Eric Schaeffer News

Performances begin tonight for the East Coast premiere of THE VISIT at Signature Theatre (Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director). THE VISIT is the final mainstage show in the theatre's Kander & Ebb Celebration, a four-month festival devoted to the works of John Kander & Fred Ebb, the longest song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater.

It has been announced that the musical Glory Days, which opened last night at Circle In The Square Theatre, played its last performance.

Andrew C. Call is currently playing the passionate and strong willed Andy in the Broadway cast of fresh talents Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner's new musical 'Glory Days'. Andrew only just a few weeks ago finished doing double duty, performing in the ensemble of Cry Baby until previews of 'Glory Days' began on April 22nd at Circle in the Square Theater in NYC. Andrew called a few days before the show's opening night to give BroadwayWorld.com the inside story of how talent, passion and luck can make you think deep and dream big.

Director Michael Unger talks about the challenges of recreating an early Kander & Ebb musical for the Signature Theatre's Kander & Ebb Celebration

Glory Days, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) opened Tuesday, May 6, 6:45PM at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

Glory Days, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) opened Tuesday, May 6, 6:45PM at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC).

GLORY DAYS, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) opens tonight Tuesday, May 6, 6:45PM at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC). Previews began on Tuesday, April 22.

The recipients of The 24th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were presented tonight, Monday, April 28. Winners include Blickenstaff, Jones, Kudisch, and Irwin.

'Glory Days', a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) opens Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45PM at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.

GLORY DAYS, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) will begin previews tomorrow, Tuesday April 22nd at 8pm, at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC). Opening night is Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45PM.

On April 10, 2008 Glory Days had its press preview meet and greet. Glory Days, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) will open at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC) on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45PM. Previews will begin on Tuesday, April 22 at 8PM.

The Visit, which will star two-time Tony Award® winners Chita Rivera and George Hearn with Mark Jacoby, features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Terrence McNally, based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, adapted by Maurice Valency. The production will be choreographed by Ann Reinking and directed by Frank Galati. The Visit will play from May 13 through June 22 in The MAX Theatre.

NEW THIS WEEK! Audition notices! New Theatre Company Offers Open House! New shows at FPCT, LMP, and the Theatre Project! More!!

With apologies for a little self-promotion, I will be a guest on 'Mid-Day with Dan Rodricks' radio program between 1-2 p.m. (WYPR-FM, 88.1) on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 for a discussion on theater coming this spring to the Baltimore/Washington area and Broadway. You can access the program live on www.wypr.org or for about a month after the program on the WYPR web site. I hope to hear from many of my readers. You may call during the program at 410-662-8780 or long-distance at 866-661-9309.

GLORY DAYS, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) will open at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC) on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45PM. Previews will begin on Tuesday, April 22 at 8PM.

The Artistic Director of Washington's Signature Theatre talks about John Kander, Fred Ebb, and honoring forty years of Broadway history in less than four months.

Signature Theatre (Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director) is pleased to present the Kander & Ebb Celebration, the highlight of the Theatre's spring 2008 season, opening on March 11 and running through June 22. The festival is a four-month celebration of the works of the great Broadway songwriting team of John Kander & Fred Ebb. Kander and Ebb were the longest-running songwriting partnership in Broadway musical history, working together from 1965 until Ebb's death in 2004.