Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company to Stage THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN
by BWW
News Desk - May 1, 2010
'The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer' featuring 23 songs from renowned composer George Gershwin, played by a klezmer band and showcasing a number of vocalists will play at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre from May 1 to 9, 2010.
NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010
Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010
The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.
Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company to Stage THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010
'The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer' featuring 23 songs from renowned composer George Gershwin, played by a klezmer band and showcasing a number of vocalists will play at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre from May 1 to 9, 2010.
Zachary Quinto in Talks to Star in Speilberg-Helmed Gershwin Biopic
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 1, 2010
Television and film star Zach Quinto is expected to star in the upcoming George Gershwin biopic, produced by DreamWorks and Steven Speilberg, according to published reports. Quinto, star of television's 'Heroes' and the recent JJ Abrams Star Trek remake, will play the famed composer who, during his short life, wrote many vocal and theatrical works, including more than a dozen Broadway shows.
Dreamworks to Memorialize Gershwin in Feinstein-Produced Biopic
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2009
Variety reports that DreamWorks will be memorializing composer George Gershwin in a new biopic to be penned by Memoirs of a Geisha writer and Creditor's director Doug Wright, and produced by Marc Platt ('Wanted') and famed singer and pianist Michael Feinstein.
Classical Composers To Be Featured W/ Ohio Light Opera
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 20, 2009
Classical composers like Victor Herbert, Jacques Offenbach, and Johann Strauss, along with 20th century lyricists Jerry Bock and George Gershwin, and the Victorian-era team of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan will be featured when Ohio Light Opera opens its 31st season at The College of Wooster in June.
Marcovicci, Broadway by the Year and Pacheco Part of Town Hall's 2009 Season
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008
The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its 2009 season lineup. Headliners include two-time Grammy nominee Mariza, Grammy-nominated Celtic and folk fiddler Natalie MacMaster, Grammy-nominated bossa nova singer Bebel Gilberto, Golden Globe nominee Andrea Marcovicci's Birthday Concert and Grammy Award-winning King of Salsa Johnny Pacheco. Also appearing are stars from ABC's Dancing With the Stars and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, the Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll Reunion, and Romulo's Tango Ensemble, and finally, the return of the popular hit series Broadway by the Year.
NYMF Presents Series Of Partner Events This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008
In addition to its 24 full productions, dance series, developmental series and concerts, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year by partnering with Ailey Citigroup Theater, Nuyorican Poets Café, The Philip Coltoff Greenwich Village Center, The Loft at Professor Thom's, The Cutting Room, and Paley Center (formally The Museum of Television & Radio) to bring more diverse special events to this years Festival, running September 15th to October 5th.
Photo Flash: Encores! Of Thee I Sing
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2006
The Encores! production of the Gershwins' Of Thee I Sing, starring Victor Garber, Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Laura Thompson, plays May 11th through 15th
Encores! Announces Complete 2006 Season - Kismet, 70, Girls, 70 and Of Thee I Sing
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2005
New York City Center will present the 13th season of New York City Center Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert®, opening February 9 with Kismet starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie, followed by the Kander and Ebb musical 70, Girls, 70. George and Ira Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing will end the season, playing May 11 - 14.