Arena Stage Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010
The sights and sounds of Italy alight in Arlington's Crystal City as Arena Stage presents the lush and soaring The Light in the Piazza, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith.
Books, CDs & DVDs Winter Roundup
by Robert Diamond - Dec 23, 2009
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Canadian Theater Festivals Battle Tough Times
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 11, 2009
Canada's major theater festivals, The Stratford Festival and Shaw Festival, have reported decreased box office figures for the 2009 season, Variety reports. With tourism down in general due in large to confusion over new passport requirements for U.S. residents traveling to Canada, and the shaky economy, reports show that advance bookings for both Festivals were down 20% from previous years.
Brooklyn Center Launches its 55th Season With Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO 9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2009-2010 Season on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3pm with Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano. This enchanting new musical revue spans over seven decades of American history as seen through the insightful and earnest eyes of Irving Berlin, a man whom Jerome Kern described by saying 'Irving Berlin has no place in American music...He IS American music!'
'PRAIRIE', 'YONKERS', 'TOWN', 'SMOKEY JOE'S' & 'PAN' Make Up Paper Mill's 2009/2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Mar 13, 2009
The season opens in September with a musical that highlights and celebrates America's frontier, Little House on the Prairie. In November, Paper Mill produces the classic song and dance spectacular On the Town. The winter months bring Lost in Yonkers, a Neil Simon classic to brighten the stage and warm your heart. Spring is twisting and jiving with the 1950's rock ?n' roll extravaganza Smokey Joe's Caf?. The season closes with the internationally acclaimed classic Peter Pan.
2009 Festival Of New American Musicals Held April-July
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 6, 2009
The 2009 Festival of New American Musicals, a four-month musical theatre festival, will be held in April through July, 2009, throughout Southern California. Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are the Executive Producers of the second annual Festival.
SBT Presents Revival Of Bernstein's 'PETER PAN' 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2008
This fall, New York City celebrates the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth with a three-month long festival of his work presented by Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic. But if you want to see Bernstein's Peter Pan, you'll have to visit Santa Barbara.
The Santa Barbara Theatre proudly announces the first American revival of Leonard Bernstein's Peter Pan. SBT artistic director Albert Ihde directs 12 performances at the Lobero Theatre, December 19 to 28, with two low-priced previews on December 17 and 18.
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.
SBT Presents Revival Of Bernstein's 'PETER PAN' 12/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2008
This fall, New York City celebrates the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth with a three-month long festival of his work presented by Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic. But if you want to see Bernstein's Peter Pan, you'll have to visit Santa Barbara.
The Santa Barbara Theatre proudly announces the first American revival of Leonard Bernstein's Peter Pan. SBT artistic director Albert Ihde directs 12 performances at the Lobero Theatre, December 19 to 28, with two low-priced previews on December 17 and 18.
Bellport's Gateway Playhouse Keeps Rolling Along
by Joseph F. Panarello - Jul 7, 2008
Gateway Playhouse in Bellport remains and is so popular that local residents know better than to drive along South Country Road at certain hours lest they become entangled in traffic either entering or exiting the theater.
The Gateway Playhouse is located on the site of the former Mott Estate on the eastern-most tip of Bellport , New York . Rumors are rife about the ghost of Lucretia Mott still haunting one of the buildings on the premises but she seems to be benign and hasn't caused any significant problems in the past few decades.
Curto Tributes Mary Martin & Ethel Merman at Davenport's
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2007
For her new show, Chicago's After Dark Award Winner for Outstanding Cabaret Artist Joan Curto has chosen the songs of two stars who defined the American musical theater. 'Brassy, Sassy & Classy: The Songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin,' provides a showcase for Curto's classic, sultry styling and emotional versatility. At Davenport's on November 14 - 17 at 8PM and Sunday, November 18 at 7PM.
Photo Coverage: Grease Stars Laura Osnes and Max Crumm
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2007
Laura Osnes and Max Crumm, selected as the new Broadway stars of Grease through the reality talent search 'Grease: You're the One That I Want,' recently celebrated their casting by posing in character in Times Square!
Grease Stars Announced: It's Laura and Max!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2007
On the March 25th live season finale of the NBC series 'Grease: You're The One That I Want' the show came to its conclusion announcing the upcoming revival's new Broadway stars. Playing Danny will be Max Crumm and playing Sandy will be Laura Osnes.
AMP Concert Series Includes Rossellini as Lotte Lenya
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2007
The American Musicals Project has announced its AMP Concert Series 2007, 'The Art of the Musical,' which will include a performance by Isabella Rossellini as legendary German actress and singer Lotte Lenya