Lampkin Music Group Presents McKechnie In MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE 11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2010
Tony Award winning star of A CHORUS LINE is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost dancing and singing leading ladies. She began this summer performing in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and has just completed her first tour of Australia with MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE, before taking it to NY and a sold out crowd at the Laurie Beechman Theater.
Sondheim Theatre Marquee Unveiled 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2010
On Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30PM, the Broadway community will gather alongside Stephen Sondheim as the lights of the newly dedicated Stephen Sondheim Theatre marquee are lit for the first time.
LuPone, Lane & More to Unveil Sondheim Theatre Tomorrow
by Robert Diamond - Sep 14, 2010
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30PM, the Broadway community will gather alongside Stephen Sondheim as the lights of the newly dedicated Stephen Sondheim Theatre marquee are lit for the first time.
BWW Interviews: ERICH BERGEN Talks New CD and 'VENICE' Musical
by Michael L. Quintos - Sep 14, 2010
Former JERSEY BOYS star Erich Bergen is certainly one busy guy. In support of his first soon-to-be released solo CD The Vegas Sessions, Bergen will be debuting his new club act at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, September 15. On top of that, he is currently in rehearsals for the new musical VENICE, which is set to open October 7 at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Recently, Bergen chatted with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about the new album, his days on JERSEY BOYS, New York vs. L.A. theater, and the whereabouts of his Gossip Girl ascot.
'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' PBS Special Gets Nov. 16 Release
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 13, 2010
As BroadwayWorld has reported, The New York Philharmonic's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert, which took place on March 15-16, 2010 at Avery Fisher Hall, will be broadcast on THIRTEEN'S Great Performances on PBS on Wednesday, November 24 (check local listings). WNET, Channel 13 in New York City, will air the concert at 9:30 p.m. that evening. Today, it has been revealed that the Image Entertainment will release the program DVD and Blu-Ray on November 16, 2010.
The concert includes songs and orchestral pieces from Sondheim musical theater favorites such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, and Sunday in the Park with George. Today, it has been announced that in addition to the PBS telecast, the concert will be released on DVD in November by Image Entertainment.
Sondheim Theatre Marquee to Be Unveiled 9/15
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 30, 2010
On Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30PM, the Broadway community will gather alongside Stephen Sondheim as the lights of the newly dedicated Stephen Sondheim Theatre marquee are lit for the first time.
Photo Flash: WBT Presents RENT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 2010
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present THE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL RENT from August 19 - September 25, 2010
Brat Productions Presents CARRIE, 10/2-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2010
This October, Brat Productions presents CARRIE like never before in a black comedy by Erik Jackson, based on the legendary 1974 novel by Stephen King. CARRIE begins previews October 2, opens on October 7, and runs through November 7, 2010 at Underground Arts at the Wolf Building (340 North 12th Street, Philadelphia). Tickets, ranging from $15 - $29, will be available soon at www.bratproductions.org and through TicketLeap.
RENT To Play the Westchester Broadway Theatre, 8/19-9/25
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 19, 2010
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.
GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY Closes At TSAC 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2010
The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.
Photo Coverage: LuPone, Cerveris, McDonald et al. Pay Tribute to Sondheim at Ravinia Gala
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2010
On Saturday, July 31, stage favorites Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris and George Hearn teamed up with the Ravina Festival and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Lonny Price and conducted by Paul Gemignani, the concert featured Sondheim classics from shows such as A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Gypsy and more. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the concert below.
Donna McKechnie Premieres Solo Show at Laurie Beechman July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jul 28, 2010
Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and esteemed performers, will present the New York premiere of her critically-acclaimed solo show, My Musical Comedy Life (directed by Richard Jay-Alexander), at the Laurie Beechman Theatre for one performance only, Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm. There is a $35 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/beverage minimum (a full dinner menu is available). The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave)., in the heart of New York's theatre district. For tickets, please contact Smarttix at www.smarttix.com or 212 868 4444.
Babino, Callaway et al. Set for Great Entertainers on Broadway Performance Series; Begins 7/26
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 26, 2010
The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.
Callaway Joins GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY Series At Time Square Arts Center
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 26, 2010
Liz Callaway has joined the roster of stellar performers in Great Entertainers on Broadway, the new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers which premieres in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.
GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY To Feature Andreas & More At TSAC 7/26-8/5
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 26, 2010
The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.
'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' PBS Special Gets Nov. DVD Release
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 23, 2010
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, The New York Philharmonic's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert, which took place on March 15-16, 2010 at Avery Fisher Hall, will be broadcast on THIRTEEN'S Great Performances on PBS on Wednesday, November 24 (check local listings). WNET, Channel 13 in New York City, will air the concert at 9:30 p.m. that evening.
The concert includes songs and orchestral pieces from Sondheim musical theater favorites such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, and Sunday in the Park with George. Today, it has been announced that in addition to the PBS telecast, the concert will be released on DVD in November by Image Entertainment.
Brat Productions Presents CARRIE, 10/2-11/7
by Marivic Tagala - Jul 20, 2010
It's Halloween week, and CARRIE is a scream of a good time! We have a lot going on, from a special late-nite performance with perks for the 21+ set on Friday, October 29 at 11pm, to our gift card giveaways to some of the best bars in Philly.
RENT To Play the Westchester Broadway Theatre, 8/19-9/25
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.
Donna McKechnie Premieres Solo Show at Laurie Beechman July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2010
The Laurie Beechman Theatre announce that Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and esteemed performers, will present the New York premiere of her critically-acclaimed solo show, My Musical Comedy Life, at the midtown venue for one performance only, Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm.
Penn Shakes. Fest Closes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 27, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.
Babino, Callaway et al. Set for Great Entertainers on Broadway Performance Series; Begins 7/26
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 24, 2010
The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 24, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.