Olney Theatre Center Extends JOSEPH.. Through April 3
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2011
For a second time, the Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Olney Theatre Center has been extended - to Sunday, April 3. The performances during the extension week are Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m., and matinees on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m.
DONNY AND MARIE �" CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO Plays The Oriental Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011
For the first time together on a Chicago stage, America's beloved sibling entertainers will star in DONNY AND MARIE - CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO, a holiday production that will play a limited three-week engagement from Dec. 6 - 24, 2011 at the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St., Chicago).
JOSEPH Extends at The Olney Thru March 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011
Due to the popular success of Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Olney Theatre Center production has been extended to Sunday, March 27.
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1921 at Town Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 15, 2011
Last night, February 14, Town Hall continued its 'Broadway by the Year' series with the Musicals of 1921, licking off the series 90th anniversary season. Written, created and hosted by Scott Siegel, the cast featured Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), Tony Award nominees Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Jeffry Denman (Drama Desk Nominee, Yank!), Erin Denman (42nd Street), and KendRick Jones (The Scottsboro Boys). Also featured were the 10 'Siegfeld' Follies Girls that will help recreate the look and style of a Broadway that existed 90 years ago, the year when Town Hall, itself, was built. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below.
Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, et al. Set for STAGE Benefit, 4/2
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2011
The 27th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E.-will be dedicated to the memory of musical-comedy star and long-time Event Co-Chair Betty Garrett who died Saturday at the age of 91. ORIGINAL CAST 2, a musical celebration showcasing artists from theatre, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions, will take place for one-night-only on Saturday, April 2. Garrett, who appeared in 22 previous S.T.A.G.E events, was preparing to perform a number in this year's show from 'Something for the Boys,' in which she appeared on Broadway in 1943 with Ethel Merman. A musical retrospective honoring Garrett is now being planned as part of this year's show.
Davie, Hanan And More Lead BROADWAY BY THE YEAR, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2011
Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker is pleased to announce that Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), join the cast of The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921 on Monday, February 14th at 8PM, kicking off The Town Hall's 90th Anniversary Season.
Davie, Hanan And More Lead BROADWAY BY THE YEAR- 1921
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011
Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker is pleased to announce that Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), join the cast of The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921 on Monday, February 14th at 8PM, kicking off The Town Hall's 90th Anniversary Season.
'Kiss Me, Kate' Star Honors Her Lineage as Granddaughter to Kathryn Grayson
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 23, 2011
The Relevant Stage presents the Broadway classic 'Kiss Me, Kate' choreographed by Marisa Martinez and Keenon Hooks, with costume design by Kara McLeod, February 17 - 28 runs Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. at The Warner Grand Theatre 478 West Sixth Street, San Pedro. General admission tickets are: $20 adult, $15 senior (55+)/college student, and $5 18 and under; prestige seating (first five rows, reserved seat) $30 adult, $25 senior/college student, and $10, 18 and under. Tickets are available at Williams Book Store in Downtown San Pedro, or online at therelevantstage.com or 1-800-838-3006.
Town Hall's 'Broadway By The Year' Season Kicks of with Musicals of 1921, 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 18, 2011
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) New York's landmark concert venue presents the 11th season of its acclaimed Broadway By The Year® series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th at 8PM. Kicking off the 90th Anniversary of The Town Hall, the Broadway By The Year® season will begin with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921, celebrating the great music that was performed the same year the historic building came to be.
Patrick Cassidy to Bring Father Jack to Life in New Show
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 10, 2010
Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Patrick Cassidy is at work on a new piece about his father, the late musical actor Jack Cassidy, who died in an accidental fire at the age of 49. The younger Cassidy is developing a one-man show about Jack, with the help of some of Jack's old friends, including Hal Prince and John McMartin.
DONNY & MARIE - A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Opens at Marriott Marquis, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010
Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, will play a limited engagement of performances Thursday, December 9, through December 30, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
McArdle-Led ANNIE Closes at Musical Theatre West 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2010
Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.
Donny & Marie Add Nine Performances To Their X-Mas Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2010
Due to overwhelming response, Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, has added 9 performance to the limited engagement now playing Thursday, December 9, through Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' Opens 10/29
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2010
Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.
Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' 10/29
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 29, 2010
Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.
Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' Opens 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010
Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.
O'Hara, Vereen et al. Lead Town Hall's 90th Season
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 25, 2010
The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark concert venue, (123 W. 43rd Street) announces its 90th Anniversary season lineup. Headliners include Tony Award ®winning Broadway star Ben Vereen; the acclaimed musical comedy troupe Capitol Steps, back by popular demand; Grammy Award® winning singer and songwriter Don Mclean; the world premiere of a new production by the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble; Broadway stars Linda Eder and three time Tony Award® nominee Kelli O'Hara; celebrated singers and actors Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harner; Grammy and Tony Award® winner Dee Dee Bridgewater and the acclaimed concert series Broadway By The Year®, featuring the years 1921, 1932, 1982 and 1997.
DONNY & MARIE - A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS to Play Marriott Marquis
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2010
Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, will play a limited engagement of 12 performances Thursday, December 9, through Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010
Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.
SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 27, 2010
The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.