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SEEyD's Turbine Begins At Downstage 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2009
With the controversial issue of wind farming SEEyD 'blows another gust of fresh air through Wellington theatre' (Laurie Atkinson, The Dominion Post). What happens when a company that's doing everything it can to save the environment can't reconcile with an already environmentally conscious family? At first the self-sufficient Gusten household in Ohanui is united in its opposition to erect seventy turbines in their ?backyard', but a family secret, erotic fiction, an autistic son, global warming and a most unlikely love story combine to crack their resolve.
Adam Page Makes His Debut At Downstage Theater 2/18-3/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2009
Winner of the Best Music by an Emerging Artist Award at the 2007 Adelaide Fringe Festival and one of South Australia's finest saxophone players, Adam Page makes his debut appearance from 18 February till 1 March at Downstage Theatre as part of the 2009 New Zealand Fringe Festival. A wicked experience for all ages, fresh from a successful run at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adam Page Solo is an hilarious interactive and improvised music performance 'making Mike Oldfield seem over produced' (The Sunday Mail).
The 'Fantastick' Nick Spangler And His 'AMAZING' Win
by Eddie Varley - December 20, 2008
When a writer has done the number of celebrity interviews that I have, he realizes that there are a handful of celebrities he would never want to meet again. Most, however, are genuinely nice people and enjoyable to work with. There are others who become friends-true and genuine friends. Such is the relationship that has developed between me and Nick Spangler who is currently starring as Matt in the lovely revival of The Fantasticks which is enjoying a healthy run Off Broadway.
Photo Coverage: Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala Honoring Lewis Black
by Peter James Zielinski - November 19, 2008
The Williamstown Theatre Festival honored award-winning performer Lewis Black at its 2008 Festival Gala. The annual gala took place on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 23rd Street in New York City.
Williamstown Theatre Festival to Honor Lewis Black at Annual Gala 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2008
The Williamstown Theatre Festival will honor award-winning performer Lewis Black at its 2008 Festival Gala, it was announced today. The annual gala will take place on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 23rd Street in New York City.
Williamstown Theatre Festival to Honor Lewis Black at Annual Gala 11/17
by Faetra Petillo - October 13, 2008
The Williamstown Theatre Festival will honor award-winning performer Lewis Black at its 2008 Festival Gala, it was announced today. The annual gala will take place on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 23rd Street in New York City.
One of World's Longest Running Phantoms, Rob Guest, Dies at 57
by Faetra Petillo - October 01, 2008
TV New Zealand is reporting that theater and pop star Rob Guest has died of a stroke. The actor was admittied late Tuesday where he remained in critical condition. The actor's family state that he died peacefully overnight while in the Intensive Care Unit.
World's Longest Running Phantom, Rob Guest, Suffers Stroke
by Faetra Petillo - October 01, 2008
Theatre star Rob Guest is critically ill in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Mamma Mia! Movie Soundtrack Achieves Platinum Status and Hits #1
by Faetra Petillo - August 13, 2008
Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack achieves platinum status. The MAMMA MIA! - The Movie Soundtrack is the bona fide hit of the summer, reaching #1 on Billboard's Top 200 Chart, and achieving platinum status today, after only its fifth week of release. Featuring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan singing the hits of super group ABBA, the CD is also #1 on the Billboard Soundtrack Chart for the fourth consecutive week, and has been the top selling album on iTunes for three consecutive weeks.
New York City Gay Men's Chorus Presents 'Vibrate' 6/4
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2008
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus launches Gay Pride month in New York with 'Vibrate!' on Wednesday, June 4th and 5th at 8:00PM at F.I.T.'s Haft Auditorium.
Photo Flash: Roy Scheider: A Life Well Lived Celebrated
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2008
They came from around the corner and as far away as London, Italy and New Zealand to pay tribute to a legend of film and stage and a good friend and neighbor, Roy Scheider.
New York City Gay Men's Chorus Presents 'Vibrate' 6/4
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2008
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus launches Gay Pride month in New York with 'Vibrate!' on Wednesday, June 4th and 5th at 8:00PM at F.I.T.'s Haft Auditorium.
The Met goes live in Prospect Park on 6/20
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera Presents Free Concert on Friday, June 20: 'Met Summer Concert: Live in Prospect Park'

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