STAGE TRIBUTE: Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur Sing 'Bosom Buddies'
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 14, 2009
On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury hosted a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.). One of the highlights of the touching, humorous, tender and emotional afternoon was the video played of Angela and Bea singing 'Bosum Buddies' from MAME when the two reunited to sing it at the Tony Awards.
NJ's Two River Theater to Host A Conversation With Stephen Colbert 11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 31, 2009
'I Am Stephen Colbert (and So Can You)' A candid conversation with the real Stephen Colbert is a benefit for the Two River Theater Company and will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 7:30pm. All proceeds will benefit TRTC's productions and education programs.
OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 23, 2009
COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Topol and Cast Faithfully Uphold 'Tradition' at OCPAC
by Michael L. Quintos
- Aug 14, 2009
When a property as old and as sacred as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is revived for new audiences, one would expect either a fresh, new take on a familiar show, or a disastrous series of experiments that disparages its source material. Neither is the case in the current touring production of the classic stage musical. For those seeking a safe, well-executed return to a good, old-fashioned book musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF fits the (play)bill nicely.
92nd Street Y Announces Lyrics And Lyricists 2010 Line-up, Tickets On Sale 8/13
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 13, 2009
The 92nd Street Y announces the 2010 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists, the 40th anniversary season of 92Y's legendary American Songbook series. DEBORAH GRACE WINER returns for her second season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors are LUCIE ARNAZ, DARYL SHERMAN, ROB FISHER, TED SPERLING and ROBERT KIMBALL.
Westport Country Playhouse Announces 80th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 11, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2010, staging a season of five productions including musicals, comedy and drama at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut. 2010 will be the first official season of artistic programming by Mark Lamos, who was appointed Playhouse artistic director in February 2009.
OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 11, 2009
COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.
OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
by Michael L. Quintos
- Aug 10, 2009
COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.
Militant Mondays Continue For John Marans' THE TEMPERAMENTALS On 8/10
by Reynard Loki
- Aug 7, 2009
This coming Monday August 10th the hit show ?The Temperamentals? by Jon Marans continues the hit Militant Mondays, a series of talk backs following the performance. Joe Masteroff, Marle Becker & Jon Marans will lead the lively discussion. It will be moderated by Stacy Shane. 'The Temperamentals' is Off Broadway at the TBG Theater, 312 West 36 Street 3rd Floor, NYC. MANunderdog and Daryl Roth are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan plays Harry Hay and Michael Urie (TV?s ?Ugly Betty?) is Rudi Gernreich, with Tom Beckett, Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright completing the cast. The acclaimed play is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The event is 2hrs & 15 mins including intermission.
Joe Masteroff, Marle Becker & Jon Marans To Appear At 'The TEMPERMENTALS' Talkback 8/10
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 6, 2009
This coming Monday August 10th the hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans continues the hit Militant Mondays, a series of talk backs following the performance. Joe Masteroff, Marle Becker & Jon Marans will lead the lively discussion. It will be moderated by Stacy Shane. 'The Temperamentals' is Off Broadway at the TBG Theater, 312 West 36 Street 3rd Floor, NYC.
Playwrights Horizons Presents MRS. SHARP Readings, Starring Krakowski And Borle, 7/30-31
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 30, 2009
Playwrights Horizons will present private readings of MRS. SHARP, a new musical with Book by Kirsten Guenther and Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ryan Scott Oliver. Directed by three-time Tony Award nominee and Playwrights Horizons alumnus Michael Greif (Grey Gardens, Next to Normal, Rent), the invitation-only readings will take place on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 at Playwrights Horizons (416 West 42nd Street).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, And ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Among The Marriott Theatre's 35th Anniversary Season
by Reynard Loki
- Jul 28, 2009
The Marriott Theatre, known for reenergizing the classics, showcasing new works, and delivering smash hits directly from Broadway, announces its 35th Anniversary 2010 Season. In 35 years, the theatre has presented more than 135 productions to an estimated 7 million people and currently has more subscribers than any other regional theatre in the nation. Following an acclaimed 2009 season, The Marriott Theatre will present the international phenomenon Fiddler on the Roof, previewing February 17th, opening February 24th, running through April 25th; the regional premiere of the recent Broadway sensation The Drowsy Chaperone, previewing April 28th, opening May 5th, running through June 27th; the effervescent Caribbean musical fairytale Once on This Island, previewing June 30th, opening July 7th, running through August 29th; the multi-Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line, previewing September 1st, opening September 8th, running through October 31st, 2010; and the beloved classic The Music Man, previewing November 3rd, opening November 10th, and running through January 9th, 2011.
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