Tom Jones To Play Final Performance In THE FANTASTICKS 6/6
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 5, 2010
Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will play his final performances as Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, this Sunday, June 6 at 3pm and 7:15pm. Jones first played the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.
Tom Jones To Play Final Performance In THE FANTASTICKS 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2010
Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will play his final performances as Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, this Sunday, June 6 at 3pm and 7:15pm. Jones first played the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.
MISS SAIGON Returns To Pittsburgh CLO 6/8-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010
Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.
Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010
Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.
FROM A JACK TO A KING Closes At Hilton Kuala Lumpur May 14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
According to the New York Times, the rock n' roll musical From a Jack to a King has recently kicked off its Asian tour in Singapore. With direction by Matt Devitt, this 1992 hit of the West End is based largely on the tale of Macbeth. This jukebox musical was written by Olivier Award winner Bob Carlton, and debuted in 1982 at the Bubble Theatre in London.
The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by BWW
News Desk - May 11, 2010
This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.
BC/EFA & Jerry Mitchell Present 'Broadway Bares' Double Header in May
by BWW
News Desk - May 9, 2010
Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announce May 'double header' editions of BROADWAY BARES events featuring the hottest men currently on and off Broadway. The first of the May events BROADWAY BARES: ROOFTOP STRIPS will be held Sunday, May 9 at Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street between 10th and 11th Aves). On Sunday May 16, Splash (50 West 17th Street) will play host to the latest edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS. Both shows will have two performances at 8 PM and 10 PM.
The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010
This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.
FROM A JACK TO A KING Opens in Singapore, 5/5
by BWW
News Desk - May 5, 2010
According to the New York Times, the rock n' roll musical From a Jack to a King has recently kicked off its Asian tour in Singapore. With direction by Matt Devitt, this 1992 hit of the West End is based largely on the tale of Macbeth. This jukebox musical was written by Olivier Award winner Bob Carlton, and debuted in 1982 at the Bubble Theatre in London.
BC/EFA & Jerry Mitchell Present 'Broadway Bares' Double Header in May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 30, 2010
Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announce May 'double header' editions of BROADWAY BARES events featuring the hottest men currently on and off Broadway. The first of the May events BROADWAY BARES: ROOFTOP STRIPS will be held Sunday, May 9 at Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street between 10th and 11th Aves). On Sunday May 16, Splash (50 West 17th Street) will play host to the latest edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS. Both shows will have two performances at 8 PM and 10 PM.
FROM A JACK TO A KING Opens in Singapore, 5/5
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2010
According to the New York Times, the rock n' roll musical From a Jack to a King has recently kicked off its Asian tour in Singapore. With direction by Matt Devitt, this 1992 hit of the West End is based largely on the tale of Macbeth. This jukebox musical was written by Olivier Award winner Bob Carlton, and debuted in 1982 at the Bubble Theatre in London.
Tom Jones Joins the 50th Anniversary Cast of THE FANTASTICKS, Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010
Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.
Cavenaugh Joins Baldwin, Davis in Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat May 2
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Apr 21, 2010
Matt Cavenaugh joins Alec Baldwin and Daniel Davis in the New York Philharmonic Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale) Sunday, May 2, 2010 as part of The Russian Stravinsky: A Philharmonic Festival conducted by Valery Gergiev, which runs April 21 to May 8th at Avery Fisher Hall. Tickets for the concert are $29-$72. Pre-Concert Talks are $5. All tickets may be purchased online at nyphil.org or by calling (212) 875-5656.
STAGE TUBE: [title of show] At Signature Theatre
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination. A zany take on two friends' decision to write a musical, [title of show] runs April 6 through June 27 in Signature's remarkably intimate 110-seat ARK Theatre.
NY Philharmonic and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to Open 2010 Concerts in the Parks
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010
The 2010 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, will open with a free joint concert featuring the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Andrey Boreyko, and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, conducted by its music director, Long Yu, with pianist Lang Lang as one of the soloists, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 8:00 p.m., on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
BUA's West New York SLIPPING Opens 4/16
by Charlie Piane - Apr 15, 2010
After its sold out run at New York's Rattlestick Playwrights Theater BUA's West New York Premiere of 'Slipping' begins performances April 16.
Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.
Donmar Celebrates 2010 with Sondheim, Mendes, Roger; Full Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2010
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.
CATS Lands at Colonial Theatre; Tickets On Sale March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010
CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, makes its return to Boston April 13 - 18 for one week only at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 and will be available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston during normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm.
Donmar Celebrates 2010 with Sondheim, Mendes, Roger; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.