Ann Reinking News

So You Think You Can Dance contestant Ryan Kasprzak created a very special video for Dancers Responding to AIDS, we are proud to bring it to you here on STAGE TUBE.

Chase Brock works in reverse of conventional modern dance choreographers who take aim at Broadway only after establishing themselves on the 'serious' concert dance stage. Brock, who began his career at age 16 on the Great White Way in 'The Music Man,' recently committed his prodigious talent to modern dance.

Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

International singing sensation Marti Pellow will return to star as ‘Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' for six weeks only from Monday 18 January until Saturday 26 February 2010. Marti first played the role to great acclaim in the West End, subsequently repeating his performance in New York and on the UK national tour, playing to sell-out houses. Emma Barton, currently starring in the show on tour as ‘Roxie Hart', will continue to play the role opposite Marti Pellow.

HAIR cast member Michael James Scott's fashion segments are back on BroadwayWorld.com and bigger and better than ever. Producer, Joseph Lucius, has teamed up with Michael and photographer Paris Remillard, also of HAIR, to bring you the all new 'Footlight Fashionista with Michael James Scott.'

Broadway actress Grace Keagy died of ovarian cancer in Rochester, New York on Sunday, October 4, at the age of 87.

On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

On October 4, 2009 alumni from Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) will take the stage of The Theresa Lang Theatre to honor Professor Emeritus J. William Bordeau, who passed away on July 25. The MMC community will be celebrating Professor Bordeau's life with a memorial from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the College, 221 East 71st Street in New York City. The celebration of Bordeau's life will also be broadcast LIVE on the Web at www.mmm.edu. A cocktail reception will follow from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The Great Hall at the College.

On October 4, 2009 alumni from Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) will take the stage of The Theresa Lang Theatre to honor Professor Emeritus J. William Bordeau, who passed away on July 25. The MMC community will be celebrating Professor Bordeau's life with a memorial from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the College, 221 East 71st Street in New York City. The celebration of Bordeau's life will also be broadcast LIVE on the Web at www.mmm.edu. A cocktail reception will follow from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The Great Hall at the College.

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company announced today that Broadway legend Ann Reinking will choreograph the world premiere of Time After Time, which will run at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse from Feb. 26 through March 14, 2010. Gabriel Barre directs. Time After Time is a new musical with book and lyrics by Stephen Cole and music by Jeffrey Saver.

HAIR cast member Michael James Scott's fashion segments are back on BroadwayWorld.com and bigger and better than ever. Producer, Joseph Lucius, has teamed up with Michael and photographer Paris Remillard, also of HAIR, to bring you the all new 'Footlight Fashionista with Michael James Scott.'

On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Chase Brock works in reverse of conventional modern dance choreographers who take aim at Broadway only after establishing themselves on the 'serious' concert dance stage. Brock, who began his career at age 16 on the Great White Way in 'The Music Man,' recently committed his prodigious talent to modern dance.

The razzle-dazzle musical visits Philadelphia from September 15-20, 2009 starring JERRY SPRINGER, direct from London.

Michelle Williams is now confirmed as Roxie Hart through to Saturday 12 September 2009. She began her CHICAGO run 13 July.

HAIR star Michael James Scott's fashion segments are back on BroadwayWorld.com and bigger and better than ever.

The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the September installment of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.