Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 23, 2007) its nominees for the 2006-07 season in 23 categories.
Murphy Cross, Paul Kreppel and Edmund Gaynes present The Big Voice: God or Merman?, a new musical written and performed by Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin
The 18th Annual 'Gypsy of the Year Competition' announced a total of $2,992,800 had been raised by the over 50 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS beating last year's total of $2,972,721
BC/EFA's 18th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, co-hosted by Marin Mazzie and Jonathan Hadary of Spamalot, took place at the Neil Simon Theatre on Monday, December 4 and Tuesday, December 5
On November 30th at Joe's Pub, Steve Rosen, Sarah Saltzberg, and David Rossmer in conjunction with Joe's Pub, presented the sixth installment of 'Don't Quit Your Night Job,' a new monthly comedy benefit featuring a revolving cast of Broadway and Off Broadway's brightest stars performing without a net
Tickets for this year's Kid's Night on Broadway, the once a year opportunity for young people, age 6-18, to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult - are on sale for select shows from now through January 30th
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to decide eligibility of nine Broadway productions for the 2007 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only, an acclaimed blend of one man-show and ventriloquism, closed at the Helen Hayes Theatre after its November 26th performance; a tour is also on the way
The producers of Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, entering its final performances, have announced that the critically acclaimed Broadway show will begin a national tour in Spring 2007 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas
On November 21st, Bob--the 29-year old puppet friend of The Two and Only's Jay Johnson--celebrated his birthday by treating audiences to $2 tickets and by seeing his Sardi's caricature unveiled
Legendary actress ELAINE STRITCH, humorist PAUL RUDNICK, MICHAEL MUSTO of The Village Voice and JEREMY McCARTER of New York Magazine join co-hosts MICHEAL RIEDEL of The New York Post and series producer SUSAN HASKINS to celebrate THEATER TALK's 10th Anniversary on Thirteen on Sunday, November 26 at 10:30 PM.
The Drowsy Chaperone, which played the Center Theater Group's Ahmanson Theatre before moving to its current hit run on Broadway, was among the big winners of Los Angeles' Ovation Awards, which took place on November 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in a ceremony hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and presented by the L.A. Stage Alliance
The legendary Julie Andrews and daughter Emma Walton Hamilton serve as National Ambassadors for this year's 'Kids' Night,' which they recently helped to launch!