'13, A New Musical' Digital Release Available Starting 9/30September 29, 2008Ghostlight Records confirms the 9/30 digital release of the Original Broadway Cast Album of '13, A New Musical'. This will be a rare instance where the cast album is recorded and released before performances have officially begun. The physical CD will be available for purchase at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in the weeks ahead, as well as via the Ghostlight website.
Kennedy Center to Present DRUID Theater Company in Double BillSeptember 29, 2008The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents DRUID theater company in a double bill of The Shadow of the Glen and The Playboy of the Western World in the Terrace Theater October 22-25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Center's etcetera! series.
COLLEGE The Musical Extends at NYMF Through 10/3September 29, 2008Following rave reviews and a sold out run, COLLEGE The Musical has extended at this year's New York Musical Theater Festival. Initially scheduled to close September 28, COLLEGE will add a performance at 10:30pm on Friday, October 3 at the ATA Chernuchin Theater (314 W 54th Street). Tickets are available at www.nymf.org.
Live Television Production of 'Mister Roberts' to be Releasesd on DVD 10/7September 29, 2008The star-studded, live television production of Mister Roberts debuts on DVD on October 7, 2008 from Acorn Media. Capturing all the intimacy and electricity of live theatre, this stirring comedic drama rekindles the rousing warmth of the original production that won five Tony Awards® on Broadway.
Tickets for SHREK THE MUSICAL On Sale TODAY 9/29September 29, 2008The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) box office opens today for SHREK THE MUSICAL, which begins preview performances on November 8 and officially opens on December 14.
10/27 Release of 'Reefer Madness' to Also Include Original LA Cast RecordingSeptember 29, 2008Ghostlight Records is proud to announce the October 27th release of a Collector's Edition double-CD of 'Reefer Madness', featuring both the Movie Soundtrack, and the original Los Angeles Cast Recording. The double-CD contains new Author Notes, written by By Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney, and also features a 'flipover booklet', which contains artwork and lyrics for both CDs. Murphy & Studney commented: 'This double CD of 'Reefer Madness' marks the culmination of a 10 year journey for us. It began in 1997, during a road trip back from San Francisco, where we got the idea that it might be fun to write a musical about singing, dancing potheads. Being in San Francisco can give you ideas like that.'
Gasteyer Directs One Hanna Clapping at Comedy Central StageSeptember 29, 2008Actress, singer, and comedienne Hanna LoPatin will be directed by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, in the one woman show, The Sound of One Hanna Clapping at Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson, Tues. Oct. 14 & IO West Theatre, Thurs., Oct. 16. LoPatin's Los Angeles dates come on the heels of her August performances of the show at The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts Festival in North America, FringeNYC, where she was lauded with Best Bet notices.
'Idaho!' Adds Extra Performance at NYMF 10/1September 29, 2008NYMF has added a performance of Idaho! a new American comedy musical with book, music and lyrics by Buddy Sheffield and music by Keith Thompson on Wednesday, October 1st at 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th Street).
Carnegie Hall Gathers Rapp, Sheik, Miranda and More for 'Revival' PanelSeptember 29, 2008On Monday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall, The Carnegie Hall Notables host REVIVAL: Broadway's Next Act, a panel discussion focusing on the fresh approach that composers have recently introduced to Broadway, attracting audiences through a new range of media, from YouTube to MTV.
UCLA Cancels Kosky's 'Tell Tale Heart'; Actor Unable to Obtain Working VisaSeptember 29, 2008The Department of Homeland Security has rejected the visa application for Austrian actor MARTIN NIEDERMAIR, the star of Barrie Koskys one man show, TELL TALE HEART. UCLA Live has therefore been forced to cancel TELL TALE HEART, which was due to open the International Theatre Festival at UCLA next Wednesday (October 1).
Rocca to Host Theatreworks USA Gala Featuring Butz, Murphy, Roth, Legally Blonde and MoreSeptember 29, 2008On Monday, October 20, 2008, Theatreworks USA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Ken Arthur, Producing Director), the leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, is pleased to honor Kim Corrigan, Daryl Roth, and Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin with the Lee Salk 'Goodworks' Award at its annual awards dinner and gala.
Devin Richards to Celebrate CD Release at Metropolitan Room 11/10September 29, 2008Lampkin Music Group has announced the CD release party for Broadway personality, Devin Richards 'My Own Voice - Live at Metropolitan Room.' The evening will feature musical direction by Dan 'The Man' Furman and take place on November 10th at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $25 which includes a copy of the CD.