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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Perform Live at Grand Central Tomorrow 4/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2010


Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15th, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will perform live at Grand Central Terminal between 12:00-12:45PM in celebration of Real Simple Magazine's 10th Anniversary.

Photo Coverage: Sondheim Award Gala Honors Angela Lansbury
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2010


Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored April 12 with the first annual Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The Sondheim Award, established by Signature last year in the name of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, was presented to the actress by Mr. Sondheim himself.

Photo Coverage: Sondheim Award Gala Honors Angela Lansbury - Performances
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2010


Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored April 12 with the first annual Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The Sondheim Award, established by Signature last year in the name of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, was presented to the actress by Mr. Sondheim himself.

Photo Coverage: Stephen Sondheim Awards Gala Reception
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2010


The presentation followed a dinner and tribute performance to Ms. Lansbury by Broadway stars Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, and Washington favorite Sherri L. Edelen, staged by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, co-founder of Signature Theatre. Signature, the 2009 recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, is internationally renowned for its productions of Sondheim works.

STAGE TUBE: Sondheim Presents Lansbury With Award
by Charlie Piane - Apr 14, 2010


Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored April 12 with the first annual Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The Sondheim Award, established by Signature last year in the name of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, was presented to the actress by Mr. Sondheim himself.

Angela Lansbury Honored With 'The Stephen Sondheim Award' From Virginia's Signature Theatre
by Charlie Piane - Apr 12, 2010


Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored tonight with the first Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The Sondheim Award, established by Signature last year in the name of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, was presented to the actress by Mr. Sondheim himself.

TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Craig Brockman - Apr 12, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET celebrated its opening night on Sunday, April 11, 2010. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were there to capture all the excitement and bring you these highlights plus interviews with the outstanding cast!

Angela Lansbury Presented With Signature's The Stephen Sondheim Award Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010


Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored tonight with the first annual Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy.

Photo Coverage: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens on Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 12, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET celebrated its opening night yesterday evening on Sunday, April 11, 2010. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the curtain call and after-party!

Photo Coverage: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Performance Arrivals!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 12, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET celebrated its opening night yesterday evening on Sunday, April 11, 2010. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance arrivals!

Zeta-Jones, Peters & Signature Theater Honor Angela Lansbury with Stephen Sondheim Award, 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2010


On April 12, 2010, the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor beloved stage, screen, and television actress Angela Lansbury with the company's first Stephen Sondheim Award. (The celebration was originally scheduled to take place on April 26, 2010). The award, established last year in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The 2010 Sondheim Award Gala is chaired by C. Daniel and Juliann Clemente; Honorary Hosts include actresses Catherine Zeta-Jones and Bernadette Peters, philanthropists Helen Henderson and Ted and Mary Jo Shen, and Congressman James Moran and LuAnn Bennett. The Sondheim Award Gala will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community outreach programs.

Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 11, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, will open tonight, Sunday, April 11, 2010. In anticipation of the opening, BroadwayWorld brings you the show's latest round of production photos!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens on Broadway April 11, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of rock 'n' roll - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley - will open on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Previews will begin March 13, 2010.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Chuck Mead Says Broadway is Ready for Rock 'n' Roll
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 10, 2010


Chuck Mead, musical arranger for the upcoming Broadway production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET said he had some apprehension about maintaining the rock authenticity in a big rock show on Broadway . However, Mead believes the Great White Way is ready for some authentic rock 'n' roll.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens On Broadway This Sunday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a new musical, opens on Broadway this Sunday, April 11th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET New Production Photos!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 6, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, now in previews at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, will open on Sunday, April 11, 2010. In anticipation of the opening, BroadwayWorld brings you the show's latest round production photos!

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show] Beginning 4/6, Opens 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Lottery Ticket Policy
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), announces it lottery ticket policy.

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