David Ives News

WeildWorks is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Fêtes de la Nuit, Charles L. Mee's sexy meditation on lust, beauty and the divine experience of love. Fêtes de la Nuit is directed and choreographed by Kim Weild, who incorporates American Sign Language into a production that features three Deaf actors.

WCBS- TV 'EYE ON NEW YORK' host Dana Tyler sits down with IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS star Melissa Errico this Sunday morning, December 20 at 6:50am to discuss the Tony Award nominated leading lady's return to Broadway to play 'Betty Haynes' in the hit musical.

'Switching Roles' Sunday, December 20, 2009; 7:30pm - $10 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

The story of Ralphie Parker's quest for the 'Holy Grail of Christmas presents' - a genuine Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air BB gun - has become a holiday movie tradition, capturing the hearts of millions of families across America.

WCBS- TV 'EYE ON NEW YORK' host Dana Tyler sits down with IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS star Melissa Errico this Sunday morning, December 20 at 6:50am to discuss the Tony Award nominated leading lady's return to Broadway to play 'Betty Haynes' in the hit musical.

I originally saw Paul Blake and David Ives' adaptation of the 1954 movie WHITE CHRISTMAS back in 2006 at the Muny. There have been some minor changes made to it since then, but it still follows the basic plot of the movie fairly closely. In fact, most of the changes center on the inclusion of additional tunes by Irving Berlin. But, any time a film is reworked for the stage it's going to draw the inevitable comparisons to its original source material, and this version, which features some outstanding moments of song and dance, falls a bit short of expectations.

The American Theatre Wing is pleased to present its original book, The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them, now on shelves.

Broadway World spent the week with busy actor Tyrick Wiltez Jones capturing day to day footage of his hectic life on, off and backstage. Currently featured in the hit revival of FINIAN'S RAINBOW at the St. James Theater, Tyrick's week packs a real punch! 8 performances of Finian's, classroom dance instruction and mentoring, recording a cast album, charity work and more. We got tired just tagging along! Follow Tyrick's footsteps and get a taste of a week in the life of a working Broadway actor!

The Drama Book Shop is offers free discussion with Howard Sherman, Executive Director of the American Theater Wing and Ben Hodges (editor), followed by a signing of The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them on Tuesday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m.

The American Theatre Wing Presents The Play That Changed My Life America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays That Influenced Them

The Drama Book Shop will host a talkback in conjunction with The American Theatre Wing's just released and highly praised new book, The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present its popular annual open rehearsal series with MONDAY NIGHT MUCH ADO, featuring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin as Benedict in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on Monday, December 7 and Monday, December 14, directed by Brian Kulick. Patinkin appeared last season at CSC in Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Kulick.

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has announced details for their upcoming 2009-10 season.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel.  Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.

'Switching Roles' Sunday, December 20, 2009; 7:30pm - $10 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present VENUS IN FUR, a new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie, beginning performances January 13 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street).

Finian's Rainbow has a book by Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy; lyrics by Yip Harburg; music by Burton Lane; with book adaptation by Arthur Perlmanand original adaptation for New York City Center Encores! by David Ives. It is directed and choreographed byWarren Carlyle; musical direction is by Rob Berman.

'CW 11 Morning News' host Lisa Mateo made her holiday dreams come true this morning with a behind-the-scenes tour of the hit Broadway musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.

The cast and orchestra of the acclaimed Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, hit the recording studio on December 7 to record a new cast alum of the show and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

'CW 11 Morning News' host Lisa Mateo makes her holiday dreams true with a behind-the-scenes tour of the hit Broadway musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS on Tuesday morning, December 8 in the 7:00 a.m. half hour on WPIX-TV.