'The Color Purple:' Tears When I'm Happy
by Jan Nargi
- Jun 12, 2009
Soul-stirring national tour of the musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel makes a powerful impression at the Bushnell in Hartford, CT
Ovation TV Presents The Premiere Of An Original Harold Prince Documentary 6/6
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 6, 2009
Just in time for Tony Award season, Ovation TV, the only television network dedicated to art and
contemporary culture, will present the world premiere of an original documentary celebrating the life and career of one of Broadway's greatest producer/directors, Harold ('Hal') Prince.
Stephen Sondheim's ROAD SHOW Cast Recording Set For June 30 Release
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 3, 2009
Nonesuch Records and PS Classics are proud to announce the release of the original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Road Show-from 2008's Public Theater production-on June 30, 2009. New York magazine described the musical as 'a boisterous picaresque about two brothers flimflamming their way from the Yukon to Boca Raton at the turn of the 20th century.'
THE COLOR PURPLE Holds First NA Tour 5/26-5/31
by BWW News Desk
- May 26, 2009
Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, are proud to announce that the Providence Performing Arts Center will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical About Love, for eight performances from May 26 - 31.
Signature Presents PARTIAL ECLIPSE, A Rock Song Cycle By Matt Conner 6/10-13
by Reynard Loki
- May 23, 2009
Signature Theatre presents Partial Eclipse, a rock song cycle by Matt Conner directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, running June 10 through 13 in Signature?s MAX Theatre. Written by the composer of the musical Nevermore, Partial Eclipse is a fascinating evening of songs about six strangers all on the never-ending quest for love and happiness. With titles ranging from ?Cinderella? to ?Bed and Breakfast? to ?Sympathy,? Conner?s songs evoke visions of love from the simple to the edgy in the straight, gay, and lesbian worlds. Six of Signature?s favorite actor/singers, Kurt Boehm, Eleasha Gamble, Sam Ludwig, Eric Ulloa, Weslie Woodley, and Rachel Zampelli, will perform the song cycle accompanied by a four-man rock band.
THE COLOR PURPLE North American Tour Comes To Blumenthal Center 5/19-24
by BWW News Desk
- May 19, 2009
Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Charlotte will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, May 19-24. Tickets are on sale now and are available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the Belk Theater box office.
Providence PAC Announces THE COLOR PURPLE Talk-backs 5/27, 5/28
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 14, 2009
The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that there will be 'talkbacks' following the Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 performances of THE COLOR PURPLE. Attendees are welcome to join cast members for a complimentary post-performance talkback to get special insights on the show.
A CHORUS LINE Arrives At Fox Theater In St. Louis 5/12- 5/24
by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2009
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from May 12-24. Curtain times for the U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 17 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.
A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Fox Theatre St. Louis For 2 Week Run 5/12-5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 11, 2009
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from May 12-24. Curtain times for the U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 17 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. There is also a weekday matinee on Thursday, May 19 at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office and through MetroTix.
THE COLOR PURPLE With Fantasia Barrino Comes To The Fox 9/15-9/27
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 7, 2009
The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Atlanta engagement. Theater of the Stars will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for two weeks, September 15-27. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787.
Ovation TV Presents The Premiere Of An Original Harold Prince Documentary 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 6, 2009
Just in time for Tony Award season, Ovation TV, the only television network dedicated to art and
contemporary culture, will present the world premiere of an original documentary celebrating the life and career of one of Broadway's greatest producer/directors, Harold ('Hal') Prince.
COLOR PURPLE With Fantasia Barrino Gets Extended Thru 8/9 At Kennedy Center
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 4, 2009
The Kennedy Center today announced a one week and final extension for the touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE. The musical will now run in the Opera House June 30 through August 9, 2009. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, Fantasia Barrino reprises her critically acclaimed role as Celie in the Kennedy Center performances of THE COLOR PURPLE.
Photo Flash: THE COLOR PURPLE Returns To TUTS 8/18-8/23
by Reynard Loki
- Apr 28, 2009
The Color Purple will return to Houston and play a limited one week engagement at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts, August 18 - 23, 2009. The return engagement was booked in response to the challenges brought on by Hurricane Ike, which caused the cancellation of a full week of sold out performances.
Fantasia Barrino Reprises Her Role In Chicago's THE COLOR PURPLE 9/2-9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 28, 2009
The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Chicago Engagement. Returning to its debut home of Chicago, THE COLOR PURPLE will make its home at The Arie Crown Theater for two weeks, September 2 -13, 2009. Tickets
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