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ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon Returns to New York Today for NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011

ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon, returns to New York today for the first time in over a decade. For nine performances only, beginning today through October 12th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the Jonathan Reinis (two-time Tony Award-winner for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour and Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam) and Glynis Henderson (international producer of Stomp) production featuring international sensation Ennio Marchetto at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon is directed and designed by Ennio Marchetto and Sosthen Hennekam.

Theater for the New City Presents The Capitalist Ventriloquist 10/6-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011

'The Capitalist Ventriloquist' is a new musical comedy about dynastic hedge funds, the demands of billionaire investors, misguided parental expectations, and the struggle of the son of an imperious hedge fund owner for self-determination.

ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon Returns to New York for NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011

ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon, returns to New York for the first time in over a decade. For nine performances only, September 27th - October 12th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the Jonathan Reinis (two-time Tony Award-winner for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour and Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam) and Glynis Henderson (international producer of Stomp) production featuring international sensation Ennio Marchetto at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon is directed and designed by Ennio Marchetto and Sosthen Hennekam.

Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again presenting Broadway veterans Kirby and Beverly Ward in the original musical revue, 'Say It with Music,' a non-stop song-and-dance salute to the genius of composer Irving Berlin.

Michael Feinstein Releases THE SINATRA PROJECT, VOLUME II: THE GOOD LIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2011

Michael Feinstein releases his new CD through Concord Records on October 25, 2011.

ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon Returns to New York for NYMF
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 8, 2011

ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon, returns to New York for the first time in over a decade. For nine performances only, September 27th - October 12th, The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the Jonathan Reinis (two-time Tony Award-winner for Dame Edna: The Royal Tour and Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam) and Glynis Henderson (international producer of Stomp) production featuring international sensation Ennio Marchetto at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon is directed and designed by Ennio Marchetto and Sosthen Hennekam.

Ginger Rogers to be Celebrated at Tsai Performance Center, 10/24
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2011

GINGER ROGERS, the Academy Award winning screen legend from the films 42nd Street, Top Hat, The Gay Divorcee and dozens more, would have been 100 this year. She will be celebrated with a live performance and an exhibition of her archive and memorabilia created in celebration of her life and career as one of America's most luminescent and talented motion picture actresses. The special exhibition opens at Boston's Mugar Library Building on Monday, October 24. Hosted by Nick Clooney, the event will feature an appearance by special guest Angela Lansbury. The live performances will debut at the Tsai Performance Center (October 24) in Boston and the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline (October 25).

Hª del cine musical: 'Sombrero de copa'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Aug 29, 2011

Fred Astaire Y Ginger Rogers fueron la pareja de los años 30 en el cine musical. En Sombrero de copa de 1935 dirigida por Mark Sandrich coinciden estos dos actores. La pareja es la protagonista de esta película de enredos y equívocos coloreada con las coreografías compuestas por la clase de Astaire y la sensualidad de Rogers.

Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre Presents SONG MAN DANCE MAN, Opens 9/10
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 28, 2011

Opening Saturday, September 10th, the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre presents 'Song Man Dance Man,' a one-man show about one-man shows created and performed by Jon Peterson, emcee from Broadway's revival of 'Cabaret' and Drama Desk Nominee for the title role in the off-Broadway production 'George M. Cohan Tonight!'

ENNIO To Play A Limited Engagement at The Pasadena Playhouse 8/23-28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director), in association with Glynis Henderson and Jonathan Reinis, announced today that ENNIO, featuring Ennio Marchetto - The Living Paper Cartoon, will play an exclusive, one week only, limited engagment from August 23 - 28, 2011, at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino).

New Streisand Album with Bergman Lyrics Set for 8/23 Release
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2011

The incomparable Barbra Streisand's long-cherished desire to release an album of music with lyrics exclusively written by her collaborators and friends, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, will be achieved with her latest release What Matters Most- Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman for Columbia Records. The ten song album, and deluxe edition, will be available August 23, 2011.

ENNIO To Play A Limited Engagement at The Pasadena Playhouse 8/23-28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2011

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director), in association with Glynis Henderson and Jonathan Reinis, announced today that ENNIO, featuring Ennio Marchetto - The Living Paper Cartoon, will play an exclusive, one week only, limited engagment from August 23 - 28, 2011, at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino).

Could Barbra Streisand Score Yet Another #1 Album?
by Robert Diamond - Aug 21, 2011

All signs are pointing to 'yes' as the incomparable Barbra Streisand's latest album (to be released on August 23, 2011) shot back up to #1 on Amazon.com (a good indicator of the charts) this morning after her appearance on CBS Sunday Morning.

Tom Chambers and Summer Strallen Led TOP HAT Opens 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2011

Seventy six years after its movie release, Top Hat will receive its world stage premiere at the Milton Keynes Theatre on 16 August 2011 where it opens for the start of an initial 17 UK week tour prior to an anticipated West End transfer in spring 2012.

Hª del cine musical: 'Cantando bajo la lluvia'
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Aug 15, 2011

Con el cine sonoro los actores vivieron un proceso de re- aprendizaje en el que tenían que manejar la voz y equilibrar su expresión corporal. Está problemática es el argumento de la película musical Cantando bajo la lluvia de Stanley Donen y Gene Kelly estrenada en 1952.

Photo Coverage: Tommy Tune 'Steps in Time' at The Colonial Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 12, 2011

George M Cohan, Al Jolson, Will Rogers, John & Ethel Barrymore & Sarah Bernhardt have all walked out on the stage of the famed Colonial Theatre and excited, entertained and thrilled Berkshire audiences.

English National Ballet To Celebrate Christmas At The Coliseum With THE NUTCRACKER And STRICTLY GERSHWIN
by Carrie Dunn - Aug 12, 2011

English National Ballet celebrates Christmas at the Coliseum with its sumptuous production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Wayne Eagling, and Derek Deane's dazzling homage to George Gershwin, Strictly Gershwin.

English Ballet to Present THE NUTCRACKER at the Coliseum, 8 - 30 December
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2011

English National Ballet presents Christmas at the Coliseum 2011 with its sumptuous production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Wayne Eagling, and Derek Deane's dazzling homage to George Gershwin, Strictly Gershwin.

Colonial Theatre Presents Tommy Tune in Steps in Time 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2011

Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings will perform on Thursday, August 11 at 7:30pm at The Colonial Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Doyle's TEN CENTS A DANCE Rehearses at Wiliamstown Theatre Festival
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011

John Doyle's latest project, TEN CENTS A DANCE, will play August 11-28 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. TEN CENTS A DANCE, conceived and directed by John Doyle, features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

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