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TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' The Revolution Approaches!
by Eddie Varley - Aug 11, 2008


Set against the epic backdrop of the French Revolution and based on the classic Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities is a musical about injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love. As the ongoing series of BWW TV features with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical continues, the actors discuss the power and passion of the thrilling score and the epic tale that inspired it.

TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with Natalie Toro
by Robert Diamond - Aug 5, 2008


Natalie Toro starred as Eponine in the Original Broadway of Les Miserables. Her other stage credits include A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar and the title role in the acclaimed 1999 20 Anniversary National Tour of Evita. In A Tale of Two Cities she stars as Madame Therese Defarge. In the third of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, she shares her personal insight into the character of Defarge, finding new inspiration during rehearsals and how the story continues to be emotional for her as it readies for the first preview performance.

TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with Aaron Lazar
by Eddie Varley - Aug 1, 2008


Aaron Lazar was last seen on Broadway in the role of Enjolras in the recent revival of Les Misérables. His other Broadway credits include Light in the Piazza, Oklahoma and The Phantom of the Opera. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Charles Darnay. In the second of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he discusses the epic scope of the story, the challenges of bringing a show to Broadway and the creative journey the production continues to take…

TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with James Barbour
by Eddie Varley - Jul 28, 2008


James Barbour starred as Rochester in the Broadway musical Jane Eyre. His other Broadway credits include Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Cyrano-The Musical and the recent revival of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Sydney Carton. In the first of a series of BWW TV interviews with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he discusses the early days of rehearsals, the emotional connection of the characters and the creative journey the production continues to take…

Photo Coverage: 'Tale of Two Cities' Meet & Greet The Press
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 17, 2008


The upcoming musical A Tale of Two Cities held a 'meet & greet' of the cast and crew on July 16th, 2008.

TDF to Open Early on Thursdays for 'A Catered Affair'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2008


To accommodate the new Thursday matinees scheduled for the Broadway musical A Catered Affair, the good folks at TDF will open the Times Square tkts booth at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in July, continuing through July 24th.

A 'Tale Of Two Cities' Announces Complete Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2008


The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has announced the show's entire cast...

Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Samsung Store CD Signing
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 1, 2008


This past Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, hosted an afternoon with the cast of A Catered Affair. The afternoon events included a meet and greet with cast members, including stars Tom Wopat, Matt Cavenaugh and Harvey Fierstein, a special in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

Samsung Store Hosts A Catered Affair Performance and Signing, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


This Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, will host an afternoon with A Catered Affair. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will include a meet and greet with cast members, including Tom Wopat and Harvey Fierstein, an in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

Samsung Store Hosts A Catered Affair Performance and Signing, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


This Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, will host an afternoon with A Catered Affair. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will include a meet and greet with cast members, including Tom Wopat and Harvey Fierstein, an in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

A CATERED AFFAIR to Close July 27th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


-The Broadway production of the Harvey Fierstein/John Bucchino musical, A Catered Affair, will close following the Sunday, July 27 matinee. The announcement was made today by producer Jordan Roth (Vice President, Jujamcyn Theaters). A Catered Affair will have played 27 previews and 116 regular performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).

'Tale Of Two Cities' Launches Official Site
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2008


The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has completed and released their official website, www.talemusical.com

Due To Demand 'Catered Affair' Adds Fourth Matinee
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2008


To accommodate the demand for afternoon performances, the new Broadway musical A Catered Affair has changed its weekly playing schedule by adding a fourth matinee, it was announced today by producer Jordan Roth.

'Harvey & Friends' Will Air on CUNY TV This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


'Harvey & Friends,' the New York Times TimesTalk Event celebrating the career for four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, will air this weekend on CUNY TV at the following times: Friday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 12:00 a.m.

Warren Carlyle to direct 'A Tale of Two Cities'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2008


Warren Carlyle to direct and choreograph 'A Tale of Two Cities' set to begin previews at the Hirschfeld on August 19th.

Photo Coverage: A Catered Affair - Meet The Press
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2008


The stars of A Catered Affair, which is playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre, meet the press at their opening night. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino, who is making his Broadway debut as a composer and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

BWW Video Show Preview: A Catered Affair
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2008


Catch this latest video show preview of A Catered Affair

Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2008


The stars came out for the Broadway opening of A Catered Affair which is playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino, who is making his Broadway debut as a composer and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Photo Coverage: After Party For 'A Catered Affair'
by Walter McBride - Apr 18, 2008


Last night, April 17th 2008, A Catered Affair opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Photo Coverage: Tom Wopat Drives Cab To 'Catered' Opening
by Walter McBride - Apr 18, 2008


A gaggle of vintage cabs lined up as actor Tom Wopat finally traded in his Dukes Of Hazzard ride, General Lee for a cab to take him to the April 17th 2008 of A Catered Affair

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