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Date of Death: June 06, 2001 (84)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 5, 2024

“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.

Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 6, 2024

Theatre 29 proudly announces the cast and creative team for the third show in its 25th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Bianca Stoker is the Music Director with Lisa Hodgson doing Choreography. MAN OF LA MANCHA opens March 1st and runs through March 17, at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.

MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Southbank Theatre Company presents 'Man of La Mancha' at the newly renovated Shelton Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.

MAN OF LA MANCHA is Now Playing at Delaware Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Man of La Mancha is now playing at Delaware Theatre Company. The production is written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.

Cast Announced For MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final show in its 64th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Peter Rothstein returns to direct this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.

Music Review: How Many Dreams Are Impossible? The Same As There Are Versions Of This Song - CHRISTINA BIANCO'S IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Single
by Bobby Patrick - Dec 31, 2022

Bianco, a gifted belting soprano with a range that can stack up several more notes on top of this song’s topmost money note, delivers it with a control that serves the song and its message.

MAN OF LA MANCHA to be Presented at Riverside Theatre as Part of 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Riverside Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2022

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.

Riverside Theatre Presents The American Classic MAN OF LA MANCHA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022

Riverside Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Sponsored by Cynthia & David Bardes, Bill & Eva Gurley, David Horner & Constance Pitcher, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023. 

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - Oct 10, 2022

Playing now at Music Theater Heritage through October 23 at Crown Center is an imaginative new production of 1965's Tony award winning Best Musical 'Man of La Mancha' offered by Musical Theater Heritage.

Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 28, 2022

What did our critic think? This past weekend Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap teamed up for the second annual edition of Broadway in The Park which like last year featured some of Signature Theatre’s best performers, two Broadway headliners and a 25, yes, 25-piece orchestra. The result was a truly lovely evening of showtunes from multiple decades.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Fulton Theatre Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022

Fulton Theatre's 6th show of the 21/22 Marquee Season is the dynamic, exhilarating Man of La Mancha. This epic musical is based on Miguel de Cervantes' seventeenth century novel, Don Quixote, arguably the first true novel of the modern era. As the play begins, we see Cervantes and his manservant thrown into a dungeon where they are to be held as they await trial before the Spanish Inquisition.

BWW REVIEW: Dale Burridge Returns To The Stage With AT THE CROSSROADS, A Fabulous Review Of His Career To Date.
by Jade Kops - Apr 24, 2022

AT THE CROSSROADS marks Dale Burridge’s return to the theatre stage after an over two-decade absence.

Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces 2022/23 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Broadway Series titles. Flying in to start the season is Mary Poppins followed by the theatre's August production of The Who's Tommy. In October, Man of LaMancha returns to the Algonquin Stage.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced its 2022-2023. The season kicks off in November with one of the greatest American musicals of the 20th century, Kander and Ebb’s iconic CABARET (Nov. 16 – Dec. 31).

THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT Album Available Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022

Broadway Records announced today the release of “The Four Phantoms In Concert”.  The digital album is available Friday, January 14th wherever digital music is sold. Preorders are now available for the physical CD to be released late this winter. 

UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAN OF LA MANCHA se estrenaba Off- Broadway
by Angeles Diaz - Nov 22, 2021

Un día como hoy en 1965 MAN OF LA MANCHA se estrena en el teatro ANTA en Washington Square para luego convertirse tres años más tarde en uno de los grandes éxitos de Broadway.  MAN OF LA MANCHA es un musical con libreto de Dale Wasserman , música de Mitch Leigh y letra de Joe Darion. Es una adaptación de Wasserman 1959 de la serie de televisión I, Don Quijote , el cual fue a su vez inspirado por Miguel de Cervantes y su novela del siglo XVII Quijote.

MTH Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2021

MTH Theater at Crown Center has unveiled an innovative and imaginative season to commemorate the organization's 20th Anniversary. Utilizing three different venues, MTH's 20th Anniversary Season highlights stories of resilience and resolve and includes Tony Award winners, regional premieres, re-imaginings, an original concert production, and the freshly minted RUBY ROOM Series.

Westport Country Playhouse to Stream Archival Shows MAN OF LA MANCHA and OF MICE AND MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse has selected two HD videos from its archives of performances captured live on stage for streaming on demand. The Playhouse’s 2018 production of “Man of La Mancha,” the Tony Award-winning musical following Don Quixote’s quest for “The Impossible Dream,” will stream on-demand from Monday, August 23-Sunday, September 5.

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