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Kelli O'Hara, Brian D'Arcy James, & Adam Guettel Join 'THEATER: All The Moving Parts'
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024

In this new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts”, Stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, and composer/lyricist Adam Guettel discuss the bold and provocative new musical “Days of Wine and Roses” about love and alcoholism, based on the 1962 Blake Edwards film classic. 

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Profiled on 'THEATER: All The Moving Parts', on CUNY TV
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2023

Host Patrick Pacheco is first joined by cast members Kara Young, Jay O. Sanders, and Heather Alicia Simms, who talk about their provocative roles in this sly and subversive comedy in which white supremacy meets its worst nightmare. Then critic Brittani Samuel and CUNY Professor Hillary Miller place Davis's groundbreaking drama.

Charles Busch and Theresa Rebeck to Appear On THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS, November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023

In this new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts”, host Patrick Pacheco talks with two of the theater's most prolific and engaging writers. First, playwright Charles Busch takes us on a roller-coaster ride through his life and career, as recounted in his new memoir: “Leading Lady”. 

BWW Review: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO brings simple musical fun to Centre Stage
by Neil Shurley - Jul 25, 2018

BWW Review: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO brings simple musical fun to Centre Stage

BWW Interview: Reed Halvorson, director of BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO at Centre Stage
by Neil Shurley - Jul 18, 2018

'Expect a load of laughs, a heaping scoop of love, and tons of fun in this musical romp perfect for the entire family.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals for Neil Sedaka Musical BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2017

The eagerly awaited UK premiere of Breaking Up is Hard to Do, a new musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka opens at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from March 29th.

Photo Flash: Robyn Mellor, Lauren Cocoracchio and More Lead BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
by Julie Musbach - Jan 27, 2017

Full casting is announced today for the London premiere of Breaking Up is Hard to Do, the musical featuring the songs of pop icon Neil Sedaka.

Full Creative Team Announced and Tickets on Sale for BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017

The full creative team have been announced and tickets have gone on sale for the UK premiere of Breaking Up is Hard to Do, the musical featuring the songs of pop icon Neil Sedaka.

Creative Team Announced for the London Premiere of BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016

The London Premier of Breaking Up is Hard to Do, a comedy musical with a book by Ben H. Winters and Erik Jackson, music by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield and Phillip Cody with musical arrangements by Tom Kitt is being produced at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from March 29th through to April 23rd 2017 with press night on March 31st at 7.30pm.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2016

Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Breaking Up is Hard to Do with Book by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters, Music by Neil Sedaka, and Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield, and Philip Cody.

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO to Play Priscilla Beach Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016

Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) proudly welcomes back the sold out hit from the 2015 Season Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters, musical by Neil Sedaka and Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield, and Philip Cody. Performances are May 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m., and May 8 at 2 p.m. on the historic Barn Stage at PBT!

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO Opens at Surfside Players Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2013

Surfside Players presents the super-fun musical comedy, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, built around 18 hits by 1960s pop star Neil Sedaka, including 'Where the Boys Are', 'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen', 'Calendar Girl', 'Stupid Cupid', and of course, the chart-topping title song. Appropriate for the whole family.

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO to Open at Surfside Players, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2013

Surfside Players presents the super-fun musical comedy, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, built around 18 hits by 1960s pop star Neil Sedaka, including 'Where the Boys Are', 'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen', 'Calendar Girl', 'Stupid Cupid', and of course, the chart-topping title song. Appropriate for the whole family.

BWW Reviews: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, As is Creating a Plausible Jukebox Musical Book
by Lauren Yarger - Oct 2, 2012

If you are a fan of the songs of Neil Sedaka, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, featuring 19 tunes performed by an enthusiastic ensemble at Ivoryton Playhouse, then love will keep you together. The implausible book concocted to link the songs together in Broadway-show fashion, however, might cause a little laughter in the rain.

Fox Valley Rep Announces 2012 Season at Pheasant Run Mainstage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 10, 2011

Fox Valley Rep, in residence at Pheasant Run Resort, announces an exciting line-up for their calendar-year 2012 season, many new to the Fox Valley community, including the comedy behind 'Gone with the Wind' during golden age of Hollywood, Moonlight and Magnolias, the romantic musical featuring Neil Sedaka's hits of the 1960's, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Theo Ubique's critic-acclaimed Chicago revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Some Enchanted Evening, Deborah Zoe Laufer's modern empty-nesters comedy, Sirens, and the holiday musical, The Winter Wonderettes.

BWW Reviews: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO at Gaslight Dinner Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 9, 2011

Remind me someday to tell you my Connie Francis story - although, in retrospect, it probably veers dangerously close to the realm of 'you had to be there,' but then again, who among you has a Connie Francis story to tell? The Italian-American songstress, who was such a presence in American pop culture in the middle of the last century, has been on my mind a lot since seeing Breaking Up is Hard to Do, an appealing, if slight, musical revue featuring the hits of Neil Sedaka, now onstage at The Gaslight Dinner Theatre at The Renaissance Center in Dickson.