Based on The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, presents SINsation, a program of burlesque, jazz, Broadway and humor, on September 11th and 12th, at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25-$30 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.
The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, presents SINsation, a program of burlesque, jazz, Broadway and humor, on September 11th and 12th, at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25-$30 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.
The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, presents SINsation, a program of burlesque, jazz, Broadway and humor, on September 11th and 12th, at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25-$30 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.
The Unforgettable Whatshisname is a reading of an original play written by Myles Gansfried and directed by Sherry Asch. Two WWII comrades, who have lived separate lives for 55 years accidentally meet, stirring memories of youth, glory, and romance. The present, fraught with disappointments and irrelevance is no place for these ex-flyers who can't quite believe that they are not still in the gush of youth.
The Unforgettable Whatshisname is a reading of an original play written by Myles Gansfried and directed by Sherry Asch. Two WWII comrades, who have lived separate lives for 55 years accidentally meet, stirring memories of youth, glory, and romance. The present, fraught with disappointments and irrelevance is no place for these ex-flyers who can't quite believe that they are not still in the gush of youth.
On Monday, June 29, Goodman Theatre Outgoing Board Chairman Shawn M. Donnelley and Artistic Director Robert Falls were honored with stars bearing their names as part of the Goodman's 'Walkway of Stars.' The stars were presented in appreciation and gratitude for their achievements and service to the theater, and commemorated Donnelley's leadership gift of $1 million to Goodman Theatre's endowment. A ribbon cutting and unveiling of the two stars followed brief remarks by Executive Director Roche Schulfer during an afternoon ceremony on the theater's black granite entryway beneath the 73-foot Goodman marquee at 170 North Dearborn Street. Present were members of the Goodman's Board of Trustees as well as friends of the theater, including: Chairman-Elect Patricia Cox; Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez; Academy Award-nominated playwright José Rivera; Goodman Trustees Sherry Barrat of Northern Trust, Ruth Ann Gillis of Exelon Corporation, Vikki Hood of Kirkland & Ellis; Goodman Scenemakers Council members Shannon Kinsella and Cheryl McPhilimy; Premiere Society Donors Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett; and classics scholar Dr. Christopher Kelly, Donnelley's husband.
The Attic Ensemble's second annual Saturday Night Stand-Up benefit performance is the funniest kick-off event of the summer! Featuring headliner Sherry Davey (Comedy Central's Premium Blend), Vicky Kuperman (Caroline's, Sirius Radio), and Jersey City's own funny men Bill Graber & Phil Rivo (both seen in clubs, in films, and in therapy) our second evening of stand-up promises laughs, surprises, raffle prizes, and (best of all) a good time with good people right here in downtown Jersey City!
The Attic Ensemble presents its second annual Saturday Night Stand-up, a fundraising night featuring Sherry Davey, Vicky Kuperman, Phil Rivo and hosted by Jersey City's own Bill Graber.
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Distracted will play its final performance on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 PM. Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Mark Brokaw, features Peter Benson (Dr. Broder, Dr. Karnes, Dr. Jinks), Shana Dowdeswell (Natalie), Lisa Emery (Vera), Natalie Gold (Dr. Zavala, Waitress, Carolyn), Matthew Gumley (Jesse), Rick Holmes (Dad), Mimi Lieber (Sherry), Aleta Mitchell (Mrs. Holly, Dr. Waller, Nurse), Cynthia Nixon (Mama).
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Distracted will play its final performance on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 PM. Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Mark Brokaw, features Peter Benson (Dr. Broder, Dr. Karnes, Dr. Jinks), Shana Dowdeswell (Natalie), Lisa Emery (Vera), Natalie Gold (Dr. Zavala, Waitress, Carolyn), Matthew Gumley (Jesse), Rick Holmes (Dad), Mimi Lieber (Sherry), Aleta Mitchell (Mrs. Holly, Dr. Waller, Nurse), Cynthia Nixon (Mama).
Bobby Fox, Scott Johnson, Glaston Toft and Stephen Mahy will star in JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Broadway's multi-award winning musical opening in Melbourne's Princess Theatre on July 4. Rehearsals begin in Melbourne in April. Bobby Fox will play Frankie Valli, Scott Johnson is Tommy DeVito, Glaston Toft is Nick Massi and Stephen Mahy is Bob Gaudio - The Four Seasons.
