Angie Schworer News

Former SNL genius, Celebrity Autobiography mainstay and gifted comic actress Rachel Dratch is a member of the cast of the currently in rehearsal musical Minsky's, she reveals her joy of working with composer Charles Strouse and her hope of it continuing to Broadway in the future to NYMag.com's Diana Scholl.

Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of 'Minsky's,' which opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews begin January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone').

The legendary authors of Fiddler on the Roof - Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein - will launch the release of the York Theatre's original cast recording of their inaugural 1958 Broadway outing, The Body Beautiful, in a special concert event at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30pm.

The legendary authors of Fiddler on the Roof - Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein - will launch the release of the York Theatre's original cast recording of their inaugural 1958 Broadway outing, The Body Beautiful, in a special concert event at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30pm.

On Thursday July 10 at 5:30pm there will be a special reception and book signing in celebration of Jerry Mitchell's publication of BROADWAY BARES: BACKSTAGE pass. Jerry Mitchell will be at the event as well as past and present members of Broadway Bares. The wine and cheese reception party will be held at Rizzoli Bookstore, 31 W 57th St (btwn 5th and 6th avenues). Copies will be on hand to purchase and have signed by Mr. Mitchell.

Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) discussed his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle.

Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle.

The cast of the York Theatre's recent revival of The Body Beautiful - including Tony winner Cady Huffman (The Producers) and Tony nominees Brad Oscar (The Producers) and Megan Lawrence (The Pajama Game) - will go into the recording studio on April 7 to preserve Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's inaugural Broadway score set to a book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman.

The legendary Chita Rivera performed two sold-out shows Monday, January 14 at the legendary Birdland to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

On Friday, October 12, The York Theatre Company opened The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series

The York Theatre Company is now in rehearsals for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances, October 12, 13 & 14.

The York Theatre Company is now in rehearsals for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series to play October 12, 13 and 14 at the Theatre at Saint Peters.

The York Theatre Company announces casting for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances. This Series celebrates the work of playwright Joseph Stein. The Body Beautiful will play October 12, 13 & 14 at the Theatre at Saint Peters; to star Dick Latessa and Cady Huffman.

Hundreds of Broadway, TV and film stars crowded the sidewalks of Shubert Alley at the 21st Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market and Grand Auction on Sunday, September 23.

'Pirates!' opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse

Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse has announced a star-studded cast of Crazy for You, 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy,' running July 3-14