Zanna, Don't! 2003 - Articles Page 12

Opened: March 20, 2003
Closing: June 29, 2003

Zanna, Don't! - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

John Houseman Theatre Studio
450 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th) New York, NY

Set in a high school in Heartsville, USA, the show is billed as "musical fairy tale," focusing on two teen-age same-sex couples, Mike and Steve, and Kate and Roberta. Steve is the star quarterback and Mike is captain of the chess team; Roberta has just been dumped but hooks up with Kate, star of the mechanical bull-riding team.

Zanna, Don't! - 2003 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Zanna, Don't! - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 12

Pittsburgh CLO Closes A Musical Christmas Carol 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2010


The talented cast includes exciting new faces and a host of returning favorites, led by Pittsburgh's own Tom Atkins as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Cast Announced for Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol 12/9-23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010


The talented cast includes exciting new faces and a host of returning favorites, led by Pittsburgh's own Tom Atkins as Ebenezer Scrooge.

SD Musical Theater Presents THE STORY OF MY LIFE Previews 1/21/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010


San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its second production of its 2010-2011 season, the San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed by Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.

The National Tour of HAIR Will Perform at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee 2/22-2/27
by Erica Anker - Nov 23, 2010


The producers of the Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical are pleased to announce casting for the National Tour, which is coming to the Marcus Center on February 22 and runs through February 27, 2011. This Milwaukee engagement is presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets go on sale at NOON on Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Cast Announced for Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol 12/9-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2010


The talented cast includes exciting new faces and a host of returning favorites, led by Pittsburgh's own Tom Atkins as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Maple Giant Theatre Closes PERSONALS The Musical November 13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010


Maple Giant Theatre present PERSONALS the musical at Bridewell Theatre Tues 9th - Sat 13th November 2010 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)

Maple Giant Theatre Present PERSONALS The Musical November 9-13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2010


Maple Giant Theatre present PERSONALS the musical at Bridewell Theatre Tues 9th - Sat 13th November 2010 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)

Maple Giant Theatre Present PERSONALS The Musical November 9-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2010


Maple Giant Theatre present PERSONALS the musical at Bridewell Theatre Tues 9th - Sat 13th November 2010 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)

BWW Reviews: Theatre Out's BOYS WILL BE BOYS, A New Musical
by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 22, 2010


Theatre Out, Orange County's sole gay-and-lesbian theater company, has put on, in its short history of existence, a candy-colored selection of campy, outrageous productions through the years. Perhaps its most overtly homo-celebratory yet is its latest offering, the so-gay-it-bleeds-rainbows original new musical BOYS WILL BE BOYS, with performances continuing at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana through November 20. The intermission-less, 75-minute musical revue-a mixture of Broadway parodies, over-the-top high-jinks, funny tunes with an endless pride parade of double-entendres, and even a few touchingly melancholy moments-is a fairly entertaining musical showcase delivered by an ensemble cast of really talented, strong voices.

Sheik, Burkhardt et al. Set for HAIR Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 30, 2010


The producers of the Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical are pleased to announce casting for the National Tour, which will come to Chicago's Oriental Theatre for a limited, two-week engagement March 9 - 20, 2011. Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of the Public Theater, commented, 'The National Tribe of Hair are the most beautiful beasts in the forest, an amazingly talented group who will be bringing HAIR'S message of peace and justice across the United States. Let the sun shine in!'

Jai Rodriguez Plays Arthur Newman Theatre, 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010


Emmy Award winning Host/Singer Jai Rodriguez began his career at age 18 in the role of Angel in the smash-hit Broadway Musical RENT. Other Broadway shows followed including: The Producers, Spinning Into Butter and Zanna Don't, where he created the title role of Zanna. In tandem with Broadway, Jai played the cabaret circuit and created his long-running 'Twisted Cabaret' - a concert series that ran for three consecutive years at one of New York City's most notable hotpots, Club XL.

Pandora Productions Announces 2010-11 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2010


Pandora Productions is thrilled to announce the lineup for its upcoming 2010-2011 theatrical season, a new season that promises to be a lively, entertainment and excitement-filled experience as only Pandora can present!

O.C.'s Theatre Out Closes ZANNA, DON'T! 7/31
by Michael L. Quintos - Jul 31, 2010


Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Orange County Premiere of the musical ZANNA, DON'T! This musical fairy tale follows magical match-maker Zanna as he tries to find love for his friends at Heartsville High. But things go awry at Heartsville High as the drama club tackles the important social issue of heterophobia in their school musical, only to find out there might be heterosexuals living among them. The production plays at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana from June 25 through July 31.

Jai Rodriguez Plays Arthur Newman Theatre, 8/14
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


Emmy Award winning Host/Singer Jai Rodriguez began his career at age 18 in the role of Angel in the smash-hit Broadway Musical RENT. Other Broadway shows followed including: The Producers, Spinning Into Butter and Zanna Don't, where he created the title role of Zanna. In tandem with Broadway, Jai played the cabaret circuit and created his long-running 'Twisted Cabaret' - a concert series that ran for three consecutive years at one of New York City's most notable hotpots, Club XL.