JERSEY BOYS is the story of how four boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can't Take My Eyes Off You, among many others.
On Monday 1/19 MGC Productions hosted a star studded event, Broadway Speaks Out: Live at The Duplex. Broadway Speaks Out is an online talk show that features Broadway performers speaking out about how their careers have influenced the LGBT community. The evening featured Anthony Hollock and Allison Guinn (Hair), Brian Charles Rooney (The Three Penny Opera), Hannah Shankman (RENT Tour), Rob DiCaterino, Michael Burbach, Elliot Roth (Our Sinatra) and Jenn Lederer, Both of whom are in the upcoming production of Midwtwenties:The Show. The concert also had a special guest appearance by internationally known drag performer, Sherry Vine. Martin Gould Cummings, the artistic director and founder of MGC Productions hosted the evening. MGC Productions is a fiscally sponsored theatre company founded by Martin Gould Cummings and his partner Anthony Hollock. Their goal is to bring the LGBT cause to the forefront through theatre, media, and music. MGC Productions will be producing their first stage production, Midtwenties:The Show, at Manhattan Theatre Source on March 1-3.
Photos by Alys Shaefer
MGC Productions, a new LGBT theatre company, is excited to announce that on January 19th at 9:30pm Broadway Speaks Out will be live at the Duplex on Christopher Street. The event will feature Brian Charles Rooney (Three Penny Opera), Hannah Shankman (Rent Tour), Anthony Hollock and Allison Guinn (Hair), Michael Burbach, and Elliot Roth and Jenn Lederer (Midtwenties). The show will also feature famed drag performer Sherry Vine. Hosted by MGC Productions director, Martin Gould Cummings.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the upcoming New York premiere of Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, directed by Mark Brokaw. Distracted will begin previews on Saturday, February 7th and open officially on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). The Distracted cast met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. The cast will feature Peter Benson (Dr. Broder, Dr. Karnes, Dr. Jinks), Shana Dowdeswell (Natalie), Lisa Emery (Vera), Natalie Gold (Dr. Zavala, Waitress, Carolyn), Matthew Gumley (Jesse), Mimi Lieber (Sherry), Aleta Mitchell (Mrs. Holly, Dr. Waller, Nurse), Cynthia Nixon (Mama), Josh Stamberg (Dad).
MGC Productions, a new LGBT theatre company, is excited to announce that on January 19th at 9:30pm Broadway Speaks Out will be live at the Duplex on Christopher Street. The event will feature Brian Charles Rooney (Three Penny Opera), Hannah Shankman (Rent Tour), Anthony Hollock and Allison Guinn (Hair), Michael Burbach, and Elliot Roth and Jenn Lederer (Midtwenties). The show will also feature famed drag performer Sherry Vine. Hosted by MGC Productions director, Martin Gould Cummings.
Alan Alda stopped by the New World Stages to visit his old M*A*S*H television castmate Jamie Farr and his current co-star Anita Gilette and catch a performance of their hit Off-Broadway comedy, Flamingo Court.
On Wednesday, April 18th, Disney's Beauty and the Beast celebrated its 13th Anniversary with Broadway's biggest cast photo and party.
On Wednesday, April 18th, Disney's Beauty and the Beast will celebrate its 13th Anniversary with Broadway's biggest cast photo and party.
Back Stage cabaret writers David Finkle and John Hoglund and editor-at-large Sherry Eaker just announced the winners of the 2007 Back Stage Bistro Awards for Outstanding Excellence in Cabaret in their current issue.
The star-studded 79th Annual Academy Awards were held at the Kodak Theatre in L.A. on February 25th!
Though recently extended through June 18th, Sherry Glaser's one-woman, five-character play is now set to close early at 37 Arts on April 9th
Sherry Glaser's one-woman show Family Secrets will extend its run at 37 Arts (450 W. 37th) through June 18th
Sherry Glaser uses a lot of Borscht Belt humor in playing five members of a Jewish family
Sherry Glaser's one-woman play Family Secrets opens tonight, March 8th
Harriet Newman Leve in association with Dan Markley/Mike Skipper, Debbie
Bisno/Alexandra Shapiro/ Brian Swibel and Associate Producers Ron Nicynski
and Laura Wagner are proud to present the return of the critically acclaimed
Off-Broadway show FAMILY SECRETS.
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