Hartford Stage has announced a dynamic 2010-2011 season which includes Tony winners Ben Vereen and Chita Rivera in their SummerStage program. Both will be presenting back to back solo shows each with one week runs at the Roberts Theatre just outside of Hartford. Rivera will play there June 22 to 27 and Vereen July 6 to 11.
Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, opening at the Hartford Stages on April 1st and playing through May 9th. The cast will include Chris Bowyer (Sid Sawyer), Teddy Canez (Injun Joe), Louisa Krause (Becky Thatcher), Nancy Lemenager (Aunt Polly), Eric Lochtefeld (Muff Potter), Tim McKiernan (Tom Sawyer), Joe Paulik (Joe Harper), and Casey Predovic (Huckleberry Finn).
Todd Graff, Tony Award nominated actor for his performance in Baby, as well as director of the films Bandslam and Camp, is set to direct the upcoming film of the Broadway musical Damn Yankees. As previously announced, Jim Carrey is attached to play Applegate, while Jake Gyllenhaal is expected to play Joe Hardy. The film will be produced by New Line Cinema and producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced the Academy Award winning film, Chicago.
Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
3A Productions has announced a one-week run for All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 13 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).
Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).
Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
3A Productions has announced a one-week run for All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 13 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).
Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, opening at the Hartford Stages on April 1st and playing through May 9th. The cast will include Chris Bowyer (Sid Sawyer), Teddy Canez (Injun Joe), Louisa Krause (Becky Thatcher), Nancy Lemenager (Aunt Polly), Eric Lochtefeld (Muff Potter), Tim McKiernan (Tom Sawyer), Joe Paulik (Joe Harper), and Casey Predovic (Huckleberry Finn).
Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).
Phoenix Artistic Director Steven C. Anderson has adapted the much beloved character for the stage, and Blacklick resident Jackie Bates will undertake the role of the unconventional and adored Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. The rest of the cast will be rounded out by Chris Storer of Columbus, Ian Short of Gahanna, Liz Wheeler of Grove City, and Michelle Schroeder of Bexley. With the exception of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the all-adult cast will play multiple characters, including the roles of the badly behaved children and their beleaguered parents.
Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).
Todd Graff, Tony Award nominated actor for his performance in Baby, as well as director of the films Bandslam and Camp, is set to direct the upcoming film of the Broadway musical Damn Yankees. As previously announced, Jim Carrey is attached to play Applegate, while Jake Gyllenhaal is expected to play Joe Hardy. The film will be produced by New Line Cinema and producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced the Academy Award winning film, Chicago.
Rounding out their 2009-10 smash hit season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents the 1964 classic Broadway musical comedy FUNNY GIRL. Based on the life of Ziegfeld Follies comedienne Fanny Brice, FUNNY GIRL will be co-directed by Gary Griffin and William Osetek.
Rounding out their 2009-10 smash hit season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents the 1964 classic Broadway musical comedy FUNNY GIRL.
Rounding out their 2009-10 smash hit season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, presents the 1964 classic Broadway musical comedy FUNNY GIRL.