Marian Seldes Honored At Love And Courage Benefit 2/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2011
The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes will be honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan), it has been announced by Crystal Field, co-founder and artistic director of Theater for the New City.
Photo Flash: Way Off Broadway Presents 101 DALMATIANS
by BWW Photo Special - Jan 10, 2011
The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre first opened in 1996 and since then has become a popular entertainment destination for families looking for a fun weekend activity, it has also become a great spot for birthday parties and school trips. Each show that has appeared on the stage has been an original musical adaptation of a popular children's story or fairytale written specifically for Way Off Broadway. With the first show of the 2011 Season, things will be changing in The Children's Theatre. For the first time, a Disney production will come to life on the Way Off Broadway stage when Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids opens on January 29th kicking off the new season.
TV: Harvey Fierstein Kicks Off BROADWAY WEEK!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 10, 2011
The Broadway League and NYC & Company, New York City's official tourism, marketing and partnership organization, today announced winter marketing programs - including the first ever Broadway Week featuring 2-for-1 tickets to participating shows from January 24 - February 10, 2011 - to encourage residents and visitors to experience the best New York City has to offer this winter.
BROADWAY WEEK To Run 1/24-2/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2011
The Broadway League and NYC & Company, New York City's official tourism, marketing and partnership organization, today announced winter marketing programs - including the first ever Broadway Week featuring 2-for-1 tickets to participating shows from January 24 - February 10, 2011 - to encourage residents and visitors to experience the best New York City has to offer this winter.
MADAGASCAR LIVE Plays the Benedum Center, 2/4-2/6
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 9, 2011
DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Across America today announced that 'MADAGASCAR LIVE,' DreamWorks Theatricals' first-ever live family touring show will play the Benedum Center on Thursday, February 3, through Sunday, February 6, 2011.
Photo Flash: END OF THE RAINBOW Extends West End Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011
Following 5 star reviews for Tracie Bennett's performance as Judy Garland, Peter Quilter's End of the Rainbow will extend its West End run taking bookings at the Trafalgar Studios until 16 April 2011.
San Diego Musical Theatre Presents THE STORY OF MY LIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011
San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its second production of its 2010-2011 season, the San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed by Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.
WOB Dinner Theater Hosts SOUTH PACIFIC Auditions 1/24/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2010
Way Off Broadway's 2011 Season, its 17th season of live first-class entertainment to Frederick, does not officially open until the theatre's production of the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone takes its first bow on Friday, January 21st.
LA CAGE, MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ADDAMS FAMILY Tours to Hit Dallas
by Robert Diamond - Dec 26, 2010
Eagle eyed viewers of the Dallas Summer Musicals web site have spotted that all LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and THE ADDAMS FAMILY shows are now listed on their 2012 Season Preview calendar. No full schedules, dates or casts have been announced formally or informally for any tours other than kickoff dates for three of them. Of the four, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (to kick off October 2011 in Cleveland), MEMPHIS (to kick off a tour at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis) and THE ADDAMS FAMILY (to kick off September, 2011 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans, LA.) have announced tours to begin in 2011-2012.
MADAGASCAR LIVE Comes To The Civic Center 3/11-13, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010
DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Across America announces MADAGASCAR LIVE, DreamWorks Theatricals' first-ever live family touring show will play the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines March 11-13, 2011.
Thora Birch Released from DRACULA; Understudy Bridges to Play Lucy
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2010
Thora Birch has been released from the cast of the revival of Bram Stoker's DRACULA. Previews begin Tuesday, December 14 at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan. Official opening is set for January 5, 2011. Emily Bridges, Ms. Birch's understudy, steps into the role of Lucy. Ms. Bridges is the co-author of a stage adaptation of Acting: The First Six Lessons, which she wrote and performed with her father, Beau Bridges. A student at the London Dramatic Academy and Moscow Art Theatre School, she has appeared on stage in Gaslight, The Princess and the Frog, and Happy Hour and the movies Voyage of the Unicorn and The Uninvited.
Jeffrey Tambor Joins Harvey Fierstein in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Robert Diamond - Dec 8, 2010
Six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor ('Arrested Development,' 'The Larry Sanders Show') will make his Broadway musical debut as Georges opposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein will begin performances on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge, the current stars of LA CAGE, will play their final performance on Sunday, February 13.
SD Musical Theater Presents THE STORY OF MY LIFE Previews 1/21/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010
San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its second production of its 2010-2011 season, the San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed by Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.
York Theatre Company To Present The Road to Qatar, Begins 1/25/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2010
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new true musical comedy, The Road to Qatar, featuring book and lyrics by Stephen Cole and music by David Krane, based on an actual adventure.
Photo Flash: Finley, Walla et al. in Engeman SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 19, 2010
The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Just in time for the holiday season, this Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic begins previews on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 8:00pm and officially opens on November 20, 2010 at 8:00pm. It will run until January 16, 2011.
Phioto Flash: Jerry Mitchell Helms 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2010
Patricia Watt, Andrew Wargo, Wendy Federman, Carolyn Kendall Buchter, Bruce Michael, Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster, Sara Johnson, Jamie Watkins and Bronwen Carson co-hosted a Kickoff Reception for the committee & supporters of the 29th Fred & Adele Astaire Awards at the Gramercy Park home of Clare Aich on November 15.
Engeman Theatre Presents SOUND OF MUSIC 11/18-1/16
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 18, 2010
The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Just in time for the holiday season, this Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic begins previews on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 8:00pm and officially opens on November 20, 2010 at 8:00pm. It will run until January 16, 2011.