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Theatre at the Center Announces 2013 Season: THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, GODSPELL and More
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 27, 2012


Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN announced today their 2013 season.

FLASH SPECIAL: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Splashes Back
by Robert Diamond - Aug 22, 2012


Slipping and sliding back into Fathom-equipped movie theaters nationwide for an encore engagement on August 22 in honor of its sixtieth anniversary, the iconic and legendary 1952 movie musical masterpiece SINGIN' IN THE RAIN makes its grand return to the silver screen in a brand new HD remastering that any movie musical fan, film fanatic or Broadway baby will definitely want to experience first hand - especially on the very night before Gene Kelly's 100th birthday. A special event presented by Turner Classic Movies - also featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by Robert Osborne and spotlighting original film star Debbie Reynolds - this Wednesday's encore showing of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is one more enduring entry in a continuing series of classic releases shown in HD for the first time in Fathom-equipped movie theaters across the country - past highlighted films have included SCARFACE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CASABLANCA and many more. So, in celebration of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN splashing its way back to the silver screen one more time, today we are going to take a look back at some of the most well-known and best-loved scenes from the film - boasting a star-studded cast led by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner and Debbie Reynolds; directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen, with songs by Nacio Herb Brown and movie musical magnate Arthur Freed - as well as partake in the many famous and infamous homages paying tribute to the rightly well-regarded movie musical gem over the years since its release. Gene Kelly to Gwyneth Paltrow to Kurt Browning to Usher; GLEE to THE MUPPET SHOW to FAMILY GUY; A CLOCKWORK ORANGE to FAME to SPAMALOT and far, far beyond; this retrospective look at one of the most important and influential - and just plain fun - American movie musicals ever produced certainly has it all; and then some! Ain't it great to stay up late (again)?

Photo Flash: Complete Look at David Elder and More in MCWichita's SINGIN IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012


Music Theatre of Wichita presented Singin' in the Rain at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202. BroadwayWorld has complete coverage of the show below.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at David Elder & More in MTWichita's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Stage Tube - Jul 26, 2012


Music Theatre of Wichita Presents Singin' in the Rain, July 25-29 at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the performance below, including rehearsal footage, interviews and more!

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Return to Theaters Today, 7/12
by Movies News Desk - Jul 12, 2012


Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor sing and dance their way back onto the big screen in the "Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Presents 'Singin' in the Rain' 60th Anniversary Event" tonight, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special matinees in select theaters at 2:00 p.m.

FLASH FRIDAY: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Splashes Back
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 7, 2012


Slipping and sliding back into Fathom-equipped movie theaters nationwide for one night only on July 12 in honor of its sixtieth anniversary, the iconic and legendary 1952 movie musical masterpiece SINGIN' IN THE RAIN makes its grand return to the silver screen in a brand new HD remastering that any movie musical fan, film fanatic or Broadway baby will definitely want to see first hand. A special event presented by Turner Classic Movies - also featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by Robert Osborne and featuring original film star Debbie Reynolds - the July 12 showing of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is one more enduring entry in a continuing series of classic releases shown in HD for the first time in Fathom-equipped movie theaters across the country prior to their release on Blu-ray - past highlighted films have included SCARFACE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CASABLANCA and many more. So, in celebration of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN splashing its way back to cinemas next week, today we are going to take a look back at some of the most well-known and best-loved scenes from the film - boasting a star-studded cast led by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner and Debbie Reynolds; directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen, with songs by Nacio Herb Brown and movie musical magnate Arthur Freed - as well as partake in the many famous and infamous homages paying tribute to the rightly well-regarded movie musical gem over the years. Gene Kelly to Gwyneth Paltrow to Kurt Browning to Usher; GLEE to THE MUPPET SHOW to FAMILY GUY; A CLOCKWORK ORANGE to FAME to SPAMALOT and far, far beyond; this retrospective look at one of the most important and influential - and just plain fun - American movie musicals ever produced certainly has it all; and then some! Ain't it great to stay up late?

BWW Interviews: Triple Threat Donna McKechnie Talks S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Original Cast 3
by Don Grigware - Apr 5, 2012


Tony Award winning triple threat Donna McKechnie will always be remembered as Cassie in A Chorus Line, and of course for her solo within it 'The Music and the Mirror'. This vet of Broadway, TV and film is currently teaching a musical comedy class at HB Studio in New York and in our chat offers some choice anecdotes from her career. She will appear in Original Cast 3, this year's S.T.A.G.E. (Southland Theatrical Artists Goodwill Event) benefit for APLA (Aids Project Los Angeles) Saturday April 28 at the Saban Theatre.

Bristol Riverside Theatre's 2012-2013 Season to Include OLEANNA, INHERIT THE WIND and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 3, 2012


Bristol Riverside Theatre today announced its 2012-2013 mainstage season featuring Oleanna by David Mamet, What a Glorious Feeling written by Jay Berkow and based on the film Singin' in the Rain, the world premiere of Faery Tales by Allan Knee, Gilbert & Sullivan's popular operetta The Pirates of Penzance, and Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.

