Barry James News

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the fourth play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. The Public LAB Speaker Series, held every Tuesday following Public LAB shows, consists of engaging conversations with the artists and notable panelists.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the fourth play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. The Public LAB Speaker Series, held every Tuesday following Public LAB shows, consists of engaging conversations with the artists and notable panelists.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting and creative team today for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON: The Concert Version, the fourth play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written and directed by Alex Timbers and featuring music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON: The Concert Version will begin performances on Tuesday, May 5 and run through Sunday, May 24. Tickets are $10 for all performances and are on-sale now.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting and creative team today for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON: The Concert Version, the fourth play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written and directed by Alex Timbers and featuring music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON: The Concert Version will begin performances on Tuesday, May 5 and run through Sunday, May 24. Tickets are $10 for all performances and are on-sale now.

Hot off last week's one-night concert at New World Stages, LOVE, NY, the new musical by Robert Rokicki (MARTHA & ME) and Michael Ruby (ETHAN FROME) will be presented on February 9 as part of Stamford Connecticut's Curtain Call Musical Monday Series. The hour-long concert reading will be followed by the presentation of the American Harmony Prize to Rokicki and Ruby. The concert will feature the talents of Nick Blaemire (GLORY DAYS, CRY BABY), Jennifer Blood, Jennifer Byrne, Amanda Flynn (Vegas MAMMA MIA, WICKED in LA) and Barry James (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Nat'l Tour). Ruby will stage the concert; Rokicki will music direct and accompany.

Hot off last week's one-night concert at New World Stages, LOVE, NY, the new musical by Robert Rokicki (MARTHA & ME) and Michael Ruby (ETHAN FROME) will be presented on February 9 as part of Stamford Connecticut's Curtain Call Musical Monday Series. The hour-long concert reading will be followed by the presentation of the American Harmony Prize to Rokicki and Ruby. The concert will feature the talents of Nick Blaemire (GLORY DAYS, CRY BABY), Jennifer Blood, Jennifer Byrne, Amanda Flynn (Vegas MAMMA MIA, WICKED in LA) and Barry James (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Nat'l Tour). Ruby will stage the concert; Rokicki will music direct and accompany.

The smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, which recently played its 9000th performance will celebrate its 22nd birthday tonight, Thursday 9 October.

Sept 25: Kick-off party w/ Thom Chambers Duo; 26: Ben Prestage, Harold Blanchard Trio, Johnny Mag Sax w/ Jillian Rockafort, Legendary JC's; 27:The Joe Oddo Orchette, featuring Gwen Gray, Mark Hodgson & Joe King, Toni & Joes, The Legends of Jazz & Blues w/ Bernie Lee, Bob Rose, Bill White & Barry James; NSB HS Jazz Band, Brazilian Breeze, Victor Wainwright & Rev. Billy Wirtz, Sybil Gage & Friends, Toni Bishop and the Pat D'aguanno Trio, Ray Guiser & Rob Dionne w/ the Cool Jams Rhythm Section, The Cook Trio, Thom Chambers, Debra Rider Quartet, Seth Rye, Joe Caruso Blues, Cook Trio; 28: Gus Simms, Stetson U. Big Band & Sid Blair.

There will be major cast changes from Monday 8 September in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, which recently played its 9000th performance and which will celebrate its 22nd birthday on Thursday 9 October.

Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors, which is playing an extended West End run at the Ambassadors Theatre after a stint at the Duke of York's, will close on September 8th

The current revival of Little Shop of Horrors will vacat its current home, The Duke of Yorks, and set up shop at The New Ambassadors.

The Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors, which moved to the West End earlier this year, will switch from the Duke of York's to the Ambassadors Theatre (formerly the New Ambassadors).

The Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors will extend its tendrils into the West End this spring

The Menier's revival offers a refreshing break from the barrage of blockbuster musicals currently playing in the West End, and even manages to surpass them for entertainment value.