Ivey & O'Hara Read 'Selected Shorts' at Westport on Nov.6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2007
Actors Judith Ivey and Kelli O'Hara will read short fiction from 'The Best American Short Stories 2007,' edited by the best-selling author and pop culture icon Stephen King, in 'Selected Shorts,' a live version of the renowned PRI show of the same name, on Tuesday, November 6 at 8PM, at Westport Country Playhouse.
Playwrights Horizons to Premiere 'Doris to Darlene'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2007
Playwrights Horizons has announced additional casting and details for the third production of its 2007/2008 Season, the World Premiere of Doris To Darlene, A Cautionary Valentine, a new play by Jordan Harrison.
Brian Stokes Mitchell - Going, Going...Gone!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2007
The Actors Fund announced today that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will take to the stage at Carnegie Hall for the very first time as a solo artist on October 15th, 2007.
Victoria Clark Opens OCPAC Cabaret
by James Sims - Aug 31, 2007
Broadway diva Victoria Clark opens the star-studded 2007-2008 Cabaret series at the Orange County Performing Artscenter October 11 to 14, 2007 in the intimate ambiance of Samueli Theater...
Stewart F. Lane: Let's Put on a Show!
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jul 1, 2007
Tony Award-winning producer, Stewart F. Lane (Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles) and co-owner of The Palace Theatre, introduces his new book 'Let's Put on a Show!' an engaging and entertaining reference guide for theatrical producing novices.
Curtains Celebrates 100th Bway Performance June 16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2007
Curtains will play its 100th performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Saturday, June 16th at 8pm. The show opened on March 22, 2007 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Photo Coverage: Stewart Lane B&N Signing
by BWW - Jun 14, 2007
On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd, took part in a performance, discussion and signing.
Photo Coverage: Barnes & Noble Celebrates the Tony Awards
by Mark Rupp - Jun 8, 2007
On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd took part in 'Let's Put on a Show!.'
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).
Frank Rich to Interview Stephen Sondheim at UCLA in '08
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2007
UCLA Live's 2007-2008 Spoken Word Series season will include a rare and eagerly anticipated interview of legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim by The New York Times' columnist Frank Rich.
Craig, Bohon, Etc. Set for BSC's Summer '07 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2007
Bernstein, Laurents and Sondheim, Shaffer and Chekhov headline Barrington Stage Company's 2007 summer MainStage season: West Side Story (June 13 - July 14), Black Comedy (July 19 - August 4) and Uncle Vanya (August 9 - 26) will be presented in the company's fully renovated theatre at 30 Union Street in Pittsfield.
NYMF Announces 18 Musicals for Next Link Project
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is pleased to announce the first 18 new musicals selected for this year's fourth-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 17 through October 7, 2007.
Waterston, Leavel, Mazzie, Etc. Set for New 42 Follies
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007
On Monday, May 21, 2007, current Broadway stars that have rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios will perform songs from their shows at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) as part of the first-ever 'New 42 Follies,' a benefit for The New 42nd Street.
'Side by Side Sondheim' to Run April 26-July 14 in London
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2007
Side by Side by Sondheim, a celebration of the works of Stephen Sondheim, will enjoy a limited 12-week run at the Venue Theatre in London, from April 26 - July 14, 2007, with Opening Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 1. The production will be the first major West End revival in 30 years. The show is produced by The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) producers Neil Laidlaw (NML Productions) and Melanie Herman.
BroadwayWorld End-of-Season Book Report
by Naomi Plume - Jul 4, 2008
I don't think that we've ever given out so many four and five star reviews and there's a lot of exciting reading and buying of books, as well as gift-giving ahead...