Don't Play Us Cheap! 1972 - Articles Page 4

Opened: May 16, 1972
Closing: September 30, 1972

Don't Play Us Cheap! - 1972 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Don't Play Us Cheap is a 1972 musical written, produced, and directed by Melvin Van Peebles, about an imp and a devil who take human form and try to break up a Harlem house party. A film version was produced in 1973.

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No Name Comedy Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Word Up Bookshop
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2019


Eric Vetter, co-founder of the No Name Comedy/Variety Show ("NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety Show"), celebrates its 25-year anniversary with what else, a comedy/variety show: Today, February 26th, 7:00pm at Word Up Community Bookshop/Libreria Comunitaria in Washington Heights (corner of 163rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue). Free admission, donations welcome. For more 'No Name' information, contact (347) 885-3466; NoNameNYC@hotmail.com

No Name Comedy Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Word Up Bookshop
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


Eric Vetter, co-founder of the No Name Comedy/Variety Show ("NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety Show"), celebrates its 25-year anniversary with what else, a comedy/variety show: Tuesday, February 26th, 7:00pm at Word Up Community Bookshop/Libreria Comunitaria in Washington Heights (corner of 163rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue). Free admission, donations welcome. For more 'No Name' information, contact (347) 885-3466; NoNameNYC@hotmail.com

CNBC's “Squawk Box” Broadcasts Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 22, 2019


Following are unofficial excerpts from CNBC interviews which aired on CNBC's “Squawk Box” (M-F 6AM – 9AM) today, January 22nd live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Fra Fee, John Lloyd Young, Chita Rivera, and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2019


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond

BWW Interview: Katy Lipson Talks ASPECTS OF LOVE at Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 31, 2018


Theatre producer Katy Lipson - who is producing artistic director of the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, as well as being an independent producer and who has recently taken on the road shows such as The Addams Family - is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1989 musical Aspects of Love to Southwark Playhouse which began at Hope Mill in August 2018. Here, we discuss what makes a good producer, her passion for theatre, and how the show resonates with the present times.

2018 Year in Review: Natalie O'Donoghue's Best of Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 24, 2018


BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects the best productions she saw in 2018.

CNBC Exclusive Transcript: DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach Speaks with CNBC's Scott Wapner Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 17, 2018


The following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC EXCLUSIVE interview with DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach and CNBC's Scott Wapner on CNBC's 'Fast Money Halftime Report' (M-F 12PM – 1PM) today, Monday, December 17th. The following is video from the interview on CNBC.com here. 

WINNER CAKE ALL, GIADA ENTERTAINS, and More Come to Food Network in January
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 5, 2018


Food Network gets the new year started right with new series, new seasons and new episodes of fan-favorite shows in January. First, Guy Fieri welcomes Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives families to Flavortown for the tournament premiere of Guy's Grocery Games: DDD Family Tournament on Wednesday, January 2nd at 9pm. Next, Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence welcome a new batch of hapless recruits to whip into shape on the season premiere of Worst Cooks in America on Sunday, January 6th at 9pm. Next, 12 talented young bakers enter the kitchen with the hopes of impressing Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman on a new season of Kids Baking Championship premiering Monday, January 7th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm, Giada De Laurentiis hosts brand-new competition series, Winner Cake All, with four of the best cake-baking teams in the country facing off each episode to create epic cakes for clients such as TLC's The Busbys, Rashad Jennings, Apolo Ohno and more. Also, catch primetime premieres of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime, Giada De Laurentiis is sharing her hosting tips and tricks on a new season of Giada Entertains premiering Sunday, January 20th at 11:30am. Also, in daytime, don't miss premieres of Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up healthy options for the new year and seasonal recipes perfect for the cold weather. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

BWW Review: THE MERRY WIDOW at Adelaide Festival Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Dec 1, 2018


Antoinette Halloran and Alexander Lewis captivate the audience.

Beauty in Chaos Presents Single LOOK UP Feat. Tish Ciravolo and Grammy Nominee Michael Rozo
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 15, 2018


Los Angeles-based Beauty in Chaos have announced their impending vinyl release of their debut album 'Finding Beauty in Chaos'. Slated for November 30, 33.3 Music Collective will be offering almost 80 minutes of music, curated by guitarist Michael Ciravolo on deluxe CD and limited-edition heavy weight, colored vinyl. Ahead of that, they present their new single 'Look Up' feat.Tish Ciravolo. The accompanying video was produced by Industrialism Films and directed by Vicente Cordero.

Evi Vine Announces New LP, Previews Single SABBATH Feat. Simon Gallup (The Cure)
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 7, 2018


Ethereal alt-rock outfit Evi Vine presents 'Sabbath', a sweet and heavy preview of their long-awaited long-play 'Black Light White Dark', due out in early 2019 on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally. This powerhouse track features Evi Vine's gossamer vocals and precise orchestration, cleverly woven together with bass guitar by Simon Gallup of The Cureand guitar by Peter Yates of Fields of the Nephilim.

