Saturday Night 1997 - Articles Page 24

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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Furious Premiere of 'THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS' 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2008


FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR 2008-2009 SEASON! THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Written by Anthony Neilson Directed by Robert Pescovitz Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29 at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!

Furious Premiere of 'THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS' 11/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2008


FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR 2008-2009 SEASON! THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Written by Anthony Neilson Directed by Robert Pescovitz Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29 at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!

AMERICAN BUFFALO Opening Night Tickets Made Available for Sale to Fans
by Eddie Varley - Nov 14, 2008


So fans of the production's stars can participate in celebrating the opening night of American Buffalo on Monday, November 17, the show's producers have made tickets for available for the performance, which begins at 6:45pm, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street.

Mary Zimmerman Returns to Berkley Rep With 'Arabian Nights'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2008


Next month, Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with an alluring adaptation of The Arabian Nights. This is Zimmerman's sixth trip to Berkeley Rep, and for the first time she works her magic on the intimate Thrust Stage. The Arabian Nights runs from November 13 through January 4 with the official press night on November 19.

Andre Call to play Marius in Signature's 'LES MIS' 12/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2008


Signature Theatre today announced that Andrew Call will sing the role of the student revolutionary Marius in its upcoming production of Les Misérables. He will replace Doug Kreeger, who will be performing in the new off-Broadway production of Rooms. Call recently performed in Signature's world premiere production of Glory Days, playing the role of the would-be jock Andy. Call has also performed in Cry-Baby and High Fidelity on Broadway, in Altar Boyz off-Broadway, and in national tours of Saturday Night Fever and Altar Boyz.

Photo Coverage: SING-ULAR SENSATIONS with RACHEL YORK
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2008


Broadway's leading lady, Rachel York (Les Miserables & Victor/Victoria), stepped in last minute for an ailing Broadway Belle, Susan Egan (Beauty & The Beast) for the standing room only crowd for VOX Femina's SING-ULAR SENSATIONS tribute to Broadway on Saturday night in Los Angele's Zipper Hall.

Updated Information for 'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Kennedy Center
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


Jeffrey Finn Productions announces a special return holiday engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center's newly-renovated Eisenhower Theater, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. The engagement marks the first return of the special concert since a sold out holiday run at the Kennedy Center Opera House in December 2004. The official Opening Night will be Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m.

'Slava's Snowshow' Comes to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre; Opening Night 12/7
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


The Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway is coming to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) for a limited holiday engagement. Previews begin on Tuesday, December 2; opening night is Sunday, December 7. The production must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com or www.snowshowonbroadway.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Mary Zimmerman Returns to Berkley Rep With 'Arabian Nights'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 7, 2008


Next month, Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with an alluring adaptation of The Arabian Nights. This is Zimmerman's sixth trip to Berkeley Rep, and for the first time she works her magic on the intimate Thrust Stage. The Arabian Nights runs from November 13 through January 4 with the official press night on November 19.

'Tribute to Sammy Cahn' at Wilshire 9/21
by Kristin Allard - Sep 5, 2008


The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211, will open its doors to the general public on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after being closed for several months for completion of Phase I of the historic venue's Revitalization Project. Corky Hale Productions will present a star-studded musical event, entitled, 'It's Magic! A Tribute to Sammy Cahn' celebrating the life and lyrics of one of Hollywood's greatest Academy Awardâ-winning songwriters.

New Conservatory Theatre Presents Adult Night of Cabaret
by Victoria Myers - Jul 25, 2008


NCTC is proud to present Tom Orr in I Feel a Thong Coming On!

Hoch's 'Taking Over' to Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008


Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, revealed that Danny Hoch's 'Taking Over' - which made its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January - is headed on the road.

Westport Summer Season to Feature Naughton and Dratch
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008


Westport Country Playhouse announces its summer roster of shows, featuring Tony Award winner James Naughton directing a Cole Porter musical revue; 'Saturday Night Live's' Rachel Dratch appearing in David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy; and Playhouse favorite Mark Shanahan ('Sedition,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Journey's End') performing in a thriller.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: André Ward of 'Xanadu'
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 19, 2007


Venturing out of the chorus, André has had a lead in 'Pippin' regionally and a featured role in an ABC soap storyline.

'The Lion King' Finally Roars into 10th Year on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007


Disney's The Lion King, which would have celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway Sunday, November 11 with a gala performance at the Minskoff Theatre, is back on Pride Rock! Since its Broadway opening on November 13, 1997, The Lion King has been seen by 45 million people worldwide.

'SNL' Star Darrell Hammond to Join Spelling Bee, June 12
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2007


'Saturday Night Live's' Darrell Hammond will make his Broadway debut this summer when he joins the cast of the acclaimed Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for a limited engagement, June 12 - July 19.

James Naughton to Bring 'Saturday Night' Show to La Jolla
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


On Monday, October 23 at 8pm, La Jolla Playhouse will present 'Monday Night Live,' a Fall fundraising event hosted by the Center Stage Club, featuring two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway and film star James Naughton and his show, 'Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night.'

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Saturday Night At Grossinger's in Wilton Manors
by Beau Higgins - Sep 5, 2005


Photo Flash: Cast Announced for Lestat, Trying Out in SF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2005


LESTAT stars Hugh Panaro in the title role, Carolee Carmello as Gabrielle, Jack Noseworthy as Armand, Jim Stanek as Louis, Roderick Hill as Nicolas, Michael Genet as Marius and Allison Fischer as Claudia.

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