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Opened: November 17, 2004
Closing: January 30, 2005

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Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

aka Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi - 2004 - Broadway Articles Page 12

Tickets Now On Sale for A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 14, 2009


Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Broadway production of A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE, beginning previews on Broadway February 15th with an official opening date of March 4th. he four-member cast of Academy Award-winner Martin McDonagh's A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE stars Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken and stage and screen stars Sam Rockwell, Anthony Mackie and Zoe Kazan.

Walken, Rockwell, Mackie & Kazan to Star in A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE; Previews 2/15; Opens 3/4
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009


The four-member cast of Academy Award-winner Martin McDonagh's A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE stars Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken and stage and screen stars Sam Rockwell, Anthony Mackie and Zoe Kazan. Directed by John Crowley, A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE will begin performances Monday, February 15 and will open Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 14 through Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250, or online at www.Telecharge.com , for this strictly limited engagement which will run for 16 weeks only.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS 10/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

Mike Nichols to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
by Robert Diamond - Oct 11, 2009


It was announced this weekend by the American Film Institute's Board of Trustees Chair, Sir Howard Stringer, that Nichols will receive the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala tribute to be held in Los Angeles next summer.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


As a 2009-2010 season special for Atlanta Broadway Series, Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre December 16-20, 2009. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 23, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

RIALTO CHATTER: Hollywood Reporter Says Neil Patrick Harris to Join Spader, Washington and Thomas in Mamet's RACE
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2009


Roger Friedman in reporting at HollywoodReporter.com in his column that 'And Kerry Washington is headed to Broadway this fall in David Mamet's 'Race' with James Spader and Richard Thomas. I've heard that rounding out this cast will be Doogie Howser, hot-as-a-pistol Neil Patrick Harris. From the Tonys to the Emmys to Broadway. And Mamet. He would never have made this much money as a doctor!'

Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison and Michael Cerveris Among Those Featured in Breast Cancer Auctions
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison and Michael Cerveris are just a few of the Broadway and off-Broadway stars who have signed boxing gloves or tags for breast cancer bears to help raise money to support The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

Mike Nichols Will Direct New "Deep Water" Film
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


Fox 2000 has lined up celebrated director Mike Nichols to helm a new adaptation of the 1957 Patricia Highsmith novel, Deep Water, according to Variety.

Mary Testa & Michael Starobin Set To Perform At Cape May Stage 7/13
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 30, 2009


Broadway veteran Mary Testa has just finished her regular gig performing as General Cartwright in Guys & Dolls on Broadway and is slated to perform her latest musical presentation, Sleepless Variations, on July 13 at Cape May Stage.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

NY Daily News On Harris' Secret To Tony Hosting Success: 'Get Into Jackman's Pants'
by Eddie Varley - Jun 4, 2009


The New York Daily News reveals that Neil Patrick Harris is thinking about getting into Hugh Jackman's pants. The News' Joe Dziemianowicz reports that Sunday's Tony Awards host Harris has asked Jackman, who has emceed Broadway's big night three times, for tips on spicing up the ratings-impaired telecast.

Neil Patrick Harris To Host 7th Annual 'TV Land Awards' 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2009


Acclaimed television, stage and movie actor Neil Patrick Harris ('How I Met Your Mother,' Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and Assassins) has been named the host of the 7th Annual 'TV Land Awards,' it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. 'The TV Land Awards' will be taped on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and air in TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 9pm ET/PT.

Neil Patrick Harris To Host 7th Annual 'TV Land Awards' 4/26
by Eddie Varley - Mar 3, 2009


Acclaimed television, stage and movie actor Neil Patrick Harris ('How I Met Your Mother,' Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and Assassins) has been named the host of the 7th Annual 'TV Land Awards,' it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. 'The TV Land Awards' will be taped on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and air in TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 9pm ET/PT.

Hugh Jackman Hosts 81st Academy Awards Tonight 2/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2009


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.The Academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' will host the Oscars.

Jackman Looks to 'Humor' and 'Nudity' for Oscar Hosting Success
by Eddie Varley - Feb 20, 2009


Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he'll be bringing plenty of nudity to this years Oscar telecast. Jackman discussed his upcoming Academy Award hosting duties saying, 'I haven't told anyone this, but we are going to do most of it naked and we're going to sing through the whole show,' the affable actor joked during an interview backstage at the Kodak Theatre. 'In fact, all the acceptance speeches are going to be sung. There will be some interpretive dance behind them, and I really think it will be beautiful and touching.'

Walters Reveals Oscar Host Jackman is 'Nervous' About Big Night
by Eddie Varley - Feb 18, 2009


ABC's Barbara Walters, who interviewed Hugh Jackman for her annual Oscar-night special, says the actor's role as host of Sunday's Oscar broadcast has given him a trace of pre-show jitters. Walters revealed, 'He's nervous about it. He's never done it before!' She added, 'I said, 'What would REALLY make you nervous?' And he said, 'Looking in the front row and seeing Jack Nicholson.'

Jackman Promises A 'Good Time' At Oscar Telecast
by Eddie Varley - Feb 14, 2009


Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he's looking forward to enjoying it all the same. The screen and stage superstar chatted with the AP in a phone interview yesterday, Friday, February 13th, less than two weeks before the Feb. 22 ceremony which will be airing on ABC.

Ashford Joins Jackman and Luhrmann for OSCARS Staging
by Eddie Varley - Feb 2, 2009


The New York Times has reported that Tony winner Rob Ashford will lend his talents to director Baz Luhrmann's staging for Hugh Jackman's opening number for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host this year's Oscar telecast. Previous hosts have usually been TV or film comedians including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, John Stewart, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and others

Jackman Gives EW A Hint About His Oscar Hosting Plan: 'Nudity'
by Eddie Varley - Jan 28, 2009


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards. The film and stage superstar spoke to Entertainment Weekly about hosting the legendary telecast, including his sure-fire secret to television success, 'nudity'.

Whoopi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Whoopi have there been?
Whoopi has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 2004 and Broadway which opened in 2004.
What Tony Awards has Whoopi been nominated for?
Whoopi Goldberg has been nominated for several Tony Awards. She has been nominated in the category of Best Special Theatrical Event for various productions. These nominations include Mike Nichols, Hal Luftig, Leonard Soloway, Steven M. Levy, Tom Leonardis, Eric Falkenstein, and Amy Nederlander.

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