'Tiempo Meurto' to Perform at Town Hall This Fall by BWW News Desk
- July 02, 2008 Direct from Spain, an exceptional and exciting event occurs when Rafael Amargo with his 18 member company perform 'Tiempo Meurto' with two special performances at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, between Broadway & Avenue of the Americas/6th Ave) on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 pm.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents 'Scramble!' 7/9 by BWW News Desk
- June 23, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse announces playwright-in-residence David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy, 'Scramble!, will be staged July 9 through 26.
Albee and Turner In Conversation At Westport 6/23 by BWW News Desk
- June 20, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Arts Center will co-present two award-winning legends - playwright Edward Albee and film and theatre actor Kathleen Turner in 'Artists in Conversation,' a casual, intimate talk between two theatre professionals who also happen to be good friends, on Monday, June 23, 8 p.m., at the Playhouse.
Barbara Gaines To Guest On 'Downstage Center' by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2008 The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Barbara Gaines, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).
Cyd Charisse Dies at 86 by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2008 Cyd Charisse died Tuesday at the age of 86.
Richard Todd Adams Takes Over 'Phantom' On Tour, 6/11 by BWW News Desk
- June 10, 2008 On Wednesday, June 11, Richard Todd Adams will slip behind the mask as the elusive Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all its occupants in the U.S. National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, the international award-winning musical directed by Harold Prince, now at the Community Center Theatre in Sacramento through June 14.
Phylicia Rashad to Speak at Stella Adler Studio June 9th by BWW News Desk
- June 06, 2008 Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will be a guest speaker for the Harold Clurman Lecture Series at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting on Monday, June 9, 2008.
Albee and Turner In Conversation At Westport 6/23 by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Arts Center will co-present two award-winning legends - playwright Edward Albee and film and theatre actor Kathleen Turner in 'Artists in Conversation,' a casual, intimate talk between two theatre professionals who also happen to be good friends, on Monday, June 23, 8 p.m., at the Playhouse.
Paul Newman Steps Down As 'Mice' Director @ Westport by BWW News Desk
- May 23, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, Artistic Directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, Managing Director) announced that distinguished actor and director Paul Newman, who was slated to direct the fall production, 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck, will step down from making his directorial debut at the Playhouse due to health issues.
BMI Announces Student Award Winners by BWW News Desk
- May 22, 2008 Nine young classical composers, ranging in age from 11 to 26, have been named winners in the 56th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards.
Guthrie Director Dowling will be on NPR this Friday by BWW News Desk
- May 22, 2008 Guthrie director Joe Dowling will be featured on National Public Radio's 'Performance Today' on Friday, May 23, airing in Minnesota on KSJN classical 99.5 at noon.
Curtin, Gleason and Others Present 'Classical' Readings by BWW News Desk
- May 22, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will launch 'The Classical Series,' bringing together professional actors to read works by master playwrights. The series premiere will feature Emmy Award winner Jane Curtin, Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason, Obie Award winner Kristine Nielsen and stage, film and television actor Chris Sarandon.
Westport Summer Season to Feature Naughton and Dratch by BWW News Desk
- May 21, 2008 Westport Country Playhouse announces its summer roster of shows, featuring Tony Award winner James Naughton directing a Cole Porter musical revue; 'Saturday Night Live's' Rachel Dratch appearing in David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy; and Playhouse favorite Mark Shanahan ('Sedition,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Journey's End') performing in a thriller.
Andrew Lloyd Webber To Receive Woodrow Wilson Award by BWW News Desk
- May 20, 2008 Andrew Lloyd Webber is to be presented with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service for his many years of distinguished service to the arts through music.
Julia Roberts To Host Westport's Benefit 9/15 by BWW News Desk
- May 19, 2008 Julia Roberts will host the annual gala for Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday, September 15.
Newest Edition of 'Working In Theatre' On CUNY TV 5/11 by BWW News Desk
- May 09, 2008 The newest edition of the American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Demystifying the Classics' on CUNY TV on Sunday, May 11 at 5 p.m. The program will repeat on Friday, May 16 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m.
TWAS Honors James Earl Jones and Others by BWW News Desk
- May 08, 2008 Take Wing And Soar Productions present the Take Wing And Soar Spirit of Excellence Awards Celebration where they will pay tribute to the leadership and achievement of six distinguished members of the community including; James Earl Jones, Pat Stevenson, Arthur French and Bryan Webster.
LuPone, Ebersole and More To Present Drama League Awards by BWW News Desk
- May 07, 2008 The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Executive Directors) proudly announces the roster of presenters scheduled to appear for the The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
Alice Tully Hall To Re-Open With A Bang In February '09 by BWW News Desk
- May 06, 2008 After saying 'Good Night Alice' last April, a transformed Alice Tully Hall, designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in association with FX Fowle, will open on February 22, 2009 with the Alice Tully Hall Opening Nights Festival, an exciting two-week celebration designed to highlight the artistic range of Alice Tully Hall's primary tenants, and showcase the Hall's prominence as one of New York City's premier concert venues.
Photo Flash: The Runaway Bunny by BWW News Desk
- May 01, 2008 Glenn Close served as narrator for the reading of the popular children's book 'The Runaway Bunny' at Carnegie Hall on April 29.
Richardson To Present Wallance Shawn With Scripps Award by BWW News Desk
- April 29, 2008 Two-time Academy Award nominee Miranda Richardson will present playwright and actor Wallace Shawn with the Samuel H. Scripps Award at Theatre for a New Audience's Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 444th Birthday. The celebration, Monday, May 12, will be held at The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street.
American Theatre Wing and XM Present James Earl Jones by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2008 The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with actor James Earl Jones, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).