Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2009
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.
Sondheim on 'NIGHT MUSIC', Regret and Balancing Art and Life to UK TimesOnline
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009
Stephen Sondheim, whose musical, A Little Night Music is currently playing in the West End at the Garrick Theatre in a production directed by Trevor Nunn, spoke to the UK's Times Online. The legendary composer spoke on a variety of subjects, including his celebrated body of work, his personal regrets and his joy at finding love, it is a candid interview and a must read for fans of musical theater.
Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim April 27th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009
Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.
Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.
Stephen Schwartz and Friends at the Old Globe 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2009
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto recently announced that the theatre will present a special one-night engagement of Stephen Schwartz and Friends.. This delightful event, featuring the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist of the smash Broadway musicals Wicked, Godspell, Working, Pippin and many others, will be performed in the Old Globe Theatre on Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Schwartz will be center-stage for an evening of unforgettable music and memories, with some of Broadway's best singer/actors, including, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway and Scott Coulter, performing Schwartz's most beloved songs.
Myers And Evans To Headline HELLO, DOLLY! In Concert 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2009
Theatre Jacksonville presents Happily Red 2009 Hello, Dolly! In Concert
With Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, Book by Michael Stewart. Based on the Play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder with Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion.
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009 8:00PM
Sponsored by Pacer International
Starring Pamela Myers and Harvey Evans and featuring Sarah Boone, Michael Lipp, Juan Unzueta
Directed by Jean Tait
Musical Director: Eugene Gwozdz
Choral Director: Rachel Clifton
At Theatre Jacksonville's Harold K. Smith Playhouse
2032 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207
BOX OFFICE: 904.396.4425
Tickets: $60 (includes Champagne and Valentine treats at Intermission)
VIP Tickets: $100 (includes 6 PM pre-show cocktail reception at Stellers Gallery)
Myers And Evans To Headline HELLO, DOLLY! In Concert 2/14
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2009
Theatre Jacksonville presents Happily Red 2009 Hello, Dolly! In Concert
With Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, Book by Michael Stewart. Based on the Play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder with Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion.
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009 8:00PM
Sponsored by Pacer International
Starring Pamela Myers and Harvey Evans and featuring Sarah Boone, Michael Lipp, Juan Unzueta
Directed by Jean Tait
Musical Director: Eugene Gwozdz
Choral Director: Rachel Clifton
At Theatre Jacksonville's Harold K. Smith Playhouse
2032 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207
BOX OFFICE: 904.396.4425
Tickets: $60 (includes Champagne and Valentine treats at Intermission)
VIP Tickets: $100 (includes 6 PM pre-show cocktail reception at Stellers Gallery)
Stephen Schwartz and Friends at the Old Globe 3/9
by Reynard Loki - Nov 18, 2008
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto recently announced that the theatre will present a special one-night engagement of Stephen Schwartz and Friends.. This delightful event, featuring the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist of the smash Broadway musicals Wicked, Godspell, Working, Pippin and many others, will be performed in the Old Globe Theatre on Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Schwartz will be center-stage for an evening of unforgettable music and memories, with some of Broadway's best singer/actors, including, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway and Scott Coulter, performing Schwartz's most beloved songs.
MINDGAME, Starring Keith Carradine Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2008
This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.
Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim in April 2009 Creating Annual Award in His Name
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008
Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.
Keith Carradine to Star in NY Premiere of 'Mindgame'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008
This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.
Follies: Flawless With a Flourish
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 17, 2008
Nearly four decades after its pre-Broadway tryout at the Colonial Theatre, the Lyric Stage production of 'Follies' is an homage to the Stephen Sondheim musical, with magnificent costumes, evocative set, rich orchestrations, and an all-star cast.
Ken Russell Makes Stage Directorial Debut This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 1, 2008
This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 2
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Shaw Festival Announces 2008 Season
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Sep 29, 2007
The Shaw Festival announced their line-up for 2008. It will include the musicals WONDERFUL TOWN (in the Festival Theatre) and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (in the Court House Theatre.) They will also do 4 special concrt performances of the Sondheim/Goldman FOLLIES.
The Shaw plays will be GETTING MARRIED and MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION.
The season will also include THE LITTLE FOXES, AN INSPECTOR CALLS, THE PRESIDENT, THE STEPMOTHER, AFTER THE DANCE, and a revival of their 2005 production of BELLE MORAL.
Broadway Art Goes Digital: Encores! Follies
by Norn Cutson - Feb 25, 2007
Last summer, BroadwayWorld premiered the stunning Broadway digital art of Norn Cutson. Now, Norn is proud to share his portrait of the cast of Follies, the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman classic recently presented as a staged concert at Encores!.
Criswell, Friedman, Quast Set for London Follies Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2007
According to Whatsonstage.com, Kim Criswell will replace Elaine Stritch as Carlotta Campion in London's upcoming 'Follies in Concert,' which will be presented at the London Palladium on February 4th, 2007 at 7:15 PM.
Encores! Follies, with Clark, Murphy, Etc., Runs Feb. 8-12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2007
New York City Center's Encores! 2007 Season pays tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the first Ziegfeld Follies, kicking off the celebration with Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary 1971 multiple Tony Award-winner, Follies, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music direction by Eric Stern. Follies will play for six performances, from February 8 - 12 at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.