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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Chuck Mead Says Broadway is Ready for Rock 'n' Roll
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 10, 2010

Chuck Mead, musical arranger for the upcoming Broadway production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET said he had some apprehension about maintaining the rock authenticity in a big rock show on Broadway . However, Mead believes the Great White Way is ready for some authentic rock 'n' roll.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens On Broadway This Sunday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a new musical, opens on Broadway this Sunday, April 11th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET New Production Photos!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 6, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, now in previews at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, will open on Sunday, April 11, 2010. In anticipation of the opening, BroadwayWorld brings you the show's latest round production photos!

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show] Beginning 4/6, Opens 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010

Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Lottery Ticket Policy
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), announces it lottery ticket policy.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 'Band Of Gold' Catches The Character Of Early Rock
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010

Million Dollar Quartet was recently featured in NY Magazine. The article, titled 'Band Of Gold' was written by Chris Willman.

Free Songbook Concert Feature Work of Nick Blaemire 3/29, Phoebe Strole to Perform
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010

Arts and Artists at St. Paul's will continue their Songbook Series on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6 PM, this time featuring composer/lyricist Nick Blaemire.

Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Production Photos
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 26, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, now in previews at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, will open on Sunday, April 11, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings you the show's first production photos!

TV: Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Robert Diamond - Mar 26, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater through April 4, 2010. Click the video below to watch a preview of the production!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends Through 9/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010

A new block of tickets for Million Dollar Quartet, the new hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, will go on sale Friday, March 26, 2010. Tickets will be on sale through September 5, 2010.

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2010

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Cast In Rehearsal
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2010

The cast of Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET meets the press during a break from rehearsal. The cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET includes Eddie Clendening (Elvis Presley), Lance Guest (Johnny Cash), Levi Kreis (Jerry Lee Lewis), Robert Britton Lyons (Carl Perkins), Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown) and Elizabeth Stanley (Cry-Baby).

Free Songbook Concert Feature Work of Nick Blaemire 3/29, Phoebe Strole to Perform
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 18, 2010

Arts and Artists at St. Paul's will continue their Songbook Series on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6 PM, this time featuring composer/lyricist Nick Blaemire.

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET On Imus In The Morning
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010

This morning, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a live performance of three songs on Don Imus' News Talk Radio special 'Kiss Me, I'm Imus' on 77 WABC and on FOX Business Network.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Perform On Don Imus' 77WABC & FOX Tomorrow 3/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a live performance of three songs from the new Broadway musical.

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010

Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Begins Previews 3/13 At Nederlander Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a new musical, will begin preview performances this Saturday, March 13th at 8PM at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) with an official opening of Sunday, April 11.

Signature Honors Sondheim w/ Weekend of Free Events
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 9, 2010

On March 20 and 21, The Signature Theatre will celebrate the life and work of composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, the man who has transformed the face of American musical theater with works such as A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Company, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Sunday in the Park with George. Sondheim turns 80 on March 22, and since he's Signature's 'signature' composer, the theater company will honor him with a full weekend of free events including lobby performances, backstage tours, films, lectures, actor discussions, a critic forum, a sing-along, and a birthday cake. The schedule for the Signature's Sondheim Birthday Weekend is Saturday, March 20 from 12 - 7pm and Sunday, March 20 from12:45 - 10pm.

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