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Staten Island Historical Society Hosts Tavern Concerts, 1/8-4/23
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2010


Sing along and slap your knee to fiddles, guitars and banjos played by some of the area's most popular acoustic musicians. Warm yourself by the wood-burning stove and enjoy the glow of candlelight as you sip hot mulled cider served by folk in authentic 19th century dress. Get to know the regulars - or become one as you welcome the cold winter nights with live music and lively company.

ShenanArts Produces The State Premiere Of HAIRSPRAY 8/12-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


ShenanArts is ecstatic to announce the first production in our new performance venue! We are honored to present the non-equity, Virginia-State premier of the recent Broadway smash-hit musical, HAIRSPRAY!

ShenanArts Produces The State Premiere Of HAIRSPRAY 8/12-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2010


ShenanArts is ecstatic to announce the first production in our new performance venue! We are honored to present the non-equity, Virginia-State premier of the recent Broadway smash-hit musical, HAIRSPRAY!

ShenanArts Produces The State Premiere Of HAIRSPRAY 8/12-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


ShenanArts is ecstatic to announce the first production in our new performance venue! We are honored to present the non-equity, Virginia-State premier of the recent Broadway smash-hit musical, HAIRSPRAY!

NBC Names Meredith Ahr Senior VP, Alternative Programming & Development
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


Meredith Ahr has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development, NBC and Universal Media Studios. The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

2010 Tavern Concert Series Held at Historic Richmond Town
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


Sing along and slap your knee to fiddles, guitars and banjos played by some of the area's most popular acoustic musicians.

Staten Island Historical Society Hosts Tavern Concerts at Historic Richmond Town
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2010


Sing along and slap your knee to fiddles, guitars and banjos played by some of the area's most popular acoustic musicians.

Historic Richmond Town Announces Their 2010 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2010


Mystery, Murder and Mischief at Historic Richmond Town Sleepovers for Grades 3 through 6 Groups of up to 20 Children; $45 Per Child, Call (718) 351-1611, ext 281

Staten Island Historical Society Hosts Tavern Concerts at Historic Richmond Town
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2010


Sing along and slap your knee to fiddles, guitars and banjos played by some of the area's most popular acoustic musicians.

Westport Country Playhouse: Please Join Us For Gala 2009!
by Len Bourret - Sep 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse: Please Join Us For Gala 2009!

SWEENEY TODD Swings Its Razor At ShenanArts 9/17-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2009


ShenanArts is serving up the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a tale of all-consuming revenge. Directed by Hank Fitzgerald with music direction by Anne Wick Manes, the 1979 Tony Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler is based on 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

SWEENEY TODD Swings Its Razor At ShenanArts 9/17-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2009


ShenanArts is serving up the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a tale of all-consuming revenge. Directed by Hank Fitzgerald with music direction by Anne Wick Manes, the 1979 Tony Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler is based on 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

SWEENEY TODD Swings Its Razor At ShenanArts 9/17-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2009


ShenanArts is serving up the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a tale of all-consuming revenge. Directed by Hank Fitzgerald with music direction by Anne Wick Manes, the 1979 Tony Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler is based on 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

SWEENEY TODD Swings Its Razor At ShenanArts 9/17-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009


ShenanArts is serving up the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a tale of all-consuming revenge. Directed by Hank Fitzgerald with music direction by Anne Wick Manes, the 1979 Tony Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler is based on 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Gala Grosses $1,407,610
by Kristin Allard - Sep 16, 2008


A sold-out audience of over 550 people attended the annual benefit, 'Footlights and Film: A Celebration of the Great Musicals from Stage and Screen,' hosted by Julia Roberts and featuring a special tribute to Angela Lansbury presented by Bernadette Peters, at Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday evening, September 15. The fundraiser grossed $1,407,610, including revenue from tickets, donations and silent auctions.

Hoffman, Lithgow and More Lend Hand To Support Westport County Playhouse
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008


Award-winning actors Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Lithgow and other celebrities will offer one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences in a silent auction to benefit Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director), at the historic Westport, Connecticut theatre's annual fundraising gala on Monday, September 15. In addition to celebrity auction items, there will be sports, vacation, fashion and jewelry auction packages. Full details of all silent auction items are available at www.westportplayhouse.org

Burgess, Butler, Murney and More Added to Wesport's Gala
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 26, 2008


Broadway talents Tituss Burgess ('The Little Mermaid'), Kerry Butler ('Xanadu'), Gavin Lee ('Mary Poppins'), Nedra McClyde, Julia Murney, Q. Smith and Aurelia Williams will join previously announced Laura Benanti ('Gypsy'), Raúl Esparza ('Company') and Steven Pasquale ('The Light in the Piazza') on Monday, September 15, at the annual gala for the venerable 78-year-old Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director), Westport, Connecticut.

Peters, Benanti, & Esparza Added to Westport Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


Laura Benanti, Raúl Esparza, Angela Lansbury, Steven Pasquale and Bernadette Peters have been added to the roster of stars on stage at Westport Country Playhouse's annual gala in Westport, CT (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on Monday, September 15.

Photo Flash: The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006


Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, returned to the Playhouse as guest of honor for 'The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim' on September 25

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party at The Pajama Game
by Walter McBride - Feb 25, 2006


The Pajama Game opened on February 23, 2006 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the festivities of the opening night party!

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