Berkeley Rep to Feature Rita Moreno in LIFE WITHOUT MAKEUP, 9/7-10/30
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 2, 2011
In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress. Written by Artistic Director Tony Taccone, developed by Rita Moreno and Tony Taccone, and staged by David Galligan, this spectacular production starts previews in the Roda Theatre on September 2, opens September 7, and runs through October 30.
Broadway Bound END OF THE RAINBOW UK Tour Kicks Off in Northampton
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2011
Nominated for four Olivier Awards in 2011, End Of The Rainbow took the West End by storm during its sell-out, six month run, with Tracie Bennett winning both critical and popular acclaim for her sensational performance as Judy Garland. This celebrated production begins a 13-week national UK tour at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton today, Thursday August 25, travelling to Norwich, Nottingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, Brighton, Newcastle, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Cheltenham, Bath, Sheffield and Richmond before transferring to the US.
MoMA Announces Roman Polanski Retrospective and Fall Film Exhibitions Schedule
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011
The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.
Berkeley Rep to Feature Rita Moreno in LIFE WITHOUT MAKEUP, 9/7-10/30
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011
In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress. Written by Artistic Director Tony Taccone, developed by Rita Moreno and Tony Taccone, and staged by David Galligan, this spectacular production starts previews in the Roda Theatre on September 2, opens September 7, and runs through October 30.
RITA MORENO: LIFE WITHOUT MAKEUP Premieres At Berkeley Rep
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011
In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress.
Austin Miller Leads TUTS' Urban Cowboy: The Musical 7/14-19
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 14, 2011
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast selected to lead the TUTS and Houston debut of the Houston-inspired Urban Cowboy: The Musical, scheduled to play July 14 - 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre (6000 Hermann Park Drive).
Tracie Bennett to Play Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2011
Nominated for four Olivier Awards in 2011 End Of The Rainbow took the West End by storm during its sell-out, six month run, with Tracie Bennett winning both critical and popular acclaim for her sensational performance as Judy Garland. This celebrated production will now begin a 13-week national UK tour at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton on August 25th 2011, travelling to Norwich, Nottingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, Brighton, Newcastle, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Cheltenham, Bath, Sheffield and Richmond.
Austin Miller Leads TUTS' Urban Cowboy: The Musical 7/14-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2011
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast selected to lead the TUTS and Houston debut of the Houston-inspired Urban Cowboy: The Musical, scheduled to play July 14 - 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre (6000 Hermann Park Drive).
Alhambra Theatre & Dining's The Odd Couple Opens Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011
The curtain opens tonight on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple.
Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLE
by Beau Higgins - May 25, 2011
On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLE
by Beau Higgins - May 22, 2011
On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLE
by Beau Higgins - May 14, 2011
On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Barry Williams Leads THE ODD COUPLE, Set to Open at Alhambra 5/25
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2011
On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Barbra Streisand Remembers Arthur Laurents
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2011
In a statement posted on the star's web site, Barbra Streisand writes 'Arthur and I go way back to 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' in 1962. Then we did 'The Way We Were' in 1973 and we were about to do 'Gypsy' together.
He created people you care about because he cared about people. I spoke to him a few weeks ago and he sounded so strong, as always. He was lucky to have lived a full and creative life up 'til the very end.
I'll miss working with him again.'
Broadway Dims Lights for Arthur Laurents Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2011
The Broadway community mourns the loss of Arthur Laurents, who passed away Thursday night at age 93. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, May 6th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.
VTA Announces Summer Film Series Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2011
It's nearly time to break out the popcorn (still FREE!) and soda (still FREE!) for another trip down memory lane with the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series at the historic Victoria Theatre.
Theater For The New City Presents MR. M, Begins 4/14
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 14, 2011
With 'Mr. M,' Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will perform the first American stage adaptation of 'Mr. Theodore Mundstock,' a story of the triumph of the human spirit by Ladislav Fuks, a postwar Czech writer of psychological fiction who achieved instant fame with that book, his debut novel.
Berkeley Rep Announces Main Season Including Rita Moreno and RED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011
As two shows seen on its stage rock Broadway, one extends its stay off Broadway, and another just wrapped a local run that grabbed national headlines, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a new year of exhilarating plays.
Theater For The New City Presents MR. M, Begins 4/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011
With 'Mr. M,' Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will perform the first American stage adaptation of 'Mr. Theodore Mundstock,' a story of the triumph of the human spirit by Ladislav Fuks, a postwar Czech writer of psychological fiction who achieved instant fame with that book, his debut novel.