Abe Jacob News

Photo Flash: Abe Jacob, Chita Rivera, Hal Prince & More Attend 2016 Live Design Awards

by Tyler Peterson — June 14, 2016

Chita Rivera, fresh from her appearance on The Tony Awards Sunday, presented her old-friend Sound Designer Abe Jacob the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Photo Flash: The Jellicles of Broadway-Bound CATS Pose in Rehearsal!

by Nicole Rosky — June 10, 2016

Can't wait for the Jellicle Ball to begin? Neither can we! Check out a photo of the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: Leona Lewis Visits New Broadway Home of CATS!

by Tyler Peterson — June 9, 2016

British pop star Leona Lewis will play the role of 'Grizabella,' the Glamour Cat, in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats, returning to Broadway this summer at the Neil Simon Theatre.

CATS Choreographer Gillian Lynne 'Very Angry' Over Blankenbuehler Hiring

by Caryn Robbins — June 8, 2016

CATS choreographer Gillian Lynne has some strong words for the powers that be behind the upcoming Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece.

Official: CATS Finds Its Grizabella- Leona Lewis Will Play the Glamour Cat on Broadway!

by Nicole Rosky — May 26, 2016

Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today that chart-topping British pop star Leona Lewis will play the role of 'Grizabella,' the Glamour Cat, in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, CATS.

Live Design Awards to Honor Tony Award Winning Designers Beowulf Boritt, Natasha Katz and More

by Marissa Sblendorio — May 23, 2016

Six awards for excellence in design achievement will be presented to individual designers and design teams by Live Design magazine on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Upper Story by Charlie Palmer in New York City.

Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Live Design Awards

by Tyler Peterson — May 18, 2016

Legendary theatrical sound designer Abe Jacob will be honored for his pioneering career achievements at the Live Design Awards on Monday, June 13 in New York.

Breaking News: Cast Announced for CATS Revival!

by Robert Diamond — May 9, 2016

Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization have announced the cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, CATS.

Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob Lectures in NYC Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 7, 2015

ABE JACOB, one of Broadway's most prominent and influential designers, will take audience members behind the scenes as he discusses his illustrious career and reflects on the many Broadway, concerts and other productions he has been involved in.

Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob to Lecture in NYC, 4/7

by Tyler Peterson — March 26, 2015

ABE JACOB, one of Broadway's most prominent and influential designers, will take audience members behind the scenes as he discusses his illustrious career and reflects on the many Broadway, concerts and other productions he has been involved in.

BWW Exclusive: Counting Down to Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 2 - The Shubert Theatre

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — November 14, 2014

To celebrate the publication of The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 2 on November 18 by Dress Circle Publishing, Jennifer Ashley Tepper will be sharing three short excerpts about each of the Broadway theaters featured in the book-countdown style! Today: The Shubert Theatre!

Photo Coverage: John Kander, James Rado & More Celebrate Abe Jacob

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — October 7, 2014

Long-time friends, associates and family gathered last night (October 6) to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the theatre community's most treasured members - award-winning sound designer Abe Jacob.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents XANADU at Herberger Theatre, Now thru 1/19

by BWW News Desk — December 31, 2013

Arizona Theatre Company brings the tongue-in-cheek, award-winning hit Broadway musical Xanadu to the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S.

Arizona Theatre Company to Present XANADU at Herberger Theatre, 12/31-1/19

by Tyler Peterson — November 14, 2013

Arizona Theatre Company brings the tongue-in-cheek, award-winning hit Broadway musical Xanadu to the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S.

2013-14 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Announced! And the 46 Members Are...

by Tyler Peterson — July 15, 2013

The Nominating Committee attends all productions during the Broadway season and meets on the date designated by the Administration Committee to determine, by vote, the Tony Award nominees for that season.

2013 Tony Awards - Who Nominates?

by Robert Diamond — April 30, 2013

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 67thAnnual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards were announced today by Tony winning-actress Sutton Foster and star of both stage and screen Jesse Tyler Ferguson, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.