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Broadway Sessions Welcomes Cast Members From PROMISES PROMISES 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 1, 2010


Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome cast members from Promises, Promises and Next to Normal's Louis Hobson on Tuesday, November 2nd.

Molly Shannon Joins PROMISES, PROMISES for 11 Weeks Starting Oct. 12th
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010


'Saturday Night Live' alumnus and 'Superstar' Molly Shannon will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES as Marge MacDougall for a limited 11 week run from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 through Sunday, December 26, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

Finneran Announces Pregnancy; Departs PROMISES Oct. 10, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


It has been a banner year for PROMISES, PROMISES' Katie Finneran. Her critically acclaimed performance as Marge MacDougall in the smash hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES swept the 2010 awards season winning her the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award. On Sunday, August 22, Ms. Finneran married long time companion Darren Goldstein (Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson), and now the couple has announced that they are expecting a child this winter. It is with best wishes that the producers of PROMISES, PROMISES announced today that Tony Award winner Katie Finneran will play her final performance in the smash hit musical comedy on Sunday, October 10, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Casting for Broadway's next Marge MacDougall will be announced shortly.

Ripley, Kimball, Vega et al. Set for Rockers on Broadway Dance Party, 11/8
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 9, 2010


Broadway stars and Rock stars will join the audience to dance the night away when Rockers on Broadway returns to BB Kings Blues Club on Monday, November 8th at 8pm.

Video: See Ellen DeGeneres in PROMISES, PROMISES!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 30, 2010


As reported previously, Ellen Degeneres made a surprise cameo in PROMISES, PROMISES September 7, performing alongside Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth. Footage from her surprise performance aired September 15 on the season premiere of her show on NBC. The clips have hit the internet today! Click here to watch her spot.

PROMISES, PROMISES to Play Final Broadway Performance on Sunday, January 2, 2011
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2010


The producers of PROMISES, PROMISES announced today that the smash hit, Tony Award-winning revival will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 2, 2011, having played 30 preview and 291 regular performances. The show's stars Sean Hayes, Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Goldwyn, Dick Latessa and Molly Shannon have all extended their contracts for an additional week to ring in the New Year. PROMISES, PROMISES is expected to recoup its investment in the coming weeks with complete details to be announced at that time. In addition the producers are excited to announce that discussions have begun for a possible tour of this new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, with more details to follow. PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and since it opened Sunday, April 25, 2010, has been one of Broadway's top grossing shows week after week.

Photo Coverage: PROMISES, PROMISES on Fallon's 'Broadway Week!'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, on September 13, 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' launched its first ever LNJF Broadway Week. The week will showcase all the biggest hits the Great White Way has to offer, from pounding punk rock to 60s swing. Each night this week, Jimmy will welcome a different Broadway musical to the Late Night studios.

Photo Flash: Degeneres' PROMISES Footage to Air 9/21
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2010


As reported previously, Ellen Degeneres made a surprise cameo in PROMISES, PROMISES September 7, performing alongside Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth. Footage from her surprise performance will air September 15 on the season premiere of her show on NBC.

Molly Shannon to Join PROMISES, PROMISES for 11 Weeks Starting Oct. 12th
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2010


The producers of PROMISES, PROMISES are thrilled to announce that 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus and 'Superstar' Molly Shannon will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit musical comedy as Marge MacDougall for a limited 11 week run from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 through Sunday, December 26, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

DeGeneres Makes a Surprise Cameo in PROMISES
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2010


Last night, September 7, Ellen DeGeneres made a surprise cameo in PROMISES, PROMISES as the 'Nurse' in Act 1, performing alongside Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth. The cameo was orchestrated as a promo for the upcoming season of her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres show. In a move that surprised everyone, her walk-on was kept under wraps until her debut last night, with media not being alerted until midnight following the performance.

Finneran Announces Pregnancy; Departs PROMISES Oct. 10, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 24, 2010


It has been a banner year for PROMISES, PROMISES' Katie Finneran. Her critically acclaimed performance as Marge MacDougall in the smash hit musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES swept the 2010 awards season winning her the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award. On Sunday, August 22, Ms. Finneran married long time companion Darren Goldstein (Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson), and now the couple has announced that they are expecting a child this winter. It is with best wishes that the producers of PROMISES, PROMISES announced today that Tony Award winner Katie Finneran will play her final performance in the smash hit musical comedy on Sunday, October 10, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Casting for Broadway's next Marge MacDougall will be announced shortly.

Chenoweth Extends in PROMISES; To Exit with Hayes 12/26
by Robert Diamond - Aug 16, 2010


The producers of the Tony Award-winning production of PROMISES, PROMISES are thrilled to announce that Tony and Emmy Award winner and 2010 Emmy nominee Kristin Chenoweth has extended her run in the smash hit musical comedy for three additional months. Kristin Chenoweth and her Tony-nominated and Emmy Award-winning co-star Sean Hayes will play their final performance together in PROMISES, PROMISES on Sunday, December 26, 2010.

Beach, Hoty & Lewis To Lead Music Circus Season
by Charlie Piane - Jun 1, 2010


Casting for the 60th Music Circus season is nearing completion. After auditioning performers in New York, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California Musical Theatre Artistic Director Glenn Casale is finalizing the acting company for the seven-show season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. The company is expected to include Broadway veterans, including Tony Award nominees, television comedians, up-and-coming young actors and plenty of returning Music Circus favorites. Complete cast lists are available online at www.SacramentoMusicCircus.com and are subject to change.

Bowman, Liberto, Warren & More Added to NYFA's Music Theatre Program Faculty
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


A slew of Broadway vets has been added to the faculty of the New York Film Academy's Musical Theatre and Film Conservatory Program.

Molly Shannon to Join PROMISES, PROMISES for 11 Weeks Starting Oct. 12th
by Aimee Savoth - Feb 10, 2010


The producers of PROMISES, PROMISES are thrilled to announce that 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus and 'Superstar' Molly Shannon will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit musical comedy as Marge MacDougall for a limited 11 week run from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 through Sunday, December 26, 2010. This new production of PROMISES, PROMISES, directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford with Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) Saturday, March 27, 2010, and opened on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

A CHORUS LINE Closes at the To The Hobby Center 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Hobby Center in Houston for a limited two-week through January 17.

A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Hobby Center 1/5-17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Hobby Center in Houston for a limited two-week engagement January 5-17.

A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Hobby Center 1/5-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Hobby Center in Houston for a limited two-week engagement January 5-17.

A CHORUS LINE Comes To Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium In Calgary, Runs 10/27-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary for a limited one-week engagement October 27 through November 1, 2009.

A CHORUS LINE Comes To Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium In Calgary, Runs 10/27-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary for a limited one-week engagement October 27 through November 1, 2009.

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