Brent Spiner is Reprise's 'MAN OF LA MANCHA' 2/14-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2009
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.
Photo Flash: Reprise Theatre Co. Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Eddie Varley - Feb 10, 2009
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.
PACE to Present World Premiere Reading of 'DARLING' Musical 1/20-1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2009
Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's third year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers. In the past few months, the program received 42 submissions for consideration, out of which one new work was selected to be developed by Pace. This year, Pace New Musicals proudly presents the world premiere reading of Darling, a new musical with music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver and a book by B.T. Ryback.
RIALTO CHATTER: Reprise CHESS Cancelled, THE FANTASTICKS to Replace
by Eddie Varley - Jan 17, 2009
Various reports indicate that the 2009 Reprise Theatre Company season which was to present the world premiere of CHESS with a new book by Tony? winner Richard Maltby, Jr., has cancelled the production. THE FANTASTICKS, a musical they were planning for next season will now take it's place. CHESS was to play May 5th through 17th, 2009. Reprise is getting ready to open the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' it begins performances on Feburary 14th.
Reprise Theater Company Presents 'MAN OF LA MANCHA'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2009
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues
with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.
Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008
Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.
PACE to Present World Premiere Reading of 'DARLING' Musical 1/20-1/25
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008
Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's third year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers. In the past few months, the program received 42 submissions for consideration, out of which one new work was selected to be developed by Pace. This year, Pace New Musicals proudly presents the world premiere reading of Darling, a new musical with music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver and a book by B.T. Ryback.
Photo Flash: Reprise's I LOVE MY WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2008
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.
Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008
Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced today that Craig Bierko (Tony Award nominee for The Music Man; Scary Movie 4) will star as 'Sky Masterson' and Kate Jennings Grant (Proof) will also star as 'Sarah Brown' in the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS.
Harriell Joins IN THE HEIGHTS Tonight 11/18
by Eddie Varley - Nov 18, 2008
Marcy Harriell joins the 2008 Tony Award Winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS tonight Tuesday, November 18, taking over the role of Vanessa. Marcy Harriell has starred on Broadway in Rent and Lennon and also in Encores! Kismet.
Brent Spiner is Reprise's 'MAN OF LA MANCHA' 2/14-3/1
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.
Marcy Harriell Joins IN THE HEIGHTS 11/18
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008
Marcy Harriell will join the 2008 Tony Award Winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS on Tuesday, November 18, taking over the role of Vanessa. Marcy Harriell has starred on Broadway in Rent and Lennon and also in Encores! Kismet.
Broadway in Chicago to Present World Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008
Broadway In Chicago will host the world premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, beginning performances Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St., Chicago).
Dancers Over 40 Kicks Off Season with Jack Cole Salute Tonight 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2008
Dancers Over 40 kicks off the second season of its popular series of panels and performances saluting Broadway and film director/choreographer Jack Cole with 'Jack Cole: Alive and Kicking' on Monday, October 13th at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space in New York. It will be hosted by legendary television talk show host Dick Cavett. There will be clips of Cole's television and film work, with special guests DO40 advisory board members Chita Rivera and Marge Champion.
Dancers Over 40 Kicks Off Season with Jack Cole Salute 10/13
by Reynard Loki - Oct 7, 2008
Dancers Over 40 kicks off the second season of its popular series of panels and performances saluting Broadway and film director/choreographer Jack Cole with 'Jack Cole: Alive and Kicking' on Monday, October 13th at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space in New York. It will be hosted by legendary television talk show host Dick Cavett. There will be clips of Cole's television and film work, with special guests DO40 advisory board members Chita Rivera and Marge Champion.
Dancers Over 40 Presents 'Jack Cole' at Symphony Space 10/13
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008
Dancers Over 40 begin the second season of its popular series of panels and performances featuring Broadway and Film director/choreographer Jack Cole with 'Jack Cole, Alive and Kicking' on Monday, October 13th at 8:00pm (New Time) at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. It will be hosted by legendary television talk show host Dick Cavett. Jack Cole gave Broadway, film and television a vocabulary and style of movement that is still imitated today. Protégés Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Carol Haney and Bob Fosse have passed down his legacy, and his influence can still be seen. The popularity of these panels exposes a need within the theatrical/dance community to preserve the History, Legacy and Lives of dancers throughout the Golden Years of Theatre and Dance.
Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2008
Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.
Dancers Over 40 Begins Second Season
by Victoria Myers - Aug 5, 2008
Dancers Over 40 begins the second season of its popular series of panels and performances by honoring 'Jack Cole, Still Alive and Kicking' on Monday, October 13th at 7:30 pm at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space.
McAnuff To Direct 'Guys and Dolls' On Broadway In Spring '09
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008
Today it was announced that GUYS AND DOLLS will open on Broadway for the first time in 17 years in the spring of 2009 at a Nederlander Theatre to be announced. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this production is the first joint Broadway project by director Des McAnuff and Sergio Trujillo since Jersey Boys.