Gerard Kelly News

MadCaP Productions is proud to present Buddy Thomas' DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND as part of the 13th annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC.

The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with HAIRSPRAY, the show the New York Post calls 'A great big fat gorgeous hit!' This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009.

MadCaP Productions is proud to present Buddy Thomas' DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND as part of the 13th annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for The Full Monty. Directed by Mark S. Hoebee and choreographed by Denis Jones, The Full Monty will run at the Millburn theatre from June 10 through July 12, 2009.

Friends In Deed has announced that famed author Fran Lebowitz has joined the upcoming One Night Only staged reading benefit of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. She will take the stage with fellow legends Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka in the first-ever New York presentation of the play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), which will be presented on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Friends In Deed will present a legendary trio as Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka star in the first-ever New York presentation of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), the play will be presented in a special One Night Only staged reading benefit on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

This Spring the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present the largest musical ever produced on our stage since it opened! Evita, winner of seven Tony Awards, is the compelling mega-musical written by Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim Rice. This production has been captivating audiences for years and will be onstage March 17 - April 5, 2009 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to complete the record-breaking season.

Charles Busch and John Epperson (Lypsinka) are both coming on 'The Kentertainment Report' Thursday at noon on Sirius/XM, Channel 109, during the Frank DeCaro Show. They will be interviewed by me, Ken Kleiber of TV/internet's long-running show 'That's Kentertainment!' and Frank DeCaro. Charles and John will be promoting their upcoming 'LEGENDS!' Friends in Deed benefit performance on March 23rd.

A special promotional video has been released for the upcoming One Night Only staged reading benefit of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!.

This Spring the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present the largest musical ever produced on our stage since it opened! Evita, winner of seven Tony Awards, is the compelling mega-musical written by Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim Rice. This production has been captivating audiences for years and will be onstage March 17 - April 5, 2009 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to complete the record-breaking season.

Friends In Deed has announced that famed author Fran Lebowitz has joined the upcoming One Night Only staged reading benefit of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. She will take the stage with fellow legends Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka in the first-ever New York presentation of the play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), which will be presented on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Friends In Deed will present a legendary trio as Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka star in the first-ever New York presentation of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), the play will be presented in a special One Night Only staged reading benefit on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Put on your go-go boots this month for BEEHIVE, the 60's musical revue, sponsored by California Closets, at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre February 3 - 22, 2009. Go back in time and celebrate the era of peace, love and rock and roll with favorites from The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and more! With six amazing vocalists onstage, relive the 60's and the coming of age of women's music. BEEHIVE is directed and choreographed by Mark Martino, the Carbonell nominated Director of last season's The Boy Friend, who is returning to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for this fun-filled revue. The creative team includes Music Direction by Tom Frey (2 Pianos 4 Hands), lighting design by Donald Thomas (Carbonell winner of Best Lighting in Man of La Mancha), wig design by Gerard Kelly, costume design by Jose Rivera (Carbonell winner of Best Costume Design in The Boy Friend), projection design by David Esler, set design by Dan Kuchar (Carbonell winner of Best Scenic Design in The Boy Friend) and sound design by Keith Kohrs. Grab your Aquanet and come enjoy beloved hits and blasts from the past at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Tickets for all of the Theatre's season plays, musicals and limited engagements are now on sale! Call the box office for more information at (561) 575-2223 or visit us online at www.jupitertheatre.org.

Put on your go-go boots this month for BEEHIVE, the 60's musical revue, sponsored by California Closets, at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre February 3 - 22, 2009. Go back in time and celebrate the era of peace, love and rock and roll with favorites from The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and more! With six amazing vocalists onstage, relive the 60's and the coming of age of women's music. BEEHIVE is directed and choreographed by Mark Martino, the Carbonell nominated Director of last season's The Boy Friend, who is returning to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for this fun-filled revue. The creative team includes Music Direction by Tom Frey (2 Pianos 4 Hands), lighting design by Donald Thomas (Carbonell winner of Best Lighting in Man of La Mancha), wig design by Gerard Kelly, costume design by Jose Rivera (Carbonell winner of Best Costume Design in The Boy Friend), projection design by David Esler, set design by Dan Kuchar (Carbonell winner of Best Scenic Design in The Boy Friend) and sound design by Keith Kohrs. Grab your Aquanet and come enjoy beloved hits and blasts from the past at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Tickets for all of the Theatre's season plays, musicals and limited engagements are now on sale! Call the box office for more information at (561) 575-2223 or visit us online at www.jupitertheatre.org.

Peggy Sawyer saves the day in the North Shore Music Theatre production of this tap-happy backstage musical

It may be cold outside but it will feel like summer inside North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as it is transformed into the Lava Springs Country Club for DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. Following the first Disney High School Musical success last summer, NSMT is pleased to present the second regional production and the New England premiere of DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 from December 18, 2008 through January 11, 2009. Press Night scheduled for Friday, December 19th.

North Shore Music Theatre pays homage to the endurance of a classic and the human spirit in its presentation of the 1994 Hal Prince Broadway revival

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) has announced that one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of all time, SHOW BOAT, will perform from September 23 to October 12, 2008. Press Night is scheduled for September 25th at 7:30 pm. This project has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius.

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) has announced that one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of all time, SHOW BOAT, will perform from September 23 to October 12, 2008. Press Night is scheduled for September 25th at 7:30 pm. This project has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius.

The Westchester Broadway Theatre production stars Bob Amaral as Max Bialystock, Joel Newsome as Leo Bloom and Karen McNay as Ulla. Craig Fols as Roger DeBris, John West as Carmen Ghia, with Eric Anderson as Franz Liebkind. David Edwards directs the production. The Producers runs from August 7th 2008 to November 15th 2008.