East is East 1999

Opened: May 4, 1999
Closing: July 11, 1999

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Over 200 Lots of Stephen Sondheim Memorabilia to be Auctioned Off in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


 Doyle will be auctioning the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10am. Learn more about the auction and about Stephen Sondheim.

Parsons Dance Will Return to the Joyce For Annual NYC Homecoming
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Parsons Dance will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week season, from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 25.  

Ina Garten Comes to BAM to Discuss Her New Memoir This October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024


To celebrate her long-awaited memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens (Crown / Penguin Random House, Oct 2024), best-selling author, television personality, and cultural icon Ina Garten will take the stage at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House on October 15 to reflect on her path to success and recount the trials and tribulations of making her own way.

MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period To March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024


As part of the celebrations for MAMMA MIA! turning 25 on Saturday 6 April 2024, the hit musical has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 29 March 2025, with tickets now on sale.

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Hale Centre Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Apr 7, 2024


The cast of Hale's TITANIC THE MUSICAL, directed by Cambrian James, is a true ensemble, highlighted by Maury Yeston’s score, operatic in style and epic in scope.

BroadStage Presents Antonio Sánchez: BIRDMAN LIVE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024


Experience four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez performing Birdman Live at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage on April 20, 2024.

Interview: Theatre Life with Peter Anastos
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 2, 2024


Today’s subject Peter Anastos has been living his theatre life as one of the co-Founders of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all- male dance troupe has been parodying the classics of ballet for 50 years now. You can see the company in action for three performances only from April fourth through sixth in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Beginning This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2024


Join Ensemble Theatre Company for the opening night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, adapted by Ben Power and directed by Oahn Nguyen, on April 6 at New Vic Theatre, Santa Barbara.

MEN ABOUT TOWN Al Hirschfeld Exhibition is Now Live Online
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


The Al Hirschfeld Foundation as opened its latest online exhibition, 'Men About Town: Al Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward.'

WAITRESS, FAT HAM & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 22nd season, to be presented September 2024 to September 2025. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Home at The Gateway Playhouse
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Mar 24, 2024


What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?

Interview: Alex Lacamoire Talks Working with Sting on MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 21, 2024


Award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, musical director, music copyist, and orchestrator Alex Lacamoire has collaborated with some of the biggest names in musical theater.

Review: MAMA MIA at Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 20, 2024


What did our From the opening overture to the curtain call, Mama Mia is a fun and entertaining romp. Upbeat and rollercoaster-esque, the show takes you through a mired of situations and emotions as Sophie attempts to discover her father, while her mother, Donna fights off old feeling for a love thought long dead, all while dealing with the stress of of an upcoming large wedding.critic think of MAMA MIA at Overture Center?

Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Sing 'No Help From God' by Ryan Bingham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


Watch Ramin Karimloo sing 'No Help From God' by Ryan Bingham!

TimeLine Theatre Closes 2024-25 Season With DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


TimeLine Theatre Company has announced details for the world premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar, directed by Chay Yew and presented in a co-production with Writers Theatre.

Axis Theatre Company to Present William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


Axis Theatre Company will present a new staging of William Shakespeare's most painful comedy, Twelfth Night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.

Opera San José Presents the Bay Area Premiere of FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024


Experience the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San José from April 20 to May 5.

Sara Jean Ford and Ta'Rea Campbell Join Workshop of Ed Kleban's GALLERY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2024


The Weathervane Theatre will offer a workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban. We have all the details!

Gin Blossoms & Toad The Wet Sprocket Set Co-Headlining Summer Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024


The 15-date trek kicks off Thursday, August 1 in Wisconsin and will see the “Hey Jealousy” and “Walk On the Ocean” hitmakers, respectively, take amphitheaters and theater stages across the Midwest and East Coast. Additionally, they'll be joined by special guest alternative rockers Vertical Horizon, the multi-platinum band.

The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! is Coming to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024


The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! makes its way to Overture Center as a part of the 2023/24 season. With a limited engagement of eight performances, MAMMA MIA! will run Tuesday, March 19 through Sunday, March 24.

MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Recoups After 13 Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024


MAMMA MIA!, has just announced that the 25th Anniversary North American Tour has recouped its $4.25 million investment after just 13 weeks on the road.

Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From The Martha Hill Dance Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

East is East FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of East is East have there been?
East is East has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1999.
What awards has East is East been nominated for?
East is East has been nominated for the Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Derek McLane.
What awards has East is East won?
East is East has won the Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Derek McLane.

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