John Gallagher News

Nearly one hundred years after German playwright Frank Wedekind's death, his daring 1891 play, Spring Awakening, was adapted by playwright-poet Steven Sater, scored by pop singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, and guided by visionary director Michael Mayer.

It has been confirmed that actor John Gallagher, Jr. will be joining the cast of Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming production of FARRAGUT NORTH in the lead role of Stephen

Spring Awakening, Broadway's groundbreaking Grammy winning musical hit, breaks ground again as the first Broadway show ever invited by iTunes to record a 'LIVE from SoHo' concert, joining an illustrious list of 'LIVE from SoHo' artists including; Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Counting Crows, Taylor Swift and The Decemberists. The live concert event was recorded at NYC's Apple Store/Soho on August 8 and features John Gallagher Jr., Hunter Parrish, Lauren Pritchard, Alexandra Socha, and Duncan Sheik.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

The eighth episode of the showbiz-themed web series 'The Battery's Down,' which chronicles the life of a young performer in New York City, will feature Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening, Rabbit Hole), Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line, 30 Rock), Eric Roediger (Spelling Bee), Jay Russell (Around The World In 80 Days), Emily Walton (Saved), Matthew Nardozzi (Inherit The Wind), and Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz) who is reprising the role of Pepe.

John Gallagher, Jr. formerly of Broadway's Spring Awakening and roots band Old Springs Pike, plays folk rock songs full of celebratory admittance, passion, honesty and energy. Gallagher will play at the Highline Ballroom (431 16th Street) on Sunday September 14th. Doors are at 7PM and the show begins at 8PM. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets please call 866-468-7619 or visit www.ticketweb.com.

Tony Award-winning actor Norbert Leo Butz delighted students as their special 'surprise guest' during the Broadway Artists Alliance Summer Intensive (Session Two)

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

On August 8th, 2008 original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik performed songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.

Join original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik as they perform Songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.

Join original cast members John Gallagher Jr. (Tony Award Winner) and Lauren Pritchard, current cast member Alexandra Socha, upcoming cast member Hunter Parrish (TV's Weeds), and special guest Duncan Sheik as they perform Songs from SPRING AWAKENING Live from the Apple Store SoHo.

Gypsy's Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti delighted students as their special 'surprise guest' during the Broadway Artists Alliance Summer Intensive.

A concert of songs by musical theater writer Joe Iconis (The Black Suits; The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will rock Joe's Pub on Monday, August 4th at 9:30pm.

A concert of songs by musical theater writer Joe Iconis (The Black Suits; The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will rock Joe's Pub on Monday, August 4th at 9:30pm.

'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom', a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, took place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center. Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, the event featured opening remarks by playwright Tony Kushner, both of whom also participated in last years event.

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, will take place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center.

'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom!,' a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the NYCLU, returns Monday, July 21 at 7:30PM in the NYU Skirball Center to shine-light on the NYCLU's dedication to reproductive rights and other civil liberties issues relevant to young people. Jen Bender directs a star-studded cast through a night of musical treats, superb story-telling and poetry, with musical direction by Seth Rudetsky. BroadwayWorld spoke to Donna Lieberman (Executive Director of NYCLU), Jen Bender (Director), Daniel Goldstein, Todd Buonopane and Celia Keenan-Bolger about this special event!

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, will take place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center.

Atlantic Theater Company has just announced its exciting 2008-2009 season. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Academy Award® winning filmmakers Ethan Coen and Martin McDonagh, who return to the Atlantic stage, and the debut of young playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the premiere of Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years! SPRING AWAKENING, the eight-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical, will play a limited engagement in Chicago next summer, August 4 - 16, 2009. Chicagoans can get a free 'taste' of the production when SPRING AWAKENING cast members perform at the upcoming Broadway In Chicago Concert in the Park Monday, June 30, 2008 during the city's legendary Taste of Chicago festival.