A rocking new Shorts 4 Kids line-up for families with tunes penned by Grammy Award Winner Cyndi Lauper and breakout artist Lisa Loeb ('Stay: I Missed You') along with a mix of fast and funny plays for families and a new 'Create-a-Short' Contest featuring the work of young artists; the company's naughty, bawdy late night undershorts Series featuring sinful comedies by the nation's hottest talents along with music penned by Tony-nominated writer Michael John LaChiusa ('The Wild Party'); and its celebrated Signature Shorts Series, which returns to its strong comedic roots with previous festival favorites Christopher Durang ('For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls' and 'The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From') and South Florida's prolific Michael McKeever ('Splat!' and 'Laura Keene Goes On.') Signature Shorts will also feature a dark comedy by Harold Pinter.
by BWW News Desk -
Terry Johnson is to return to the Menier Chocolate Factory to direct Ben Travers' farce Rookery Nook. Previewing from 16 April with press night on 29 April, Rookery Nook runs until 20 June. Designs are by Tim Shortall with lighting by Jason Taylor. Casting for Rookery Nook will be announced shortly.
by Robert Diamond -
Terry Johnson returns to the Menier Chocolate Factory to direct Ben Travers? farce Rookery Nook with a cast including Edward Baker-Duly, Lynda Baron, Nick Brimble, Mark Hadfield, Kellie Shirley, Neil Stuke, Clare Wilkie and Sarah Woodward. Rookery Nook previews from 16 April with press night on 29 April, and runs until 20 June. Designs are by Tim Shortall with lighting by Jason Taylor.
by Robert Diamond -
The Almeida Theatre?s sell-out production of Tom Kempinski?s two-hander Duet for One will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre for a 12 week limited run, performances from 7 May with press night on 12 May. Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman play Stephanie Abrahams and Dr Feldmann, re-creating their critically acclaimed performances seen at the Almeida in Matthew Lloyd?s production which completes its run this weekend. Design is by Lez Brotherston with lighting by Jason Taylor and sound by John Leonard. Duet for One is produced in the West End by Lee Dean and Jenny Topper.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Terry Johnson is to return to the Menier Chocolate Factory to direct Ben Travers' farce Rookery Nook. Previewing from 16 April with press night on 29 April, Rookery Nook runs until 20 June. Designs are by Tim Shortall with lighting by Jason Taylor. Casting for Rookery Nook will be announced shortly.
by Reynard Loki -
Matthew Lloyd will direct Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman as Stephanie Abrahams and Dr Feldmann in Tom Kempinski's two-hander Duet for One runs at the Almeida from 22 January ? 14 March 2009, with press night on 29 January. Designs are by Lez Brotherston with lighting by Jason Taylor and sound by John Leonard. Duet for One is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.
by Reynard Loki -
Matthew Lloyd will direct Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman as Stephanie Abrahams and Dr Feldmann in Tom Kempinski's two-hander Duet for One runs at the Almeida from 22 January 14 March 2009, with press night on 29 January. Designs are by Lez Brotherston with lighting by Jason Taylor and sound by John Leonard. Duet for One is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.
by Faetra Petillo -
The 2009 season at the Almeida Theatre will include five premieres, two major revivals and a Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, was eliminated last night as a contestant on this season's 'Dancing with the Stars.'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
It's down to the final four. The final four and not even Marissa herself can believe she's made it this far! Grateful to all the fans for all their voting and for the experience she's had on the show, this week the tension mounts!
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
by Marissa Jaret Winokur -
Tony Award-winning star of Hairspray, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will be one of the contestants this season on 'Dancing with the Stars.' When news broke of her involvement, she couldn't wait to share that experience with BroadwayWorld.com and its readers. Marissa will be checking in from now until she wins (YAY!) or is eliminated (BOO!) with exclusive photos and a glimpse into what's going on as she takes on the other celebrities in the ultimate 'dance off!'
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