A THOUSAND CLOWNS Opens 5/15 At Intiman Theatre
by Reynard Loki - May 1, 2009
Tickets are available from www.intiman.org or 206.269.1900. Tickets range in price from $40 to $55, with discounts available for youth, seniors and groups. All patrons who were 12 years old in 1962 will receive $12 off the adult-ticket price, with proof of age. Patrons 25 and under can purchase tickets to any performance for $10. Pending availability, rush tickets will be sold 15 minutes before curtain for $20. Intiman will offer a pay-what-you-can performance (with a $5 suggested minimum per ticket) on Friday, May 22 at 8 pm. This production is recommended for ages 12 and up.
WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009
Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee?s Who?s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg?s Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee?s seminal drama, penned in 1962.
WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009
Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee's seminal drama, penned in 1962.
TV Exclusive: HAIRSPRAY The Final Bow on Broadway
by Craig Brockman - Jan 7, 2009
BWW TV was on hand to bring you the most exclusive coverage of the powerhouse finale, 'You Can't Stop The Beat', the joyful curtain call, Harvey's emotional farewell speech, and inteviews with the original cast members and creative team with a surprise or two!
Photo Coverage: 'You Can't Stop The Beat' at Final HAIRSPRAY
by Walter McBride - Jan 6, 2009
On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain fell at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award winning musical HAIRSPRAY starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. BroadwayWorld was there to shake and shimmey with the cast one last time! Look for more BWW Hairspray fun coming soon-stay tuned Hairhoppers!
Walnut Street Theatre's HAIRSPRAY Opens November 4th
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008
The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with HAIRSPRAY. This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show explodes onto the Walnut stage with toe-tappin' hits including 'You Can't Stop the Beat' and 'Welcome to the 60s.' HAIRSPRAY brings big songs, big hair and even bigger dreams to life this holiday season.
Young, Walker, Toporek and More Cast in Walnut Street Theatre's 'Hairspray'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008
The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with HAIRSPRAY. This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show explodes onto the Walnut stage with toe-tappin' hits including 'You Can't Stop the Beat' and 'Welcome to the 60s.' HAIRSPRAY brings big songs, big hair and even bigger dreams to life this holiday season.
von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008
Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.
In Gratitude: A Fan's Remembrance of Harold Rome
by Bruce F. Winston - May 31, 2006
Bruce F. Winston remembers his 'musical theatre mentor' Harold Rome, the composer/lyricist of Call Me Mister, Fanny, I Can Get It for You Wholesale and more
Holiday Roundup of Musical Shows
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 9, 2005
Divas, Jewish divas, men playing divas, men playing pianos. They're all part of the festivities on a cabaret or concert stage in NYC.