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Mary Gatchell Plays Leddy Center 10/16
by Jessica Lewis - October 07, 2009
Mary Gatchell brings her singer/songwriter/pianist talents to Leddy Center once more, as she presents her smooth and exciting style of performing timeless jazz standards and her own light rock and pop creations. Mary and her incredible band are among some of the most premiere musicians on the East Coast and together will perform a magical evening, October 16, for the Leddy Center audience.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College Announces FALL 2009 SEASON THE ART OF JUSTICE SERIES
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College announces its Fall 2009 Season The Art of Justice Series, which integrates the performing arts and issues on justice, at theGerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC.
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Appoints Valerie G. Lewis As New Executive Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy (BYCA) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Valerie G. Lewis. Ms. Lewis brings extensive and multi-faceted experience in leadership and marketing to BYCA, which provides performance-based music education to a diverse student body of 285 students and which supports the celebrated Brooklyn Youth Chorus (BYC), one of the foremost children's choruses in America.
Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline Star in 'The Lover and the Poet' Benefit, 11/2
by Jessica Lewis - October 05, 2009
The Acting Company has announced that thespian heavyweights Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline will co-star in an evening of Shakespeare Performance entitled, 'The Lover and the Poet.' Proceeds from the event, which will take place on Monday, November 2 at 7pm at Florence Gould Hall, will benefit The Acting Company.
The Public and LAByrinth Theater Co Announce Sunday Speaker Series for OTHELLO, Runs Thru 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and LAByrinth Theater Company will present a FREE discussion series tied to its current production of OTHELLO running through Sunday, October 4 the NYU Skirball Center.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis Returns To MAC 10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2009
On Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. nine-time GRAMMY® award winner, Wynton Marsalis, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Mesa Arts Center for a swinging night of jazz.
Kaufman Center And NYFOS Present WHERE WE COME FROM 10/13 At Merkin Concert Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 02, 2009
Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) will present Where We Come From on Tuesday October 13, 8 PM at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center.
The Hip Hop Theater Festival Presents DEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre, Fest Runs 10/1-17
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009
Hip-Hop Theater Festival kicks off with DEEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre, a workshop production in honor of the highly acclaimed underground rap duo the BEATNUTS, written by long time music writer Sacha Jenkins, co-conceived with noted promoter Peter Oasis.
TCG Announces The Publication Of Richard Wilbur's Translation Of Moliere’s Comedies
by Alexandra Johnson - September 30, 2009
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce publication of the first two books in their new paperback series of Richard Wilbur's world-renowned English verse translations of five Moliere comedies, gems of French neo-classical drama, for years available only in acting editions. The series' four volumes include a foreword by John Simon; an interview with Wilbur, by Dana Gioia; as well as Wilbur's introductions to the plays, and cover designs by Chip Kidd. Together, they will complete the trade publication of these vital theatrical works.
Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet Comes To The Miller Theater 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 29, 2009
MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY continues its Jazz series in October with Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet The acclaimed and formidable saxophonist brings his group uptown Saturday, October 24, 8:00PM
The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 29, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm
The Hip Hop Theater Festival Presents DEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre, Fest Runs 10/1-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Hip-Hop Theater Festival kicks off with DEEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre, a workshop production in honor of the highly acclaimed underground rap duo the BEATNUTS, written by long time music writer Sacha Jenkins, co-conceived with noted promoter Peter Oasis.
CityListen Audio Tours Releases 'Walkin' Broadway'; Features Stories From Broadway Creators and Artists
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 25, 2009
CityListen® Audio Tours announces the release of Walkin' Broadway, hosted by Elliott Forrest. The tour takes listeners on a journey through Broadway past and present,mixing a historic walk through New York's theater district with fascinating anecdotes and recollections from over a dozen exclusive interviews with a veritable who's who of the theater, including James Naughton, Ossie Davis, Stephen Schwartz, John Raitt and Hal Prince.
Yale In New York Series Opens Season With 'The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman' 9/26 At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009
Following the success of last year's centenary celebration of Olivier Messiaen's birth, the Yale School of Music (YSM) turns again to a great musician on his 100th birthday. On Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., YSM opens its third annual Yale in New York series with The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman. The gifted alumni, students, and faculty of YSM present six 20th-century works linked with the legendary clarinetist.
Former Bolshoi Stars Reunite For 30th Anniversary of Their Defection to the U.S., LEGACY GALA Held 11/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 25, 2009
The last two of six Russian ballet dancers to famously defect from the U.S.S.R. to the United States in the 1960's and 70's - Valentina Kozlova and Leonid Kozlov, who sought political asylum on September 16, 1979 - will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their celebrated defection with a one-night-only dance concert, 'The Legacy Gala' on Monday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) in New York City.
FRANKENSTEIN: A Rock Musical Concert Event Performed 10/31 At The Highline Ballroom
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 24, 2009
RGA Productions presents Frankenstein, a concert and rock music telling of the iconic Mary Shelley tale featuring a Grand Rock style that evokes the sound of Pink Floyd, Evanescense, Alan Parsons Projects, Metallica, Stravinsky & Bartok.
Ian McKellen To Be Honored by The Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009
Sir Ian McKellen is confirmed to be the 2009 recipient of the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre. He will be honored The Shakespeare Theatre Company at its annual gala on October 25th at the Harman Center for the Arts.
DiRoma, Kornblum, Grabois, Heymann & More Set For National Touring Production Of AVENUE Q
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009
Casting has been announced for the National Tour of AVENUE Q, presented by Work Light Productions. The three-time Tony Award winning musical, including Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, is about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account.
Alec Baldwin Hosts NY Philharmonic's 2009-10 National Radio Broadcasts
by Alexandra Johnson - September 22, 2009
The New York Philharmonic and Chicago?s WFMT Radio Network will launch the sixth season of the concert broadcast series, The New York Philharmonic This Week, beginning the week of September 28, 2009. Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin is the new host of the two-hour radio program, which is broadcast and syndicated nationally 52 weeks a year by the WFMT Radio Network.
Dolcissimo Debuts at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall With STARLIGHT 11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009
Dolcissimo, an exciting new vocal group specializing in classical, light opera and Broadway show music will debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall on November 22nd at 7pm performing 'STARLIGHT' an evening featuring works by Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Lehar, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kern, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Donizetti and Shemer.
Photo Flash: NAATCO's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - September 21, 2009
On Monday, September 14th, The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO. Joe Mantello, the original director of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! and Stephen Bogardus, a member of the play's original cast, were honorary chairs for the NAATCO benefit performance.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Hanlon Says 'Whatever Man'
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 21, 2009
Actor Colin Hanlon talks about his new role in New York Musical Theatre Festival show.
Stella Adler Studio Announces 4th Annual Harold Clurman Festival Lineup, Begins 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2009
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting will be holding its 4th annual Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts this fall, bringing artists and activists together to discuss the relationship between art and social activism. Events will take place beginning on September 18th and end on September 28th.
The Public and LAByrinth Theater Co Announce Sunday Speaker Series for OTHELLO, Runs Thru 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 17, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and LAByrinth Theater Company will present a FREE discussion series tied to its current production of OTHELLO running through Sunday, October 4 the NYU Skirball Center.

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