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Full Cast Announced for HELLO! MY BABY at Goodspeed
by Robert Diamond - Oct 5, 2011


Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award winning theatre in the country has announced that the cast of Hello! My Baby will be led by Justin Bowen, who will play Mickey McKee, and Stephanie Koenig, who will play Nelly Gold/Ned O'Reilly. Kelly McCormick will play Frances Gold. Junior Tierney will be played by Carrington Vilmont of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera and Goodspeed's Half a Sixpence. Stanford J. Tierney will be played by Dick Decareau, who appeared in Broadway's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Raggedy Ann and Goodspeed's Li'l Abner and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Beth McVey will play Ethel Coots. Ms. McVey's Broadway credits include Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, Nine, 42nd Street, and Annie. Bert Coots will be played by Frank Root of Broadway's 42nd Street and Mack & Mabel as well as Goodspeed's George M!. Alex Viola will play Violet Gold.

42ND STREET Closes at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse 8/17
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2011


The original song and dance fable of the Great White Way, 42nd Street, is closing at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse August 17th. Lively, lavish and spectacular; it has everything audiences love about a Broadway musical.

42ND STREET Opens at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse 7/27-8/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011


The original song and dance fable of the Great White Way, 42nd Street, is tapping on to the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse stage running July 27th through August 17th. Lively, lavish and spectacular; it has everything audiences love about a Broadway musical.

YANK! Gets New Lease in NYC Workshop Backed by Old Globe This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 14, 2011


Yank!, which played the York Theatre off Broadway in the 2009-2010 season and which has an eye for Broadway will be given a workshop this fall in NYC, backed by the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. The workshop will run from October 10 through November 10, 2011. According to casting notices, actors for all parts are being sought.

Steggert, Santino et al. Continue YANK! Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2011


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.

Roundabout Revitalizes YANK!; Steggert, Santino et al. Lead Workshop in Feb.
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.

Stages St. Louis Presents STATE FAIR, 9/3-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


As State Fairs take place around the country, Stages St. Louis concludes its 24th season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical STATE FAIR at The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood from September 3 - October 3, 2010.

Yank!'s Broadway Run Postponed to Fall '11
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2010


According to the New York Times, Yank! wil not make it to Broadway until fall 2011. A spokesperson for Yank! said that the creators are having no trouble raising the $5 million needed for the production, but wanted to take more time to perfect the show's book.

Stages St. Louis Presents STATE FAIR, 9/3-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2010


As State Fairs take place around the country, Stages St. Louis concludes its 24th season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical STATE FAIR at The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood from September 3 - October 3, 2010.

Stages St. Louis Presents STATE FAIR, 9/3-10/3
by Chris Gibson - Aug 23, 2010


As State Fairs take place around the country, Stages St. Louis concludes its 24th season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical STATE FAIR at The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood from September 3 - October 3, 2010.

Yank! Broadway-Bound in 2010-11 Season
by Robert Diamond - Mar 31, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that the Off-Broadway hit Yank! is now Broadway-bound for the 2010-2011 theatre season. No details on the theatre, schedule or if the cast would remain in tact were announced for the move, which is said to be budgeted at $5 million dollars.

Photo Flash: Tommy Tune Visits YANK!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


The York Theatre Company is currently running David Zellnik and Joseph Zellnik's musical, Yank! A World War II Love Story, through April 4, 2010. (The production opened February 24). Renowned actor, dancer, director and choreographer Tommy Tune recently took in the production and posed for a photo with the cast.

Photo Flash: Ben Vereen Visits YANK!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 22, 2010


The York Theatre Company is currently running David Zellnik and Joseph Zellnik's musical, Yank! A World War II Love Story, through April 4, 2010. (The production opened February 24). Last night, stage and screen legend Ben Vereen took in the production and posed for a photo with the cast.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D Welcomes HAIR's Moauro & Cast of YANK!, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome the cast of the Off-Broadway hit Yank! and Hair's John Moauro, Tuesday, March 9th.

York Theatre's YANK! Extends to April 4 by Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) today announced that their hit production of David Zellnik and Joseph Zellnik's musical, Yank! A World War II Love Story, will be extended for an additional two weeks, due to the high demand for tickets. Performances began at the York Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th and Lexington Ave., NYC) on February 16 and will now continue through April 4, 2010. (The production opened February 24).

TV: YANK! Cast Prepares for Splash Performance
by Robert Diamond - Mar 5, 2010


The York Theatre Company today announced that their hit production of David Zellnik and Joseph Zellnik's musical, Yank! A World War II Love Story, will be extended for an additional two weeks due to it's box office success. Performances began at the York Theatre at Saint Peter's on February 16 and will now continue through April 4, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings you a second inside look behind the scenes, as the cast readies to perform at Splash.

TV: Tally Sessions Takes BWW Behind the Scenes of YANK!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 26, 2010


The Off-Broadway premiere of the musical Yank! featuring music by Joseph Zellnik, book and lyrics by David Zellnik, and directed by Igor Goldin, opened this week, Wednesday, February 24th to much acclaim at The Theatre at Saint Peter's. BroadwayWorld brings you a behind the scenes look of a Yank! rehearsal, narrated by cast member Tally Sessions.

Photo Coverage: Yank! Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Feb 25, 2010


The Off-Broadway premiere of the musical Yank! featuring music by Joseph Zellnik, book and lyrics by David Zellnik, and directed by Igor Goldin, began performances February 16th with an official opening on Wednesday, February 24th at The Theatre at Saint Peter's and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Photo Coverage: Yank! Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Feb 25, 2010


The Off-Broadway premiere of the musical Yank! featuring music by Joseph Zellnik, book and lyrics by David Zellnik, and directed by Igor Goldin, began performances February 16th with an official opening on Wednesday, February 24th at The Theatre at Saint Peter's and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Photo Flash: Off-Broadway's YANK! Releases First Production Photos
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 22, 2010


The Off-Broadway premiere of the musical Yank! featuring music by Joseph Zellnik, book and lyrics by David Zellnik, and directed by Igor Goldin, will begin performances February 16th with an official opening set for Wednesday, February 24th at The Theatre at Saint Peter's.

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