Susan Hilferty News

Rehearsals are now underway at Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) for the New York premiere of OUR HOUSE, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (The Butterfly Collection and Bad Dates at Playwrights Horizons, Broadway's Mauritius, co-author of Omnium Gatherum).

Broadway?s most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award?-winner in years is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center. Called ?an unexpected jolt of sudden genius? by the Clive Barnes of the New York Post, SPRING AWAKENING, the 8-time Tony Award?-winning Broadway musical, will play from April 21 ? 26 and is part of the 2008/2009 Citizens Bank Broadway Series.

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in both 2005 and 2007, the smash-hit musical Wicked will return to Denver?s Buell Theatre October 7 ? November 15. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Sunday, April 19 at 10am.

Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-10AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office.

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in both 2005 and 2007, the smash-hit musical Wicked will return to Denver?s Buell Theatre October 7 ? November 15. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Sunday, April 19 at 10am.

Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-10AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office.

The American Theatre Wing presents its newest episode of the popular 'Working in the Theater' series: 'Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design.' The episode features scenic designer David Gallo, sound designer John Gromada, costume designer Susan Hilferty and lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski.

The American Theatre Wing has announced its newest episode of the popular 'Working in the Theater' series: 'Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design.' The episode features scenic designer David Gallo, sound designer John Gromada, costume designer Susan Hilferty and lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski.

The American Theatre Wing has announced its newest episode of the popular 'Working in the Theater' series: 'Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design.' The episode features scenic designer David Gallo, sound designer John Gromada, costume designer Susan Hilferty and lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski. The program, moderated by Variety theater reporter Gordon Cox, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, April 12, at 5:00 pm.

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) concludes its 2008/2009 Season with the New York premiere of OUR HOUSE, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (The Butterfly Collection and Bad Dates at Playwrights Horizons, Broadway's Mauritius, co-author of Omnium Gatherum).

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, today announced casting for the world premiere production of the musical Giant by composer Michael John LaChiusa and playwright Sybille Pearson.

The producers of the smash hit musical WICKED announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke will play the role of ?Madame Morrible' beginning March 24th. Carol Kane, who currently stars as ?Madame Morrible', had always been scheduled for a limited engagement of the opening eight weeks of WICKED's return home to San Francisco. She will give her final performance at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco on Mach 22nd. In addition to the new casting in March, a new block of tickets will be made available beginning March 15th for the open-ended engagement of WICKED.

The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing of the third annual ?Theater Design Expo' showcasing the works of over 20 Chicago-area emerging theatrical designers and a student portfolio review. Martha Lavey, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will moderate an inclusive discussion, 'Moving Chicago Productions to New York and Beyond' with the awardees, Director Anna Shapiro and Joshua Schmidt, composer and librettist, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Broadway?s most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award?-winner in years is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center. Called ?an unexpected jolt of sudden genius? by the Clive Barnes of the New York Post, SPRING AWAKENING, the 8-time Tony Award?-winning Broadway musical, will play from April 21 ? 26 and is part of the 2008/2009 Citizens Bank Broadway Series.

Kevin Kern returns to the Broadway cast of Wicked March 10. He is set to replace Aaron Tveit in the role of Fiyero.

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to Cleveland. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award? winning Broadway musical, will open at PlayhouseSquare's PalaceTheatre and play for 16 performances, March 3-15. Spring Awakening is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare. Spring Awakening swept the 2007 Tony Awards? winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams), Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).

The producers of the smash hit musical WICKED announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke will play the role of ?Madame Morrible' beginning March 24th. Carol Kane, who currently stars as ?Madame Morrible', had always been scheduled for a limited engagement of the opening eight weeks of WICKED's return home to San Francisco. She will give her final performance at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco on Mach 22nd. In addition to the new casting in March, a new block of tickets will be made available beginning March 15th for the open-ended engagement of WICKED.

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, today announced casting for the world premiere production of the musical Giant by composer Michael John LaChiusa and playwright Sybille Pearson.

The Michigan premiere of the Tony Award-winning 'Spring Awakening' opens Feb. 24 at Wharton Center in East Lansing. Starring in the lead role of Melchior is Kyle Riabko, he recently chatted with EncoreMichigan.com about the hit show and his multi-faceted and dynamic musical career.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, February 20, 2009.