Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. Written by George Stevens Jr and helmed by Leonard Foglia, Thurgood plays at the Geffen Playhouse from June 27 to August 8, 2010, with an opening night of July 7.
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.
'THE 12', an original rock musical written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics, and story concept by award winning composer, Neil Berg made its world premiere at Riverspace in Nyack, NY, from March 19 - 21, 2010 before opening the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, April 1st in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will end its production of the World Premiere of CLYBOURNE PARK, a new play by Bruce Norris on March 21st.
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a two-week extension for the World Premiere of CLYBOURNE PARK, a new play by Bruce Norris ('A wonderful, original, grab-you-by-the-guts playwright' - WOR Radio; 'He specializes in comedies of discomfort' - The New York Times) that has just opened to excellent reviews.
On Sunday, January 10 at the China Club Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, and composer/lyricist Neil Berg presented an industry showcase of their new musical THE 12. Produced by Adam Friedson and Left Feild Productions, this musical showcase is a preview to its premiere production at the Broward Center this upcoming spring. The showcase, part of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference, was directed by Richard Seyd.
The original cast of MEMPHIS will perform the finale number 'Steal Your Rock and Roll' live on Wednesday, December 2, in the 8am (EST) hour on NBC's 'The Today Show.'
Direct from Off-Broadway in New York City, the smash hit stage musical, Girls Night: The Musical, written by Louise Roche and directed by Jack Randle, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio beginning April 20 through May 23, 2010.
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that the ?big fat hit?* Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning in June 2010.
The SHREK THE MUSICAL Broadway cast recording, produced by composer Jeanine Tesori and co-produced by sound designer Peter Hylenski, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Broadway Cast Albums chart.
Learn a step-by-step pragmatic guide to the rules, regulations, and strategies for mounting readings, showcases, and workshops through this new, one day program.
Producing Readings, Workshops, & Showcases: A Practical Approach at Theatre Row 410 West 42nd St. New York, NY 10036 10am-6pm
On June 30, 2008 BroadwayWorld.com and Radio Broadway presented 'The Radio Hits of 1958' featured a variety of Broadway stars in addition to American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and alumni from American Bandstand. The event was held at the Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue.
On June 30, 2008 BroadwayWorld.com and Radio Broadway presented 'The Radio Hits of 1958' featured a variety of Broadway stars in addition to American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and alumni from American Bandstand. The event was held at the Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue.
Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests and dates for After Words, the popular discussion series at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
WALMARTOPIA opened Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre on Monday, September 3. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Andrew Rohn and Catherine Capellaro.
Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio, which began its current run at the Longacre Theatre on Thursday, February 15, 2007 and was recently nominated for the Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Drama Desk award for Outstanding Revival of a Play, is continuing its series of post-show talkbacks with New York Post theater columnist and Theater Talk (WNET/Ch. Thirteen) co-host Michael Riedel.
The musical - now in its 18th year on Broadway at The Majestic Theatre, having given an astonishing 7,325 performances (as of 8/21/2005) - has played to 99.2% capacity audiences this summer and has consistently been among Broadway's highest-grossing shows.
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