Based on the novel Rain in the Doorway by Thorne Smith
A man is caught in the middle, equally disenchanted with different aspects of life.
Many theater-goers today have a keen sense of what 'musical theatre' should look like. For some, a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic fits the bill. Others may think of some of the mega-musicals that have graced the stage over the years, but for some, a new show like Spring Awakening excites, energizes, and adds a whole new facet to the musical theatre experience. Atlanta audiences will have the opportunity to experience this revolutionary show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 9 - 14 presented by Broadway Across America - Atlanta.
Tony Braithwaite, called 'Hands down, Philadelphia's finest comic actor,' by Philadelphia Weekly is coming to Hedgerow Theatre with his one man evening of entertainment. The production Look Mom, I'm Swell! played to sold out audiences at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre.
Tony Braithwaite, called 'Hands down, Philadelphia's finest comic actor,' by Philadelphia Weekly is coming to Hedgerow Theatre with his one man evening of entertainment. The production Look Mom, I'm Swell! played to sold out audiences at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre.
I got my Equity card in 1954, when I was offered a job in a Broadway show, TONIGHT IN SAMARKAND starring Louis Jourdan...
Before the official launch of the national tour of XANADU arrives at the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a two week run from December 15 through 27, ELIZABETH STANLEY, who stars as Kira (yes, the role Olivia Newton-John played in the movie), sits down with BroadwayWorld correspondent Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about the danger of performing on skates, her Broadway debut in Company, and what it takes to step into a feel-good musical.
Before the official launch of the national tour of XANADU arrives at the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a two week run from December 15 through 27, ELIZABETH STANLEY, who stars as Kira (yes, the role Olivia Newton-John played in the movie), sits down with BroadwayWorld correspondent Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about the danger of performing on skates, her Broadway debut in Company, and what it takes to step into a feel-good musical.
Before the official launch of the national tour of XANADU arrives at the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a two week run from December 15 through 27, ELIZABETH STANLEY, who stars as Kira (yes, the role Olivia Newton-John played in the movie), sits down with BroadwayWorld correspondent Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about the danger of performing on skates, her Broadway debut in Company, and what it takes to step into a feel-good musical.
One of the most interesting chapters in William Goldman's classic book of commercial Broadway, The Season, involves the pre-opening troubles with the musical, Golden Rainbow. (Yes, I'm beginning a review of Little House on the Prairie with an anecdote about a glitzy Steve & Eydie vehicle. Just go along with me on this.) Although the musical had a huge advance sale thanks to the popularity of its husband and wife stars, everyone agreed the book was a disaster. But, according to Goldman, spirits were boosted a bit when rumors started circulating that Neil Simon - who was not only the hottest playwright on Broadway at the time but a guy known for anonymously helping to doctor other shows that were in need of laughs - would be coming in to punch up the script. In the meantime another writer was recruited and told that he didn't have to come up with anything clever; just to write a straightforward, competent book that made sense of the story. Neil Simon would come in later and provide the gags. (P.S. He never did.)
Let's get one thing straight right from the start. Men do not write monologues about their penises. They don't. Men don't say things like, 'I'm worried about penises,' and they don't require a context of other penises in order to understand this limb that dangles between their legs and jumps up like a puppy whenever it wants to play. We don't think of our genitals as a dark Bermuda Triangle; more like the sleek and powerful jet that's headed its way.
While waiting for my guest to return from the ladies room after Monday night's performance of J.T. Rogers' White People, I amused myself by observing the faces of those exiting the theatre and waiting for the elevator to take them up to street level. The white people in the audience were generally very quiet with serious faces that suggested they were deep in thought. The non-white people I observed all displayed that healthy vibrancy that comes with taking in a lively evening of exhilarating theatre; particularly the woman with the Obama baseball cap who was happily chatting away with her companions and the young man who was sitting in front of me during the show, whose hearty laughter throughout the 90 minute piece told the whole room he was having a ball.
A Schenk You Very Much Productions will present the West Coast Premiere of the award-winning play MOM'S THE WORD by Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams at the El Portal Forum Theatre (5269 Lankershim Boulevard) in North Hollywood.
