Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for NIGHT MUSIC; Lazar, Davie, Hanson, Larkin, Herdlicka, Mallory Star
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 22, 2009
Academy Award-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones, five-time Tony Award®-winner Angela Lansbury and Olivier Award-nominee Alexander Hanson will star in the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award®-winner Trevor Nunn. The production begins previews on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 and opens on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).
Photo Flash: NAATCO's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Benefit
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 21, 2009
On Monday, September 14th, The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO. Joe Mantello, the original director of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! and Stephen Bogardus, a member of the play's original cast, were honorary chairs for the NAATCO benefit performance.
Emmy Hopeful Cherry Jones Q & A
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 15, 2009
Established among the theater elite, Cherry Jones is quickly becoming the small screen's up-and-comer. Best known for originating the role of Sister Aloysius in John Patrick Shanley's 'Doubt' in 2004, she was recently nominated for her first Emmy for her more recent role as President Allison Taylor on 24. Jones sits down with the New York Times to talk TV and that Emmy nod.
Musto In The Voice: Lansbury Is In For 'NIGHT MUSIC' Revival
by Eddie Varley
- Sep 14, 2009
The Village Voice's Michael Musto has announced on his La Daily Musto blog today that beloved stage star Angela Lansbury, though not officially announced yet, is indeed joining the upcoming A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC revival with Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Beyonce, Green Day & Lady Gaga Sweep VMAs With Three Moonmen Each
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 14, 2009
MTV turned New York City inside out for the '2009 Video Music Awards' as the network celebrated a legend and brought together the biggest names in music, TV, film and sports. Live from Radio City Music Hall, VMA icon Madonna opened the show and introduced the emotional and heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson was joined onstage by the most renowned choreographers in the world and Michael's tour dancers, all of whom were influenced by the 'King of Pop,' for a memorable and high energy performance. To honor her brother and his illustrious career, the dancers recreated some of his most memorable music videos including 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Scream.' The celebration received a standing ovation and set the tone for the most important evening in music and pop culture.
Jordan Roth To Succeed Rocco Landesman As President Of Jujamcyn Theaters
by Eddie Varley
- Sep 8, 2009
It was announced today that producer Jordan Roth has succeeded Rocco Landesman as President of Jujamcyn Theaters, the owner and operator of five major Broadway theatres. Roth, 33, takes over leadership of the organization which Landesman presided over from 1987 until his recent confirmation as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on August 7. Roth is also acquiring a 50% ownership interest in the privately held company.
Signature Theatre Company To Present First New York Revival Of Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA As Part Of 2010/2011 Season, Greif To Helm
by Eddie Varley
- Sep 1, 2009
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce that the theatre's 20th Anniversary season in 2010-2011, celebrating author Tony Kushner, will feature the first New York revival of Kushner's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning epic work, ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES. The production will be directed by Michael Greif with Part One: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES and Part Two: PERESTROIKA presented in repertory. Signature's Tony Kushner season will also include two more works to be announced.
NEA Budget 'Should Double' Says New NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 27, 2009
In a frank and wide-ranging interview with the Chicago Tribune, new NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman said that he plans to focus his oft-beleaguered federal agency's efforts on both the role of the arts in K-12 education and on promoting the arts as an economic engine for cities and towns.
STAGE TUBE: NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman Talks Future Goals
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 26, 2009
The U.S. Senate issued a unanimous consent confirmation of Rocco Landesman as the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. In this official NEA video, new chief Landesman discusses what is ahead for the organization.
Alan Muraoka Directs All Asian-American Cast In LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! At Cherry Lane 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 25, 2009
The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, on Monday, September 14 with a 6:00pm cocktail reception and a 7:00pm performance at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO.
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