CHICAGO Announces Talkback Tuesday Post Show Discussion Details
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009
The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the next three installments of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.
RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel 'Spins' on SPIDER-MAN, Carney Set to Play Webslinger?
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009
It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).
RIALTO CHATTER: Spidey's 'Web Side Story' Sneak Peek
by Eddie Varley - Mar 26, 2009
It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).
Sofia Vergara Has Bdwy Debut As Mama Morton In CHICAGO 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009
As reported earlier today by PeopleEnEspanol.com, this spring, Sof?a Vergara, one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world, will make her Broadway stage debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the hit musical CHICAGO for a five-week limited engagement.
Bono Talks 'SPIDER-MAN' to Rolling Stone: 'It Could Be Our TOMMY'!
by Eddie Varley - Mar 4, 2009
The iconic rock band U2 graces the cover of Rolling Stone this month, the mega group is also featured inside in a wide ranging interview by writer Brian Hiatt. He trailed the world's biggest band from its Horizon recording sessions in England to its Dublin headquarters right up to President Obama's inauguration festivities.
Fred Newman's COMING OF AGE IN KOREA Runs Through 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2009
The off-Broadway Castillo Theatre (www.castillo.org) presents Fred Newman's Coming of Age in Korea, co-directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander and Desmond Richardson, which tells the story of three GIs, who fall in love with South Korean prostitutes, one of whom is brutally raped and killed..
Coming of Age in Korea: Friday, January 16 and runs through March 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street admission $35 adults; $10 students: Book and lyrics are by Newman
Castillo Theater Presents Newman's COMING OF AGE IN KOREA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2009
Echoing last week's headlines about the sex trade in South Korea, the off-Broadway Castillo Theatre will present Fred Newman's Coming of Age in Korea,co-directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander and Desmond Richardson, which tells the story of three GIs, who fall in love with South Korean prostitutes, one of whom is brutally raped and killed. Coming of Age in Korea opens Friday, January 16th and runs through March 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. TDF accepted; group rates available. For tickets call 212-941-1234.
'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 2010, Previews Begin 1/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 24, 2009
SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, will open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010).
Photo Flash: Reprise Theatre Co. Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Eddie Varley - Feb 10, 2009
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.
Fred Newman's COMING OF AGE IN KOREA Runs Through 3/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2009
The off-Broadway Castillo Theatre (www.castillo.org) presents Fred Newman's Coming of Age in Korea, co-directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander and Desmond Richardson, which tells the story of three GIs, who fall in love with South Korean prostitutes, one of whom is brutally raped and killed..
Coming of Age in Korea: Friday, January 16 and runs through March 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street admission $35 adults; $10 students: Book and lyrics are by Newman
CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE to Debut Dance Piece Set to Sondheim's 'Another Hundred People' January 29-30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2009
On Thursday, January 29th & Friday, January 30th DanceTracks NYC will present 'Let's Dance.' at The Clark Studio Theater, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 7th Floor.
DTNYC, established in 1999, presents choreographic works to the public by emerging artists, as well as, provides production support for established choreographers demonstrating high artistic merit.
CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE to Debut Dance Piece Set to Sondheim's 'Another Hundred People' January 29-30
by Robert Diamond - Jan 25, 2009
On Thursday, January 29th & Friday, January 30th DanceTracks NYC will present 'Let's Dance.' at The Clark Studio Theater, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 7th Floor.
DTNYC, established in 1999, presents choreographic works to the public by emerging artists, as well as, provides production support for established choreographers demonstrating high artistic merit.
Tony Winner Joel Grey Returns To TV In PRIVATE PRACTICE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009
Academy and Tony Award-winning actor Joel Grey returns to television in a new episode of ABC's 'Private Practice.' Grey, whose recent TV credits include 'Brothers & Sisters' and a critically acclaimed appearance on FOX's hit drama 'House,' will guest star as Dr. Alexander Ball in the January 22, 2009 episode titled 'Nothing to Fear.'
In 'Nothing to Fear,' Violet finds out she's pregnant but isn't sure who the father is; Addison struggles with her own guilty conscience after her kiss with Wyatt; and Sam and Pete clash when an old friend and colleague (Grey) asks them to help him die. Meanwhile Charlotte proposes marriage to Cooper.
'Private Practice' stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.
'Private Practice' airs on ABC-TV from 10:01 - 11:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://abc.go.com/primetime/privatepractice.
Joel Grey Guests on ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE 1/22
by Eddie Varley - Jan 21, 2009
Academy and Tony Award-winning actor Joel Grey returns to television in a new episode of ABC's 'Private Practice.' Grey, whose recent TV credits include 'Brothers & Sisters' and a critically acclaimed appearance on FOX's hit drama 'House,' will guest star as Dr. Alexander Ball in the January 22, 2009 episode titled 'Nothing to Fear.'
In 'Nothing to Fear,' Violet finds out she's pregnant but isn't sure who the father is; Addison struggles with her own guilty conscience after her kiss with Wyatt; and Sam and Pete clash when an old friend and colleague (Grey) asks them to help him die. Meanwhile Charlotte proposes marriage to Cooper.
Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Joel Grey
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 21, 2009
The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce additional offerings for its expanded 'Talkback Tuesdays' program, the new series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the nlast 'Talkback Tuesdays' on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 offered a chat with Tony Award winner and the revival's original Amos Hart, Joel Grey. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the post show razzle dazzle! Tickets for performances are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Ambassador Theatre Box Office, located at 219 W. 49th St. Regular Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Now celebrating twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is currently the eighth longest-running production in Broadway history, as well as Broadway's longest-running musical revival...and it shows no sign of ever slowing down!
Castillo Theater Presents Newman's COMING OF AGE IN KOREA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2009
Echoing last week's headlines about the sex trade in South Korea, the off-Broadway Castillo Theatre will present Fred Newman's Coming of Age in Korea,co-directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander and Desmond Richardson, which tells the story of three GIs, who fall in love with South Korean prostitutes, one of whom is brutally raped and killed. Coming of Age in Korea opens Friday, January 16th and runs through March 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. TDF accepted; group rates available. For tickets call 212-941-1234.
Reprise Theater Company Presents 'MAN OF LA MANCHA'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2009
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues
with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.
Musical Theater West Announces Cast Of 'THE PRODUCERS'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008
Musical Theatre West is delighted to announce the principal cast for its upcoming Southern California regional premiere of The Producers. Michael Kostroff, best known as Maurice Levy in the HBO series The Wire will play conniving theatrical producer Max Bialystock. Michael traveled the U.S. in the first national tour of The Producers, playing twelve roles a night and understudying both Max Bialystock and Roger De Bris, and toured again in Les Mis?rables, as the comically evil innkeeper, Monsieur Th?nardier.
'THE STORY OF MY LIFE' Comes To Broadway 2/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008
This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, 'Caroline in the City'), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.
9 to 5 Begins Previews On 3/24 at Marquis Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008
Producer Robert Greenblatt announced today that 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical's book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy.