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STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - Arthur Laurents
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

'Tonight, Tonight' WEST SIDE STORY Returns to Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009. The original Jerome Robbins choreography has been restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2009


The new production of WEST SIDE STORY will officially open on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009. WEST SIDE STORY will begin preview performances on February 23, 2009 following an out of town engagement December 15, 2008 through January 17, 2009 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2009


The new production of WEST SIDE STORY will officially open on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009. WEST SIDE STORY will begin preview performances on February 23, 2009 following an out of town engagement December 15, 2008 through January 17, 2009 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Laurents Talks WEST SIDE STORY to the LA Times
by Eddie Varley - Mar 18, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway as it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents dicusses the musical with the Los Angeles Times, in the feature he reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it makes its return to Broadway.

Vanity Fair Features Starry 'WEST SIDE STORY' Themed Pictorial Online
by Eddie Varley - Mar 17, 2009


As West Side Story prepares for the opening night of its current Broadway revival, photographer Mark Seliger re-created scenes from the classic 1961 film version with the help of Jennifer Lopez, Camilla Belle and other Hollywood film stars for Vanity Fair.

WEST SIDE STORY's Laurents Profiled in New York Mag
by Eddie Varley - Mar 16, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway where it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Laurents and More on WEST SIDE STORY in the NYTimes
by Eddie Varley - Mar 15, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway as it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents and the creative team are featured in a fantastic article in today's New York Times, in the feature they discuss the evolution of the classic musical as it makes its return to Broadway.

WEST SIDE STORY Visits Letterman on Late Show 3/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2009


The cast of Broadway's West Side Story will perform 'America' on Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Late Show airs at 11:35pm on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

WEST SIDE STORY's Olivo Talks 'Anita' to NY Daily News
by Eddie Varley - Mar 11, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents and is currently in preview performances. The show's dynamic 'Anita', Karen Olivo spoke to the New York Daily News about her winning the iconic role and the continued power of the classic musical.

WEST SIDE STORY Visits Letterman on Late Show 3/12
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


The cast of Broadway's West Side Story will perform 'America' on Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Late Show airs at 11:35pm on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

TV STAGE TUBE: WEST SIDE STORY Star Scaglione Sings 'Libertango'
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


Josefina Scaglione is starring as 'Maria' in the 2009 revival of West Side Story. The 21 year old Scaglione is a trained opera singer and has been in a production of Hairspray. She was set to portray Christine Daae in a production of The Phantom of the Opera in Argentina but had to give that lead up for her coveted casting in West Side Story.

LEGALLY BLONDE Will Play 8 Shows At Bob Carr PAC 3/10-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2009


THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will play eight performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando March 10 - 15, 2009. Tickets range from $38.00 to $67.00 and go on sale Friday, January 23 at 10:00a.m. at the SunTrust Broadway Across America - Orlando Box Office, Amway Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Online purchases can be made at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. To charge-by-phone call 1-800-982-2787.Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling (407) 423-9999 x17 or (800) 950-4647.

Tix Now On Sale For LEGALLY BLONDE In Memphis
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2009


Tickets are on-sale now and may be purchased at the Orpheum Box Office from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, David-Kidd Booksellers, and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone (901) 525-3000 or go online at www.orpheum-memphis.com. Tickets range from $15-$80. Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take 'no' for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone more 'serious,' Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Laurents Talks WEST SIDE STORY to Variety
by Eddie Varley - Mar 6, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway as it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents and other members of the creative team spoke to Variety about how the show has been shaped anew for a waiting generation of theatre lovers.

CTI Produces Readings, Workshops and Showcases Seminar March 6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2009


This one day seminar focuses on prodviding a practical approach to developing new work through readings, workshops and showcases.

LEGALLY BLONDE Comes To Civic Center 2/24-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2009


LIKE, OMIGOD! Broadway's biggest pink hit LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is totally coming to the Civic Center! In its first national tour, LEGALLY BLONDE is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Feb. 24 to March 1, 2009 as part of the Willis Broadway Series. ELLE'S LOUNGE Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience with the Elle's Lounge package. It includes: premium seating, autographed program, Legally Blonde merchandise, and an exclusive post-performance Q&A with cast members. The cost is $125 per ticket. Quantities are limited.

LEGALLY BLONDE Comes To Civic Center 2/24-3/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2009


LIKE, OMIGOD! Broadway's biggest pink hit LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is totally coming to the Civic Center! In its first national tour, LEGALLY BLONDE is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Feb. 24 to March 1, 2009 as part of the Willis Broadway Series. ELLE'S LOUNGE Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience with the Elle's Lounge package. It includes: premium seating, autographed program, Legally Blonde merchandise, and an exclusive post-performance Q&A with cast members. The cost is $125 per ticket. Quantities are limited.

West Side Story Returns to Broadway, Previews Begin 2/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 23, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway as it begins preview performances tonight, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story will open at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. The original Jerome Robbins choreography will be restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

WEST SIDE STORY Announces $26.50 Lotto Tickets for All Shows
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009


WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway beginning performances Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. The original Jerome Robbins choreography will be restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

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