James Goldman News

This June, Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company presents The Lion in Winter, James Goldman's compelling drama about a king's search for a successor within his feuding family.

The first four new production photos have been released, along with photos of the cast members who made the treck west from Broadway!

James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, begins previews tonight, May 3 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. Opening is set for May 9.

Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the 'Weismann's Follies,' a musical revue (based on the Ziegfeld Follies), that played in that theatre between the World Wars. The musical was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and won seven. The piece has enjoyed a number of major revivals, and several of its songs have become standards, including 'Broadway Baby', 'I'm Still Here', 'Too Many Mornings', 'Could I Leave You?', and 'Losing My Mind'.

Tras finalizar sus funciones el pasado 8 de abril, el musical de Sondheim dirigido por Mario Gas regresará al Teatro Español del 9 de junio al 21 de julio.

Ayer dio el pistoletazo de salida el Ciclo Follies de Mesas Redondas en el Teatro Español titulado "No hay mundo como el del espectaculo, ni gente como la del espectaculo", una serie de veladas abiertas al publico en las que una serie de profesionales del teatro musical conversaran sobre diferentes aspectos del genero. Del 27 de febrero al 26 de marzo.

The Dramatists Guild of America presents its In the Room series, broadcasting archived audio, unheard by the public since their original recording. In the Room features some of the most influential and celebrated playwrights, composers and lyricists in American theatre, sharing their insight to craft, process and personal stories behind creating some of their most celebrated work. Featured this week is a vintage interview with theatre legend Stephen Sondheim as he chats about lyrics back in 1971.

Coming to the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre direct from Broadway for six weeks only, the Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed Broadway production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's "Follies," has now completed casting. "Follies" stars four-time Tony Award nominee Jan Maxwell as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Tony Award winner Victoria Clark, two-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein as Buddy Plummer, three-time Emmy Award nominee Ron Raines as Benjamin Stone and Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige as Carlotta Campion. Maxwell, Burstein, Raines and Paige are all returning to the roles they originated on Broadway.

Coincidiendo con el estreno oficial de 'Follies' de Stephen Sondheim y con libreto de James Goldman, dirigida por Mario Gas en el Teatro Español, estrenamos nuestra nueva sección en BroadwayWorld Spain, STAGE ART, en la que nuestro colaborador Asier Sancho rendirá homenaje a lo mejor del teatro musical en nuestro país a través de sus ilustraciones.

James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert (with comments), for one night only, Sunday April 29th (7:30pm) at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues), as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band (Michael Rafter, Music Director), playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse ("Smash"). Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.

Cada lunes desde el 27 de febrero hasta el 26 de marzo, el Teatro Español organiza el Ciclo Follies de Mesas Redondas "No hay mundo como el del espectaculo, ni gente como la del espectaculo", en el que el publico podra conversar sobre diferentes aspectos del teatro musical con profesionales como Mario Gas, Jose Sacristan, Paloma San Basilio o Vicky Peña.

BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive look at the Spanish production of FOLLIES at Teatro Español de Madrid, directed by Mario Gas, with choreography by Aixa Guerra and Luis Méndez and musical direction by Pep Pladellorens, starring Vicky Peña as Phyllis Rogers, Carlos Hipólito as Ben Stone, Muntsa Rius as Sally Durant and Pep Molina as Ben Plummer.

BroadwayWorld TV te ofrece algunos de los mejores momentos de 'Follies', el musical de Stephen Sondheim, con libreto de James Goldman, dirigido por Mario Gas que comenzó previas el 10 de febrero y se estrenará oficialmente el 23 de febrero en el Teatro Español de Madrid. El público de la capital podrá disfrutar hasta el 8 de abril de este musical, que se hace por primera vez en castellano, protagonizado por Vicky Peña, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina, Carlos Hipólito y Massiel entre otros.

Echa un vistazo a las imágenes de la producción de FOLLIES en el TEATRO ESPAÑOL de Madrid, dirigido por Mario Gas y protagonizado por Vicky Peña, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina y Carlos Hipólito, cuyas previas comenzarán el 10 de febrero. El estreno oficial de la versión española de este musical de Stephen Sondheim y James Goldman será el 23 de febrero.

Ya están ultimándose los ensayos para que todo este listo para este jueves 10 de febrero, fecha en que comenzarán las previas de FOLLIES, el musical de Stephen Sondheim y James Goldman, en el TEATRO ESPAÑOL de Madrid. El estreno oficial será el 23 de febrero. Aquí tenéis algunas imágenes del proceso de preparación de este gran espectáculo.

Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter.

Follies just took its final Broadway ow last night, January 22, and according to the New York Times, despite its extended run, the show failed to recoup its initial investment. Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts told the HUffington Post that 'while the production did not recoup its full investment on Broadway, it did far better financially than I had planned.'

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The production finishes performances on Broadway today, prior to a spring limited run in Los Angeles. Get a look back at FOLLIES' journey to Broadway, from its Kennedy Center run onward, below!