Amari Cheatom, Brian D. Coats & More Set For LCT3's ON THE LEVEE, Opens 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Amari Cheatom, Brian D. Coats, Chuck Cooper, Maria Couch, Harriett D. Foy, Dion Graham, April Matthis, Jacob Ming-Trent, Seth Numrich, Stephen Plunkett, Michael Siberry and Shelley Thomas will be featured in its upcoming LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond.

Celebration Theatre Extends THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE Thru 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, critically-acclaimed new musical, THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE - The Musical, with music, book and lyrics by Tim Acito (Zanna, Don't), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan (Altar Boyz, Frosty the Snow Manilow), musical direction by Greg Nabours (A New Brain), directed by Michael Matthews (Haram Iran, Beautiful Thing) and produced for Celebration Theatre by David Tarlow is EXTENDING through Sunday, June 27 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

O.C.'s Theatre Out presents 'ZANNA, DON'T!' 6/25-7/31
by Michael L. Quintos - Jun 25, 2010


Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Orange County Premiere of the musical ZANNA, DON'T! This musical fairy tale follows magical match-maker Zanna as he tries to find love for his friends at Heartsville High. But things go awry at Heartsville High as the drama club tackles the important social issue of heterophobia in their school musical, only to find out there might be heterosexuals living among them. The production plays at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana from June 25 through July 31.

LCT3's ON THE LEVEE Begins Previews 6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Amari Cheatom, Brian D. Coats, Chuck Cooper, Maria Couch, Harriett D. Foy, Dion Graham, April Matthis, Jacob Ming-Trent, Seth Numrich, Stephen Plunkett, Michael Siberry and Shelley Thomas will be featured in its upcoming LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond.

O.C.'s Theatre Out presents 'ZANNA, DON'T!' 6/25-7/31
by Michael L. Quintos - Jun 9, 2010


Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Orange County Premiere of the musical ZANNA, DON'T! This musical fairy tale follows magical match-maker Zanna as he tries to find love for his friends at Heartsville High. But things go awry at Heartsville High as the drama club tackles the important social issue of heterophobia in their school musical, only to find out there might be heterosexuals living among them. The production plays at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana from June 25 through July 31.

THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE Closes at Celebration Theatre, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Celebration Theatre is thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of a brand new musical, THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE - The Musical, with music, book and lyrics by Tim Acito (Zanna, Don't), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan (Altar Boyz, Frosty the Snow Manilow), musical direction by Greg Nabours (A New Brain), directed by Michael Matthews (Haram Iran, Beautiful Thing) and produced for Celebration Theatre by David Tarlow.

Diversionary's MOSCOW Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Diversionary Theatre will stage the musical play Moscow as the sixth and final show of their 2009-2010 season. Moscow is a musical play involving three men attempting to define who they are and why they are confined together in an abandoned theatre. While enduring their 'soul searching,' they make use of their time by playing sockball and by acting out various roles from Anton Chekhov's play The Three Sisters. While self exploration, relationship conflict and gay romance are part of the chemistry, Moscow amplifies universal and eternal questions: 'Who are we, Where are we, and Why are we here?'

Celebration Theatre Extends THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE Thru 6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010


Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, critically-acclaimed new musical, THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE - The Musical, with music, book and lyrics by Tim Acito (Zanna, Don't), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan (Altar Boyz, Frosty the Snow Manilow), musical direction by Greg Nabours (A New Brain), directed by Michael Matthews (Haram Iran, Beautiful Thing) and produced for Celebration Theatre by David Tarlow is EXTENDING through Sunday, June 27 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010


This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.

The Berenstain Bears Tour In FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL, Tour Runs Thru 6/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010


This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.

Diversionary Begins Final Production of the Season with MOSCOW, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2010


Diversionary Theatre will stage the musical play Moscow as the sixth and final show of their 2009-2010 season. Moscow is a musical play involving three men attempting to define who they are and why they are confined together in an abandoned theatre. While enduring their 'soul searching,' they make use of their time by playing sockball and by acting out various roles from Anton Chekhov's play The Three Sisters. While self exploration, relationship conflict and gay romance are part of the chemistry, Moscow amplifies universal and eternal questions: 'Who are we, Where are we, and Why are we here?'

Other Productions of Zanna, Don't!

2002   Off-Off-Broadway Original Off-Off-Broadway Production
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2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Transfer
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Zanna, Don't! - 2003 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Alexander Dinelaris
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyric Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Alexander Dinelaris
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Zanna, Don't!
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Devanand Janki
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Anika Larsen
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Jack M. Dalgleish
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Stephanie Joel

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