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Bay City Players Announces Auditions for THE PRODUCERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


Announcing Auditions for the musical comedy THE PRODUCERS By Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Directed by Tina Sills Musical Direction by Jim Pawloski

The Marsh Extends Ann Randolph's LOVELAND, Now Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


The Marsh presented the premiere of Ann Randolph's new solo show LOVELAND in October and has now been extended through December 12. Join Randolph as she takes audiences on the irreverent, hilarious, and deeply human journey of Franny Potts. Facing up to the greatest loss of her life while flying from LA to Ohio surrounded by strangers, Franny stumbles her way from awkward confusion through the mystery, tragedy and beauty that unite all us.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Calendar of Events 12/12-12/30
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts calendar of events for the fall months has just been released. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

The Marsh Extends Ann Randolph's LOVELAND, Now Through 2/12/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 11, 2009


As the show continues to garner critical and audience acclaim, The Marsh is proud to extend Ann Randolph's acclaimed LOVELAND for the second time.

Megan Mullally And Her Band To Appear At Vaudeville Theatre
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 11, 2009


For the first time outside of the US, in a European and UK first, internationally acclaimed actress and two-time Emmy Award-winning star of TV's Will & Grace Megan Mullally will take to the West End stage with her band Supreme Music Program

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Calendar of Events 12/01-12/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts calendar of events for the fall months has just been released. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

Bay City Players Announce Auditions for the Musical Comedy THE PRODUCERS, 1/16-1/18
by Alexandra Johnson - Dec 9, 2009


Bay City Players will hold auditions for its upcoming musical production, THE PRODUCERS, by Brooks, Meehan, and Kelly, on Saturday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. and Monday, January 18th, 2010 7:00 p.m.

'An Evening With Bernadette Peters' Comes To Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2009


Tony® Award winning actress/singer Bernadette Peters, one of the most sought-after stars in musical theater, brings her celebrated show An Evening with Bernadette Peters to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 8th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 9, 2009


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Glee,' 'The Addams Family,' David Cromer, Grammy Award nominations, 'The Merry Widow,' more.....

Photo Coverage: 2009 Kennedy Center Honors: The Ladies
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2009


Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.

SONGS OF OUR LIVES to Feature Charles Strouse, Alan Menken and David Zippel, 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2009


Songwriters Charles Strouse, Alan Menken and Hal David will be among those featured in the December 8th benefit concert, SONGS OF OUR LIVES: PERFORMED BY THE SONGWRITERS WHO WROTE THEM. The concert will take place at The Little Flower Theater at LaGuardia H.S. on December 8th at 7:00pm.

Photo Coverage: 2009 Kennedy Center Honors: The Men
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2009


Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.

STAGE TUBE: President Obama Talks About Mel Brooks' Kennedy Center Honor
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009


The Kennedy Center Honors medallions were presented on Saturday, December 5. The Honors Gala was recorded for broadcast on the CBS Network for the 32nd consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special on Tuesday, December 29 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Full Transcript of President Obama's Kennedy Center Honors Remarks "art strengthens America"
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2009


The Kennedy Center Honors medallions were presented on Saturday, December 5. The Honors Gala was recorded for broadcast on the CBS Network for the 32nd consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special on Tuesday, December 29 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Brooks, Brubeck, Bumbry, De Niro And Springsteen Set For 2009 Kennedy Center Honors 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009. Recipients to be honored at the 32nd annual national celebration of the arts are: writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianist and composer Dave Brubeck; opera singer Grace Bumbry; actor, director, and producer Robert De Niro; and singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

Bay City Players Announces Auditions For THE PRODUCERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009


Bay City Players will hold auditions for its upcoming musical production, THE PRODUCERS, by Brooks, Meehan, and Kelly, on Saturday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. and Monday, January 18th, 2010 7:00 p.m.

Langella Joins Boston Pops for Holiday Concert, 12/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 2, 2009


Tony Award winner Frank Langella will join Grammy Award winner Debbie Moore for a holiday concert with the Boston Pops. The concert is the 26th annual presentation of 'A Company Christmas at Pops.' The concert will take place December 16th at the Symphony Hall in Boston. Keith Lockhart will conduct.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Calendar of Events 12/01-12/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts calendar of events for the fall months has just been released. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

STAGE TUBE: Megan Mullally Sings 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter'
by Robert Diamond - Nov 25, 2009


Mullally played the character of Karen Walker on NBC's 'Will & Grace' for 8 seasons, receiving 2 Emmy Awards and 4 Screen Actors Guild Awards. She recently hosted a syndicated daytime talk show for NBC/Universal, 'The Megan MullallyShow,' and has appeared on Broadway in the Mel Brooks' musical Young Frankenstein and the revivals of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and Grease.

Recap: Short, Morrison, Broderick, Langella & Krakowski Salute Mel Brooks at Kennedy Center Honors
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 7, 2009


A slew of Broadway talent joined in the 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors on December 6th to honor acclaimed Broadway producer, Mel Brooks. The group included Gary Beach, Matthew Broderick, Richard Kind, Jane Krakowski, Matthew Morrison, Frank Langella and Martin Short. Brooks was honored as a winner of the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to both stage and screen.

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