The Civil War 1999 - Articles Page 14

Opened: April 22, 1999
Closing: June 13, 1999

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The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway Articles Page 14

Lookingglass Theatre Presents THE GREAT FIRE, Previews 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2011


Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Great Fire, a Lookingglass Original written and directed by Ensemble Member John Musial.

Full Cast Announced for BONNIE & CLYDE on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2011


The producers of the new musical BONNIE & CLYDE announced the complete cast of the show. Previously announced stars Laura Osnes (2011 Drama Desk nominee, Anything Goes) and Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, West Side Story) will be joined on stage by Melissa van der Schyff (Big River) as Blanche Barrow, Claybourne Elder (Road Show) as Buck Barrow, Joe Hart (The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public) as Sheriff Schmid and Louis Hobson (Next to Normal) as Ted Hinton.

Lookingglass Theatre Presents THE GREAT FIRE, Previews 9/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011


Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Great Fire, a Lookingglass Original written and directed by Ensemble Member John Musial.

American Classics Announces 2011-12 Season, Begins 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2011


Now in its 16 year, New England's critically-acclaimed presenter of American Music, American Classics (www.amclass.org), announces its 2011 - 2012 Season which will musically pay tribute to the 150 anniversary of the Civil War, baseball and the 100 birthday of Boston's beloved Fenway Park, and the glory days of America's Girl Groups.

Lookingglass Theater Presents THE GREAT FIRE 9/21-11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011


Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Great Fire, a Lookingglass Original written and directed by Ensemble Member John Musial.

Rob Evan Brings THE ROCK TENOR to le Poisson Rouge, 8/22
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 21, 2011


Broadway star, Recording Artist, and Trans-siberian Orchestra member, Rob Evan will bring his show, The Rock Tenor in the Grand Illusion to (le) Poisson Rouge, Monday night, August 22 at 10pm.

Rob Evan Brings THE ROCK TENOR to le Poisson Rouge, 8/22
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2011


Broadway star, Recording Artist, and Trans-siberian Orchestra member, Rob Evan will bring his show, The Rock Tenor in the Grand Illusion to (le) Poisson Rouge, Monday night, August 22 at 10pm. Special guest performers from Broadway, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the world of ROCK will also be featured. Globalvision Records producer and long-time Evan collaborator Jeremy Roberts will provide musical direction. The evening will highlight a 6-piece rock band and four vocalists. Proceeds go to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. THE GRAND ILLUSION will celebrate the Classic Rock genre and honor some of the most iconic Rock Tenors of our time, featuring songs inspired by some of the great Rock Tenors: Roger Daltrey (THE WHO), Dennis DeYoung & Tommy Shaw (STYX), Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER), Freddie Mercury (QUEEN), Steve Perry (JOURNEY), Bono (U2), Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) David Gilmour & Roger Waters (PINK FLOYD), David Lee Roth & Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN) And Luciano Pavarotti and more.

BONNIE & CLYDE Launches Website; Song Previews!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2011


BONNIE & CLYDE, which will open this fall on Broadway, has just launched its official website! Additionally, the new site features song previews from the show including: 'Bonnie,' 'Made in America,' 'Dyin AInt So Bad,' 'What Was Always Good Enough,' 'You Can Do Better,'You're Goin Back to Jail,' 'You Love Who You Love,' and more! The production will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. BONNIE & CLYDE has direction by JEFF CALHOUN, music by FRANK WILDHORN, lyrics by DON BLACK, book by IVAN MENCHELL and music supervision/orchestrations/arrangements by JOHN McDANIEL. Visit the all new website by clicking here!

Michael Kosarin, David Holcenberg, et al. Join NEWSIES Creative Team!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the full creative team behind its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the 1992 live-action Disney feature film musical. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

B'Way Composer & Producer Frank Wildhorn Teaches at Broadway Theatre Project , 7/15-18
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 17, 2011


Multi-Grammy and Tony Award-nominated composer/producer Frank Wildhorn's works span the worlds of popular, theatrical and classical music.

Full Cast Announced for THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS at A.R.T.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 30, 2011


A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2011-12 season with The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, begins previews on August 17 and opens for the reviewing press on August 31 at 7pm. Performances are at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Tickets for preview performances are currently on sale, remaining tickets for the run go on sale on July 12.

David Strathairn Signs on for LINCOLN Film
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011


According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Strathairn is set to join previously announced Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field in the film version of 'Team of Rivals,' based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography of Abraham Lincoln. Steven Spielberg will direct the film titled, 'Lincoln,' featuring a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner.

Official: BONNIE & CLYDE to Start Previews on Broadway November 4; Open December 1
by Robert Diamond - Jun 23, 2011


First reported exclusively by BroadwayWorld.com on Tuesday, the producers of the new musical BONNIE & CLYDE have announced that the show as the first new musical to open this fall on Broadway. It will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. BONNIE & CLYDE has direction by JEFF CALHOUN, music by FRANK WILDHORN, lyrics by DON BLACK, book by IVAN MENCHELL and music supervision/orchestrations/arrangements by JOHN McDANIEL.

Steve Burns Takes on The Comedy of Errors at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Fest
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2011


Steve Burns, the original host of the hit children's TV series, Blue's Clues, will appear at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this summer in The Comedy of Errors opening June 24 at DeSales University.

Steve Burns Takes on The Comedy of Errors at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


Steve Burns, the original host of the hit children's TV series, Blue's Clues, will appear at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this summer in The Comedy of Errors opening June 24 at DeSales University.

Steve Burns Takes on Comedy of Errors at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


Steve Burns, the original host of the hit children's TV series, Blue's Clues, will appear at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this summer in The Comedy of Errors opening June 24 at DeSales University.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces New Commissions
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival expands its ongoing commitment to the development and production of new work with five new commissions announced today.

Jekyll & Hyde Returns to Pittsburgh CLO
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 2, 2011


Audiences will be captivated by this heart-wrenching tale of good intentions gone awry in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Jekyll & Hyde, June 14-26 at the Benedum Center.

2011 CAPA Summer Movie Series Lineup Announced, Runs 6/17-8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2011 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films.

JOSEPH Extends at The Olney Thru March 27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


Due to the popular success of Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Olney Theatre Center production has been extended to Sunday, March 27.

Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closes on the Mainstage March 20.

Visions of the South: 22-Film Series Plays Nashville's Belcourt Theatre, Opens 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


The Belcourt Theatre presents the VISIONS OF THE SOUTH series, a 22-film journey that captures through the camera's lens the true essence of the Southern experience over time.

JOSEPH Extends at The Olney Thru March 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011


Due to the popular success of Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Olney Theatre Center production has been extended to Sunday, March 27.

Photo Flash: Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2011


With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat explodes on stage at Olney Theatre Center as the first production of Season 2011. This traditional biblical parable is set to unfold in a very untraditional, musical manner.

Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 2/23-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2011


With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat explodes on stage at Olney Theatre Center as its first production of Season 2011. This traditional biblical parable is set to unfold in a very untraditional, musical manner.

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The Civil War - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jerry Zaks
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michel Bell
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gilles Chiasson
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Pierre Cossette
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Pace Theatrical Group, Inc.
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical SFX Entertainment
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Bomurwil Productions
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Kathleen Raitt
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1999 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Frank Wildhorn
1999 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jack Murphy

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