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Broadway By the Bay Complete's 43rd Season With Schwartz in DEFYING GRAVITY
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2008


Broadway By the Bay, the largest theatre organization on the Peninsula, completes its 43rd season with DEFYING GRAVITY: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND FRIENDS featuring Stephen Schwartz live, composer and lyricist of Broadway hits including Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin.

Martin, Mol, Naughton and Szot Join Presenter Roster for 24th Annual Artios Awards
by Eddie Varley - Nov 5, 2008


The Casting Society of America has announced more New York celebrity presenters for this year's 24th Annual Artios Awards, honoring excellence in casting. As previously announced, Broadway veteran and comedienne Julie Halston will act as Mistress of Ceremonies, and producer Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Group, will receive the special ‘New York Apple Award' at the New York ceremony.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starting 11/7
by Reynard Loki - Nov 4, 2008


The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing back a traditional holiday favorite and making it bigger than ever. The Broadway holiday sellout A Christmas Carol: The Musical will play on the Festival stage from November 7 - December 24. A Christmas Carol: The Musical follows in the tradition of successful musical productions like Peter Pan and Disney's Beauty and the Beast, promising a bigger and better Carol than any ever seen before at ASF.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Stars to Appear on Special Halloween Broadcast of the TODAY SHOW 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Sierra Boggess (Ariel), Sean Palmer (Prince Eric), Norm Lewis (King Triton) and Brian D'Addario (Flounder), stars of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will lead a 3-song medley created especially for the Today Show Halloween broadcast on Friday, October 31st during the 8AM hour.

Six New PS CLASSICS Recordings Available for Sale Today 10/28
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 28, 2008


Starting today, October 28th, 2008 PS Classics is offering web pre-sale for six upcoming titles including the highly anticipated JACKIE HOFFMAN: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB and THE MARVERLOUS WONDERETTES.

Cumming, Loveless and Szot Featured in Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' 2009 Season, Runs 1/14 - 3/6
by Eddie Varley - Oct 27, 2008


Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook returns in January for its eleventh season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 17 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, R&B, country, rock, show tunes, bluegrass and multimedia, the series will explore the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting. The 2009 season - January 14 through March 6 - will bring to the stage some of today's most gifted interpreters of song, including top vocalist Kurt Elling and country's winning Patty Loveless. It will feature the rare opportunity to hear Paulo Szot, star of Broadway's South Pacific, and film and stage star Alan Cumming, in intimate concert settings.

'DISNEY's ALADDIN' opens October 30th
by Steve Leary - Oct 24, 2008


DISNEY's ALADDIN opens October 30th and runs through January 4th at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive. Based on the smash hit 1992 Disney film Aladdin, DISNEY's ALADDIN is a magical journey for all ages, featuring an Academy Award-winning score. DISNEY's ALADDIN is directed and choreographed by Marriott Theatre for Young Audience's favorite, Rachel Rockwell (Seussical, Wizard of Oz, Princess and the Pea).

Broadway By the Bay Complete's 43rd Season With Schwartz in DEFYING GRAVITY
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 23, 2008


Broadway By the Bay, the largest theatre organization on the Peninsula, completes its 43rd season with DEFYING GRAVITY: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND FRIENDS featuring Stephen Schwartz live, composer and lyricist of Broadway hits including Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin.

Village Theatre's BEAUTY & THE BEAST Leading Roles Announced
by Reynard Loki - Oct 16, 2008


Village Theatre has announced the cast for the leading roles in its 2008-2009 Mainstage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, on stage November 12, 2008-January 4, 2009 in Issaquah, WA, and January 9-February 1, 2009 in Everett, WA.

NYU to Present Tenth Anniversary Production of KING DAVID at the Skirball Center
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 16, 2008


New York University will present a tenth anniversary production of King David, a modern oratorio by musical theater legends Alan Menken and Tim Rice, at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South) on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Fri. Nov. 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($5 with a valid NYU ID). The public may purchase tickets online at www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu or by phone at 212.352.3101 (daily between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.) In person tickets may be purchased at the box office, Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Stephen Schwartz & Friends to Run November 6-9 at Broadway by the Bay with Callaway, Coulter and Gravitte
by Robert Diamond - Oct 5, 2008


Grammy and Academy award winning Stephen Schwartz will star LIVE onstage in Defying Gravity: Stephen Schwartz and Friends. Songwriter Schwartz will be joined by esteemed Broadway stars Liz Callaway, Scott Coulter and Debbie Gravitte who will lend their voices for this not to be missed presentation.

John W. Engeman Theater's 'Little Shop of Horros' Opens 10/4
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 4, 2008


Something BIG, GREEN, and MEAN is coming to the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport this October! It's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running October 2 - November 9, 2008.

Photo Flash: Little Shop of Horrors at John W. Engeman
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008


Something BIG, GREEN, and MEAN is coming to the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport this October! It's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running October 2 - November 9, 2008.

Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Party Worth Crashing' Concert at the Zipper Factory
by Pablo Pimienta - Sep 25, 2008


Top Broadway performers sang the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) as part of the special NYMF concert 'Party Worth Crashing'.

Cast of Broadway's Postponed 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008


Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

'Party Worth Crashing' to Play as Part of NYMF on 9/23
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 20, 2008


The Cast of Broadway's Godspell Sings Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

John W. Engeman Theater to Present 'Little Shop of Horros' This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


Something BIG, GREEN, and MEAN is coming to the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport this October! It's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running October 2 - November 9, 2008.

Cast of Broadway's 'Godspell' to Join Kerrigan and Lowdermilk on Stage, 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


Top Broadway performers to sing the music of Larson Award winners Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk in NYMF concert - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 10 PM at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues).

Patinkin Rules as 'Prospero' in The Tempest Starting Tonight 9/18 at CSC
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


The Classic Stage Company production of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, opens Thursday, September 18 at Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street.

Photo Flash : Mandy Patinkin Stars in CSC's 'The Tempest'
by Kristin Allard - Sep 16, 2008


The Classic Stage Company production of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, opens Thursday, September 18 at Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street.

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