Matt Schicker Named Producing Artistic Director at Playhouse on the Green
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008
Playhouse on the Green, a 228-seat theater located in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, has named Matt Schicker its new producing artistic director. Schicker will oversee all aspects of the Playhouse's operations, including producing a season of plays and musicals and a new summer theater day camp program for kids and teenagers.
Casting for Public's 40th 'HAIR' with Groff, Olivo, Sengbloh
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2007
The Public Theater announced complete casting for the 40th anniversary concert celebration of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Directed by Diane Paulus with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, HAIR will play for three-nights-only, September 22, 23 & 24 at 7PM as part of Joe's Pub in the Park.
Public Celebrates HAIR 40th with Free Concerts Sept.22-24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2007
The Public Theater will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical with a free concert version of this legendary musical at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Joe's Pub in the Park Kicks Off Sept. 19 at the Delacorte
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2007
The Public Theater announces the return of Joe's Pub in the Park, a two-week series of paid and free concerts at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Joe's Pub in the Park, presented with support from The New York State Music Fund, kicks off with a series of full-length performances by legendary girl-group diva Lesley Gore, singer-songwriter/pop-satirist Jill Sobule and the innovative punk-noir trio The New Standards on Wednesday, September 19
Oscar Poster Looks to Broadway
by James Sims - Dec 19, 2006
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...
FORUM to be staged in Hamilton
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 31, 2006
Oldies 1150 Presents Hamilton Theatre Inc.'s A Funny
Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum From November 3
to 18, 2006
Front Row Centre Review: HAIR
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - May 3, 2006
HAIR no longer shocks or titillates, and given the uninspired staging on view here, offers little true entertainment value. * 1/2 (Out of 5)
Drama Desk To Present Special Award to The Public Theater on May 22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2005
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Drama Desk Awards, the organization has voted to present a special award to The Public Theater, also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, it was announced today by William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk, and Barbara Siegel, Chairperson of its Nominating Committee.
Delta's Broadway Debut: Photo Coverage
by Craig Brockman - Oct 1, 2003
On September 30th, Delta Burke debuted as Mrs. Meers in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'. Here are photos from her curtain call and party.