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RIALTO CHATTER: 'MINSKY'S' To 'Bump and Grind' In West End?
by Eddie Varley - Jun 1, 2009


WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that talks are under way to bring 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that recently played in Los Angeles, to the West End in late 2010 or early 2011.

RIVERDANCE, STOMP, And THE COLOR PURPLE Among Broadway/L.A.'s 2010 Season
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


Broadway/L.A. today announces the lineup for its 2010 Season, with all productions scheduled to play at its flagship venue, Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood).

TV Upright's West Side Stories': MINSKY'S!
by Eddie Varley - Feb 23, 2009


Recently, Upright's Chris Isaacson attended the opening night of 'Minsky's' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

RIALTO CHATTER: Producers Say 'MINSKY'S' Broadway Bound
by Eddie Varley - Feb 11, 2009


Associated Press Theatre writer Michael Kuchwara is reporting that 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that just opened last week in Los Angeles, is set for a summer or fall Broadway bow, according to its producers.

'MINKSY'S' Book Writer Bob Martin Featured on Toronto's TheStar.com
by Eddie Varley - Feb 9, 2009


'MINKSY'S' book writer Bob Martin is featured on Toronto's TheStar.com chatted about his work on the new musical 'Minsky's', Bob Martin created and starred on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone.

And the Best Musical Show Album Grammy Goes to...IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 8, 2009


The list of nominations has been announced for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards will be presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

MINSKY'S Opens at Ahmanson 2/6
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009


Minsky's opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam and Triumph of Love), Minsky's is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone).

TV STAGE TUBE: MINSKY'S at the CTG Ahmanson Theatre
by Eddie Varley - Feb 2, 2009


'Minsky's' opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21).

Photo Flash: MINSKY'S at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Jan 28, 2009


'Minsky's' opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone')

Lil Wayne, Jonas Bros. & Coldplay Among GRAMMY Performers
by Eddie Varley - Jan 14, 2009


Current GRAMMY Award nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry are the first performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 - 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

STAGE TUBE: MINSKY'S Gregg Barnes on Costuming Burlesque
by Eddie Varley - Jan 2, 2009


Minsky's is a big, racy, new musical comedy set in a time when entertainment was about legs and laughs, and you had to push the limits to keep the customers buying tickets. A rollicking backstage story, set in Prohibition Era New York City. Tony Award winning costume designer Gregg Barnes talked about his creations for MINSKY'S on the show's official site in a wonderful audio/video essay that we are excited to bring you here on BWW TV!

MINSKY'S Rachel Dratch Hopes For Broadway Run
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2008


Former SNL genius, Celebrity Autobiography mainstay and gifted comic actress Rachel Dratch is a member of the cast of the currently in rehearsal musical Minsky's, she reveals her joy of working with composer Charles Strouse and her hope of it continuing to Broadway in the future to NYMag.com's Diana Scholl.

Photo Flash: MINSKY'S In Rehearsal
by Eddie Varley - Dec 4, 2008


Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of 'Minsky's,' which opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews begin January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone').

Grammy Nominations Announced; Gypsy, In the Heights, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific and Young Frankenstein Nominated
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2008


The list of nominations has been announced for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards will be presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Drama Desk 2008 Award Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2008


The 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were held Sunday, May 18, 2008, in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. August: Osage County, Les Liasons, and South Pacific brought home big wins.

Drama Desk Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2008


Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at the New York Friars Club. 'A Catered Affair' led the way with 12 nominations.

Martini Talk: Marilyn Maye & Young Frankenstein
by Michael Dale - Nov 19, 2007


Marilyn Maye scores big time at The Metropolitan Room while Young Frankenstein is a bit like a night at Scores.

'Hats!' Hits Harrah's Las Vegas on January 12, 2008
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2007


Sibling Entertainment Group Holdings, Inc. announced the critically acclaimed musical Hats! opens at Harrah's Las Vegas on January 12, 2008.

Young Frankenstein's Broadway Previews Begin Oct. 11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2007


Robert F.X. Sillerman and Mel Brooks present The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers

Photo Flash: Young Frankenstein!
by BWW - Aug 16, 2007


Production photos of The New Mel Brooks Musical 'Young Frankenstein,' a new musical comedy which opens on Broadway November 8, 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.

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