Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities. Check out what they had to say below!
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press today, and you can check out full coverage from the festivities below.
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press today, and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below. Be sure to check back later for full coverage!
Two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks will make his Broadway debut in the world premiere of three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron's play LUCKY GUY, to be directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe.
AudienceView has just announced that Mirvish Productions has launched AVTiki, the company's unique distribution channel for social ticketing through Facebook. Theatregoers can visit Mirvish Productions' Facebook page to purchase tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz. Mirvish is the world's first theatrical production company to offer ticket sales and reservations for friends in a single transaction without leaving Facebook.
Jeff Goldblum will star in SEMINAR by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, in its West Coast Premiere at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. The show begins previews tonight, October 10, opens on October 17, and runs through November 18, 2012.
Fly in numerous highly talented young artists from Stratford, Shaw, Broadway and Hollywood for a special performance showcasing some of the academy's Alumni and current stars. Now add some Funk to groove by, plus an auction stacked with a treasure of items suited to varied tastes and budgets. Wrap the entire event in an Broadway theatrical cool vibe and you're beginning to get a taste for The Randolph 20th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser Party on October 15! Check out the promo video below!
Last week The Star leaked news that David Mirvish woudl be demolishing The Princess of Wales to build condominiums with architect Frank Gehry. The theatre community was stunned, and many people are left wondering what this means for Toronto. Perhaps the real reason we should be angry however, is not because we're losing a theatre, but rather because of what this decision says about our commercial theatre industry as a whole. Toronto deserves better, and we have to choose not to settle for anything less than the very best.
Rehearsals begin today for Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.
As BWW previously reported, David Mirvish and Frank Gehry are planning a 'culture and condo' complex in Toronto's Entertainment District that would involve demolishing The Princess of Wales theatre. Mirvish wrote the following letter to the media in response to this news, addressing his and Gehry's new project, their decision to tear down the Princess of Wales Theatre, and their plans to continue Ed Mirvish's legacy. Read below!
According to the Toronto Star, David Mirvish and Frank Gehry are planning a 'culture and condo' complex in Toronto's Entertainment District that would involve demolishing the Princess of Wales theatre.
The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts is simultaneously celebrating its 20th year, and has renovated the large theatre that is part of the Randolph Centre for the Performing Arts building. The Bathurst Street Theatre, located at 736 Bathurst St., will now be known as the Randolph Theatre, named after the President and Founder of the Academy, George C. Randolph Jr.
Rehearsals have begun for "Seminar," the sexy, smart new comedy starring Jeff Goldblum, an Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominee. "Seminar," by Pulitzer Prize finalist and "Smash" creator Theresa Rebeck and directed by Obie Award-winner Sam Gold, begins previews October 10 and opens October 17, 2012, at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The first production of the Ahmanson Theatre's 2012-2013 season, "Seminar" will continue performances through November 18, 2012. Check out photos of the cast at rehearsal below!
David Mirvish presents, International sensation - TAP DOGS for a strictly limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre from tonight, September 25 through September 30, 2012.
The Mirvish Second Stage Series will bring four exciting plays to Toronto audiences over the next year, and will be offered in a unique subscription series all its own. The inaugural season will feature three Canadian productions and a critically acclaimed one-man show fresh off The New York Musical Theatre Workshop and Edinburgh Fringe.
DEAD ACCOUNTS has just announced that two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes will be joined by Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell on Broadway this fall.
WAR HORSE is now Toronto's longest-running professional drama of all time. Performances began February 2, 2012, at the Princess of Wales Theatre and the show has since played 232 performances. The show's immense popularity has prompted an extension. WAR HORSE will now play until November 4, 2012 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The new block of tickets is now available for sale through TicketKing (416-872-1212 or www.mirvish.com).
Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780.
Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS go on pre-sale on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am exclusively to members of Audience Rewards, the official loyalty program of Broadway. It's free to join at www.AudienceRewards.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780.
