MEMPHIS, the musical that is currently BLOWING THE ROOF OFF BROADWAY celebrates its 200th performance on Saturday, April 10th at 8pm at the Shubert Theatre. Cast and crew will celebrate this milestone in true MEMPHIS style with dinner from Carmine's and cake between shows.
The original musical MEMPHIS celebrated the retail release of their Original Cast Recording with an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center this week. The event featured musical performances by stars Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart and Cass Morgan. Following the performance, the cast signed CDs along with creative team members David Bryan, Joe DiPietro, and Sergio Trujillo.
MEMPHIS, the musical that is currently BLOWING THE ROOF OFF BROADWAY celebrates its 200th performance on Saturday, April 10th at 8pm at the Shubert Theatre. Cast and crew will celebrate this milestone in true MEMPHIS style with dinner from Carmine's and cake between shows.
J. Bernard Calloway is currently making his Broadway debut in Memphis as 'Delray', a role which he originated while the show was still at La Jolla Playhouse and the Seattle 5th Ave. His face and name may still be unknown to some, but that is a fact that is soon to change.
Barnes & Noble has announced its guests and events for the month of April for its various stores in New York City. Set to appear are Carol Burnett, John Tartaglia, Gene Wilder, the casts of Broadway's Memphis and Enron, and many more!
The original musical MEMPHIS, the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, will celebrate the retail release of their Original Cast Recording with an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) at 4pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
On Monday, April 5th at 7pm, WNYC's The Greene Space goes behind the scenes of Memphis with bookwriter and co-lyricist Joe Pietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and stars Montego Glover and Chad Kimball. This is an intimate opportunity to spend an evening with some of the people behind one of Broadway's newest plays, recently seen by First Lady Michelle Obama and her family.
Nominations in 14 categories and 2 special awards were announced today by the Off-Broadway League for the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards recognizing outstanding achievement Off-Broadway. This year's ceremony will benefit The Actors Fund.
Barnes & Noble has announced its guests and events for the month of April for its various stores in New York City. Set to appear are Carol Burnett, John Tartaglia, Gene Wilder, the casts of Broadway's Memphis and Enron, and many more!
The original musical MEMPHIS, the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, will celebrate the retail release of their Original Cast Recording with an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) at 4pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Following critically acclaimed and sold-out engagements on the West Coast, the musical MEMPHIS made its Broadway debut October 19, 2009, earning accolades for its score, which features music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change).
The producers of the hit Broadway musical MEMPHIS announced today that the critically acclaimed production will launch a U. S. national tour in Memphis, TN. Performances will begin in October, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre (203 South Main Street). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.
This year's 31 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University have lived throughout the world (six countries, 19 states and two Caribbean islands). They've played professional tennis, recited slam poetry, and pirouetted in a tutu, as well as acted classically, comedically and experimentally. But all have chosen to spend the last three years in New York City, two express subway stops from Broadway, following their dream and refining their craft as actors, directors or playwrights in the only Masters' theater program endorsed by the renowned Actors Studio.
This year's 31 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University have lived throughout the world (six countries, 19 states and two Caribbean islands). They've played professional tennis, recited slam poetry, and pirouetted in a tutu, as well as acted classically, comedically and experimentally. But all have chosen to spend the last three years in New York City, two express subway stops from Broadway, following their dream and refining their craft as actors, directors or playwrights in the only Masters' theater program endorsed by the renowned Actors Studio.
According to Playbilll.com, Memphis, the hit Broadway musical, will be embarking on a national tour, tentatively to launch in fall 2011. Prior to Broadway, the musical played the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Memphis co-author DiPietro hinted at the tour possibility in the official blog for the musical.
On Monday, April 5th at 7pm, WNYC's The Greene Space goes behind the scenes of Memphis with bookwriter and co-lyricist Joe Pietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and stars Montego Glover and Chad Kimball. This is an intimate opportunity to spend an evening with some of the people behind one of Broadway's newest plays, recently seen by First Lady Michelle Obama and her family.
How did Michelle Obama, her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Malia and Sasha along with some friends to avoid the bitter health care debate in Washington, DC today? By attending the perfect 'escape' - a Broadway show.
This year's 31 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University have lived throughout the world (six countries, 19 states and two Caribbean islands). They've played professional tennis, recited slam poetry, and pirouetted in a tutu, as well as acted classically, comedically and experimentally. But all have chosen to spend the last three years in New York City, two express subway stops from Broadway, following their dream and refining their craft as actors, directors or playwrights in the only Masters' theater program endorsed by the renowned Actors Studio.
The Iridium Jazz Club presents Delfeayo Marsalis: Charlie Parker With A Twist from Thursday, March 4th through Sunday, March 7th, featuring Mark Gross-alto, Mark Shim-tenor, David Bryant-piano, Desron Douglas-bass and Marion Felder-drums.
Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.