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'THE STORY OF MY LIFE' Comes To Broadway 2/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008


This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, 'Caroline in the City'), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

Billy Porter Returns to Joe's Pub December 7 and 8
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2008


Billy Porter returns to Joe's Pub for an evening of song, featuring new American Broadway standards, gospel, and soulful originals.

Eden Espinosa & Megan Hilty to Return to LA WICKED for Final Weeks Starting 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 31, 2008


Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Los Angeles production of WICKED, return to the production on Friday, October 31, through the end of the engagement at the Pantages Theatre.

'Happy Days' to Run at La Mirada Theatre Starting 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2008


Bob Boyett, Nice Productions, Inc., McCoy Rigby Entertainment, CBS Corporation, Tom Miller and La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts are thrilled to present the second production of La Mirada Theatre's 2008-2009 season of shows, the launch of the national tour of HAPPY DAYS -A New Musical, book by Garry Marshall, music and lyrics by Paul Williams, directed by Gordon Greenberg, Music Arrangement and Music Supervision by John McDaniel and Choreographed by Michele Lynch. HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical will begin performances on Friday, October 31 (with a press opening on Saturday, November 1) and will run through Sunday, November 16 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical Makes First Stop on Tour at La Mirada Theatre
by Reynard Loki - Oct 28, 2008


Goodbye gray skies, hello blue - HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical launches its national tour at La Mirada Theatre in October 2008. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures' television series, HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best-loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days of 1959 Milwaukee. This time capsule is complete with familiar friends: Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, Joanie and Chachi, Pinky Tuscadero and of course, the king of cool: Arthur 'The Fonz' Fonzarelli. Arnold's, the famed drive-in malt shop, is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and TV-worthy wrestling match. Complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin', HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical brings back the nostalgia of the '50s in a perfect family entertainment.

Eden Espinosa & Megan Hilty to Return to LA WICKED for Final Weeks
by Robert Diamond - Oct 17, 2008


Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Los Angeles production of WICKED, return to the production on Friday, October 31, through the end of the engagement at the Pantages Theatre.

New Details Leaking on Variety Show; McDaniel & Orchestra
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2008


Details are coming out fast and furious about 'Rosie's Variety Show' as production ramps up. On Rosie's blog, she notes that John McDaniel will be coming aboard as Music Director along with a full orchestra.

'Happy Days' to Run at La Mirada Theatre Starting 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008


Bob Boyett, Nice Productions, Inc., McCoy Rigby Entertainment, CBS Corporation, Tom Miller and La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts are thrilled to present the second production of La Mirada Theatre's 2008-2009 season of shows, the launch of the national tour of HAPPY DAYS -A New Musical, book by Garry Marshall, music and lyrics by Paul Williams, directed by Gordon Greenberg, Music Arrangement and Music Supervision by John McDaniel and Choreographed by Michele Lynch. HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical will begin performances on Friday, October 31 (with a press opening on Saturday, November 1) and will run through Sunday, November 16 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

Roundabout to Present Reading of Wildhorn & Black's BONNIE & CLYDE with Director Calhoun & Music Director McDaniel
by Robert Diamond - Sep 13, 2008


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 9, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and musical direction by John McDaniel.

Naked Angels To Present Off-Bway Premiere of 'The Talk'
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 28, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of The Talk, a new American play by Frank Pugliese, directed by Sheryl Kaller.

Robin and the Seven Hoods Coming To Broadway 09-10!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2008


The swinging '60's meet Broadway when Robin and the 7 Hoods, a brand new musical comedy, opens in New York during the 2009-10 season, it was announced today by the show's producers (Bruce Charet, Dennis Mastro, Dennis Farina, Billy Campbell; Barry Brown, executive producer)

Goodspeed Musicals Presents Premiere of New Christmas Play
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Families across Connecticut are invited to celebrate and create a new holiday tradition complimented by the beauty of the Goodspeed Opera House bedecked for the season.

'Happy Days' Extends at Goodspeed for Seven Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008


Goodspeed Musicals announced today that 'Happy Days: A New Musical' will continue to play to enthusiastic audiences for 7 additional performances.

Photo Coverage: 2008 MAC Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 9, 2008


On Tuesday May 6th, 2008 the 2008 MAC Awards were announced at BB Kings.

'Happy Days' Are Yours And Mine At Goodspeed
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, presents Happy Days: A New Musical. This tuneful musical comedy comes to the Goodspeed after a sold out run last summer at the Goodspeed's smaller musical performance space. The full scale musical celebration of 50's nostalgia begins April 11th and runs through June 29, 2008

Karen Mason Joins Cast of 'Hairspray' 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2008


The producers of Hairspray have announced that Karen Mason will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 8 in the role of Velma Von Tussle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Mary Birdsong plays Velma through Sunday, April 6.)

Espinosa & Felciano to Star in Reprise! 'Flora the Red Menace'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2008


The 2007-2008 Reprise! Broadway's Best season will end with Flora, the Red Menace, John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb's first Broadway musical. Kander and Ebb went on to become among American musical theatre's most important creators. Eden Espinosa stars as Flora, opposite Manoel Felciano as Harry.

Jamie deRoy & Friends Celebrate The Oscars 2/20 at the Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2008


Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy when she celebrates 'Oscar' with an evening featuring Academy Award- winning songs and winners as the theme of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30PM at the New York hotspot The Metropolitan Room

Photo Coverage: Nightlife Award Ceremony
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 30, 2008


Stars from the worlds of Broadway, television, R & B, cabaret, comedy, jazz, and country convened at The Town Hall on Monday, January 28 at 7PM to celebrate The 2008 Nightlife Awards.

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Loves Broadway Cares
by Mark Rupp - Jan 15, 2008


The legendary Chita Rivera performed two sold-out shows Monday, January 14 at the legendary Birdland to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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