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Photo Flash: Take a Look at Rarely Seen Images From FLOWER DRUM SONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020


Tonight Turner Classic Movies will be airing the Rodgers & Hammerstein film Flower Drum Song at 8:00 PM ET. Flower Drum Song (1961) is the only screen version of a Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II Broadway musical to be filmed by Universal Studios, and the one that many consider to have the most imaginative choreography (by Hermes Pan).

BWW Interview: SOFT POWER's Francis Jue On Representing David Henry Hwang & Fellow Asian-Americans
by Gil Kaan - May 9, 2018


SOFT POWER, the first collective creation of Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, will world premiere at the Ahmanson under the auspices of Center Theatre Group, in association with East West Players and the Curran, opening May 16, 2018. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with a frequent collaborator of both David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, actor/singer Francis Jue who portrays DHH in SOFT POWER.

James Shigeta, Star of FLOWER DRUM SONG Film, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2014


According to Variety, Asian-American actor James Shigeta, known for his role as 'Wang Ta' in the 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, died today, July 28, 2014. He was 81.

ABC Announces 2012 Comedy Series Development Guide
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2012


ABC details its 13 comedy pilots under consideration for next season.

Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh Stage DISCOVERING HAMLET 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


Fascinating BBC period drama Garrow's Law, Series 1 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on February 1, 2011.

Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh Stage DISCOVERING HAMLET 2/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2011


Fascinating BBC period drama Garrow's Law, Series 1 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on February 1, 2011.

Laurel Mill Presents DISCO INFERNO, 7/30-8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

Silhouette Stages Announces Auditions for DISCO INFERNO, 8/9
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2010


This exciting musical will tear up the stage this fall at Slayton House on October 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 pm and 10 and 17 at 3 pm.

Laurel Mill Presents DISCO INFERNO, 7/30-8/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

Laurel Mill Presents DISCO INFERNO, 7/30-8/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

Laurel Mill Presents DISCO INFERNO, 7/30-8/22
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 19, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

Silhouette Stages Announces Auditions for DISCO INFERNO, 8/9
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 11, 2010


This exciting musical will tear up the stage this fall at Slayton House on October 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 pm and 10 and 17 at 3 pm.

SSI Seeks Stage Manager For DISCO INFERNO
by Charlie Piane - May 24, 2010


The volunteer position that SSI is seeking to fill is the STAGE MANAGER position for the fall musical production of Disco Inferno.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents DISCO INFERNO 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents DISCO INFERNO 5/22, 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents DISCO INFERNO 5/22, 5/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010


Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

'Flower Drum Song' Special DVD Edition Coming November 7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2006


The Long Awaited Gem Includes All New Digitally Remastered Picture and 5.1 Surround Sound and New Bonus Material - Coming November 7, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Flower Drum Song Film to Receive First DVD Release in Nov.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2006


Universal Home Video will, for the first time, release the film version of Flower Drum Song on DVD in November

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