2011 Festival of New American Musicals Held 4/1-8/28
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 29, 2011
The 2011 Festival of New American Musicals, a five-month musical theatre festival, will be held April 1 through August 28, 2011, throughout Southern California. Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are the Executive Producers of the annual festival, now in its fourth year. This year's Festival includes 16 world premieres, and an additional 10 west coast premieres.
WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Cast Album Due 5/10
by Robert Diamond - Mar 28, 2011
The cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater's production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, the new musical based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher, will be released on May 10, 2011 according to Amazon.com. The cast reunited on January 19, to record the original cast recording of the musical, which ended its limited engagement run on Sunday, January 2 at the Belasco Theatre. The CD, to be released by Ghostlight Records and will be produced by David Yazbek and Dean Sharenow with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer.
Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club Presents 'Sally Kellerman Sings The Blues,' 3/28
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 28, 2011
Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY KELLERMAN SINGS THE BLUES, with Pianist/Music Director, Andy Langham, on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club; Vitello's Restaurant; 4349 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604.
AliveWire Theatrics Presents World Premiere of BESHARET, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011
AliveWire Theatrics presents the World Premiere of Besharet, written by Chana Porter and directed by Scott Rodrigue. Besharet is the company's inaugural theatrical production, and runs from March 5 - 27, 2011 in a limited engagement at the 9th Space theater, located at 150 1st Avenue (home of Performance Space 122) in NYC.
Grant Llewellyn And NC Symphony Announces 2011/12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 21, 2011
The North Carolina Symphony's 2011/12 season promises the same masterful programming and compelling guest artists that concertgoers have come to expect of the state's premier performing arts organization.
The Dallas Opera Announces a New Dedicated Chamber Opera Series
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011
The Dallas Opera announces the launch of its Dallas Opera Chamber Opera Series in the upcoming 2011-12 season, the catalyst for an historic artistic collaboration between The Dallas Opera and the Dallas Theater Center.
Brown Paper Box Co's 4/20 One-Night Only REEFER MADNESS On Sale Now
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011
Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s one-night-only remount of Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney's award-winning spoof, REEFER MADNESS! THE MUSICAL. Performances are Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Studio BE (3110 N. Sheffield Ave.) in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Tickets and information can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org, www.studio-be.org, or by calling 773.248.5900.
Deal Still Pending for Taymor's SPIDER-MAN Departure
by BWW - Mar 10, 2011
The Wall Street Journal reports today that despite going public with the news that Julie Taymor will no longer move forward with SPIDER-MAN, her exit deal has not yet been finalized. Issues surrounding royalties, copywrites, and a non-disclosure have not yet been settled upon. Tamor's camp declined to comment on the separation negotiations. Litigation is not out of the question. Taymor will officially step down as head creative on March 15, 2011.
What's Next for SPIDER-MAN on Broadway? New Songs & Bono!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2011
In today's New York Post, Michael Riedel provides additional details about what's next for the show, most notably that Bono and The Edge are now expected to be fully, hands-on collaborators in the show as well as Bono himself going out to be the new 'face of the musical' for press.
Larsen & Elliott, Lechner & Zam et al. Named 2011 Larson Grant Recipients
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 8, 2011
The American Theatre Wing announced today that the recipients of the 2011 Jonathan Larson® Grants are Danny Larsen (Composer/Co-Lyricist) & Michelle Elliott (Bookwriter/Co-Lyricist), Cloaked; Marisa Michelson (Composer) & Joshua H. Cohen (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Tamar and the River; and Andy Monroe (Composer), Jack Lechner (Lyricist) & Michael Zam (Bookwriter), The Kid. The prestigious grants, totaling $10,000, will be presented on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at a private event in New York City. The event will feature special performances of the recipients' work.
Kate Baldwin Comes To Feinstein's 3/8-12
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 8, 2011
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter 2011 season with the return of the Tony Award nominated Broadway star KATE BALDWIN from March 8 to 12.
Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club Presents 'Sally Kellerman Sings The Blues,' 3/28
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 6, 2011
Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY KELLERMAN SINGS THE BLUES, with Pianist/Music Director, Andy Langham, on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club; Vitello's Restaurant; 4349 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604.
Gay WIllis Comes To The Bickford 3/6
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 6, 2011
The Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, opens its 2011 "A La Carte Series" on Sunday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m. with Hooray for Hollywood: Celebrating the Golden Years at the Movies! with Broadway veteran Gay Willis.
CST Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin. The acting company for Griffin's lush production includes a host of Chicago Shakespeare favorites who have collectively performed over 100 roles at CST. Among the returning cast members are Kate Fry, performing the role of Rosalind in her seventh appearance at CST; Chaon Cross as Celia in her sixth CST appearance; Matt Schwader as Orlando in his ninth appearance; Phillip James Brannon as Touchstone in his fourth appearance; and longtime collaborators Ross Lehman as Jaques and Kevin Gudahl as Duke Senior, who return to CST to perform their respective 13th and 27th roles. Chicago Shakespeare Theater's As You Like It runs now through March 6, 2011, in CST's Courtyard Theater. Tickets are $44-$75 with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.
AliveWire Theatrics Presents World Premiere of BESHARET 3/5-3/27
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 5, 2011
AliveWire Theatrics presents the World Premiere of Besharet, written by Chana Porter and directed by Scott Rodrigue. Besharet is the company's inaugural theatrical production, and runs from March 5 - 27, 2011 in a limited engagement at the 9th Space theater, located at 150 1st Avenue (home of Performance Space 122) in NYC. Previews begin March 5 for a March 7 opening.
Julie Taymor Discusses SPIDER-MAN's 'Trial by Fire' at the TED 2011 Conference
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 2, 2011
With all the news surrounding the $65 million spectacle SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, the public's attention is firmly fixed on the show's driving force, Julie Taymor. The co-writer and director of the production spoke today at the TED 2011 conference, and while she didn't directly address any of the show's main questions, she did admit that SPIDER-MAN is not where she would ideally like it to be.
Seattle Rep Holds August Wilson Monologue Competition
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2011
Seattle Repertory Theatre is now accepting applications from Washington high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to compete in the August Wilson Monologue Competition. Seattle Finals will be held March 2, 2011 at Seattle Rep. Participants will perform a three-minute monologue from one of August Wilson's plays. The top three winners of the Seattle Finals will receive cash prizes ($500, $250 and $100) and a trip to New York City to participate in the National Finals on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre in May 2011.
Brown Paper Box Co. Presents REEFER MADNESS, 4/20
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 24, 2011
The Brown Paper Box Co. presents Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney's award-winning spoof, REEFER MADNESS! THE MUSICAL, as a one-night remount fundraiser of their sold-out 2010 hit. Performances are Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Studio BE (3110 N. Sheffield Ave.) in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Tickets and information can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org or by calling 773.248.5900.