PORGY AND BESS Revival to Play 26-Week Limited Run; 1/12- 6/24
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 6, 2011
The Broadway-bound production of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, which played a record-breaking, sold out engagement at the American Repertory Theater, will play a 26-week limited run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway).
Audra McDonald Address Issues of Racism and Art in PORGY & BESS
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 5, 2011
In a new interview with the LA Times out today, Audra McDonald addresses the 'perceived racism' in the upcoming Broadway transfer of Porgy & Bess that has haunted the show for some time. Noting the difference between artistic archetypes utilized in Porgy & Bess vs. stereotypes, McDonald is nothing short of a Porgy champion.
PORGY AND BESS Ends ART Run; Begins Broadway Performance 12/17
by Lauren Wolman
- Oct 2, 2011
A.R.T. American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin will close on October 2 before moving to Broadway. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, began previews on August 17. The production will begin previews at the Richard Rogers Theatre on December 17, 2011 in anticipation of a January 12, 2012 Broadway opening.
Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 2, 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.
Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 1, 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.
LA Philharmonic Presents 2011/12 Jazz Series At Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 27, 2011
The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) has been presenting unparalleled jazz programming for over 30 years and continues that tradition in the 2011/12 season with four distinct events that come together for a comprehensive series catering to jazz purists and novices alike.
TOM WOPAT & LYNN ROBERTS Celebrate Great American Songbook With Palm Beach Pops
by Beau Higgins
- Sep 27, 2011
Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops will kick-off opening night for their 20th concert season with the Great American Songbook Spectacular featuring, for the first time ever, television star Tom Wopat, direct from Broadway's hit, Catch Me If You Can, along with world-famous Big Bands songstress, Lynn Roberts. They will be performing your favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs by Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Judy Garland and more.
Maureen McVerry to Direct Moon's Oh, Kay!
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 26, 2011
Award-winning actress Maureen McVerry will direct the second musical of 42nd Street Moon's l9th season: George and Ira Gershwin's OH, KAY! (1926).
Pace University To Present Pace Presents
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 22, 2011
Pace University is set to unveil the inaugural season of Pace Presents, a new annual series of performing and visual arts programs at the school's Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts.
Hedgerow Theatre's Fall Season To Feature Comedy, Mystery and Music
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 18, 2011
Hedgerow Theatre's fall schedule offers something for every taste, starting with a comedy by Neil Simon, mystery and intrigue from Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe, Andy Kahn's Great American Songbook, a classic Broadway musical, and two versions of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS
by Walter McBride
- Sep 16, 2011
On August 31, American Repertory Theatre opened The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS. Written by Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, the A.R.T. production features an adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray. It is directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown. The show began previews on August 17 and is planning a Broadway transfer this winter. The production is scheduled to begin previews at the Richard Rogers Theatre on December 17, 2011 in anticipation of a January 12, 2012 Broadway opening. The marquee is going up at the Richard Rogers, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below!
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.
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