatre's Managing Director Announces Her Retirement
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 19, 2009
Marilynn Sheldon, Managing Director of the 5th Avenue Theatre since 1988, will be stepping down from her position by the end of this year. She will continue to advise the board and management until her current contract expires at the end of 2010.
Variety On CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's 'Jet Set' To Broadway
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 13, 2009
Variety is reporting on CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's positive Seattle reviews and how that 'generally upbeat reception' from the local press relates to the production's Broadway odds. The verdict in the trade publication is that things are looking good.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN To Hold Benefit Performance To Honor Teresa Butz 8/5
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 5, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre today announced that it will be holding a special benefit performance of their world premiere musical Catch Me If You Can on Wednesday, August 5 to benefit the Compass Center, a non-profit agency serving homeless and low income individuals and families in the greater Seattle area.
Photo Flash: Shaiman And Wittman's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 4, 2009
Adapted from the screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and the book written by Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the world premiere musical based on the hit DreamWorks film boasts a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Terrence McNally, who joins forces with the collaborative team behind the hit musical Hairspray, including five-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O'Brien, Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and Tony Award-winning composing team Marc Shaiman (music & lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics). The musical is performing at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN To Hold Benefit Performance To Honor Teresa Butz 8/5
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 3, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre today announced that it will be holding a special benefit performance of their world premiere musical Catch Me If You Can on Wednesday, August 5 to benefit the Compass Center, a non-profit agency serving homeless and low income individuals and families in the greater Seattle area.
Kimball, Glover, Baskin, Calloway and More Join MEMPHIS On Bdwy, Full Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 29, 2009
Full casting was announced today for MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN' Begins Performances at Seattle's 5th Ave Theatre 7/28
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 28, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre regrets to announce the cancellation of preview performances Thursday July 23 through Sunday July 26 of the upcoming World Premiere of the new musical Catch Me If You Can, but will be offering two additional performances of the show next week on Tuesday July 28 and Wednesday July 29. The two additional performances will be at 7:30 pm.
More Previews Cancelled, New Performances Added For 'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN'
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 22, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre regrets to announce the cancellation of preview performances Thursday July 23 through Sunday July 26 of the upcoming World Premiere of the new musical Catch Me If You Can, but will be offering two additional performances of the show next week on Tuesday July 28 and Wednesday July 29. The two additional performances will be at 7:30 pm.
'CATCH' Previews Delayed Due To Butz Family Tragedy
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 22, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre announced the cancellation of the Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 preview performances of the upcoming world premiere of the new musical Catch Me If You Can.
MEMPHIS To Play At The Shubert Theatre, Will Open On Broadway 10/19
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 22, 2009
MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, will open Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
MEMPHIS Looks to Begin Previews at Bdwy's Shubert 9/23
by Eddie Varley
- May 21, 2009
Variety reports that the Broadway-bound musical MEMPHIS has nabbed the Shubert Theater for its fall run, with a group sales announcement indicating the show will begin previews on September 23rd, 2009. The official announcement about a theatre location or for exact preview and opening dates has been made as of yet.
Panaro Leads 5th Ave's 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE' Beginning 4/21
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 21, 2009
Stephen Sondheim's exquisite musical about art, life, and what artists draw from both, Sunday in the Park with George, opens at The 5th Avenue Theatre on April 23rd. This rarely-seen but much-lauded musical features an all-star Seattle cast (led by Broadway actor Hugh Panaro in the leading role of George), and the astonishing scenic design and computer animation effects created by Sam Buntrock and designers Tim Bird and David Farley.
The Show's the Star at 5th Avenue's 'DOLLY'
by Jay Irwin
- Mar 15, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of 'Hello, Dolly', while holding onto the charm of the show, at times felt like it was marching through Jello. Starring the always wonderful Jenifer Lewis, the show was, on the whole, enjoyable, but really seemed like it could have used another week of rehearsals.
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