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Sorkin to Pen Flaming Lips Musical; McAnuff Directs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with rock band The Flaming Lips for a stage musical based on the band's 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'

Disney Taps Trujillo for European 'Tarzan' Production
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007


Choreographer Sergio Trujillo is currently in Amsterdam, collaborating on a new concept for the European production of Disney's hit musical, Tarzan.

8 Additional Cities Announced for Jersey Boys Tour
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007


Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, has announced engagements in eight additional cities in the 2007-08 season as part of its National Tour.

It's 'Curtains' Up for Jason Danieley
by Joseph F. Panarello - Mar 19, 2007


Jason Danieley discusses Curtains, Kander and Ebb and his career, among other topics

Jersey Boys Tour Stars Featured on 'Tonight Show,' 3/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2007


The stars of Jersey Boys' hit national tour will perform on NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on March 19th.

Speilberg to Co-Produce Sorkin's 'Invention' on Bway?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2007


A possible Broadway transfer of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention might have Steven Speilberg on its producing team

Jersey Boys SF One-Night-Only Cabaret, April 16
by Eugene Lovendusky - Mar 5, 2007


The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation proudly presents a One-Night-Only Cabaret featuring company members from the national tour cast of 'Jersey Boys.' The outrageous evening of song, dance and comedy will take place at Club Fugazi, Monday, April 16 at 7:30PM.

Jersey Boys to Receive Las Vegas Production?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2007


Jersey Boys may be the latest Broadway smash to receive a Las Vegas production.

E. Faye Butler on the Joy and the Business of Acting
by James Howard - Mar 1, 2007


Butler is currently starring in Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind at Baltimore's CenterStage through March 4. Go to www.centerstage.org for tickets and information.

Chicago Engagement of Jersey Boys Extended for 4 Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2007


Broadway In Chicago has announced that due to record-breaking advance sales, Jersey Boys will add four weeks to its highly-anticipated Chicago engagement, even before tickets go on sale to the general public

Jersey Boys Win Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2007


Jersey Boys (on Rhino records) was just announced as the winner of a 2007 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album in Los Angeles.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2007/8 Season; No Sheik Show
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff is proud to announce the complete line-up of shows in the compelling 2007/2008 season.

Tickets for Jersey Boys in Chicago Go On Sale 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2007


Tickets for the Chicago Production of Jersey Boys go on sale Friday February 23rd.

McAnuff Takes Top Honors at San Diego Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff was the leading honoree Monday evening (January 29) at the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle's annual presentation of the Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence.

Jimmi Simpson Tackles Sorkin's Farnsworth
by James Sims - Jan 25, 2007


Simpson took time out of rehearsals to talk about his working with McAnuff again, having been in the La Jolla Playhouse production of Tartuffe in 2002, along with his experiences with Sorkin and his upcoming films set for release later this year...

McAnuff Announces Cast of Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff has announced the cast of his upcoming Page To Stage Workshop Production of The Farnsworth Invention, written by Aaron Sorkin. Headlining the cast are Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth and Stephen Lang as David Sarnoff.

La Jolla Playhouse and Macy's to Fight Illiteracy
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse and Macy's join forces for the POP Tour Literacy Drive, a book drive benefiting San Diego's Monarch School.

La Jolla Playhouse Raises $375,000 at 2006 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


Photos from A Winter Fantasy, La Jolla Playhouse's 2006 Gala, are now available for download!

Broadway Hit 'Jersey Boys' Sets New House Record
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2007


'Jersey Boys' sets new house record in New York and San Francisco.

Jersey Boys Featured on Dick Clark New Year's Eve Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2006


The stars of Jersey Boys will perform on 'Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve' show this Sunday, December 31 from 10:12pm to 10:18pm (Eastern) on ABC

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