SOUTH PACIFIC, O'Hara, Lithgow, et. al Perform at World Science Opening Gala, 6/2
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 2, 2010
Current cast members of SOUTH PACIFIC, Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, and John Lithgow are among the performers scheduled for the lineup at The World Science Festival's opening night-gala, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall. The opening-night celebration will feature the cast of Broadway's SOUTH PACIFIC singing 'Derivative Song' and 'Galaxy Song'. Kelli O'Hara, who originated the role of Nelli Forbush in the SOUTH PACIFIC revival, will perform 'Stardust'. Finally, in the second half of the gala, David Henry Hwang will present his world premiere play, based on a children's book written by Brian Green. Tony Award winner John Lithgow will narrate.
American Theater Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Performs Part 4 of Silver Project, 6/1
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 1, 2010
American Theater Company (ATC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights. The Silver Project will run over ten evenings between February 8, 2010 and June 20, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.
Hwang to Salute Wong on May 24 At MOCA
by BWW
News Desk
- May 24, 2010
Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang will be 'Celebrating the Life of Jadin Wong' on Monday, May 24, at 5 p.m. at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), 215 Centre St., in New York City.
TDF's Open Doors Graduation Held 5/24 At Professional Performing Arts School
by BWW
News Desk
- May 24, 2010
Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the 23 mentors and 6 guest mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation on Monday, May 24 at Professional Performing Arts School (328 West 48 Street).
American Theater Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Announces New Ensemble Members
by BWW
News Desk
- May 24, 2010
American Theater Company (ATC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with The Silver Project, a year-long festival of 30 world premiere short plays penned by some of the country's leading playwrights. The Silver Project will run over ten evenings between February 8, 2010 and June 20, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago.
Photo Flash: ROAD TO SAIGON Runs Until 6/13
by Oliver Oliveros
- May 23, 2010
'Road to Saigon', East West Players' 44th season finale features three 'Miss Saigon' alumnae Joan Almedilla, Jennifer Paz, and Jenni Selma in an original musical revue where the trio of outstanding vocalists gets to share personal stories about their young adult years, family and romantic relationships, and 17 year old alter ego, Kim. Previous viewing of megamusical inspiration, 'Miss Saigon', is not necessary.
SOUTH PACIFIC, O'Hara, Lithgow, et. al Perform at World Science Opening Gala, 6/2
by Caroline Cole
- May 20, 2010
Current cast members of SOUTH PACIFIC, Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara, cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, and John Lithgow are among the performers scheduled for the lineup at The World Science Festival's opening night-gala, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall. The opening-night celebration will feature the cast of Broadway's SOUTH PACIFIC singing 'Derivative Song' and 'Galaxy Song'. Kelli O'Hara, who originated the role of Nelli Forbush in the SOUTH PACIFIC revival, will perform 'Stardust'. Finally, in the second half of the gala, David Henry Hwang will present his world premiere play, based on a children's book written by Brian Green. Tony Award winner John Lithgow will narrate.
Hwang to Salute Wong on May 24 At MOCA
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 19, 2010
Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang will be 'Celebrating the Life of Jadin Wong' on Monday, May 24, at 5 p.m. at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), 215 Centre St., in New York City.
Lisa Kron and Leigh Silverman Reunite In THE WAKE At Berkeley Rep 5/19
by BWW
News Desk
- May 19, 2010
This spring, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Center Theatre Group present In the Wake, a powerful world premiere from the creators of Broadway's Well. Obie Award-winners Lisa Kron and Leigh Silverman reunite for a searing show which questions whether we as Americans appreciate our freedom.
World Premiere of ROAD TO SAIGON Set for East West Players, 5/19-6/13
by BWW
News Desk
- May 19, 2010
East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, continues its 44th season, themed Art Is..., with the world premiere of ROAD TO SAIGON, developed and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, with musical direction and arrangements by Nathan Wang, and featuring Joan Almedilla, Jennifer Paz, and Jenni Selma in the cast. This production of ROAD TO SAIGON is made possible with the generous support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation Endowment for East West Players.
PONY Fellowship Awarded To Tommy Smith
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 18, 2010
After three successful years of the Playwrights of New York (PONY) Fellowship, the Lark PlayDevelopmentCenter is proud to announce that playwright Tommy Smith will be the 2010-11 PONY Fellow, one of the most unique artist fellowships in the country. He will succeed Katori Hall (Olivier Award, THE MOUNTAINTOP) in October 2010.
TDF's Open Doors Graduation Held 5/24 At Professional Performing Arts School
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 17, 2010
Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the 23 mentors and 6 guest mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation on Monday, May 24 at Professional Performing Arts School (328 West 48 Street).
Photo Flash: THEATREWORKS' GALA 40 Raises $516,000
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 14, 2010
Broadway came to Silicon Valley when TheatreWorks celebrated its fortieth anniversary, raising the company a half million dollars in a night of music and merriment.
TheatreWorks Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, 4/7-5/9
by BWW
News Desk
- May 9, 2010
Celebrating fifty years since the original publication of this stunning American masterpiece, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee.
Tesori, Milburn, Vigoda, Teng Join TheatreWorks's Gala 40 Concert 5/8
by BWW
News Desk
- May 8, 2010
In a night of rare performances by beloved Broadway celebrities, TheatreWorks presents a thrilling one night only Gala 40 Concert, celebrating the company's 40th anniversary. Broadway composers and hit-making recording stars are flocking to Mountain View to celebrate with the nationally acclaimed theater company in what promises to be an unforgettable evening, 8:30pm Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets ($125) and information, the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.
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