Freddie Fields, Hollywood Producer, Dies at 84
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2007
Freddie Fields, Hollywood agent, producer and studio executive who represented Mel Gibson, Richard Gere and others, died from lung cancer in his Beverly Hills Home on Tuesday, December 11. He was 84 years old
Oprah to Produce 'Color Purple' Musical Movie?
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 5, 2007
The LA Times reports Oprah Winfrey, legendary American talk-show host and producer of Broadway's The Color Purple, may be planning a stage-to-screen adaptation of the hit musical production.
Photo Coverage: 'The Farnsworth Invention' Opening & Party
by Walter McBride
- Dec 4, 2007
The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, officially opened on Monday, December 3 at the Music Box Theatre. The Opening Night Party was held at the Marriott Marquis.
Photo Coverage: 'The Farnsworth Invention' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride
- Dec 4, 2007
Dozen of stars attended the Opening Night of The Farnsworth Invention, Aaron Sorkin's new American play about the advent of television, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, on Monday, December 3 at the Music Box Theatre.
Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn' at El Portal
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 8, 2007
Kathryn Crosby film, television and stage star brings her one-woman show to the El Portal Theatre for a limited holiday engagement. Bing Crosby is remembered by Kathryn Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn,' with Musical Director Edward Sayegh at the piano. Produced by dear friend Dolores Hope, the show will be performed in preview November 21 and continuing Friday, November 23, Saturday, November 24 at 8PM and Sunday, November 25 at 3PM. at the El Portal Theatre located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
'The Goonies' Heading to Broadway?
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 8, 2007
The Goonies, the Steven Spielberg-produced and Richard Donner-directed film, may have plans for Broadway?
Tony Kushner Premieres New Play at The Guthrie Spring 2009
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 26, 2007
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner has been commissioned by the Guthrie to write a new play. Tentatively titled The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, Kushner's Guthrie commission will premiere on the McGuire Proscenium Stage in the spring of 2009, as part of the Guthrie's 2008-2009 season.
'Damn Yankees' Reprise! to Star Derricks, Taylor, White
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 3, 2007
Jason Alexander, new artistic director of Reprise! Broadway's Best, announced that Cleavant Derricks, Meg Gillentine, Amelia McQueen, Ken Page, Ty Taylor, Lillias White and Jackee Harry would head up the cast of Damn Yankees. Damn Yankees will perform Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 25 (opening November 7) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
Penny Marshall Stars in 'Sheldon & Mrs. Levine' at Falcon
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 25, 2007
The Falcon Theatre is thrilled to present Penny Marshall in the comedy, Sheldon & Mrs. Levine, written by Sam Bobrick and Julie Stein, directed by John Bowab. Marshall, famed actress and director, stars as the overbearing mother, with Desmond Harrington as her put-upon son, in the second production in Falcon Theatre's 2007-2008 all-comedy subscription season.
Cohen in Ma-Yi Theater's 'Children of Vonderly,' Opens 10/4
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 22, 2007
Off-Broadway's Award-winning Ma-Yi Theater Company begins its 19th Season with the world premiere of a new play by Lloyd Suh The Children of Vonderly, directed by Ralph B. Peña. Off-Broadway Previews begin Saturday, September 22 at East 13th Street Theatre.
'The Color Purple' LA Tour Tickets On-Sale 9/23, Opens 12/13
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 20, 2007
The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, announces that tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 23 at 11AM for the Los Angeles engagement of the first North American touring production at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center for 12 weeks only, December 13, 2007, through March 9, 2008.
The Color Purple to Play in Chicago through Sept. 30
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 24, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco
Ma-Yi to Present Premiere of 'The Children of Vonderly'
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 21, 2007
Off-Broadway's Award-winning Ma-Yi Theater Company opens its 19th season with the world premiere of Lloyd Suh's new play, The Children of Vonderly, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement with previews beginning September 22, prior to an official press opening October 4 at The East 13th Street Theatre
Azaria & Simpson Set for Farnsworth Invention; Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 25, 2007
Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria stars as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth in Aaron Sorkin 's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 with previews beginning on Monday, October 15, 2007.
Chicago 'Purple' Tour Adds on Four More Weeks
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 17, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) before moving to San Francisco
Bringing HAIRSPRAY to the Screen: Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
by Robert Diamond
- Jul 13, 2007
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, under their Storyline Entertainment banner, are the producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies and series. The dynamic duo sat down for a phone interview with BroadwayWorld.com to discuss their latest collaboration on HAIRSPRAY.
Glen Roven Describes 'Playing for the Stars'
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 12, 2007
'Not to brag, but I've stood upon some pretty rarified podiums,' writes Glen Roven. 'But to be honest, nothing competes in the thrill department with playing a piano for a Broadway legend who is recreating an original performance. Talk about musical comedy heaven.'
Take Flight Premieres at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Ryan Woods
- May 29, 2007
Take Flight is a new musical by award-winning song writing duo Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire, with book by John Weidman. The creative team sees the award-winning trio of Sam Buntrock (Director), David Farley (Designer) and Caroline Humphris (Musical Supervisor) return fresh from their Olivier Award-winning success with Sunday in the Park with George.
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