Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 25, 2010
A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.
Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, 8/25-9/19
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010
A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.
Photo Coverage: Mazzie & Danieley Join NEXT TO NORMAL
by Monica Simoes - Jul 20, 2010
Multiple Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie and Broadway veteran Jason Danieley began to lead the cast of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL, beginning performances Monday, July 19 at 8:00pm at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45th street). Ms. Mazzie and Mr. Danieley play Diana and Dan Goodman, a married couple dealing with Diana's bipolar disorder and the effect it has on their family.
Married Couple Mazzie & Danieley Take Over in NEXT TO NORMAL 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2010
The New York Times is reporting that real-life married couple Marrin Mazzie and Jason Danieley will be taking over the lead roles in Next to Normal on July 19th. This will mark the couple's first on-stage pairing in a Broadway show.
Penn Shakes. Fest Closes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 16, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
Married Couple Mazzie & Danieley Take Over in NEXT TO NORMAL 7/19
by Robert Diamond - Jun 3, 2010
The New York Times is reporting that real-life married couple Marrin Mazzie and Jason Danieley will be taking over the lead roles in Next to Normal on July 19th. This will mark the couple's first on-stage pairing in a Broadway show.
Canadian Stage Presents FRANKENSTEIN By Catalyst Theatre, Plays 4/29-5/29
by BWW
News Desk - May 29, 2010
Canadian Stage presents the Toronto premiere of Catalyst Theatre's Frankenstein, an award-winning adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel integrating poetic verse, song, original music, stylized movement and fantastical costumes and sets made entirely of paper.
Skylight Opera Presents RENT May 21-June 20
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
The Pulitizer and Tony Award winnning rock opera RENT comes to the Broadway Theatre Center May 21 through June 20 as part of the Sylight Opera Series. Ticket prices range from $62 to $20 and are available at the Box Office, 414-291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.
Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010
The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.
John Douglas Thompson Set for Hartford Stage's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 10/7-11/7
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2010
John Douglas Thompson will be starring in the Hartford Stage production of Antony and Cleopatra, which will run October 7 through November 7. Thompson will be joining Kate Mulgrew who has been previously confirmed for the female lead. Thompson received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance in The Emperor Jones and an Obie Award for Othello. His stage credits include: Cyrano de Bergerac and Julius Caesar on Broadway.
Kate Mulgrew Stars In Hartford Stages' ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 10/7-11/7
by Mary Hanrahan - Apr 29, 2010
Kate Mulgrew, who starred as Katherine Hepburn in Tea at Five, one of Hartford Stage's most successful productions of all time, will return to the Tony Award-winning theatre (Michael Wilson, Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Managing Director) in William Shakespeare's classic play, Antony and Cleopatra. Tina Landau will direct the production, which will run at Hartford Stage October 7 - November 7. Antony and Cleopatra will be the first production in Hartford Stage's renovated and expanded Church Street facility. Construction on the renovation project will take place this summer.
Canadian Stage Presents FRANKENSTEIN By Catalyst Theatre, Plays 4/29-5/29
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 29, 2010
Canadian Stage presents the Toronto premiere of Catalyst Theatre's Frankenstein, an award-winning adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel integrating poetic verse, song, original music, stylized movement and fantastical costumes and sets made entirely of paper.
Skylight Opera Presents RENT May 21-June 20
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Apr 23, 2010
The Pulitizer and Tony Award winnning rock opera RENT comes to the Broadway Theatre Center May 21 through June 20 as part of the Sylight Opera Series. Ticket prices range from $62 to $20 and are available at the Box Office, 414-291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.
Canadian Stage Presents FRANKENSTEIN By Catalyst Theatre, Plays 4/29-5/29
by Charlie Piane - Apr 22, 2010
Canadian Stage presents the Toronto premiere of Catalyst Theatre's Frankenstein, an award-winning adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel integrating poetic verse, song, original music, stylized movement and fantastical costumes and sets made entirely of paper.
SALAM SHALOM Returns To L.A. At The Greenway Court Theatre
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 16, 2010
Lee Almoral Productions LLC and Buddha-Cowboy Productions in association with Greenway present the World Premiere of a newly revised version of SALAM SHALOM, written by Saleem and directed by Ty Donaldson.
Playwrights Horizons Adds Four Productions To 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010
Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, is proud to announce four additional productions for its 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. The three World Premieres and one New York premiere join the previously-announced New York premiere of Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I.
Transport Group's Production of THE BOYS IN THE BAND Closes 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010
Transport Group's production of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band, directed by artistic director Jack Cummings III, will play its final performance on Sunday, March 28. The Boys in the Band plays in a site-specific production at 37 West 26 Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, Penthouse.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND To Close 3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2010
Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, has announced that its production of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band, directed by artistic director Jack Cummings III, will close Sunday, March 28 following the 7pm performance at 37 West 26 Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, Penthouse.
NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
SALAM SHALOM Returns To L.A. At The Greenway Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010
Lee Almoral Productions LLC and Buddha-Cowboy Productions in association with Greenway present the World Premiere of a newly revised version of SALAM SHALOM, written by Saleem and directed by Ty Donaldson.
SALAM SHALOM Returns To L.A. At The Greenway Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010
Lee Almoral Productions LLC and Buddha-Cowboy Productions in association with Greenway present the World Premiere of a newly revised version of SALAM SHALOM, written by Saleem and directed by Ty Donaldson.