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IN THE HEIGHTS Debuts In Minnesota At The Orpheum Theatre 12/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


In the Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, debuts in Minnesota at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Dec. 1-6, 2009.

THE 39 STEPS Comes To Cobb Energy Centre 12/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Irish Repertory Theater Benefit Honors Humanitarian Hero 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 25, 2009


In recognition of the life and work of Father Aengus Finucane, The Irish Repertory Theater (IRT) will donate all proceeds from the Dec. 1 performance of Eugene O'Neill's 'The Emperor Jones'-as well as all staff and cast salaries-to Concern Worldwide US, the international humanitarian agency co-founded by the priest in the late 60s.

Broadway Blog - FELA! Review Roundup
by - Nov 24, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

EMPEROR JONES To Have Off-Broadway Run At Soho Playhouse 12/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2009


Following its sold-out run, The Irish Repertory Theatre Co. Inc. and Darren Lee Cole Theatricals are set to present The Irish Repertory Theatre's production of Eugene O'Neill's THE EMPEROR JONES - starring John Douglas Thompson as the charismatic Brutus Jones -- Off-Broadway for a strictly limited 7-week engagement, with previews set to begin December 15 prior to an official press opening December 22, at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Ciaran O'Reilly directs.

Broadway Blog - DREAMGIRLS Review Roundup
by - Nov 23, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, November 23, 2009.

Broadway Blog - DREAMGIRLS Review Roundup
by - Nov 22, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, November 22, 2009.

IN THE HEIGHTS Opens 11/10 At The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.

IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Plays St. Louis, 11/10 - 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will be making a stop on its national tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.

THE ORPHAN'S HOME CYCLE Featured In The New York Times, Associated Press And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009


THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD, the first part of the world premiere three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opened last night at Signature Theatre Company at the Peter Norton Space, 555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues - and the critics are cheering!

The Highline Ballroom Present's Lea Delaria's HOLIDAY HO-HO-HO-DOWN!, 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM presents Lea Delaria's Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down! on Wednesday, December 9.

ARIAS WITH A TWIST Gets West Coast Premiere at REDCAT, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2009


REDCAT (the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) proudly presents the West Coast premiere of Arias with a Twist, a bigger-than-life cabinet of curiosities created by Joey Arias (Zumanity's 'Mistress of Seduction') and legendary puppeteer Basil Twist. Arias with a Twist opens Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at REDCAT and runs for a limited four-week run through Sunday, December 13, 2009.

Broadway Blog - RAGTIME Reviews
by - Nov 16, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, November 16, 2009.

The 39 Steps continues Talkback Tuesdays with Bob Balaban 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series Tuesday, November 17 with actor/director Bob Balaban. The 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkbacks are free to anyone attending Tuesday evening performances.

The Highline Ballroom Present's Lea Delaria's HOLIDAY HO-HO-HO-DOWN!, 12/9
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 16, 2009


THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM presents Lea Delaria's Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down! on Wednesday, December 9.

Broadway Blog - RAGTIME Reviews
by - Nov 15, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, November 15, 2009.

The Musical Theater Initiative Returns to Joe's Pub with Sneak Previews in their Songwriter Series 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2009


The Public Theater's Music Theater Initiative presents its first Songwriter Showcase, featuring sneak previews of three musicals in development by today's hottest young writing teams, curated by MTI director, Ted Sperling, Tony Award winner for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.

Guggenheim's Works & Process Presents Ariana Reines' MISS ST.'S HIEROGLYPHIC SUFFERING, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


Critically acclaimed young poet Ariana Reines will present a new theatrical work, Miss St.'s Hieroglyphic Suffering, on November 15 at 7:30pm as part of the Guggenheim's Works & Process series.

The 39 Steps continues Talkback Tuesdays with Bob Balaban 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series Tuesday, November 17 with actor/director Bob Balaban. The 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkbacks are free to anyone attending Tuesday evening performances.

Irish Repertory Theater To Donate 12/1 Performance Of EMPOEROR JONES To Concern Worldwide US
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


In recognition of the life and work of Father Aengus Finucane, The Irish Repertory Theater (IRT) will donate all proceeds from the Dec. 1 performance of Eugene O'Neill's 'The Emperor Jones'-as well as all staff and cast salaries-to Concern Worldwide US, the international humanitarian agency co-founded by the priest in the late 60s.

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