Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond
Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd” has a great sense of fun, mixing intense drama with howlingly funny moments of dark humor. You will find yourself laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.
Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for their upcoming world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be.' The play, based on the 1942 motion picture of the same name will be directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Monty Python's Spamalot').
The finale of Rubicon Theatre Company's celebratory 10th Anniversary 'Festival' Season is the delightful Bock & Harnick musical comedy SHE LOVES ME.
Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.
Patti LuPone and Many Patinkin, who co-starred together in 'Evita' will be taking their concert of duets, An Evening of Patti LuPone and Many Patinkin, to various locations across the country next spring. The duo have been performing the show since 2002, which features popular duets from theater classics such as South Pacific, Sunday In The Park With George and Evita.
Arena Stage presents Charles Ludlam's comic masterpiece The Mystery of Irma Vep. This clever, quick-change marathon ransacks literary, cinematic and pop culture as it satirizes everything from Hitchcock's Rebecca and classic horror film The Mummy's Curse to Wuthering Heights and Shakespeare. Arena Stage is excited to welcome back Brad Oscar (Broadway's Spamalot and The Producers, Arena's Cabaret and Damn Yankees) and J. Fred Shiffman (The Arthur Miller Festival, She Loves Me, Cabaret) as they portray all of the characters--men, women and monsters--in this gender-bending 'tour de force.' The Mystery of Irma Vep runs June 6 - July 13 at Arena Stage in Crystal City. The press opening performance is Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Village Theatre Village Originals announces the return of the musical, 'The Last Starfighter' as a workshop presentation.
The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.
PREMIERES, a not-for-profit musical theater development company, proudly announces the world premiere of INNER VOICES: SOLO MUSICALS, three new works created by and starring some of the industry's brightest talents.
Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Season 2008 will feature an outstanding array of Broadway stars and musical theater's most respected directors and choreographers.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).
The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President)announced the recipients of its three annual specialty awards, to be presented along with its five annual production and performance awards at The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon).
Beginning Tuesday evening, March 25, Kim Stengel, the actress who has played the role of the outrageous opera diva 'Carlotta' in The Phantom of the Opera more than any other actress worldwide, will join the Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Harold Prince, at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). This will mark Ms. Stengel's Broadway debut.
On Friday January 18, 'The After Party' welcomed Arbender Robinson of The Little Mermaid and 2002 Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair to the weekly bash at the West Bank Café
Tonight, Friday January 18, 'The After Party' welcomes Arbender Robinson of The Little Mermaid and 2002 Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair to the weekly bash at the West Bank Café
JUST IN!! CONTEST UPDATE! 3 BEST BETS! New Plays by Local Playwright to be Produced! MAJOR CONTEST ANNOUNCED! 2008 Preview!
The second interactive Sweeney Todd character card features Mrs. Lovett!
Check out the first interactive character card, for Sweeney Todd himself!
The Miss New York Organization has announced the addition of The Producers' final Max Bialystock, John Treacy Egan, award-winning composer Brian Lowdermilk, cello-playing quadruple threat Fred Rose, and Broadway star Jim Walton to the starry list of performers for Concert for the Crown.
Sweeney Todd: The Reunion Concert has been cancelled at the Kennedy Center
The New York Philharmonic presents Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady in four semi-staged performances, March 7-10, 2007. The musical - a New York Philharmonic premiere - will star Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Charles Kimbrough, Brian Dennehy, Marni Nixon and Tim Jerome.
Broadway actors John Cudia and Mark Jacoby share something unique, both are currently playing in different shows in Philadelphia and both have played one of the most coveted roles on Broadway.
Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin discuss 'The Big Voice: God or Merman?'
All-Star Benefit Concert to Feature Top Country Artists and Broadway Performers Kicking Off 'Nashville Celebrates Country,' a Week of Activities Leading up to 'The 40th Annual CMA Awards'
Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival
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