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Lil Wayne, Jonas Bros. & Coldplay Among GRAMMY Performers
by Eddie Varley - Jan 14, 2009


Current GRAMMY Award nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry are the first performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 - 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Bids Broadway Goodbye January 4, 2009
by Eddie Varley - Jan 4, 2009


Young Frankenstein will close on Broadway on Janury 4, 2009. The announcement was made by Producer Robert F.X. Sillerman. The show opened in November 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.

Grammy Nominations Announced; Gypsy, In the Heights, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific and Young Frankenstein Nominated
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2008


The list of nominations has been announced for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards will be presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Close January 4, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Nov 23, 2008


The New York Times reports that Young Frankenstein will close on Broadway on Janury 4, 2009. The announcement was made by Producer Robert F.X. Sillerman. The show opened in November 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.

Cory English is YOUNG FRANK's New 'Igor' Starting 11/25
by Eddie Varley - Nov 19, 2008


Cory English begins as the new Igor in Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this Tuesday, November 25th, at Broadway's Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining current cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Beth Leavel, Fred Applegate, Michele Ragusa, and Kelly Sullivan. Young Frankenstein's original Igor, Christopher Fitzgerald - Tony nominated for his performance - completes his run Sunday, November, 23rd.

Brooks Offers Black 'YOUNG FRANK' Role?
by Eddie Varley - Nov 16, 2008


Today's Page Six in the Sunday New York Post reports that Mel Brooks asked 'Tropic Thunder' star Jack Black to join the Broadway cast of his 'Young Frankenstein,' when the comic actor asked which role - Igor or Dr. Frankenstein? Brooks said 'either one,' but Black politely declined according to the Page Six columnist.

Young Frankenstein Celebrated First Year on Broadway 11/8
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2008


Robert F.X. Sillerman and Mel Brooks and the company of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, recently celebrated their one year anniversary. The show opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews began October 11th 2007

Roger Bart to Host the 36th Annual Intl. Emmy Awards on 11/24
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2008


Daily Variety reported yesterday that the Intl. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has tapped Roger Bart, currently starring in Broadway's 'Young Frankenstein,' to host the 36th annual Intl. Emmy Awards on Nov. 24 in New York City.

Sondheim 'Story So Far' Available 9/30; Includes Previously Unreleased Tracks
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2008


Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.

Sullivan Rolls Around In Young Frankenstein
by TJ Fitzgerald - Aug 26, 2008


Actress Kelly Sullivan talks about her new role as Inga in Mel Brooks' smash Broadway musical.

Sondheim 'Story So Far' Available 9/30; Includes Previously Unreleased Tracks
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 2008


Sony BMG Masterworks is proud to announce the release of Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far, a comprehensive four CD box set with a playing time of over four and a half hours devoted to the entire career of the legendary Broadway songwriter.

Michele Ragusa Joins 'Young Frankenstein' Tonight, 8/5
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008


Beth Leavel, Michele Ragusa and Kelly Sullivan become the new leading ladies of Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this summer at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining original cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Fred Applegate and Christopher Fitzgerald. Kelly Sullivan will assume the role of Inga on Tuesday, July 8th; Tony winner Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone) will become Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 22nd and Michele Ragusa (Adrift in Macao) takes over the role of Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 5th.

Leavel Joins Young Frankenstein One Week Early
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will join the cast of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein as Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 15, one week earlier than previously announced.

Leavel Joins Young Frankenstein One Week Early
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2008


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will join the cast of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein as Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 15, one week earlier than previously announced.

Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2008


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.

Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.

Leavel, Ragusa and Sullivan Join 'Frankenstein' This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008


Beth Leavel, Michele Ragusa and Kelly Sullivan become the new leading ladies of Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this summer at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining original cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Fred Applegate and Christopher Fitzgerald. Kelly Sullivan will assume the role of Inga on Tuesday, July 8th; Tony winner Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone) will become Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 22nd and Michele Ragusa (Adrift in Macao) takes over the role of Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 5th.

TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology Play 'STREETWALKER'
by Craig Brockman - Jun 11, 2008


The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Streetwalker.

TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics Play 'THROUGH EACH LINE OF PAIN AND GLORY'
by Craig Brockman - Jun 11, 2008


The Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Through Each Line Of Pain And Glory.

TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance of the Hillcrest High School Play 'RELATIONSHIPS'
by Craig Brockman - Jun 11, 2008


The Theater Institute at Hillcrest High School is represented in the Fidelity FutureStage program by the selected play, Relationships.

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