GODSPELL To Be Studied at CTI Producing Conference, 4/20-22
by James T Harding
- Mar 20, 2012
The Commercial Theater Institute's (CTI) upcoming 3-Day Producing Conference will take place April 20 - April 22, 2012. The 31st Annual 3-Day intensive features a panel of top Broadway producers offering practical information of interest to prospective producers, general managers, and investors.
Photo Flash: RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD Welcomes First Marriage Proposal At Westside Theatre
by David Green
- Mar 8, 2012
Rated P for Parenthood, a new musical comedy in its Off-Broadway debut now on stage upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street), welcomed its first marriage proposal following the evening performance on Wednesday, March 7th. Long Island resident David Troy joined the cast following the curtain call to call his girlfriend, Dellene Kornitsky on stage. As the audience applauded, Mr. Troy popped the question. Ms Kornitsky answered, "Of course!"
Jed Bernstein Announces Bucks County Playhouse' New Production Team
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 7, 2012
Jed Bernstein, President of Playhouse Productions and the Producing Director of Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the senior leaders of his producing team. The staff which will usher in the theater's reopening this July includes: Daryl Boling (General Manager), Britt Marden (Director of Marketing), Matthew Troillett (Artistic Associate), and John Vivian (Production Manager).
RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD to Hold MDR Fundraiser, 3/2
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 2, 2012
Midtown Direct Rep will hold a fundraising event to benefit the company during the opening week of Rated P for Parenthood, it was announced today. The Special MDR Off-Broadway fundraiser ticket will include prime orchestra seats to the Friday, March 20th 8:00 p.m. performance, exclusive talk back with the cast and the creators of Rated P, and a champagne after-party coach ride back to SOPAC with members of the cast, Ms. Rustin, Mr. Dobrish and producers who all call South Orange/Maplewood home.
Photo Coverage: RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD Opens Off-Broadway
by Linda Lenzi
- Mar 1, 2012
Rated P for Parenthood began Wednesday, February 8 and officially opened last night, February 29, 2012 at the Westside Theatre. The company celebrated with a party at Southern Hospitality and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the excitement.
Bucks County Playhouse Announces Rennovation Plans
by Jennie Mamary
- Feb 18, 2012
At an open house event held on February 16, Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, revealed exciting and sweeping renovation plans to its storied facilities. The long-term vision is centered on how to make the Playhouse more functional, self-sustaining, and enjoyable for all who visit, and these renovations will be executed in phases.
RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD Begins Performances Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 8, 2012
Rated P for Parenthood will begin performances today, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 with Opening Night set for Wednesday, February 29th upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street).
RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD to Hold MDR Fundraiser, 3/2
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 6, 2012
Midtown Direct Rep will hold a fundraising event to benefit the company during the opening week of Rated P for Parenthood, it was announced today. The Special MDR Off-Broadway fundraiser ticket will include prime orchestra seats to the Friday, March 20th 8:00 p.m. performance, exclusive talk back with the cast and the creators of Rated P, and a champagne after-party coach ride back to SOPAC with members of the cast, Ms. Rustin, Mr. Dobrish and producers who all call South Orange/Maplewood home.
Philadelphia's Bucks County Playhouse Announces Reopening!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 17, 2012
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, announced its official reopening at a press conference today, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Bridge Street Foundation (Kevin & Sherri Daugherty, Founders; Tanya Cooper, President), Broadway Producer Jed Bernstein, and Bucks County Playhouse Conservancy (Peggy McRae, Founder). A local landmark that has sat empty since late 2010, Bucks County Playhouse has showcased some of Broadway's most recognizable talent since it opened in 1939. Under the leadership of producing director Jed Bernstein and, most importantly, with support from the local community, the Playhouse will soon delight theater fans again.
James Earl Jones Receives Honorary Academy Award
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 14, 2011
Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley joined Vanessa Redgrave presented, onstage at the Wyndham's Theatre, an Honorary Academy Award® to James Earl Jones. Filmed footage of the presentation, which was made after the curtain call for the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, was shown at the Awards dinner in Los Angeles.
NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 27, 2011
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Review Roundup: West End's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 7, 2011
Two-time Tony Award® winner James Earl Jones (Hoke Coleburn), Tony and Oscar® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Daisy Werthan) and four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines (Boolie Werthan) will star in the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 26 September until 17 December, with press night on 5 October. The play, written by Alfred Uhry and directed by David Esbjornson, enjoyed a record breaking sell-out run on Broadway until 9 April this year. Design is by John Lee Beatty, costumes by Jane Greenwood, lighting is by Peter Kaczorowski , music by Mark Bennett and sound by Christopher Cronin. Driving Miss Daisy is being produced in the West End by Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich.
MISS DAISY Plays London with Broadway Cast Sept. 26 - Dec. 17
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 26, 2011
The producers of Driving Miss Daisy have just announced on the Tony red carpet that the Broadway production will play a limited engagement in London for 12 weeks beginning in October with the Broadway cast, including James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave and Boyd Gaines. BroadwayWorld will keep you updated as more details are revealed!
Photo Coverage: DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens At Wyndham's, Sep 26
by Carrie Dunn
- Sep 19, 2011
Two-time Tony Award® winner James Earl Jones (Hoke Coleburn), Tony and Oscar® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Daisy Werthan) and four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines (Boolie Werthan) will star in the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 26 September until 17 December, with press night on 5 October.
NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jul 20, 2011
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
The Broadway Toolbox Hosts Two Day Seminar July 7-8
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 7, 2011
Broadway Producer Jed Bernstein ( Driving Miss Daisy, Hair, Equus, Oleanna) , and Broadway actress Emma Zaks ( La Cage Aux Folles, Gypsy, Hair) will be launching a new two-day seminar that will teach up and coming actors the business behind the show as well as audition techniques.
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