BWW Exclusive Details On Theatre Under the Stars' Season of Audience Favorites
by David Clarke
- Jan 18, 2014
Proudly announcing Theatre Under the Stars' (TUTS) 47th season, Artistic Director Bruce Lumpkin says, 'As Houston's largest homegrown musical theatre organization, there's a lot to be excited about!'Certainly, there simply is no denying that the season features a truly diverse array of audience favorites from Broadway's golden classics to contemporary hits. Bruce Lumpkin adds, 'We're presenting some of the most exciting things happening on the musical theatre stages! We've got some of the classics, some of the edgier shows, and we've got some of the freshest productions from New York. I don't think it gets any better than this! Trust me when I say that TUTS is moving and shaking things up!' At the bottom line, TUTS is in a unique position to offer Houston audiences 'both self-produced shows as well as national tours, so I think that the Houston audiences are going to enjoy the best of both worlds.'
Kate Fodor's 'Rx' Makes LA Premiere at the Lost Studio, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 10, 2014
Rx, a new comedy by Kate Fodor, has been set for its Los Angeles premiere today, January 10 through March 2 at the Lost Studio on La Brea. Directed by John Pleshette, there will be one preview performance tonight, January 10 at 8pm and opening is set for Saturday, January 11 at 8pm. Rx will play a limited engagement through March 2 only.
Kate Fodor's 'Rx' to Make LA Premiere at the Lost Studio, 1/10-3/2
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2013
Rx, a new comedy by Kate Fodor, has been set for its Los Angeles premiere January 10 through March 2 at the Lost Studio on La Brea. Directed by John Pleshette, there will be one preview performance on Friday, January 10 at 8pm and opening is set for Saturday, January 11 at 8pm. Rx will play a limited engagement through March 2 only.
John Williams, Julie Andrews Bring Music of the Movies to the Hollywood Bowl This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 30, 2013
The incomparable John Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a spectacular program of music from the silver screen, tonight and Saturday, August 30 and 31, at 8 pm. This year, Williams is joined by legendary actress Julie Andrews for a tribute to the legacy of director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini. Monica Mancini joins the program to perform The Days of Wine and Roses.
John Williams, Julie Andrews to Bring Music of the Movies to the Hollywood Bowl, 8/30-31
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 26, 2013
The incomparable John Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a spectacular program of music from the silver screen, Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31, at 8 pm. This year, Williams is joined by legendary actress Julie Andrews for a tribute to the legacy of director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini. Monica Mancini joins the program to perform The Days of Wine and Roses.
Carol Burnett and Marilyn Horne Coach Performers for Music Academy of the West CABARET Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 8, 2013
Carol Burnett, America's beloved comedienne, is teaming up with legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne at the Music Academy of the West this month for coaching sessions with the young vocalists who will headline this year's Cabaret gala on August 8, which benefits the Music Academy's full-scholarship program. Ms. Burnett, as the Academy's Cabaret Creative Contributor, and Ms. Horne, Voice Program Director, will instruct Music Academy Voice Fellows in the art of musical comedy, both in private classes and individually. The renowned Summer School and Festival, now in its 66th season, runs through August 10 in scenic Santa Barbara.
Carol Burnett and Marilyn Horne Coach Performers for Music Academy of the West CABARET Gala, 8/8
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 12, 2013
Carol Burnett, America's beloved comedienne, is teaming up with legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne at the Music Academy of the West this month for coaching sessions with the young vocalists who will headline this year's Cabaret gala on August 8, which benefits the Music Academy's full-scholarship program. Ms. Burnett, as the Academy's Cabaret Creative Contributor, and Ms. Horne, Voice Program Director, will instruct Music Academy Voice Fellows in the art of musical comedy, both in private classes and individually. The renowned Summer School and Festival, now in its 66th season, runs through August 10 in scenic Santa Barbara.
Chad Kimball to Star in Retrop Productions' JULIAN PO at NYMF, 7/8-14
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 11, 2013
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Retrop Productions will present JULIAN PO, a new musical with book and lyrics by Andrew Barrett and music by Ira Antelis, from July 8 to 14, 2013. JULIAN PO, which mixes comedy and drama, opens in New York after a critically-acclaimed, sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it was nominated for "Best Book of a Musical." JULIAN PO, based on the book La mort de monsieur Golouja by Branimir Š?epanovi? and the screenplay "Julian Po" by Alan Wade, features elements of pop, rock, country, bluegrass and gospel. JULIAN PO is an official selection of The New York Musical Theatre Festival's "2013 Next Link Project." The show is directed by Kirsten Sanderson with music direction by Mark Hartman.
BWW Interviews: Julie Andrews is Practically Perfect on Her First Trip to Australia
by Jacqueline Bublitz
- May 18, 2013
For so many of us, Julie Andrews loomed large in our childhoods, a constant presence through repeated viewings of those two iconic films, MARY POPPINS, and THE SOUND of MUSIC. In this way, it is hard to believe that it's the first time Julie Andrews has ever actually been on Australian soil. She is so familiar to us, so much a part of the collective childhood experience that one feels like she must have been here before.
Review - Breakfast At Tiffany's
by Michael Dale
- Mar 30, 2013
Even if Richard Greenberg's stage adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast At Tiffany's doesn't completely seduce Broadway, I have a hunch that shortly after the amateur and regional rights eventually become available, this will be one of the most produced plays in the country. Why? Because sandwiched between the years where they envision themselves as Cinderella and those where they envision themselves as Blanche DuBois, I'd estimate a large chunk of America's artistically inclined female population loves envisioning themselves as Holly Golightly and they are going to want to do this play.
Review Roundup: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups
- Mar 20, 2013
Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg's new play, Breakfast at Tiffany's opens at the Cort Theatre (138 W 48th Street) tonight, March 20, 2013. Directed by Sean Mathias, the stage adaption of Truman Capote's classic novella will star Emilia Clarke (HBO's 'Game of Thrones') in the iconic role of 'Holly Golightly,' Cory Michael Smith as 'Fred,' and George Wendt as 'Joe Bell.' Let's see what the critics had to say...
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