Broadway Beat TV Special: In Memory of Marcia Lewis
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2010
Two time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away on, December 21 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer. Lewis is survived by her husband, Fred Bryan.
Broadway Beat has given us a special 'in memory' tribute clip of the star from her 1992 club act at Eighty-Eight's from the Broadway Beat Archives.
Broadway's Marcia Lewis Dies at 72
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2010
wo time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away this morning, December 21 in her home in Nashville. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer.
Walnut Street Theater Presents AMADEUS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2010
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 202nd season with an all-new production of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS, winner of the 1981 Tony Award for Best Play and 1985 Academy Award for Best Picture.
Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 17, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour Comes To The Lied 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010
'Fiddler on the Roof,' the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour and lands in Lincoln Oct. 12-13 for two performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour Comes To The Lied 10/12-13
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 12, 2010
'Fiddler on the Roof,' the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour and lands in Lincoln Oct. 12-13 for two performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour Comes To The Lied 10/12-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2010
'Fiddler on the Roof,' the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour and lands in Lincoln Oct. 12-13 for two performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
The Metropolitan Room Announces August Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2010
The Metropolitan Room hosts Manhattan's most exciting 'American Idol' style competition. The third annual 'Metrostar Talent Challenge' Trials begin July 12, 2010 with a grand finale on August 30th, 2010.
PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Laura Michelle Kelly to Lead GHOST Musical in U.K.?
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 2, 2010
Baz Bamigboye reports in the U.K. Daily Mail today that a stage musical adapation of the movie Ghost may hit Manchester sometime next spring in anticipation of a West End transfer in the summer of 2011, likely at the Piccadilly Theatre. Bamigboye writes that high on the list of Manchester venues for the out of town tryout is the Opera House of Manchester, where the show would would play for an extended 10 week-or-so run. So far, producers are reportedly only in discussion-phase. Laura Michelle Kelly is rumored to be in talks to play the female lead made famous by Demi Moore in the film version.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 25, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 23, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
B'way San Jose Joins The Stage Co To Send The Honor Award Winners To Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010
San Jose Stage Company and Broadway San Jose are pleased to announce their community partnership to send the local winners for Outstanding Performance by an Actress and Actor in a Musical to participate in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards 2010 JIMMY Awards and compete for a four year academic scholarship to New York University.
BWW Blogs: Mid-May Matinees and More on the California Central Coast!
by Curt Miner - May 18, 2010
Even with our somewhat odd mid-May weather pattern (rain ... this late in the season?!) - there's nothing odd about finding a goodly number of theatre and live performance opportunities waiting to entertain you here on the California Central Coast!