'FOOTLOOSE' Is 'Flat' At Theatre at the Center
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 19, 2009
When a professional theater in suburban Chicago bills a lone actor above the title, expect great things. I mean, it doesn't happen very often. In the opening seconds of Theatre at the Center's production of the musical stage version of 'Footloose' now open in Munster, Indiana, the actor in question, Matt Raftery (starring as Ren), executes an impressive aerial move, half hip-hop and half gymnastics. The show explodes to an exciting start!
QUILTERS Concludes Denver Center Theater's Season, Opens 5/22 At Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2009
The Denver Center Theatre Company concludes the season by opening a new production of the inspiring pioneer musical Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, music and lyrics by Barbara Damashek - one of the most honored and best loved world premieres in the company's 30 season history.
IMPRESSIONISM to Close on Broadway Sunday, May 10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2009
Impressionism, the new American play by Michael Jacobs, will close at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Sunday May 10 after the matinee performance. It will have played 23 previews and 56 regular performances.
IMPRESSIONISM to Close on Broadway Sunday, May 10
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2009
Impressionism, the new American play by Michael Jacobs, will close at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Sunday May 10 after the matinee performance. It will have played 23 previews and 56 regular performances.
5th Avenue's 'Sunday in the Park with George'
by Jay Irwin - Apr 24, 2009
The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of 'Sunday in the Park with George' proved what it says, 'art isn't easy', mostly since they never quite achieved 'art'. The production lacks the heart of the story that it so needs.
QUILTERS Concludes Denver Center Theater's Season, Opens 5/22 At Stage Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2009
The Denver Center Theatre Company concludes the season by opening a new production of the inspiring pioneer musical Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, music and lyrics by Barbara Damashek - one of the most honored and best loved world premieres in the company's 30 season history.
Camelot Artists Renamed The Kitsalas Theatre Company & Announces 2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2009
In October 2008, the theatre world and most especially the LA theatre community lost a giant. Milton Katselas, founder of The Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school and its non-profit theatre company Camelot Artists (founded in 1982), was arguably one of the premiere theatrical directors and acting teachers of his time
Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Mar 25, 2009
Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald SchoenfeldTheatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the starry opening night party at Sardi's!
Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Mar 25, 2009
Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the exciting opening night!
IMPRESSIONISM Opens on Bdwy 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009
Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28.
Photo Flash: IMPRESSIONISM At The Gerald Schoenfeld Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009
Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien began preview performances on February 28. The cast features Marsha Mason, Andr? De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva and Hadley Delany.
IMPRESSIONISM's Irons & Allen Guest On Today Show 3/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009
Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen, currently starring on Broadway in Impressionism, will be guests on NBC's The TODAY Show, tomorrow Thursday March 19 in the 10 AM hour.
Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009.
Gamm Theatre Announces 25th Anniversary Season of Plays
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2009
Tony Estrella, artistic director of
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), today announced the
theater?s 25th Anniversary Season (2009-2010), featuring 5 plays
representative of its quarter-century history of staging a broad
spectrum of entertaining, evocative plays of distinction, as well as
social and political relevance.
IMPRESSIONISM Delays Opening Until March 24
by Robert Diamond - Mar 6, 2009
The new American play, IMPRESSIONISM, currently in previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre, has announced a new official opening date. Previously scheduled to open on Thursday, March 12th, IMPRESSIONISM will now open on Tuesday, March 24th at Broadway?s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45 St.).
The Real Thing: Truth Hurts
by Duncan Pflaster - Mar 1, 2009
T. Schreiber Studio presents Tom Stoppard's 'The Real Thing', part of their 40th Anniversary Season.
Irons and Allen Headlined IMPRESSIONISM Starts Previews 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2009
Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which is directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will plays the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009
The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.
Motion Picture Academy to Honor Jerry Lewis with Humanitarian Award
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2009
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced today that their board of governors have voted to give Jerry Lewis the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Lewis is to be presented with the special Oscar statuette on February 22, 2009 during the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
T. Schreiber Studio Presents THE REAL THING 2/19-3/29
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2009
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, T. Schreiber Studio will present a production of Tom Stoppard's dazzling romantic comedy The Real Thing at The Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor from February 19th to March 29th.
Directed by Terry Schreiber, director of the Tony-nominated play K2, as well as The Trip Back Down (starring John Cullum) and Devour the Snow on Broadway, The Real Thing is Stoppard's multi-layered look at love, passion, adultery, and marriage. The full-scale, profession production will feature members of the T. Schreiber Company.
T. Schreiber Studio Presents THE REAL THING 2/19-3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, T. Schreiber Studio will present a production of Tom Stoppard's dazzling romantic comedy The Real Thing at The Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor from February 19th to March 29th.
Directed by Terry Schreiber, director of the Tony-nominated play K2, as well as The Trip Back Down (starring John Cullum) and Devour the Snow on Broadway, The Real Thing is Stoppard's multi-layered look at love, passion, adultery, and marriage. The full-scale, profession production will feature members of the T. Schreiber Company.
IMPRESSIONISM starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen Begins Rehearsals 1/20
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2009
Rehearsals for the new American play IMPRESSIONISM starring Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen will begin on Tuesday January 20 in New York.
The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will begin preview performances on February 28 and open on March 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45 Street).
The cast features Marsha Mason, Andre DeShields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, and Margarita Levieva.