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CRAZY FOR YOU Taps Its Way Into Northport This Summer 6/25-8/16, Tix Now On Sale
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 12, 2009
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, CRAZY FOR YOU. You'll be swept up in this artfully constructed tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West! The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the inspiration of this Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to the stage the nostalgic showmanship of 1930's Broadway.
Photo Flash: Inspired By A Hot Flash And A Bottle Of Wine, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Will Make Its Long Island Regional Premiere 7/9
by Reynard Loki - June 10, 2009
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® will make its Long Island regional premiere on Thursday, July 9th (8PM) at Port Washington?s Landmark on Main Street Theatre for a limited engagement July 9th through August 30th. Presented by GFour Productions, single tickets for the tour-de-force revue are now on sale with discounted prices for groups of 10+ are also available. Menopause The Musical® will debut in historic Port Washington, one of the most charming villages on Long Island?s North Shore (232 Main St. Port Washington -- free parking & walking distance from the railroad station).
FF Playwrighting Contest Winner's Play Produced By BILLY ELLIOT Creatives 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 10, 2009
Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest winner Madeline Hendricks is headed to Broadway's Imperial Theatre on June 15 to see her play produced by the Tony Award® winning creative team of Billy Elliot the Musical. Hendricks had the opportunity to celebrate by meeting Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical composer and honorary chairperson of Fidelity FutureStage.
THE ODD COUPLE Completes Run At The John W. Engeman Theater 6/7
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2009
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to present Tony Award nominee Michael McGrath and Broadway veteran Jim Poulos in Neil Simon's hilarious comedy The Odd Couple.
Matthew Broderick Leads Invitation Only Reading Of Eugene Pack's STAN THE MAN 6/8
by Eddie Varley - June 05, 2009
Naked Angels will present an invitation-only reading of Stan the Man, a new play by Eugene Pack, the creator of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, on Monday, June 8th.
Queen Latifah Hosts FFS Finale Gala Event At Imperial Theatre 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group, LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) and Camp Broadway®, today announced that entertainment icon Queen Latifah will host the Fidelity FutureStage® 2009 Finale on Monday, June 15. The gala event will be held at Broadway's Imperial Theatre, home of the Tony-nominated production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Sara Ramirez and Carson Kressley Set to Host Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation Benefit Gala on 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2009
On Saturday May 30th 2009 Tony Winner Sara Ramirez star of ' Grey's Anatomy' and 'Spamalot' and Emmy Winner Carson Kressley host of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' and 'How to Look Good Naked' will be hosting the first benefit gala event for the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation. The event will take place at The Brandon Fradd Theatre at Whyte Hall in Fire Island Pines, Long Island, NY starting at 6PM. Ms. Ramirez and Mr. Kressley have united forces to honor their close friend Al D. Rodriguez, an actor, performer, producer, mentor, and creative tour de force with an evening of music and film.
Ashley, Cavanaugh, Cerveris & More Set For Broadway Barks Adopt-A-Thon 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2009
BROADWAY BARKS announces celebrity participants for 11th Anniversary ADOPT-A-THON at Shubert Alley, Saturday, July 11 3:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M. With a special book signing by Bernadette Peters of hervNew York Times Bestseller,vBroadway Barks @v1 p.m.
Maroulis, Benanti, Pasquale & More Set For INSIDE BROADWAY BEACON AWARDS 6/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
Rock Of Ages Tony-nominated star Constantine Maroulis, Tony Award-winner (for Gypsy) Laura Benanti and her husband Steven Pasquale (Reasons To Be Pretty) and Tony-nominated Judy Kuhn (Les Miz, Chess, Rags, She Loves Me) are among the Broadway honorees and performers at the Thursday June 25 Inside Broadway Broadway Beacon Awards at 5:30 PM at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY.
Latino International Theater Fest 'TeatroStageFest 2009' Returns To NYC 6/15-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 22, 2009
New York City´s Premier Latino International Theater Festival is back. June 15-28, 2009 3rd Exciting Year: 19 events, 23 performances, over 50 artists. A great celebration of groundbreaking local and international performances for all audiences.
Photo Flash: Annie Workshop With Andrea McArdle
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
A Class Act NY hosted a One Day Annie Theme Workshop on March 7th with Broadway legend, Andrea McArdle. Andrea worked with twenty-five lucky children on songs, scenes, and a dance combination from one of Broadway's most iconic shows. Kids learned the music and the dance combination to a 'Hard Knock Life' and performed it for Andrea as if it were a real audition. They also worked on scenes from the show.
Photo Flash: UJA-Federation Of NY '09 Excellence in Theater Awards Honors Furman
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009
Broadway's elite gathered to honor Roy Furman at UJA-Federation of New York's Theatre Group of the Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's 2009 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner on Monday, May 18, 2009, at The Mandarin Oriental, Columbus Circle at 60th Street, Manhattan.
