George Street Presents Cuccioli and Mayes in 'A Holiday Cabaret' 12/20-12/21
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2008
George Street Playhouse is celebrating the December holidays in a big way with a series of musical performances for a special Holiday Cabaret. The musical celebration will feature the talents of Tony Award nominee Robert Cuccioli, who is currently performing at George Street Playhouse in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer. Mr. Cuccioli received a Tony Nomination and is perhaps best known for playing the title role in Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde. Joining Mr. Cuccioli will be fellow Tony nominee Sally Mayes from the recent Broadway revival of She Loves Me. Christopher Howatt will serve as musical director and performer for the revue. Performances take place Saturday, December 20 at 2 and 8PM, and Sunday, December 21 at 2PM.
Barbour & Burkhardt to Lead Workshop of Wildhorn & Murphy's 'The Count of Monte Cristo'
by Robert Diamond - Nov 6, 2008
European producer Werner Signer announced the workshop of 'The Count Of Monte Cristo,' the latest Wildhorn/Murphy collaboration, which opens in St. Gallen, Switzerland on March 24, 2009. The European pre-cast recording, which was recorded in Vienna in English with both European stars and Brandi Burkhardt as Mercedes, has been #1 on the European charts for two weeks now.
American Theatre Wing's WORKING IN THE THEATRE to Air on CUNY TV
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2008
Beginning its 30th year of broadcast, the American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' program will feature 'Actors Words, Writers Voice' on CUNY TV on Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m. The program will repeat on Friday, November 7 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 8 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming video and podcast from www.americantheatrewing.org, as well as iTunes, beginning Wednesday afternoon, November 5.
American Theatre Wing's WORKING IN THE THEATRE to Air on CUNY TV
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 31, 2008
Beginning its 30th year of broadcast, the American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' program will feature 'Actors Words, Writers Voice' on CUNY TV on Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m. The program will repeat on Friday, November 7 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 8 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming video and podcast from www.americantheatrewing.org, as well as iTunes, beginning Wednesday afternoon, November 5.
Linda Eder's Weekend in New England
by Nancy Grossman - Jul 18, 2008
Linda Eder will be appearing with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell for two shows this weekend at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset and the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. She will be performing standards, but her new CD 'The Other Side of Me' scheduled for release in September features songs with a pop, country feel.
Sprecher and Forlenza Announce New Production Company
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008
Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza announced today the formation of GLOBAL BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS INC., a new production entity created to develop and produce new musicals for Broadway, the road, and international stages.
Full Casting Announced for 'Lone Star Love'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2007
LONE STAR LOVE, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has announced full casting as it begins rehearsals this week for its Seattle engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre, September 8 - 30. LONE STAR LOVE will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3 at New York's Belasco Theatre; previews will begin Thursday, November 1.
Quaid, Hoty & Cuccioli Set for Broadway's Lone Star Love
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2007
Lone Star Love, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award-nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3rd at the Belasco Theatre
Opel, Barbour, Alexander and More to Star in Music Circus
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jun 11, 2007
California Musical Theatre has announced its 2007 Music Circus season with seven large-scale musical productions and seasoned Broadway veterans helming casts! Nancy Opel, Laura Griffith, Adinah Alexander, James Barbour, Walter Charles, Michael Gruber and others star!
Linda Eder to Return to Feinstein's, May 1-12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2007
Feinstein's at the Regency will continue its Spring 2007 season with the return engagement of Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder from May 1 - 12
Broadway Supports Covenant House Programs
by Pati Buehler - Apr 1, 2007
The Covenant House of Pennsylvania presents 'A Night of Broadway Stars'. Broadway composer Neil Berg brings his band and some of Broadway's best to once again support those less fortunate than others.
BroadwayWorld End-of-Season Book Report
by Naomi Plume - Jul 4, 2008
I don't think that we've ever given out so many four and five star reviews and there's a lot of exciting reading and buying of books, as well as gift-giving ahead...
O'Hara, Grammer to Star in NY Philharmonic's My Fair Lady
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007
The New York Philharmonic presents Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady in four semi-staged performances, March 7-10, 2007. The musical - a New York Philharmonic premiere - will star Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Charles Kimbrough, Brian Dennehy, Marni Nixon and Tim Jerome.
Broadway - Philly Style!
by Pati Buehler - Nov 3, 2006
Fall in Philadelphia can only mean one thing: here comes the theater season. Once again Peter Nero and the Philly Pops are in full swing... as well as classical, blues, jazz and of course, Broadway.
An Interview with Christiane Noll
by Maya Cantu - May 9, 2006
Christiane Noll, currently starring in the York Theatre Company musical A Fine and Private Place, is a versatile performer who sees no reason to impose limits on herself--in theatre and in life