Billy Crystal 'Itchy' to Return to Hosting Academy Awards
by Lauren Wolman
- Aug 15, 2011
If the Oscars need a host, Billy Crystal, who hosted the show eight times between 1990 and 2004, would be willing. At the 20th anniversary screening of ‘City Slickers' in Santa Monica, a fan asked Crystal a question about the Academy Awards and he admitted that he got 'itchy' after his cameo during last year's ceremony.
'MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH' to Play Midtown Theater, 8/5 - 8/31
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 5, 2011
Off Broadway Booking in association with The Midtown Theater will present Steve Solomon as he returns to New York with the second installment of his hysterically funny family chaos with the all new, My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm STILL in Therapy. Beginning August 5 and opening August 10, Still in Therapy will run through August 31 at the Midtown Theater
Tonya Pinkins, Cherise Boothe, et al. Set for La Jolla's MILK LIKE SUGAR, 8/30-9/25
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 29, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Milk Like Sugar, by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman (Playhouse's Sleeping Beauty Wakes), running August 30 - September 25 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre (media night: Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30 pm) Milk Like Sugar is a co-commission with Theatre Masters, produced in association with Playwrights Horizons and The Women's Project. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office: (858) 550-1010 or online at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
Joan Rivers Comes to the Paramount Theatre, 11/3
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 27, 2011
Comedienne and television personality Joan Rivers comes to Austin's Paramount Theatre, according to the theatre's schedule. The show is set for Thursday, November 3rd; doors open at 7:00pm, and the show begins at 8:00pm.
La Jolla's SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES Extends Through 8/28
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 25, 2011
Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse today announced a one-week extension for Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman.
La Jolla Playhouse's Inventive Adaptation of PEER GYNT Closes
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 24, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse presents Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by David Schweizer, running June 28 - July 24 (media night: Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm) in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Tickets to Peer Gynt are available by calling the Box Office: (858) 550-1010 or online at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
JCCSF Friend Center Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jul 20, 2011
Part of the Arts and Ideas series of performances, lectures and conversations, The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) today announced details of its comprehensive Performing Arts programming for 2011/12.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES July 19- Aug 21
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 19, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse presents a new adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, book by Tony Award-winning librettist Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with a score by composer Brendan Milburn and lyricist Valerie Vigoda, both of the acclaimed trio GrooveLily (Striking 12, Long Story Short), and directed by Rebecca Taichman, who will also direct the Playhouse's 2011/12 world premiere of Milk Like Sugar.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Replaces FINDING NEVERLAND at La Jolla this Fall; Is Broadway Next?
by BWW
- Jul 18, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse has announced that the acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus and Stratford Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Des McAnuff, will replace the previously-announced musical Finding Neverland. This thrilling revival will run in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 18 - December 31, 2011.
Steve Solomon Returns to New York in I'M STILL IN THERAPY, 8/5-31
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 13, 2011
Off Broadway Booking in association with The Midtown Theater will present Steve Solomon as he returns to New York with the second installment of his hysterically funny family chaos with the all new, My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm STILL in Therapy. Beginning August 5 and opening August 10, Still in Therapy will run through August 31 at the Midtown Theater (163 West 46 Street). Tickets are $69 and are available by visiting www.midtowntheater.net or call 212 352 3101 .
Photo Coverage: OKLAHOMA! Opens July 8 at Reagle Music Theatre
by Jan Nargi
- Jul 7, 2011
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston opens its 43rd consecutive summer season July 8-17 with a sumptuous production of 'Oklahoma!' that features recreations of the original 1943 costumes, sets, and Agnes de Mille choreography. A cast of 50 and a full, live orchestra bring this great American classic to audiences in all of its original Broadway splendor.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents Inventive Adaptation of PEER GYNT, 6/28-7/24
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 28, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse presents Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by David Schweizer, running June 28 - July 24 (media night: Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm) in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Tickets to Peer Gynt are available by calling the Box Office: (858) 550-1010 or online at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
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