Efron's '17 AGAIN' Wins Weekend B.O.April 20, 2009Zac Efron, the 21-year-old star of the 'High School Musical' mega-hit series of films broke out and 'graduated' with a winning opening for his new film comedy '17 Again.' The comic high school time-swap feature, which costars Matthew Perry, earned $24.1 million, according to the studio estimates from box office tracking service Nielsen EDI.
Trap Door Theater Extends 'HORSES AT THE WINDOW' Thru 5/2April 20, 2009In concert with the Romanian Cultural Institut in New York and the French Cultural Services in Chicago, Trap Door Theatre is proud to present Matei Visniec's Horses at the Window. Horses at the Window is a penetrating, playful examination of the women who wait patiently at home for their fighting men.
Elaine Paige Praises 'TALENT' Sensation BoyleApril 20, 2009The UK Harrow Observer reports that world renowned musical theater legend Elaine Paige sang the praises of Britain's Got Talent and YouTube Sensation Susan Boyle over the weekend.
Tharon Musser, Legendary Lighting Designer, Dead at 84April 19, 2009Tharon Musser was universally considered the 'Dean of American Lighting Designers'. She graduated from Berea College in 1946 and attended Yale University before moving to New York City to begin her career. Her first Broadway lighting work was Jose Quintero's staging of Eugene O'Neill's Long Days Journey into Night (1956) at the original Helen Hayes Theatre.
'1776' Opens at the Paper Mill Playhouse 4/19April 19, 2009Paper Mill Playhouse's 1776, Directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, will run at the Millburn theatre from April 15 through May 17, 2009. 1776 was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. The production officially opens tonight, Sunday, April 19th.
MARY STUART Opens on Bdwy Tonight, 4/19April 19, 2009The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, celebrates Opening Night at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), this evening, Sunday, April 19th, 2009.
SHREK TV - 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage' Epi. 1: Words & MusicApril 20, 2009SHREK THE MUSICAL takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage, the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.
Mitchell's Las Vegas 'PEEP SHOW' Opens Tonight 4/18April 18, 2009PEEPSHOW, the new, sophisticated, ultra-hot show begins preview performances this week at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Pop superstar Mel B (of the world famous Spice Girls) stars with General Hospital's Kelly Monaco ('Dancing with the Stars' champion) and The Strip's hottest dancers in this spectacular world premiere.
the stageFARM's Cabnet Guided 'THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE' Opens 4/18April 18, 2009the stageFARM has announced that Evan Cabnet has replaced Alex Kilgore as director of The Gingerbread House by Mark Schultz, in its world premiere. A visiting production at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place), The Gingerbread House opens officially on Saturday evening, April 18th at 8 p.m.