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Patrick Wilson to Direct Carnegie Mellon's THE FULL MONTY, 2/18
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 14, 2015


THE FULL MONTY, Book by Terrence McNally, Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek will be directed by Patrick Wilson, choreographed by Tome Cousin, with music directing by Thomas Douglas, Feb. 18-27 at Carnegie Mellon.

Forth Worth Community Arts Center Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNRELS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 9, 2015


Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Sanders Theater (1300 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107) presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, August 14 - August 30, 2015. For Tickets visit: www.stolenshakespeareguild.org

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Ends Extended Run on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2015


Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy Fish In the Dark, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro, closes today, Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street).

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Begins Tomorrow at Hackmatack
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2015


The hilarious story of two con men, a beautiful woman and the elite of the French Riviera collide in a sexy and irreverent farce opening this week at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick.

FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David Will Not Be Returning to the Great White Way: 'I'm Not Going to Re-Up for This'
by Jessica Showers - Jul 23, 2015


Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy FISH IN THE DARK, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro,  will extend its limited engagement for an additional two weeks through Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Jason Alexander in FISH IN THE DARK!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2015


Tony Award-winning actor Jason Alexander recently assumed the role of 'Norman Drexel' in Larry David's hit comedy Fish In the Dark, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Alexander steps into the role created by David in the comedy about a death in the family. The limited engagement run of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, is extended for six weeks through Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street). Below, check out new production shots of Alexander in action!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Library of Congress' Full 'Songs of America' Concert, Showcasing Jeanine Tesori, Steven Lutvak & David Yazbek
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2015


Three of Broadway's most popular musical creators, Steven Lutvak, Jeanine Tesori, and David Yazbek, recently gathered to perform their own work in an intimate evening of music as part of the Library of Congress' Songs of America project. Performers for the evening included Catherine Walker, Jacqueline Echols, Joshua Henry, Dean Sharenow and Mike Chiavaro. Check out the concert in its entirety below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch a Fun New Commercial for the DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS UK Tour
by Stage Tube - Jun 25, 2015


The Ambassador Theatre Group and Jerry Mitchell Productions present the national tour of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS stars Michael Praed as Lawrence, Noel Sullivan as Freddy and Carley Stenson as Christine. Mark Benton guest stars as Andre until Saturday 5 September 2015. From Tuesday 8 September 2015 Gary Wilmot will star as Andre. Click below to watch a brand-new commercial for the show!

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Extends for Two More Weeks on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015


Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy FISH IN THE DARK, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro,  will extend its limited engagement for an additional two weeks through Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street).

Colorado Theatre Guild Announces Henry Award Nominations; Theatre Aspen Receives Seven
by Matt Smith - Jun 22, 2015


Aspen, Colorado (October 20, 2014) Theatre Aspen announced today that the organization has received seven nominations for the Colorado Theatre Guild (CTG) Henry Awards, for their 2014 summer season of productions, which included The Full Monty (by Terrence McNally and David Yazbek), Little Women, the Musical (by Mindi Dickstein, Jason Howland and Allan Knee) and the new play, The Cottage, by Sandy Rustin.

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Jason Alexander Shares '80's McDonald TV Spot!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2015


Jason Alexander stopped by this week's THE VIEW on ABC to talk about returning to the Broadway stage after 25 years in Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK.

BWW Interviews: FULL MONTY Team Lets It Go!
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 12, 2015


In a lively, funny, often piquant conversation cast and creative team members from Maine State Music Theatre's The Full Monty convened on June 10 to talk with Broadway World in the first of this summer's highly successful talkback series, A Peek Behind the Curtain. The audience was delighted to have the opportunity to meet director, Donna Drake, stars Peter Matthew Smith, Amanda Rose, MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark and Outreach Sales Manager Katie White. The discussion focused on the show's appeal, its message, and, of course, on the show stopping strip finale.

BWW Interviews: Amanda Rose Thrives on Every Experience
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 8, 2015


Musical theatre actress Amanda Rose has been living her dream since her graduation from Charleston College over a decade ago; she has been performing steadily on Broadway, on tour, and in regional theatres across the country. Now based in New York City, she, nonetheless, understands that an actress' life is peripatetic and unpredictable, and she relishes the new experiences that come with her journey.

BWW Reviews: THE FULL MONTY Builds to a Crescendo of Laughter and Heart
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 5, 2015


The Full Monty, which opened Maine State Music Theatre's fifty-seventh season, has all the makings of a new hit for the company! The rollicking, sometimes raucous story of unemployed Buffalo steel workers who create a male strip act to make money has characters to embrace and identify with, clever and provocative dance numbers, music which underscores advances the dramatic development of the script, and one of the most anticipated final numbers in all of Broadway musicals. In addition, at MSMT in a shared production with Lancaster's Fulton Theatre, the David Yazbek -Terrence McNally show is blessed with a stunning ensemble and witty, heartfelt direction and choreography by Donna Drake.

National Tour of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Announces Full Cast, Including Michael Praed
by Matt Smith - Jun 5, 2015


The Ambassador Theatre Group (Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, West Side Story) and Jerry Mitchell Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the national tour of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.

Three-Time Tony Nominee David Yazbek Comes to SubCulture Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2015


Three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbek returns to New York City for a rare, intimate concert at SubCulture (45 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012) tonight, June 4 at 8pm.

Maine State Music Theatre Presents THE FULL MONTY, Now thru 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015


?Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) kicks off the 2015 season with the heartwarming upbeat comedy THE FULL MONTY. This 10-time Tony Award-nominee is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizazz, not to mention the most highly anticipated closing number in Broadway history! THE FULL MONTY runs tonight, June 3 - June 20, 2015.

Three-Time Tony Nominee David Yazbek to Play SubCulture, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015


Three-time Tony Award nominee David Yazbek returns to New York City for a rare, intimate concert at SubCulture (45 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012) on Thursday, June 4 at 8pm.

Original Cast, Creatives Reunite for 10th Anniversary of NYTW's SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Tonight at SubCulture
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015


Original ensemble members, Michael Winther, Kimberly Grigsby, Shane Shanahan are joined by cellist, Peter Sachon as they reunite with Pulitzer prize-winning lyricist, Mark Campbell and many of the composers for a special one-night-only concert event, celebrating the ten year anniversary of Songs from an Unmade Bed, the critically acclaimed, theatrical song cycle originally produced off-Broadway by New York Theatre Workshop in 2005.

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Recoups Broadway Investment!
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2015


The record-breaking Broadway production of FISH IN THE DARK, written by and starring Larry David, has recouped its entire capitalization. The comedy about a death in the family, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, set a box office record for garnering the highest advance sale for any play in the history of Broadway and broke two house box office records (including its own) twice. FISH IN THE DARK began previews Monday, February 2 and opened on Thursday, March 5 at the Cort Theatre.

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