David Charles Abell News

CANDIDE Announces Eight Extra Performances, Until Mar 1

by Carrie Dunn — January 15, 2014

From Westphalia to the far reaches of the New World, Candide's journey of discovery is anything but dull.

Kimmel Center Kicks Off 2013-14 Winter Holiday Highlights

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 2013

The holidays are upon us with plenty to celebrate at the Kimmel Center's campus of events and performances.

Kimmel Center Announces 2013-14 Winter Holiday Highlights

by BWW News Desk — November 25, 2013

The holidays are upon us with plenty to celebrate at the Kimmel Center's campus of events and performances.

Menier Chocolate Factory Presents CANDIDE Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 22, 2013

Following on from Sunday in the Park with George, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage aux Folles, A Little Night Music, Sweet Charity, Pippinand Merrily We Roll Along, the Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce that its Christmas musical will be Candide with music by Leonard Bernstein, book a

Clune and Dreyfuss Join Cast of Chocolate Factory's CANDIDE

by Carrie Dunn — October 9, 2013

Jackie Clune is to play the Old Lady and James Dreyfus is to play Dr Pangloss in the Menier Chocolate Factory's upcoming production of Candide.

HOLIDAY POPS! to Return to Verizon Hall, 12/6-21

by Tyler Peterson — September 17, 2013

Philadelphia's treasured musical tradition Holiday POPS! returns to Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for nine festive performances, December 6 through December 21, 2013 led by Britain's celebrated American-born conductor David Charles Abell, who is known for conducting the two "Les Miserables" anni

Strallen, Thaxton and Janson To Star In Chocolate Factory's CANDIDE

by Carrie Dunn — September 11, 2013

Fra Fee, Cassidy Janson, Ben Lewis, Scarlett Strallen and David Thaxton have been cast in the Menier Chocolate Factory's Christmas musical Candide with music by Leonard Bernstein, book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler, lyrics by Richard Wilbur and additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, John La

Menier Chocolate Factory Presents CANDIDE, Nov. 22

by Christina Mancuso — September 3, 2013

Following on from Sunday in the Park with George, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage aux Folles, A Little Night Music, Sweet Charity, Pippinand Merrily We Roll Along, the Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce that its Christmas musical will be Candide with music by Leonard Bernstein, book a

Cincinnati Opera Announces Casting Highlights for 2013-14 Season

by Christina Mancuso — August 29, 2013

Cincinnati Opera is pleased to announce casting highlights and production information for its 2014 Summer Festival.

OLIVIERS 2013: Live Blog! Follow The Concert, Red Carpet And Ceremony

by Carrie Dunn — April 28, 2013

UK editor in chief Carrie Dunn follows the Oliviers Party in the Piazza, red carpet and the ceremony, and gives her opinions on the runners and riders.

New Clips Of Julian Ovenden In Paris SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Broadcast Planned

by Pat Cerasaro — April 15, 2013

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE is set to be unveiled at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris tonight in a glittery new production, starring theatre and film notable Julian Oveden and featuring a 60-piece orchestra, and it has now been confir

Julian Ovenden Set Stars in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Paris, Opening Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2013

Julian Ovenden is set to star as George Seurat in the Theatre du Chatelet production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, running tonight, April 15-25, 2013.

Menzel, Morrison And Clark To Perform At Olivier Awards!

by Carrie Dunn — April 5, 2013

Casts of Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Top Hat and The Bodyguard also to feature!

Playwright Christopher Durang Hospitalized After Collapsing Onstage During KISS ME, KATE at Yale

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2013

According to the Yale Daily News, alumnus playwright Christopher Durang collapsed onstage yesterday, January 19, during a performance of Kiss Me, Kate.

All-Yale Cast and Crew Set for KISS ME, KATE at University Theater Today

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2013

Yale will pay tribute to alumnus composer and lyricist Cole Porter (B.

Julian Ovenden Set to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Paris, April 15

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 2013

Julian Ovenden is set to star as George Seurat in the Théâtre du Châtelet production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.

All-Yale Cast and Crew Set for KISS ME, KATE at University Theater, 1/19

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2012

Yale will pay tribute to alumnus composer and lyricist Cole Porter (B.

Ruth Wilson, MATILDA Cast and More Win At The 36th Olivier Awards!

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2012

The winners of the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, the 36th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, were announced tonight (15 April 2012) at the Royal Opera House as part of a glamorous and star-studded night of entertainment from the West End's finest talent.

Stephen Sondheim To Receive Oliver Special Award

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2011

The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

Stephen Sondheim To Receive Oliver Special Award

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 4, 2011

The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.