Irving Berlin News

Estranged lovers and clashing cultures create the passion and thrills of Theatre Under The Stars' MISS SAIGON, at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts from February 9 - 21, 2010. This epic pop-opera transports you halfway around the world to a steamy place of dreams and desperation. 'The Heat is On in Saigon!'

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the US premiere of SIMON GREEN: TRAVELING LIGHT at Brits Off Broadway. Performed by Simon Green with musical arrangement and accompaniment by David Shrubsole, SIMON GREEN TRAVELING LIGHT begins performances on Tuesday, December 15 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3. Press opening is Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday at 7:30, Wednesday - Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring Storytime Live! toRadio City Music Hall from March 30 - April 4, 2010.

As the holidays approach and frigid temperatures begin to appear in Atlanta, one might not expect to be planning for summer entertainment, but Theater of the Stars has, and they hope Atlanta patrons will begin to do the same. Working hard to put together a varied lineup of shows for next year at the Fox Theatre has been top priority for the folks at Theater of the Stars, and BroadwayWorld was able to get the scoop on what they have in store for Atlanta audiences next year.

Brent Barrett, currently of Broadway's Chicago, will play a two-night concert event at Birdland to celebrate the release of his album 'Christmas Mornings' on December 13th and 14th. The album is produced by Kritzerland Records and is available for purchase now through their website. Albums will ship in the first week of December.

THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will begin performances in Milwaukee on April 13-18, 2010 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 13.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, will continue its star-studded Fall 2009 season with Broadway star, KATE BALDWIN on December 13. For her show at Feinstein's the Finian's Rainbow star will celebrate the release of her debut album, Let's See What Happens, devoted to the music and lyrics of Finian's Rainbow creators Burton Lane and E.Y. Harburg. Selections will include the tender 'How Are Things in Glocca Morra?,' a swinging rendition of 'Come Back to Me' and the raucous and robust 'I Don't Think I'll End It All Today.'

The movies return to Westport---when Westport Country Playhouse presents a weekend of three classic holiday films, Friday through Sunday, December 11 - 13, featuring 'A Christmas Story,' Sing-a-long 'White Christmas,' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.'

Brent Barrett, currently of Broadway's Chicago, will play a two-night concert event at Birdland to celebrate the release of his album 'Christmas Mornings' on December 13th and 14th. The album is produced by Kritzerland Records and is available for purchase now through their website. Albums will ship in the first week of December.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as 'Claire,' Hunter Foster as 'Jason,' Jared Gertner as 'Warren' and Kate Wetherhead as 'Deb.' This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

The movies return to Westport---when Westport Country Playhouse presents a weekend of three classic holiday films, Friday through Sunday, December 11 - 13, featuring 'A Christmas Story,' Sing-a-long 'White Christmas,' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.'

THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will begin performances in Milwaukee on April 13-18, 2010 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 13.

The 5th Avenue Theatre is accepting donations for Northwest Harvest during the run of their hit musical White Christmas throughout this month.

The movies return to Westport---when Westport Country Playhouse presents a weekend of three classic holiday films, Friday through Sunday, December 11 - 13, featuring 'A Christmas Story,' Sing-a-long 'White Christmas,' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.'

As previously announced, Broadway's James Barbour will present holiday concerts in New York City at Bill's 1890 Restaurant & Café from December 11-19 and in Los Angeles at the Colony Theatre on December 21. Meredith Patterson will be joining him on opening night, December 11, as his first guest.

Broadway star and vocal magician, JAMES BARBOUR, will repeat last season's holiday sold-out success with this season's HOLIDAY CONCERT 2009 which will be presented in both New York and Los Angeles.

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present VENUS IN FUR, a new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie, beginning performances January 13 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street).

Continuing the momentum and building on the critical success of its fall 2009 season, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park will present a winter/spring 2010 season of impressive and diverse performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions as well as world-renowned national and international artists and ensembles through its Harris Theater Presents series.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to announce BROADWAY CELEBRATION on Friday January 8, 2010 at 8PM and BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT on Saturday January 9, 2010 at 8PM, produced exclusively for the theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis. Both shows will feature Big Broadway talent in the intimate 400 seat setting of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport.

HOMEGROWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, December 20 at 6 pm at Tim McCloone's Supper Club (on the boardwalk in Asbury Park) A Benefit for ReVision Theatre. Tix are just $20.