Joel Grey, Liza Minnelli et al to Appear at 2012 TCM Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2012


Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds and 'Baby Peggy' Diana Serra Cary, along with film noir leading ladies Peggy Cummins, Rhonda Fleming and Marsha Hunt are the latest stars scheduled to appear at the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival.

Hª del cine musical: 'Un día en Nueva York'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Feb 27, 2012


En 1949 "Un dia en Nueva York" irrumpe en Hollywood con una nueva manera de realizar el cine musical. Los directores Stanley Donen y Gene Kelly utilizaron lugares abiertos para rodar la pelicula y es que hasta ese momento todos los musicales se habian llevado a cabo en los estudios.

El CBA de Madrid inicia el ciclo de LA EDAD DE ORO DEL MUSICAL AMERICANO
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 6, 2012


Del 23 de febrero al 15 de marzo tendrá lugar en el Círculo de Bellas Artes la proyección de las mejores películas musicales del cine americano en VOSE dentro del Ciclo LA EDAD DE ORO DEL MUSICAL AMERICANO. Entre otras, se podrán disfrutar joyas como Un Día En Nueva York, Siete Novias para Siete Hermanos o West Side Story. Las entradas cuestan 5 euros y para socios, mayores de 65 o carnet joven, 3.40.

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, et al. to Appear in 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2012


Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds and 'Baby Peggy' Diana Serra Cary, along with film noir leading ladies Peggy Cummins, Rhonda Fleming and Marsha Hunt are the latest stars scheduled to appear at the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival.

Hª del cine musical: Resumen, de ayer a hoy
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Dec 19, 2011


Aprovechamos el final del año para realizar un repaso por todos los títulos que hemos expuesto a lo largo de estos cinco meses y mostramos el corto 7: 35 de la mañana, un ejemplo de cine musical hoy:

Hª del Cine Musical: 'Siete Novias Para Siete Hermanos'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Nov 7, 2011


Y el western y el musical se unieron con Stanley Donen en 1954 con Siete Novias para Siete Hermanos. Es el primer musical rodado en cinemascope por la Metro Goldwyn Mayer y una de las películas clave para comprender la historia del cine musical. Protagonizada por Howard Keel y Jane Powell que interpretan a una pareja de jóvenes enamorados. Él maleducado y basto. Ella responsable y refinada.

Anthony Calf Leads DEATH AND THE MAIDEN At Comedy Theatre, Sept 13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2011


The role of Gerado, the husband of Paulina Salas (Thandie Newton), will be played by Tom Goodman-Hill, and Doctor Roberto Miranda will be played by Anthony Calf in Ariel Dorfman's Olivier award-winning thriller Death and the Maiden.

Anthony Calf Leads DEATH AND THE MAIDEN At Comedy Theatre, Sept 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2011


The role of Gerado, the husband of Paulina Salas (Thandie Newton), will be played by Tom Goodman-Hill, and Doctor Roberto Miranda will be played by Anthony Calf in Ariel Dorfman's Olivier award-winning thriller Death and the Maiden.

Hª del cine musical: 'Cantando bajo la lluvia'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Aug 15, 2011


Con el cine sonoro los actores vivieron un proceso de re- aprendizaje en el que tenían que manejar la voz y equilibrar su expresión corporal. Está problemática es el argumento de la película musical Cantando bajo la lluvia de Stanley Donen y Gene Kelly estrenada en 1952.

Photo Flash: Broadway Theatre Project Hits 21 Years
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 1, 2011


The Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is proud to have just completed its 21st consecutive phenomenal three week intensive training program developing key aspects of the Performing Arts and teaching critical life skills for extraordinary theatrical young people on the campus of University of South Florida.

BWW Reviews: The Muny's Delightful and Tuneful Production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Harrison Kaplan - Jul 22, 2011


The movie version of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is one of my all-time favorites. It has such an upbeat feel and infectious sense of humor that it's almost disappointing when you finish watching it, step outside, and it isn't raining. Happily, the stage version retains a great deal of the tone and vivacity that the movie contains, even though this kind of reverse-engineering usually winds up a mixed bag at best. But, The Muny's current production, even with the sweltering heat we're currently enduring, is worth braving the broiling for, with winning performances and a bevy of familiar hummable tunes that haven't lost a bit of their original charm.

Photo Coverage: 2011 Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Monica Simoes - May 17, 2011


Yesterday evening, May 16, The New York Drama Critics' Circle presented their 2011 Drama Critics Circle Awards at Angus McIndoe Restaurant in Times Square. The 2011 recipients are Best Play: Good People, by David Lindsay-Abaire; Best Foreign Play: Jerusalem, by Jez Butterworth; Best Musical: The Book of Mormon, by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez; Special Citations: The Broadway revival of The Normal Heart; Mark Rylance for La Bête and Jerusalem; and the direction, design and puppetry of War Horse.

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