Leslie Jordan's 'My Trip Down the Pink Carpet' to Premiere April 15 at Westside Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 23, 2009
West 43rd Street will become a little pinker, as will the Easter Parade (and all of New York City in general) when the actor Leslie Jordan arrives to bring his acclaimed solo show, My Trip Down The Pink Carpet, to the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street) this Spring. Producer Bruce Robert Harris announced that performances will begin on Wednesday, April 15, with an official opening night set for Monday evening, April 20. David Galligan directs the 6-week limited engagement.
Sutton Foster Releases Solo Debut CD, 'WISH' 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2009
Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' has been confirmed for February 17th release on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's 'Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's 'I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's 'Warm All Over' to John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders
'ARISTIDES-THE OUTCAST HERO' Premieres 1/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2009
'Aristides - the Outcast Hero' tells the little know story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux in 1940, who disobeyed his fascist government and issued some 30,000 visas to refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. By cleverly exploiting treaties between Portugal and Spain, Aristides de Sousa Mendes forced open an escape route out of occupied France, through Spain and into neutral Portugal. This was to be used by some 1 million people during WWII.
BACK IN PICTURES Ends Series 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2009
Back in Pictures celebrates the songs that were originally written for the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring music from Casablanca, Easter Parade, A Star Is Born, Pennies From Heaven, Disney, Meet Me In St. Louis, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, The Wizard of Oz and many more. Back in Pictures is showing at the Reprise Room, 245 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York, from April 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009.
'ARISTIDES-THE OUTCAST HERO' Premieres 1/27
by Reynard Loki - Dec 22, 2008
'Aristides - the Outcast Hero' tells the little know story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux in 1940, who disobeyed his fascist government and issued some 30,000 visas to refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. By cleverly exploiting treaties between Portugal and Spain, Aristides de Sousa Mendes forced open an escape route out of occupied France, through Spain and into neutral Portugal. This was to be used by some 1 million people during WWII.
Sutton Foster Releases Solo Debut CD, 'WISH' 2/17
by Eddie Varley - Dec 16, 2008
Sutton Foster's debut CD 'Wish' has been confirmed for February 17th release on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster's eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin's 'Nobody's Cryin' to Duke Ellington's 'I Like the Sunrise'...from Frank Loesser's 'Warm All Over' to John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders
Paper Mill's 'High School Musical' With Bailey Hanks Begins Performances 11/5
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 5, 2008
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) will present Paper Mill's premiere of Disney High School Musical. Paper Mill's Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee will direct and Denis Jones (Associate Choreographer of Legally Blonde) will choreograph.
BACK IN PICTURES Celebrates Golden Age of Hollywood
by Reynard Loki - Oct 13, 2008
Back in Pictures celebrates the songs that were originally written for the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring music from Casablanca, Easter Parade, A Star Is Born, Pennies From Heaven, Disney, Meet Me In St. Louis, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, The Wizard of Oz and many more. Back in Pictures is showing at the Reprise Room, 245 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York, from April 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009.
Village Theatre's Festival Of New Musicals Rings In 8th Year
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008
Village Theatre's highly anticipated annual Festival of New Musicals returns for an eighth year, featuring staged readings of six new musicals- Chasing Nicolette, Killala Bay, Dennis The Menace, The Alchemists, The Gypsy King, and The Yellow Wood. These are fully sung presentations, performed with script-in-hand, of six brand new musicals.
Marthe Keller To Star At ArcLight In 'Four Women' 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2008
MAGGIE MAES & KIMBERLY VAUGHN will present Four Women & a Waitress, at the ArcLight Theatre, June 10-22, 2008. The two plays, Rosemary with Ginger by Edward Allen Baker & The Stronger by August Strindberg, will be directed by KARL BURY & STEPHEN WADSWORTH, respectively.
New York City Opera to Bring Music to All 5 Boroughs
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008
New York City Opera will present a series of concerts, showcases, discussions, screenings, and master classes in 2008-09, designed to bring the company's unique brand of music-making and cultural conversation to all five boroughs of New York City while renovations take place at its home, the New York State Theater.
Marthe Keller To Star At ArcLight In 'Four Women' 6/10
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2008
MAGGIE MAES & KIMBERLY VAUGHN will present Four Women & a Waitress, at the ArcLight Theatre, June 10-22, 2008. The two plays, Rosemary with Ginger by Edward Allen Baker & The Stronger by August Strindberg, will be directed by KARL BURY & STEPHEN WADSWORTH, respectively.
Village Theatre Presents New 'Little Women' Musical
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2008
A Village Theatre 2006 Festival of New Musicals favorite and recipient of the Richard Rodgers Award for best score by Kim Oler and Alison Hubbard, Little Women is an all new musical version of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel that brings the timeless tale of the March family to vivid life.
S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Blames Bacharach, with McKechnie, Maye, Cook
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2008
The 24th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E-will present 'Blame It On Bacharach!', a celebration of the magic that is composer Burt Bacharach, on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills.
'The Miracle Worker' Begins at Paper Mill January 23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2007
Paper Mill Playhouse announces its mainstage production of The Miracle Worker. The Miracle Worker will run at the Millburn theatre from January 23, 2008 through February 24, 2008. There are three added student matinee performances on February 6, 13 and 14 at 11AM. The Miracle Worker is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Broadway Bullet Interview: Piaf-Love Conquers All
by Michael Gilboe - Aug 8, 2007
We interview Naomi Emmerson (Actor/Producer/Director), and Stephanie Layton (Actor/Accompanist). They perform two songs, in-studio. For those who have loved, suffered and survived, come share a cocktail with a French legend, as she shares her passion for music, men and morphine! 'Top Ten of the 2005 Toronto Fringe'. Experience the power of chansons and l'amour!
Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).
Chicago Marriott Presents Producers, 'Women,' Etc. in '07
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2006
Chicago will add two resident productions of Broadway musical--one a little past and one present--to its 2007 theatre season. The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL will present resident stagings of The Producers and Little Women; both will be limited-run