Frank Rich Talks Sondheim, Music and the Nature of Media to Dan SavageOctober 26, 2009Tonight, Monday, October 26, 2009 musical theater's living legend, Stephen Sondheim, will make this first momentous journey to Seattle; and will hold what promises to be an enormously entertaining and informative onstage conversation with his friend and respected New York Times columnist Frank Rich. In advance of this once-in-a-lifetime event Rich spoke to famed writer Dan Savage about Sondheim, the current state of Broadway and the ever evolving business of news coverage in this modern age.
Schreiber and Johansson Set for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGEOctober 26, 2009Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson, in her Broadway debut, will star in Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE directed by Gregory Mosher on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Performances begin Monday, December 28, 2009 and the official opening is Sunday, January 24, 2010. The limited engagement will run for 14 weeks only.
Roundabout's SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Artwork RevealedOctober 26, 2009Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will welcome back Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine.
Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23October 26, 2009The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported.
Wolf Trap's Summer 2010 Season Includes CATS, Keillor & More, Tickets on Sale 10/26October 26, 2009Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts will break tradition this year rolling out its entire 2010 Filene Center summer season at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in four separate installments, the first one on Monday, October 26. By announcing shows as they are booked throughout the winter and spring months, Wolf Trap patrons, members, and prospective members will have advanced access to their favorite summer performers. Premium in-house seats will be available on October 26 to Wolf Trap members, well in advance of the November 21 general public on-sale.
Damian Lewis Talks THE MISANTHROPE to The Daily MailOctober 25, 2009Damian Lewis leads an outstanding ensemble featuring Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Dominic Rowan and Tim McMullan in Martin Crimp's blistering version of Molière's greatest comedy, The Misanthrope. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play will open at the Comedy Theatre on 17 December 2009 with previews from 7 December 2009.
STAGE TUBE: THIS IS IT - Michael Jackson Behind the ScenesOctober 25, 2009Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' concert film opens worldwide in IMAX and conventional theaters in just five days, and a brand new clip has been released showing Jackson behind the scene as he greets and rehearses with his dancers. Sony Pictures Entertaiment announced last month that the release date for 'Michael Jackson: This Is It' has been moved up to Oct. 28, two days earlier than previously announced.
Tesori Set for 'FUN HOME' Musical Adaptation, Mantello to DirectOctober 25, 2009'Behind The Curtain' on Courant.com reports that SHREK composer Jeanine Tesori is partnering with with writer Lisa Kron ('Well,' '2.5 Minute Ride') on a musical adaptation of the graphic novel, 'Fun Home,' by Alison Bechnell. Joe Mantello, reveals 'Behind The Curtain,' will direct.