Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010
Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.
NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Boston Pops Season Features Menzel, O'Hara & More
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010
Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Presents LolliPOPS and Roses with Jack Jones at Verizon Hall 2/21-2/27
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.
ENRON Featured in Vanity Fair; New Promotional Photo Revealed
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 22, 2010
A new promotional photo from the West End's production of the play ENRON has appeared in a new Vanity Fair feature. Inspired by the real-life financial scandal of 2001, ENRON, which was commissioned by Headlong Theatre, premiered this past summer at the Minerva Theatre Chichester, and then moved for a six-week run at The Royal Court Theatre where it played through November 8, 2009. The play will open at West End's Noel Coward Theatre later this month.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.
'The Phantom Of The Opera' Returns To South Florida--Time Is Running Out
by Beau Higgins - Jan 14, 2010
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will make a return to South Florida as a major presentation of the 2009-2010 theatrical season when it opens Wednesday, December 23, brings in New Year 2010, and runs through Sunday, January 17. Well remembered by local theater goers for its phenomenal run when it opened on February 26, 1991 as the premiere presentation of the newly built theater, this 4-week run will mark another landmark presentation as a major 'special' of Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale presented by Florida theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Rod Gilfry Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR on January 19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010
Rod Gilfry, who had taken a hiatus from SOUTH PACIFIC to play Captain Von Trapp in Paris' Theatre du Chatelet's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, will return to his role as 'Emile de Becque' on January 19 when the next leg of the SOUTH PACIFIC tour makes its stop in Melbourne, Florida.
'The Phantom Of The Opera' Returns To South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Dec 30, 2009
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will make a return to South Florida as a major presentation of the 2009-2010 theatrical season when it opens Wednesday, December 23, brings in New Year 2010, and runs through Sunday, January 17. Well remembered by local theater goers for its phenomenal run when it opened on February 26, 1991 as the premiere presentation of the newly built theater, this 4-week run will mark another landmark presentation as a major 'special' of Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale presented by Florida theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
South Pacific's Liz McCartney Rings in the New Year at Laurie Beechman, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2009
South Pacific's Liz McCartney will be joined by the Ray Fellman Trio for a special New Years Eve concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The concert will take place December 31st at 8:00pm, beginning with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a three course meal beginning at 8:30pm and McCartney's performance beginning at 10:15pm.