Saturday Night 1997 - Articles Page 22

Opened: December 17, 1997
Closing: January 24, 1998

Saturday Night - 1997 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Bridewell Theatre
Fleet Street near Blackfriars Station London

Based on the play Front Porch in Flatbush by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein

Sondheim. Signature’s Signature. Stephen Sondheim’s hidden gem Saturday Night (1953) is a Signature special concert event that will play for four performances only. Unproduced for almost 45 years, Saturday Night is the first musical Mr. Sondheim ever wrote. This romantic comedy surges with the composer’s unique musical voice and sophisticated lyrics. On the eve of the 1929 stock market crash, a group of Brooklyn boys despair their dateless Saturday nights. One of them dreams of Manhattan society life and hatches a get rich quick scheme which ultimately backfires. Features gems such as “Saturday Night,” “So Many People” and “What More Do I Need?”

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Steve Harley Returns to 'Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead' at Trustus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010


Trustus Theatre is reviving one of its most popular and moving Late Night shows, as Steve Harley returns to star in Eric Bogosian's Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead. This intensely stirring one-man show opens its doors to Columbia at the intimate Trustus Black Box space on Thursday, January 28 at 7:30pm.

Performance Space 122 Announces Their Upcoming Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2010


Performance Space 122 is proud to announce the Spring 2010 schedule of events featuring eleven premiere presentations in theatre, dance, video, and more. Spring also features special events and series: Thursday Night Socials and Late-Nights at PS122.

Full Cast Announced for Tharp's COME FLY AWAY; Tickets on Sale January 18
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2010


Casting has been announced for the new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra. COME FLY AWAY will star Matthew Dibble, Holley Farmer, Laura Mead, Charlie Neshyba-Hodges, Rika Okamoto, Karine Plantadit, Keith Roberts and John Selya, all of whom were in last fall's acclaimed world premiere production at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

Main Street Theatre's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Gets Extended Again Through 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

Main Street Theater Extends THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Through 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of York Theatre Company's THAT TIME OF THE YEAR
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) begins performances for the return of its hilarious and heartwarming holiday hit 2006 revue, That Time of the Year. This extremely limited engagement will be presented in a style similar to the York's Musicals in Mufti Series (Staged concerts of musical theatre gems performed 'book-in-hand' with minimal props and costumes) this weekend only from December 18th through December 20th, 2009.

Main Street Theatre's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Gets Extended Again Through 12/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

Main Street Theater Extends THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Through 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2009


A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Opening Night to be Changed for Celebrities?
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 30, 2009


The New York Times is reporting that producers are considering changing the opening night of the new Broadway musical FELA! in order to accommodate the schedules of contributing celebrities, including rapper Jay-Z and movie and television stars Will and Jada Pinckett Smith. Producers want to include Jay-Z and the Smiths in order to increase publicity for the show and to allow them to be recognized for their investment.

The Center for Arts in Natick Holds Their 2009 Benefit 10/3, Features Don McLean
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


The Center for Arts in Natick 2009 Benefit on Saturday October 3, 2009 - 7:30 PM

Night of Flamenco Dance to Kick off Hispanic Arts Festival at Milagro 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009


Welcome to Sevilla and a night of wondrous flamenco dance and music. The evening begins with Sevillanas, a traditional dance from Sevilla, and continues through more sophisticated forms of flamenco, with solos from both dancers and musicians, filling the room with the rhythm of palmas and the spirit of jaleo.

Night of Flamenco Dance to Kick off Hispanic Arts Festival at Milagro 9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2009


Welcome to Sevilla and a night of wondrous flamenco dance and music. The evening begins with Sevillanas, a traditional dance from Sevilla, and continues through more sophisticated forms of flamenco, with solos from both dancers and musicians, filling the room with the rhythm of palmas and the spirit of jaleo.

The Center for Arts in Natick Holds Their 2009 Benefit 10/3, Features Don McLean
by Yosi Merves - Aug 27, 2009


The Center for Arts in Natick 2009 Benefit on Saturday October 3, 2009 - 7:30 PM

BURN THE FLOOR Begins Performances Tomorrow Night 7/25 At Broadway's Longacre Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 24, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, begins performances tomorrow night Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents 'Midsummer Night's Dream' 7/8 - 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents 'Midsummer Night's Dream' 7/8 - 8/2
by Reynard Loki - Jun 22, 2009


The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

Miller Theatre Announces Their 2009-2010 Season Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 19, 2009


Miller Theatre announces their 2009-2010-21st Season Opening Night: THE BLUE RIDER IN PERFORMANCE, In conjunction with the KANDINSKY retrospective at The Guggenheim

Photo Flash: Creative Planet School of Arts & VOX Femina's Stage Show/Concert
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2009


Vox Femina Los Angeles and the students from the Creative Planet School of Arts WOW'ed the audience at ZIPPER HALL in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night during their live stage performance and concert -- Touch the Future-Teach Them Well.

Colony Theatre Co Presents 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, Previews 6/17-19, Opens 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the first production of its historic 35th anniversary season, the musical sensation, 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, written by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt and directed by Tom Frey. 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS will preview on Wednesday, June 17; Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, June 20 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, July 26 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

Colony Theatre Co Presents 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, Previews 6/17-19, Opens 6/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the first production of its historic 35th anniversary season, the musical sensation, 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, written by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt and directed by Tom Frey. 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS will preview on Wednesday, June 17; Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, June 20 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, July 26 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

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