A Schenk You Very Much Productions will present the West Coast Premiere of the award-winning play MOM'S THE WORD by Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams at the El Portal Forum Theatre (5269 Lankershim Boulevard) in North Hollywood.
The hit off-Broadway musical SESSIONS celebrates it's 200th performance at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street) on July 31st. Directed by Thomas Coté with book, music and lyrics by Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age), SESSIONS catches a glimpse at the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
The hit off-Broadway musical SESSIONS celebrates it's 200th performance at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street) on July 31st. Directed by Thomas Coté with book, music and lyrics by Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age), SESSIONS catches a glimpse at the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
Robert Newman, star of 'Guiding Light' and a two-time Daytime Emmy nominee for his longtime work on 'Guiding Light,' joined the cast of SESSIONS beginning Friday, May 29th. SESSIONS, directed by Thomas Coté, is now playing off-Broadway at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street). Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age) pens this candid and witty new musical about the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
Robert Newman, star of 'Guiding Light' and a two-time Daytime Emmy nominee for his longtime work on 'Guiding Light,' will join the cast of SESSIONS beginning Friday, May 29th. SESSIONS, directed by Thomas Coté, is now playing off-Broadway at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street). Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age) pens this candid and witty new musical about the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
The cast sat down and talked with me about the play, education, African American attendance at the theater and more. Read on...
SESSIONS, a musical in therapy, continues its off-Broadway run at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street). Directed by Thomas Coté, SESSIONS is a candid and witty new musical by Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age) about the trials and tribulations of everyday life as seen through the eyes of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theater Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
Actor and writer Anthony Nikolchev presents the Chicago premiere of his solo show, 'Look, What I Don't Understand,' as part of Thirteen Pocket's first season devoted to original works. This one-man drama accesses the historical narratives experienced by Nikolchev's family during their 1960s escape from the totalitarian hostility of communist Bulgaria to detainment in America, challenging himself and audiences to comprehend the experience of past generations through the perspective of present generations. Told through the words of a middle-aged Bulgarian immigrant at the gates of the US border, 'Look, What I Don't Understand' integrates documentary theater with fictional narrative while exercising the audience's ability to process the alleged objectivity of history.
Actor and writer Anthony Nikolchev presents the Chicago premiere of his solo show, ?Look, What I Don?t Understand,? as part of Thirteen Pocket?s first season devoted to original works. This one-man drama accesses the historical narratives experienced by Nikolchev?s family during their 1960s escape from the totalitarian hostility of communist Bulgaria to detainment in America
Actor and writer Anthony Nikolchev presents the Chicago premiere of his solo show, ?Look, What I Don?t Understand,? as part of Thirteen Pocket?s first season devoted to original works. This one-man drama accesses the historical narratives experienced by Nikolchev?s family during their 1960s escape from the totalitarian hostility of communist Bulgaria to detainment in America
Actor and writer Anthony Nikolchev presents the Chicago premiere of his solo show, 'Look, What I Don't Understand,' as part of Thirteen Pocket's first season devoted to original works. This one-man drama accesses the historical narratives experienced by Nikolchev's family during their 1960s escape from the totalitarian hostility of communist Bulgaria to detainment in America, challenging himself and audiences to comprehend the experience of past generations through the perspective of present generations. Told through the words of a middle-aged Bulgarian immigrant at the gates of the US border, 'Look, What I Don't Understand' integrates documentary theater with fictional narrative while exercising the audience's ability to process the alleged objectivity of history.
Taboo star spreads his wings to perform in concerts at the Oak Room.
WHO: Winters Lane Productions WHAT: Disney's High School Musical WHEN: Through October 21. WHERE: CCBC - Catonsville, Q Theatre INFORMATION: www.winterslaneproductions.org
WHO: The Baltimore Company WHAT: Menopause: The Musical WHEN: Open run. Weds - Sat at 7:30 PM; Sat at 4PM; Sun at 2PM and 5:30PM WHERE: M & T Pavilion at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center HOW MUCH: $45.00. $65.00 VIP includes cocktail table seating and dinner. Dinners start 90 minutes before curtain. INFORMATION: www.france-merrickpac.com TICKETS: www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or charge by phone at 410-547-SEAT.
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