'Babalu' Desi Arnaz Tribute Starring Lucie Arnaz, Desi Jr & Raul Esparza
by Beau Higgins - May 13, 2010
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announced the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Desi Arnaz. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will feature multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.
Esparza to Star in Center Theatre Group's LEAP OF FAITH This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2010
Raul Esparza will be appearing in the Center Theatre Group's production of Leap of Faith, which Esparza participated in a reading for in the past. The world-premiere will take place Sept. 5-Oct. 17. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, Leap of Faith is based on the Steve Martin film of the same title. Tony award-winner Rob Ashford will be directing and choeographing.
Westwego Closes the Curtain on THE SICILIAN BACHELOR 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010
Jefferson Performing Arts Society concludes its 32nd Season regular season with the closing of the regional premiere of the original comedy THE SICILIAN BACHELOR, on April 25th. THE SICILIAN BACHELOR is on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego.
Drama Book Shop Hosts An Evening on Whimsy, Wizardry, & Wine 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010
Join us as we celebrate the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall. Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.' Wine reception commences at 6:30 p.m.
The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 22, 2010
'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'
The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
by Emily Faye Oakley - Apr 16, 2010
'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'
Full Casting Announced For Claudia Shear's Restoration, Opens at NYTW 5/19
by Charlie Piane - Apr 8, 2010
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Restoration, written by Claudia Shear, and directed by Christopher Ashley, will begin performances Friday, April 30, at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 7:00pm. The production runs through Sunday, June 13; single tickets are on sale Friday, April 16.
Westwego Presents THE SICILIAN BACHELOR 4/9-25
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 9, 2010
Jefferson Performing Arts Society concludes the 32nd Season regular season with the regional premiere of the original comedy THE SICILIAN BACHELOR! THE SICILIAN BACHELOR is on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, April 9-25, 2010 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.
Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010
Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.
Donna Murphy Talks WHISTLE and Upcoming Disney Film
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 4, 2010
Donna Murphy, star of the upcoming production of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at City Center, recently sat down with the New York Daily News to discuss her feeling on the production and her upcoming Disney film.
Westwego Presents THE SICILIAN BACHELOR 4/9-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010
Jefferson Performing Arts Society concludes the 32nd Season regular season with the regional premiere of the original comedy THE SICILIAN BACHELOR! THE SICILIAN BACHELOR is on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, April 9-25, 2010 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM.
Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010
Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.
Raul Esparza Joins Encores! ANYONE CAN WHISTLE with Donna Murphy & Sutton Foster
by Robert Diamond - Mar 17, 2010
Raúl Esparza, Edward Hibbert, Jeff Blumenkrantz and John Ellison Conlee will join Donna Murphy and Sutton Foster in Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents' Anyone Can Whistle, the final New York City Center Encores! production of the 2009-2010 season. Anyone Can Whistle, running for five performances April 8 - 11, will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw with musical direction by Rob Berman.
NUNSENSATIONS! Closes at Teatro Wego! Theatre, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010
Your favorite nuns are back in Westwego bringing you more heavenly hilarity through song and dance in NUNSENSATIONS! The Nunsense Vegase Revue by Dan Goggin. Directed once again by 'Uncle' Wayne Daigrepont, NUNSENSATIONS! is on stage at Teatro Wego! Theatre in Westwego February 19-March 7, 2010 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2pm.
NUNSENSATIONS! Premieres at Teatro Wego! Theatre, 2/19-3/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010
Your favorite nuns are back in Westwego bringing you more heavenly hilarity through song and dance in NUNSENSATIONS! The Nunsense Vegase Revue by Dan Goggin. Directed once again by 'Uncle' Wayne Daigrepont, NUNSENSATIONS! is on stage at Teatro Wego! Theatre in Westwego February 19-March 7, 2010 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2pm.