Press notes announced 'Look out America, Gilligan's Island The Musical is docking at a desert island near you and the hilarity found in America's most cherished sitcom is in full effect in this larger than life stage musical. Bringing back all those well known and beloved characters from one of the most popular television shows of all time, this lovable musical comedy is sure to please the generations of audiences that the television show first inspired'.
The first stop for the tour is the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf, NY on February 21st and 22nd.
Award-winning Broadway, concert and recording star KT Sullivan sings the songs of the Great White Way in her upcoming show, Colored Lights, at the Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko Monday, Feb 9 and Tues, Feb 10th. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.
Using her own Broadway and off-Broadway experiences as a departure point, Ms. Sullivan performs a century of musical theater gems including selections from Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Lerner & Lowe, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guetel. The show?TMs New York run at the Algonquin consistently sold out and earned Sullivan rave reviews from the critics.
One of the nation's most in-demand interpreters of the American popular songbook, KT has been a regular headliner at the Oak Room of New York?TMs Algonquin Hotel since 1992. She has performed all over the world, from Town Hall in New York, Live on the Park in London, La Nouvelle Eve in Paris, and The Chichester Festival in the U.K
Presented a MAC Award for Outstanding Female Vocalist, KT has seven albums in worldwide distribution. Her CD Crazy World was voted #1 in the vocals category of Pulse Magazine and Live From Rainbow and Stars: The Songs of Bart Howard, won Backstage Magazine?TMs Bistro Award. Her latest CD is A Swell Party, RSVP Cole Porter with Mark Nadler and saxophonist Loren Schoenberg.
Ms. Sullivan's Broadway shows include George Abbott's Broadway and the lead role in the revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She also appeared in the workshop production of Easter Parade with Tommy Tune and off-Broadway in Splendora and A My Name is Still Alice. She received Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominations and a MAC Award for American Rhapsody: George Gershwin to the World, which she co-wrote and starred with Mark Nadler.
Tommy Tune brings his show STEPS IN TIME for the benefit of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan to Stamford's Rich Forum on Febuary 7th 2009. Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings present great Broadway show tunes performed and staged as only Broadway's most awarded Director, Choreographer, Dancer and Musical Actor can create descibes press notes.
Told through 24 songs and actual first-hand accounts, the new musical revue----Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? Songs and Stories from The Great Depression will open Sunday, March 8th (3PM) at Off-Broadway's Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street ~ between Broadway & Columbus Avenue). Conceived and staged by Bill Daugherty, this musical time capsule is produced by Thoroughbred Records and Max Weintraub. Preview performances begin March 6th (7PM) & March 7th (3PM) This engagement will run through June 14th.
Tommy Tune doesn't let his age slow him down as he continues to perform and make waves dancing on The Great White Way and all around America.
On January 23 and 24 Tommy Tune performed 'Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance' at the Strathmore.
Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings.
With an unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four categories, Tommy Tune's credentials are impressive, but it's his effortless charm that brings audiences back again and again. 'The last genuine song-and-dance man' (Variety), Tune is top-hatted, white-tied, and tailed for this delicious evening of show standards, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings trio providing impeccable accompaniment.
On November 12, 2003, The President of The United States presented Tommy Tune with the nations' highest honor for Artistic Achievement, The National Medal of Arts. In a private ceremony in the oval office of the White House, Mr. Tune received this honor to add to his already unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four different categories plus, among other accolades, eight Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, two Astaire Awards, the American Dance Award, the Drama League Award, and the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Award-winning Broadway, concert and recording star KT Sullivan sings the songs of the Great White Way in her upcoming show, Colored Lights, at the Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko Monday, Feb 9 and Tues, Feb 10th. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.
Using her own Broadway and off-Broadway experiences as a departure point, Ms. Sullivan performs a century of musical theater gems including selections from Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Lerner & Lowe, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guetel. The show?TMs New York run at the Algonquin consistently sold out and earned Sullivan rave reviews from the critics.
One of the nation's most in-demand interpreters of the American popular songbook, KT has been a regular headliner at the Oak Room of New York?TMs Algonquin Hotel since 1992. She has performed all over the world, from Town Hall in New York, Live on the Park in London, La Nouvelle Eve in Paris, and The Chichester Festival in the U.K
Presented a MAC Award for Outstanding Female Vocalist, KT has seven albums in worldwide distribution. Her CD Crazy World was voted #1 in the vocals category of Pulse Magazine and Live From Rainbow and Stars: The Songs of Bart Howard, won Backstage Magazine?TMs Bistro Award. Her latest CD is A Swell Party, RSVP Cole Porter with Mark Nadler and saxophonist Loren Schoenberg.
Ms. Sullivan's Broadway shows include George Abbott's Broadway and the lead role in the revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She also appeared in the workshop production of Easter Parade with Tommy Tune and off-Broadway in Splendora and A My Name is Still Alice. She received Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominations and a MAC Award for American Rhapsody: George Gershwin to the World, which she co-wrote and starred with Mark Nadler.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), is pleased to announce a two-week extension of PAL JOEY starring Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps), now through March 1st, 2009.
GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is pleased to announce the following special guest stars have confirmed to appear Monday nights at 8pm in the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel.
Tommy Tune brings his show STEPS IN TIME for the benefit of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan to Stamford's Rich Forum on Febuary 7th 2009. Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings present great Broadway show tunes performed and staged as only Broadway's most awarded Director, Choreographer, Dancer and Musical Actor can create descibes press notes.
Ritchie Mastascusa was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Marquis Theatre. He passed on the robe to Pal Joey's Eric Sciotto in a fun and emotion filled ceremony. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Marc Platt, presents Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps) in a new Broadway production of Pal Joey with Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Abbey O'Brien, Hayley Podschun, Krista Saab and Eric Sciotto. The Roundabout celebrated the production with a festive cast party. We sent in our BroadwayWorld.com photographer to capture the exciting night!
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Marc Platt, presents Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps) in a new Broadway production of Pal Joey with Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Abbey O'Brien, Hayley Podschun, Krista Saab and Eric Sciotto. The Roundabout celebrated the production with a festive performance and cast party. We sent in our BroadwayWorld.com photographer to greet the starry crowd that came to cheer the company on!
PAL JOEY features a new book by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway. The Roundabout celebrated the production with a festive cast party. We sent in our BroadwayWorld.com photographer to capture the exciting night!
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Marc Platt, presents Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps) in a new Broadway production of Pal Joey with Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Abbey O'Brien, Hayley Podschun, Krista Saab and Eric Sciotto.
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will honor Tony? Award-winner George S. Irving with the 17th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre Monday, December 8th.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present the Handel Medallion to Neil Simon at a reception at the Apollo Theatre Monday evening, November 10. The Handel Medallion is the highest official honor given by the City of New York and is presented for outstanding achievement in the arts.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is currently presenting Paper Mill's premiere of Disney High School Musical directed by Paper Mill's Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) will present Paper Mill's premiere of Disney High School Musical. Paper Mill's Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee will direct and Denis Jones (Associate Choreographer of Legally Blonde) will choreograph.
GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is pleased to announce the following special guest stars have confirmed to appear Monday nights at 8pm in the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel.
