THE ADDAMS FAMILY Student Tix Avaliable As of 11/13, Premieres 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2009
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin previews Friday, November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in Chicago, prior to its world premiere Wednesday, December 9.
Photo Flash: The National Tour of GREASE Celebrates One Year Anniversary
by Alexandra Johnson - Dec 4, 2009
The producers of the Tony Award nominated new Broadway production of GREASE™ are pleased to recognize the one year anniversary of the show's first national tour. The cast celebrated this exciting milestone this week during the tour's stop in Charlotte, N.C.
McNall, Cuskern, Boyer & More Lead The Pearl Theatre's MISALLIANCE, Opens 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2009
The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.
GREASE Comes To The Fox Theatre 1/12-24, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances, January 12-24, 2010.
GREASE Starring IDOL Taylor Hicks to Hit the Marcus Center, 2/23-28, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Milwaukee on February 23-28 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 6.
GREASE Starring IDOL Taylor Hicks to Hit the Marcus Center, 2/23-28, 2010
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2009
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Milwaukee on February 23-28 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 6.
Rachel Axler Makes Her Off B'way Playwriting Debut In SMUDGE, Opens 1/11/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009
Two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Rachel Axler will make her off Broadway playwriting debut at the NEA-rejected Women's Project with Smudge, a dark comedy directed by Pam MacKinnon about the changing face of the American family and the limits of love and cheesecake. Smudge features Cassie Beck, Greg Keller and Brian Sgambati.
Ace Young, Allison Fischer, Laura D'Andre, Jesse JP Johnson and Jamison Scott Join GREASE TOUR
by Robert Diamond - Nov 29, 2009
The producers of the Tony Award nominated new Broadway production of GREASE™ are pleased to announced the following new cast members for the national tour: Ace Young as "Danny," Laura D'Andre as "Rizzo," Allison Fischer as "Patty Simcox," Jesse JP Johnson as "Doody," and Jamison Scott as "Eugene." The new cast members join the tour in Charlotte, NC, where the show plays Ovens Auditorium December 1 - 6.
Variety Spotlight On: THE ADDAMS FAMILY's 'Ghoulish' & 'Loving' Road to Broadway
by Eddie Varley - Nov 28, 2009
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, is making its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago. Entertainment trade bible Variety take a detailed looks at the musical and its road to the stage.
GREASE With Taylor Hicks and Lauren Ashley Zakrin Hits Ovens Auditorium 12/1 - 12/6
by Eddie Varley - Nov 27, 2009
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens Tuesday (Dec. 1) in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at the Blumenthal box office, by phone at 704-372-1000 or online at BlumenthalCenter.org. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling 704-379-1380.
Doyle To Direct Gemignani, Wood, Cuervo, & More In Cincinnati Playhouse's THREE SISTERS 10/24-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has finalized casting for its upcoming production of THREE SISTERS. This exciting new version, commissioned by the Playhouse, combines John Doyle, the Tony Award-winning director of Company, and Sarah Ruhl, one of America's most acclaimed young playwrights. THREE SISTERS, a poignant tale of love and dreams and the never-ending pursuit of happiness, begins previews in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre October 24 and continues through November 21.
Hogan & Holgate Return to HEROES at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 11/19 - 12/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2009
After a successful run this past winter with the Keen Company at the Clurman Theater / Theater Row, Jonathan Hogan and Ron Holgate will reprise their roles in Heroes, by Gerald Sibleyras with a translation by Tom Stoppard and directed by Carl Forsman with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Company. They will be joined by Ken Tigar, who will be playing the role previously performed by Broadway vet John Cullum in the Theater Row premiere. The production at the Merrick Theatre will run from November 19 through December 13.
The Chicago Tribune Reveals the Genesis of THE ADDAMS FAMILY and How Nathan Lane Came to be the New Gomez
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 17, 2009
Chicago is alight with the 'altogether cooky' Addams family this month. The largest Broadway tryout (to the tune of $17 million) to hit the town since 2003's The Producers, this new Brickman and Elice musical (Jersey Boys) began previews on November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The new The Addams Family musical, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will play Chicago through Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Photo Flash: The Cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2009
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Student Tix Avaliable As of 11/13, Premieres 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin previews Friday, November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in Chicago, prior to its world premiere Wednesday, December 9.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Makes World Premiere Tonight, 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin previews Friday, November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in Chicago, prior to its world premiere Wednesday, December 9.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Announces Student Rush for Chicago Run
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2009
Beginning Friday, November 13, the producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY will offer twelve (12) student tickets per performance for $25. Student tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be available on the day of the show only, beginning at 10:00 am, and will be sold only at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre Box Office (24 W. Randolph St.). Limit of two tickets per customer presenting a valid student ID. Student tickets are in partial view box seat locations and are available for all performances except Wednesday, December 9, 2009.
McNall, Cuskern, Boyer & More Lead The Pearl Theatre's MISALLIANCE, Opens 12/4
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009
The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.
Wiest & Monk Lead STORIES ON 5 STORIES at Playwrights Horizons, 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2009
Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced nine initial performers who will participate in the return of its unique benefit evening STORIES ON 5 STORIES on Monday, November 9. Among those taking part in the special event will be two-time Academy Award winner and two-time Obie Award winner Diane Wiest (Memory House at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Hannah and Her Sisters, Bullets Over Broadway), Tony Award winner Debra Monk (Assassins at PH, Redwood Curtain, Curtains), Obie Award winner Jason Butler Harner (current Stage Manager in Our Town, Hedda Gabler, The Coast of Utopia), Clarence Derwent Award winner Zoe Kazan (100 Saints You Should Know at PH; Come Back, Little Sheba; Things We Want), Theatre World Award winner Cassie Beck (The Drunken City and Prayer for My Enemy at PH), Cristin Milioti (The Retributionists at PH, the upcoming The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter), Sue Jean Kim (The Drunken City and BFE at PH, 365 Days/365 Plays), Carmen M. Herlihy (The Thugs, Crooked) and Greg Keller (Broadway's Uncle Vanya, The Rainmaker). Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.