Chris Isaak's Holiday Tour Comes To Boulder Theater 11/27
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 15, 2018


In the course of Chris Isaak's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. Even his hair has its own fan club. And yet, this highly praised herald platinum-selling artist has never released a greatest hits album.

Beauty in Chaos Release MAN OF FAITH feat. Wayne Hussey
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 26, 2018


Ahead of releasing their debut album 'Finding Beauty in Chaos', LA-based Beauty in Chaos previews 'Man of Faith' featuring Wayne Hussey of The Mission and Simon Gallup of The Cure. Just recently they also released the video for 'Storm' ft. Ashton Nyte (The Awakening, MGT), which was produced by Industrialism Films and directed by Vicente Cordero.

Dan Boeckner and Operators Present Handsome Furs Music in NYC and Toronto
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 18, 2018


Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Divine Fits) and his band Operators are bringing back the music of the prolific musician's former duo Handsome Furs. They will be playing music from Handsome Furs' catalogue for the first time in six years at NYC's Baby's All Right on December 13th and December 15th at Toronto's Lee's Palace. Hansome Furs released three critically acclaimed LP's, Plague Park (2007), Face Control (2009) andSound Kapital (2011), on Sub Pop Records. Tickets on sale now.

BWW REVIEW: THE HUMANS Gives An Unvarnished View The Average Working Class Family
by Jade Kops - Sep 14, 2018


Family bonds, expectations, and annoyances are aired as an Irish American family gather for Thanksgiving Dinner in THE HUMANS

BWW Interview: Laura Pitt-Pulford and Louis Maskell Talk FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Nicole Ackman - Aug 23, 2018


Laura Pitt-Pulford and Louis Maskell are returning to their roles in Flowers for Mrs Harris after previously being in the 2016 Sheffield Crucible run. Laura Pitt-Pulford garnered an Olivier nomination for playing Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and has also been seen in Side Show and Nell Gwynn. Louis Maskell is best-known for playing the lead role of Grinpayne in The Grinning Man, which was on earlier this year at the Trafalgar Studios.  

BWW Interview: Josh Barrow Talks SILK ROAD at Trafalgar Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 13, 2018


Josh Barrow is reprising his role of Bruce Blakemore in Silk Road (How To Buy Drugs Online). After multiple runs around the country, the show is now playing at Trafalgar Studios.

Industry Editor Exclusive: TheaterWorksUSA's Summer Vacation
by Cara Joy David - Aug 1, 2018


If you have kids, or just a love of children's theater, you may have noticed that TheaterWorksUSA-and, yes, after a rebranding, that is how to write it-is not presenting its free summer theater in New York this year. The program has happened almost every year since 1989, but not this one.

BWW Interview: ACTOR & WRITER TIM JOYCE
by Mark C. Lloyd - Jul 22, 2018


BWW Interview: ACTOR & WRITER TIM JOYCE

Lyric's HELLO DOLLY! is a Dazzling Summer Spectacular
by Robert Barossi - Jul 15, 2018


Sometimes, bigger is, in fact better. When Lyric Theatre takes up residence at the Civic Center Music Hall every summer, they capably fill that venue's enormous space. With their current production of Hello, Dolly! Lyric's entire team proves just how much big sets, big costumes, big cast size, big orchestra and big talent can all come together to create a perfect theatrical experience.

Industry Editor Exclusive: New York Stage and Film- Broadway's Upstate Playground
by Cara Joy David - Jul 9, 2018


What do HAMILTON, THE HUMANS, DOUBT, SIDE MAN, THE WOLVES and AMERICAN IDIOT all have in common? They all started with New York Stage and Film (NYSAF). Since 1985, the non-profit's summer program, set at Vassar College, has presented a variety of readings, workshops and productions of in-development works.

HIR Begins Performances At Stage West, 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018


Picture if you will, the classic American family. A son in the military, a tomboyish daughter, a typical housewife mom, a Joe-the-Plumber father.  But in Taylor Mac's subversive and outrageous comedy, HIR, this archetypal group gets completely turned inside-out in a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West beginning Thursday, May 17.

Paines Plough Announces Full Programme For Roundabout At Summerhall 2018
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018


Artistic Directors of Paines Plough James Grieve and George Perrin today revealed the full programme for ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL, kicking off at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before a UK tour in Autumn 2018.

HIR Begins Performances At Stage West, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018


Picture if you will, the classic American family. A son in the military, a tomboyish daughter, a typical housewife mom, a Joe-the-Plumber father.  But in Taylor Mac's subversive and outrageous comedy, HIR, this archetypal group gets completely turned inside-out in a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West beginning Today, May 17.

BWW Review: Brechtian Affection - EVITA at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
by Clement Lee - May 15, 2018


Hal Prince really loves Brecht. This is my first initial reaction after seeing EVITA, the revival of Mr Prince's original West End and Broadway production of the musical by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice, now running in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Acamedy of Performing Arts for its international tour with a brand new cast

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Don't Play Us Cheap! - 1972 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Avon Long

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