Crom, Franklin, Watson Headline Hip-Hop Def Comedy Jam At Comedy Cellar 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
Rick Crom (Urinetown, The Goodbye Girl), Marina Franklin ('Chappelle's Show') and Erica Watson (upcoming film Push) headline A Hip-Hop Def Comedy Jam at the Comedy Cellar (117 MacDougal Street) on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 4:00 pm until 6;30 pm. Presented by the production team behind the new play Twin Towers, the event benefits the New York-based non-profit ENACT, where actors use role-play and drama therapy techniques to help New York City students learn emotional and social skills.
Feldshuh, Cook & More Honor Roy Furman At Excellence In Theatre Awards 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
Broadway's elite will gather to honor Roy Furman at UJA-Federation of New York's Theatre Group of the Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's 2009 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner on Monday, May 18, 2009, 6:30-7:30 PM cocktail reception and opportunity for interviews, 8:45-9:30 PM performances and award presentation, at The Mandarin Oriental, Columbus Circle at 60th Street, Manhattan.
Free Reading Of 99 WAYS TO F*CK A SWAN With Arison, Beck Held 5/18 In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
Ars Nova presents, as part of the Out Loud series, a FREE reading of: 99 WAYS TO F*CK A SWAN by Kimberly Rosenstock and directed by Shira Milikowsky. The cast includes Amir Arison, Cassie Beck, Jesse Hooker, Jennifer Ikeda, Greg Keller, Natalia Payne, and Brian Sgambati.
HAIRSPRAY's Karen Mason Set To Teach Cabaret Workshop For Teens In Bayside
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009
Karen Mason, Broadway star of Sunset Boulevard, Mama Mia, and recently Hairspray, will be heading to Queens this summer to teach students in a new Cabaret Workshop for teens produced by the Theatre Arts Center in Bayside. Ms. Mason will join other professionals such as, Angelo Fraboni from Jerome Robbins Broadway, Robbie Roby from Hairspray, Jim Osorno from Rocky Horror, Penny Aynn Maas from Cabaret, Carlos L. Encinias from Altar Boyz, and Connor Gallagher from Beauty & the Beast who teach and choreograph for the Theatre Arts Center's Summer Workshops & Camp.
Restaurant Theater & Travel Show Airs Drama Desk Nominee Interviews 5/15, 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009
The Restaurant Theater and Travel Show hosted by Ira Kleinman is pleased to announce two special programs on May 15th and May 21st recorded at The Drama Desk Awards Nominee Party at Il Bastardo Restuarant in N.Y.C.
Sara Ramirez and Carson Kressley Set to Host Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation Benefit Gala on 5/30
by Eddie Varley - May 08, 2009
On Saturday May 30th 2009 Tony Winner Sara Ramirez star of ' Grey's Anatomy' and 'Spamalot' and Emmy Winner Carson Kressley host of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' and 'How to Look Good Naked' will be hosting the first benefit gala event for the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation. The event will take place at The Brandon Fradd Theatre at Whyte Hall in Fire Island Pines, Long Island, NY starting at 6PM. Ms. Ramirez and Mr. Kressley have united forces to honor their close friend Al D. Rodriguez, an actor, performer, producer, mentor, and creative tour de force with an evening of music and film.
Bernadette Peters & Her Dog Kramer Host Bidawee's Gala On The Green Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 2009
Broadway star, author, and animal advocate Bernadette Peters and her beloved rescue dog Kramer, will host Bideawee's largest fundraising event of the year, Bideawee's Gala on The Green tonight starting at 6:30 pm.
THE ODD COUPLE Runs From 5/7 - 6/7 At The John W. Engeman Theater
by Reynard Loki - May 01, 2009
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to present Tony Award nominee Michael McGrath and Broadway veteran Jim Poulos in Neil Simon's hilarious comedy The Odd Couple.
HBO Films' 'GREY GARDENS' To Be Released On DVD 7/14
by Charlie Piane - April 30, 2009
HBO Films' 'GREY GARDENS' will be released on dvd July 14, 2009. Based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Kennedy, Grey Gardens tells the tender, intimate story of an eccentric mother and daughter (both named Edith Bouvier Beale aka 'Big and Little Edie') and stars Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange.
CRAZY FOR YOU & More Set For John W. Engeman Theatre Season, Tix On Sale 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 30, 2009
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce that SINGLE TICKETS will go ON SALE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2009 at 10AM!
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Makes Its Long Island Debut At Main Street 7/9-8/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2009
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® will make its Long Island regional premiere on Thursday, July 9th (8PM) at Port Washington's Landmark on Main Street Theatre for a limited engagement July 9th through August 30th.
A CHORUS LINE, MISS SAIGON & More Set For Gateway's 60th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 23, 2009
Gateway Playhouse, the 'foremost summer professional regional theatre' (Newsweek), announces its 60th anniversary season celebrating some of Broadway's biggest Tony Award winning hits: Miss Saigon, A Chorus Line, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sophisticated Ladies and Meshuggah-Nuns.
Comedian And Singer Marilyn Michaels To Perform At Barnes & Noble In NYC 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2009
Marilyn Michaels will appear at Barnes and Noble for a performance and signing on Wednesday, April 22nd @ 6pm. Winner of an Outer Critic Circle Award and a Drama League Award for her debut in Catskills On Broadway, Marilyn Michaels is America's premier woman of a thousand faces and voices.

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