THE ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane will join Kelly Ripa as guest co-host on 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' on Friday, April 16, 2010. Joining Ripa and Lane will be Tracy Morgan from '30 Rock' and the new film 'Death at a Funeral,' and the finalists from 'Project Runway.' Also, coming up this week from LEND ME A TENOR is the tenor himself, Anthony LaPaglia, sitting down with Regis and Kelly on Friday, April 9. LIVE! With Regis and Kelly airs at 9am EST on ABC.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is currently in previews and opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. In anticipation of its highly anticipated opening this week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production photos!
On April 2, THE ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to talk about all things ADDAMS. In addition to discussing some show highlights, he revealed what it was like to perform for the Obama family, who recently took a trip to New York to see the production. Lane reveals that First Lady Michelle Obama herself took the time to write a hand written thank-you note to Lane for giving her one of the 'best nights she's ever had in the theater.' Click below to watch Lane on the Late Show.
In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, ADDAMS FAMILY star Bebe Neuwirth discussed her transition into the project and how she approached the role of Morticia, as well as her career working with Fosse and her career as a whole.
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its first production of 2010, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK), Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio and starring Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden; is EXTENDING through Sunday, April 18 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.
Los Angeles Times writer Chris Jones has recently taken a look at THE ADDAMS FAMILY's progression from conception to Broadway, specifically focusing on the troubles the show faced due to media and audience backlash over everything from character changes to cast rumors.
The Donmar Warehouse production of RED, a new American play by John Logan about the master of twentieth century abstract impressionism, Mark Rothko, opened on Broadway last night, Thursday, April 1 for a limited 15-week engagement at the Golden Theatre. Previews began on Thursday, March 11. BroadwayWorld captured the starry show arrivals.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN chega pela primeira vez aos palcos brasileiros com o título em português de MEU AMIGO, CHARLIE BROWN. musical baseado nas conhecidas histórias em quadrinhos criada pelo desenhista Charles M. Schulz em 1950 (e até hoje publicada em milhares de jornais de todo o mundo).
NOT THE SAME: the music & lyrics of Bobby Cronin is a one-night only all new concert of ASCAP winning composer/writer Bobby Cronin's music. On Sunday March 28th at the Metropolitan Room, NOT THE SAME will feature many Broadway performers new to Bobby's music and audience, as well as many new songs written for Bobby's numerous projects in the works; THE BEATEN PATH, TIL DEATH DO US PART, CATY BRIDGEWATER, The Untitled Project, and (UN)LUCKY IN LOVE. The night will feature Cronin on the piano heading a four piece band for a night of rockin' uptempos, passionate ballads, comedic tunes, and honest anthems.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present the smash-hit Broadway Musical The Who's Tommy, April 22 - May 1, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.
David Green's Musical Theatre University announces its National Youth Summer Stock, an intensive five week educational and performance experience for talented Musical Theatre performers, ages 14-24, from across the nation to be held in Laguna Beach, California from July 12 through August 15.
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its first production of 2010, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK), Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio and starring Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden; is EXTENDING through Sunday, April 18 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.
María y Marta Torras vuelven con Magnific Sons, que a través de diferentes historias rinde homenaje a Andrew Lippa, Duncan Sheik y Andrew Lloyd Webber entre otros autores de teatro musical.
Stephen Sondheim turned 80 on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 and he celebrated this landmark event with Roundabout Theatre Company at a special performance of Sondheim on Sondheim and star-studded tribute at Roundabout's 2010 Spring Gala: Sondheim 80.
Yesterday, the First Family enjoyed MEMPHIS while Barack Obama was fighting to get the health care bill passed in Washington, DC and tonight, the rest of the Obama clan again enjoyed a Broadway show with Michelle Obama, her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Malia and Sasha along with some friends seeing THE ADDAMS FAMILY according to multiple audience reports. The kids are on Spring break and what better way to enjoy it than here on Broadway!
On May 3 at 11:30pm, The Addams Family's Wesley Taylor will play Joe's Pub in concert with friends Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening, Bye Bye Birdie), Mitch Jarvis (Fiddler on the Roof, Rock of Ages), Lauren Molina (Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages), and Krysta Rodriguez (In the Heights, The Addams Family.
Stephen Sondheim turns 80 on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 and he will celebrate this landmark event with Roundabout Theatre Company at a special performance of Sondheim on Sondheim and star-studded tribute at Roundabout's 2010 Spring Gala: Sondheim 80.
Bebe Neuwirth gave a wide-ranging interview to New York Magazine, in which the star talks about recent rumors reported by Michael Riedel and others about animosity between her and co-star Nathan Lane, audience reactions and planned changes for the show which is currently in previews.
