Georgia Engel News

...the oft-employed character actor has risen from the ashes of 'After the Night and the Music' to do three shows in a row, including the Broadway-bound 'Drowsy Chaperone.'

The show, will begin previews on April 3, 2006 and will open on May 1, 2006.

Danny Burstein, Lenny Wolpe, Beth Leavel and other performers complete the cast of the Broadway-bound The Drowsy Chaperone, opening at LA's Ahmanson Theatre on November 18th

The Drowsy Chaperone has added three members to its creative team - Larry Blank will do the orchestrations, Phil Reno will be the show's musical director, and Glen Kelly is on board for the dance arrangements.

Sutton Foster and Georgia Engel will star in the Broadway-bound musical salute to the 20s, The Drowsy Chaperone, at LA's Ahmanson Theatre from November 18th through December 24th

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY is proud to present the debut engagement of TV and Broadway star MIMI HINES from March 29 - April 2. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of her starring role on Broadway in Funny Girl, and the centennial celebration of the show's composer Jule Styne, Ms. Hines will feature songs from the legendary score including 'People,' 'Don't Rain On My Parade' and 'I'm The Greatest Star.' Also included in the show are selections such as 'Till There Was You,' 'And I Was Beautiful' and 'My Shining Hour.' Ms. Hines will be joined by musical director Fred Barton. All performances are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street.)

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the casting for its 16th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held at the new DODGER STAGES on Sunday, October 3 and Monday, October 4, 2004.