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BWW Reviews: SWEENEY TODD is Bloody Good at Signature Theatre
by Charles Shubow - Feb 18, 2010

Sondheim classic musical is given a rousing production under Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer

Box Office Opens 2/15 For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's box office opens this Monday, February 15 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. The cast will feature the acclaimed original 'quartet' from the Chicago company. Eddie Clendening, Lance Guest, Levi Kreis, and Rob Lyons will each be making their Broadway debuts in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET with Tony Award(r) nominee Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown) and Elizabeth Stanley (Cry-Baby).

Box Office Opens 2/15 For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's box office opens this Monday, February 15 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. The cast will feature the acclaimed original 'quartet' from the Chicago company. Eddie Clendening, Lance Guest, Levi Kreis, and Rob Lyons will each be making their Broadway debuts in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET with Tony Award(r) nominee Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown) and Elizabeth Stanley (Cry-Baby).

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Garber, Mazzie & Danieley Join Lansbury Tribute at Signature Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 5, 2010

Broadway stars Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, and Signature favorite Sherri L. Edelen will salute Angela Lansbury at the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala on April 12 at the Embassy of Italy. The beloved stage, screen, and television actress will be presented with the company's first Stephen Sondheim Award, established last year in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer.

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer.

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Co Presents I AM MY OWN WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010

Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul runs through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre. Opening night was January 17.

BWW Blogs: A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" February 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Jan 27, 2010

With over 30 shows opening this month on DC area stages, there is a buffet of choices for local theatre goers and visitors to our nation's capital, from a Tom Kitt musical, to a bloody barber pie-filled Sondheim feast, to children's classics adapted for the stage, to American Idol contestants with slicked back hair, to a psycho woman and her schizo sister, to Commedia dell'Arte. There's something for everyone, so come visit the DC area, and have a monumental time in our theatres!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces New Chicago Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 21, 2010

Million Dollar Quartet has announces its new Chicago cast: Emmy Award-winning actor David Lago (Elvis Presley), accomplished musician/performer Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), Chicago musician and actor Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins), and Jeff Award nominee Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash). The cast also includes Tim Decker ('Father of Rock 'n' Roll' Sam Phillips) and original Chicago cast members Kelly Lamont (Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne), Billy Shaffer (Fluke/Drummer) and Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins/Bass). The new cast will begin performances on February 3, 2010.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Full Cast; Hunter Foster & Elizabeth Stanley Plus 'Chicago Quartet'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 21, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a new musical, is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming Broadway production opening at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 11 with previews beginning Saturday, March 13.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Andrew Long Leads Alan Paul-Helmed I AM MY OWN WIFE Opens at Signature Theatre 1/17; Runs Thru 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010

Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul, January 12 through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre.

Signature Theatre's SHOWBOAT Closes January 17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010

The Signature Theatre, nationally renowned for its innovation in musical theater, will reinvent the 1927 classic American musical, Show Boat, in a brand new production playing November 10, 2009 through January 17, 2010.

Andrew Long Leads Alan Paul-Helmed I AM MY OWN WIFE at Signature Theatre, 1/12 - 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010

Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul, January 12 through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre.

Andrew Long Leads Alan Paul-Helmed I AM MY OWN WIFE at Signature Theatre, 1/12 - 3/7
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 22, 2009

Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul, January 12 through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre.

Signature Theatre Adds Performance of SWINGING SANTAS AND SHOW BOAT Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009

SPECIAL ADDED PERFORMANCE of Swingin' Santas at 8 PM PLUS Show Boat AT 7:30 PM

Signature Theatre Presents 'Swingin' Santas' 12/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009

Get into the spirit of the season when Swingin' Santas Michael Barry, James Gardiner, Zachary Prince, and Stephen Gregory Smith belt, croon, and harmonize through refreshingly different holiday offerings for eight performances December 15 - 20 at Signature Theatre.

Signature Theatre Presents 'Swingin' Santas' 12/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009

Get into the spirit of the season when Swingin' Santas Michael Barry, James Gardiner, Zachary Prince, and Stephen Gregory Smith belt, croon, and harmonize through refreshingly different holiday offerings for eight performances December 15 - 20 at Signature Theatre.

Zeta-Jones, Peters & Signature Theater Honor Angela Lansbury with Stephen Sondheim Award, 4/12
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 11, 2009

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.

Signature Theatre Presents 'Swingin' Santas' 12/15-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009

Get into the spirit of the season when Swingin' Santas Michael Barry, James Gardiner, Zachary Prince, and Stephen Gregory Smith belt, croon, and harmonize through refreshingly different holiday offerings for eight performances December 15 - 20 at Signature Theatre.

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