Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the award-winning off-Broadway Musical, A Man of o Importance created by the writers of Ragtime, will get West End treatment when The Union Theatre's celebrated fringe production transfers to the Arts Theatre next month. The production will run in a limited engagement from 9 February (preview) to 27 February 2010.
Donal Donnelly, nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Gar Private in the world premiere of Brian Friel's Philadelphia, Here I Come!, passed away on January 4,2010. Donnelly, 78, died from cancer in Chicago, where he has been living for two years.
Thor Arngrim born Wilfred James Bannin (aka Thor Arngrim) on November 25, 1928 in Regina, Saskatchewan died at 9:15pm on December 16, 2009 in Vancouver, BC of complications due to Parkinson's
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE will make its European premiere beginning November 11th at the Union Theatre in London. The production will star Olivier winner Paul Clarkson as Alfie Byrne. A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE features a book by Terrence McNally with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
Bay Street is keeping it warm this December with holiday festivities for everyone to enjoy. The fun begins on Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm, as Bay Street and Bay Burger join forces to present THE JAM SESSION.
Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).
One of the potentially sublime qualities of fringe theatre productions is that they can reinforce the fact that it is not necessary to have the stage filled with epic-scale scenery or helicopters in order to present a great piece of musical theatre - provided that the piece in itself is dramatically and musically strong, the performances compelling and the direction cleverly inventive. All three of these elements are present in the current production of the musical A Man Of No Importance at Southwark's excellent fringe space, the Union Theatre.
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE will make its European premiere beginning November 11th at the Union Theatre in London. The production will star Olivier winner Paul Clarkson as Alfie Byrne. A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE features a book by Terrence McNally with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
Bay Street Theatre is proud to announce the full fall line up of its ever-popular classic films series, the Picture Show at Bay Street, sponsored in part by Reilly Windows and Doors.
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Playhouse on the Green is proud to present SISTER ROBERT ANNE'S CABARET CLASS, a 'One-Nun-sense Musical Event' by 'Nunsense' composer Dan Goggin, for 4 regular performances and one special Gala evening from Friday, July 10 through Saturday, July 17, 2009.
Playhouse on the Green is proud to present SISTER ROBERT ANNE'S CABARET CLASS, a 'One-Nun-sense Musical Event' by 'Nunsense' composer Dan Goggin, for 4 regular performances and one special Gala evening from Friday, July 10 through Saturday, July 17, 2009.