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The Artist Series Presents SPAMALOT In Jacksonville 2/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to Jacksonville for one night only on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30PM at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater.

SPAMALOT Returns to the Pantages, 2/28-3/4
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 2012


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, will return to Los Angeles, playing a strictly limited one week engagement February 28 - March 4, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre. Tickets for Monty Python's SPAMALOT may be purchased online at www.BroadwayLA.org or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Pantages Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.

SPAMALOT Plays The Warner Theater March 13-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return Washington, D.C., for a one-week only engagement March 13 through 18 at the Warner Theatre.

Freud's Last Session Makes its Midwest Premiere at The Mercury Theatre, Previews 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2012


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain now in its second successful year in New York, is coming "for a session" at the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), making its Midwest Premiere previewing March 21, opening March 28 with tickets on sale through June 3. FREUD'S LAST SESSION won the 2011 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Play.

Freud's Last Session to Play Chicago's Mercury Theater, Previews 3/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 9, 2012


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the play by Mark St. Germain now in its second successful year in New York, is coming "for a session" at the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport, Chicago), making its Midwest Premiere previewing March 21, opening March 28 with tickets on sale through June 3.

SPAMALOT Returns to Bass Performance Hall; Tickets On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will visit the fair city of Fort Worth for eight performances Feb. 7-12, at Bass Performance Hall. Single tickets start at $22 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. THIS Saturday, January 7!

FREUD’S LAST SESSION Announces January Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2012


Playwright Mark St. Germain and the stars of his Off-Broadway play, FREUD'S LAST SESSION, will host special post performance discussions January 5, 12, 15, 21, 27 & 29 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

SPAMALOT Returns to Bass Performance Hall; Tickets On Sale 1/7
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will visit the fair city of Fort Worth for eight performances Feb. 7-12, at Bass Performance Hall. Single tickets start at $22 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. THIS Saturday, January 7!

Monty Python's Spamalot Returns To Nashville 1/27-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to Nashville for three performances on January 27 and 28 at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall.

STAGE TUBE: Disney's WINNIE THE POOH Now Available on Blu-ray/DVD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2011


WINNIE THE POOH is now available on Blu-ray/DVD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The animated film is directed by Stephen J. Anderson and Don Hall, and narrated by John Cleese. It includes brand-new songs performed by Zooey Deschanel. The cast includes Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Travis Oates, Jack Boulter and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

STAGE TUBE: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez on Bringing Music to WINNIE THE POOH
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011


The new Disney animated feature WINNIE THE POOH was released in theaters nationwide in July 2011. John Cleese and Craig Ferguson are among the stars lending their voices to the film, which includes a new version of The Sherman Brothers classic, 'Winnie the Pooh', sung by actress Zooey Deschanel. Tony Award winner Lopez and his collaborator/wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez have composed several songs for an all new film. Anderson-Lopez also voices the character of ‘Kanga' in the film. Check out ani nterview with the duo below!

FREUD’S LAST SESSION Plays 500th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2011


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain, will celebrate its 500th New York performance this Saturday, November 26th at the 2pm matinee at New World Stages (240 West 50th Street).

ABC Airs SHREK THE THIRD Today!
by TV News Desk - Nov 25, 2011


ABC airs SHREK THE THIRD as the ABC FRIDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK, today, NOVEMBER 25th.

FREUD’S LAST SESSION Plays 500th Performance 11/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 21, 2011


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the runaway hit play by Mark St. Germain, will celebrate its 500th New York performance this Saturday, November 26th at the 2pm matinee at New World Stages (240 West 50th Street).

Photo Flash: Eddie Clendening Visits FREUD’S LAST SESSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011


Elvis is IN the building! After a recent performance of FREUD'S LAST SESSION, Elvis Presley (as played by Eddie Clendening in Million Dollar Quartet) stopped by for a session with Dr. Sigmund Freud (Martin Rayner) on the iconic couch in Freud's onstage office.

Mackenzie Crook, Brendan Coyle, et al. Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrity Gala, November 13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2011


Now in its eighth year The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exhilarating and glamorous evenings in London's theatre calendar. Set to participate in this year's event are: Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Lily Cole, Brendan Coyle, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Dillon Freddie Fox, Robert Glenister, Anthony Head, Ruthie Henshall, Mathew Horne, David Horovitch, Gina McKee, Sophia Myles, Katherine Parkinson, Julian Sands, Rachael Stirling, Isy Suttie, and Indira Varma.

ABC to Air SHREK THE THIRD, 11/25
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2011


ABC will air SHREK THE THIRD as the ABC FRIDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK, NOVEMBER 25th.

Photo Flash: Dr. Ruth Visits FREUD'S LAST SESSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, hosted a very special audience Q&A at FREUD'S LAST SESSION on November 3rd.

Dr. Ruth to Host Talkback at Freud's Last Session Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2011


America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, will host a special audience Q&A at FREUD'S LAST SESSION immediately after the performance this evening, November 3rd. Mark St. Germain's runaway hit play is currently in its second smash year at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

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