Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein Set To Team For Broadway RunJuly 24, 2009The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting that Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein are teaming up for a new Broadway show in the spring. The Australian 'giga-star' Edna and Feinstein tickler are putting together a lighthearted evening of jokes and songs, which is as yet untitled according to Riedel.
Guthrie's ELLA Starring Tina Fabrique Opens 7/24July 24, 2009Tina Fabrique stars in the title role of this summer theatrical event, weaving myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz and pop vocalists of the 20th century.
STAGE TUBE: Katie Holmes Dances and Sings 'GET HAPPY' On FOX!July 24, 2009Katie Holmes gave a big and bright performance on the 100th episode of FOX TV's 'So You Think You Can Dance tonight', her tribute to Judy Garland found her dancing to 'Get Happy' and was a pure delight to behold. Her cheery passion as she moved across the stage coupled with that joyful smile proved a showbiz winner!
STAGE TUBE: 'THE FIRST WIVES CLUB' Video Preview!July 23, 2009A world premiere, Broadway-bound musical, The First Wives Club, is a funny, moving and empowering new musical based on the smash-hit movie comedy and Olivia Goldsmith's bestselling novel. Former college friends reunite at middle-age and soon discover they share the same unhappy story - their ungrateful husbands careened into midlife by dumping them for younger women.
Carrie Fisher's WISHFUL DRINKING Tickets Now On Sale, Artwork RevealedJuly 23, 2009Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Jonathan Reinis, Jamie Cesa, Eva Price & Berkeley Repertory Theatre, is proud to present the Broadway premiere production of Wishful Drinking, created and performed by Carrie Fisher and directed by Tony Taccone at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St).
Entourage Star Adrian Grenier Will Present 'VICTORIA & FREDERICK FOR PRESIDENT' In 2009 NY Fringe FestJuly 23, 2009Adrian Grenier, star of the hit HBO series Entourage (currently in its sixth season) will present the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival production of Victoria & Frederick for President, a multimedia retelling of a story and a moment that has taken generations to come again, running August 15th- 22nd at the New School for Drama. 'I'm thrilled to be part of such an exciting and relevant piece of theater' says Grenier, 'and I'm looking forward to working again with Jonathan Davidson.'
'STAR WARS: IN CONCERT' Begins Worldwide Tour In CA 10/1July 23, 2009Star Wars: In Concert, a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores, begins its worldwide arena tour on October 1 and 2, 2009 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and October 7 and 8 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.
'Could It Be? Yes, It Could!' Win A WEST SIDE STORY CD Collection On BWW!July 23, 2009Sony Masterworks proudly presented the recent release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of WEST SIDE STORY. The recording became available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of WEST SIDE STORY, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957.
STAGE TUBE: Ogunquit Playhouse's GUYS AND DOLLSJuly 23, 2009Gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and showgirls are in town and on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse, now through August 8th. Yes, it's Guys and Dolls - Broadway's perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them!
Philadelphia QFest 2009 Ends, Award Winners AnnouncedJuly 23, 2009Philadelphia QFest closed its 15th year with the much-praised premiere of The Big Gay Musical and a packed closing night event on the 33rd floor of the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. Both the screening and the party served as the grand finale for twelve days full of critically acclaimed movies, celebrity appearances, awards ceremonies, outdoors screenings, and festive parties.
Kazee Steps In For Borle For Playwrights Horizons' Krakowski Led MRS. SHARP ReadingsJuly 23, 2009Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) today announced a principal cast change for the private readings of MRS. SHARP, a new musical (Winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for Staged Readings, administered by the American Academy of Arts and Letters) with Book by Kirsten Guenther and Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ryan Scott Oliver. Directed by three-time Tony Award nominee and Playwrights Horizons alumnus Michael Greif (Grey Gardens, Next to Normal, Rent), the four invitation-only readings will take place over two days on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 at Playwrights Horizons (416 West 42nd Street).