Frank Loesser News

A generation of Americans has grown up singing Alan Menken's songs from such animated Disney films as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

Goodspeed Musicals, under the leadership of Michael P. Price, is thrilled to announce the 2010 musical season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. The 47th season includes three fantastic musicals that are sure to delight theatregoers: the fun and frolicking Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun will run from April 16 - June 27; the second production, Carnival! featuring such memorable classics as "Love Makes the World Go 'Round," will run from July 9 - September 18; and the Tony Award-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying will run from September 24 - November 28.

San Diego REPertory Theatre welcomes America's premier Latino comedy troupe, CULTURE CLASH, back to the Lyceum Theatre for its hilarious and provocative comedy CULTURE CLASH IN AMERICCA.

The Brandywiners, Ltd. will present Frank Loesser's 'Guys and Dolls' this summer at Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Performances are on July 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook enters Week Two of its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song.

Rod Gilfry, who had taken a hiatus from SOUTH PACIFIC to play Captain Von Trapp in Paris' Theatre du Chatelet's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, will return to his role as 'Emile de Becque' on January 19 when the next leg of the SOUTH PACIFIC tour makes its stop in Melbourne, Florida.

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway will premiere their new concert entitled BOOM at the Iridium Jazz Club on January 10th. Baby boomer sisters, the Callaways sing and celebrate the soundtrack of their childhood, the unforgettable songs of the 60's and 70's.

Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook returns on January 13th for its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 16 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, country, rock, and show tunes, the series will explore the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting.

Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway will premiere their new concert entitled BOOM at the Iridium Jazz Club on January 10th. Baby boomer sisters, the Callaways sing and celebrate the soundtrack of their childhood, the unforgettable songs of the 60's and 70's.

A look back at some of the most exciting curtain calls of 2009!

The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress). Silber is joined by Robert Patteri as Billy Bigelow ('Scarlet Pimpernel,' 'Beauty and the Beast'.) Veteran character actor M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Starkeeper. Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Court, will direct, with choreography by Lee Martino and musical direction by Darryl Archibald.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.

The Chicago area's top cabaret artists will celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah by performing some of America's favorite songs and sharing holiday memories during the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) of Northwestern University's special two-night event, 'Holiday Divas!'

The Chicago area's top cabaret artists will celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah by performing some of America's favorite songs and sharing holiday memories during the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) of Northwestern University's special two-night event, 'Holiday Divas!'

The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.