Debbie 1976

Opened: September 16, 1976
Closing: September 26, 1976

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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History To Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month this May at Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum. Discover the rich cultural contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history.

The Joyce Theater Foundation to Present Eight Edition of American Dance Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


The Joyce Theater Foundation is continuing its mission to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform.

New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroom
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023


NEW FEDERAL THEATRE will hold its 53rd Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at Edison Ballroom, honoring Woodie King, Jr., Gabrielle Kurlander, and Sade Lythcott. The gala is chaired by Kenny Leon and Lynn Whitfield.

New Federal Theatre To Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023


Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT), led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will hold a 53rd Anniversary Celebration October 2, 2023 at Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.  

Interview: Bob Mackie talks THE ART OF BOB MACKIE at Provincetown Public Library
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 25, 2023


With a career in films, television, and stage spanning six decades, Bob Mackie had long secured his status as an iconic costume and fashion designer when he won his first Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for “The Cher Show” in 2019.

Feature: Carpenters Legacy celebrates 1-year residency at Modern Showrooms.
by Debbie Hall - Jul 24, 2023


Sally Olson, starring as Karen Carpenter, and Ned Mills starring as Richard Carpenter, celebrated one year of their residency, Carpenters Legacy, at the Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park Resort with shows Sunday to Thursday and the big celebration July 27.

Review: Bernard Slade's Same Time, Next Year at Early Bird Dinner Theater
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 26, 2023


Same Time, Next Year is a romantic comedy written by Bernard Slade that premiered in 1975 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The plot revolves around a man and woman, George and Doris (respectively), who meet together once a year for a rendezvous over the course of 24 years despite being married to other people. Over the span of 24 years, George and Doris, who have six children between them, develop a much deeper level of intimacy for one another, despite only meeting once a year for a clandestine weekend. They discuss births, deaths, and marital woes amidst the ever-changing social climate that plagues their existence over the course of a span of two decades.

Feature: Puttin' On The Glitz Benefit Concert Kicks Off Liberace Legacy Week
by Debbie Hall - May 9, 2023


Emmy and Golden Globe-winning choreographer and producer Jeff Kutash (Splash!) join forces with composer Keith Thompson (Jersey Boys) to honor Mr. Showmanship. Puttin’ On The Glitz musical benefit concert will kick off Liberace Legacy Week at Coop’s Cabaret and Hot Spot on May 15.

Feature: The Show Must Eurovision �" A Celebration of Musical Theatre Eurovision Song Contest Stars �" Part Two
by Adam Robinson - May 10, 2023


In Part One we discussed some of the modern UK connected Musical Theatre Eurovision stars, but let's go back to the 90's where there was an exceptional run from 1991 to 1994 of stage steppers.

Feature: Neil Diamond The Tribute Starring Rob Garrett Begins Residency at Alexis Park Resort
by Debbie Hall - Apr 4, 2023


As Rob Garrett enters his 28th year paying tribute to the now-retired Neil Diamond, Garrett begins his new residency at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park Resort Monday to Thursday.

Photos: First Look At CCAE Theatrical's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 19, 2023


One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, Sunday in the Park with George, won the Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 1984 including Best Musical. This rarely-done musical was last produced in San Diego by Ion Theatre in 2016. Sunday in the Park with George, starring Will Blum and Emily Lopez, runs February 17 - March 5, 2023. Check out photos here!

CCAE Theatricals Announces Cast For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


This rarely done musical was last produced in San Diego by Ion Theatre in 2016. Artistic Director, J. Scott Lapp and Managing Producer, Jordan Beck announces the casting of Sunday in the Park with George running February 17 - March 5, 2023.

Feature: CARPENTERS LEGACY: A CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT celebrates with official debut at The Modern Showrooms At Alexis Park Resort Hotel
by Debbie Hall - Dec 8, 2022


It is time to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter starring in the debut of Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait recreating the nostalgia and joy of the Carpenters’ 1977 and 1978 Christmas television specials. The holiday show will be performed at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park Resort Hotel through Jan. 1, 2023.

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022


Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Photos: First Look at BUGSY MALONE at Bath Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2022


New production photographs of the cast of the Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed production of Bugsy Malone were just released.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For BUGSY MALONE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2022


New rehearsal images of the cast of the Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed, sell-out production of Bugsy Malone  by Johan Persson were released today.

BWW Feature: CARPENTERS LEGACY will Debut Their New Residency at The Mint Beginning June 21.
by Debbie Hall - Jun 8, 2022


Sally Olson, starring as Karen Carpenter, and Ned Mills starring as Richard Carpenter, will debut their new residency, Carpenters Legacy, at The Mint on June 21 with two performances daily, Tuesday to Thursday.

BWW Feature: Neil Diamond-The Tribute Featuring Rob Garrett Will be Performed for Arizona Charlies 34th Anniversary Celebration
by Debbie Hall - Apr 25, 2022


Veteran Las Vegas entertainer Rob Garrett, known as the King of Diamonds for his long-running Neil Diamond tribute show, will perform two firsts in his career. He will perform Neil Diamond-The Tribute Featuring Rob Garrett at Arizona Charlie's Decatur Hotel & Casino for its 34th-anniversary celebration on April 30.

BWW Feature: The Next Movement Will Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary On April 22 and 23
by Debbie Hall - Apr 19, 2022


The Nevada Room will present the 50th anniversary celebration of the R&B group, The Next Movement, April 22-23.

BWW Feature: THE NEXT MOVEMENT to perform monthly at The Nevada Room
by Debbie Hall - Feb 1, 2022


The Vegas and Nevada Rooms will debut its new exciting monthly residency, sensational R&B vocal group, The Next Movement. The excitement begins at The Nevada Room Feb. 4 and Feb. 5.

Playwright and Theatre Professor Paul Carter Harrison Dies at 85
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright and theatre professor, Paul Carter Harrison, has died at 85.While teaching at California State University, Sacramento (1970–1972), Harrison conceived and directed Melvin Van Peebles’ “Ain’t Supposed To Die a Natural Death” prior to its Broadway production, and wrote his play The Great MacDaddy which was produced by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1973, and won an Obie Award.

BWW Feature: NEIL DIAMOND - THE TRIBUTE STARRING ROB GARRETT to be performed at M Resort Spa And Casino
by Debbie Hall - Jan 3, 2022


Long-time Las Vegas performer and Neil Diamond tribute artist Rob Garrett will be performing a production show Neil Diamond - The Tribute starring Rob Garrett in the M Pavilion at the M Resort Spa and Casino on Jan. 8.

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021


In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021


Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BWW Feature: Celebrate under the stars with YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Super Summer Theatre
by Debbie Hall - Jul 26, 2021


As each day continues to be a roller coaster ride with all of the changes, the beloved Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang, through a revue of songs and vignettes, explores life through their eyes. In the joyful and funny musical. You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (presented by Hynes-Sight Entertainment), will delight audiences at the Super Summer Theatre July 29-31.

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