Jerry Herman News

Way Off Broadway's Children's Theatre Summer Camp is one of the most popular summer acting programs in the area.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre announces its ninth season of great theatre, The Best of Broadway. The 2010/2011 season will begin with Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, an engaging, fast-paced 'whodunit' that celebrates the magic of theatre. The Theatre will continue with the family favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a colorful retelling of the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his amazing ability to interpret dreams. Next up is Cabaret, the energetic, politically charged, seductive and daring Tony-award winning production that is ranked among the greatest American musicals. Then, Red takes a provocative look at Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, as he works feverishly in his studio on the Bowery to complete the biggest commission in the history of modern art. The smash season ends with the classic Tony Award-winning musical, Hello, Dolly!, which takes us on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century with America's most beloved matchmaker, Dolly Levi.

Last fall, the Way Off Broadway Actor's Studio, which was created in 2003 as an extension of the theaters wildly popular Children's Theatre Summer Camp, completely reshaped and revamped its program.

Reprise Theatre Company presents Barbara Cook in Concert. It will have one performance only on Monday, May 16 at 8:00 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Barbara Cook in Concert is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars and legendary entertainers in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Sutton Foster, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre opened its 2011 Season with Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids on Saturday, January 29th. This marked the first time a Disney production was ever produced at Way Off Broadway and has already become one of the best selling shows at the theatre. Through the rest of 101 Dalmatians' run, Way Off Broadway has teamed up with the Frederick County Animal Control Center for a 'Doggie Adoption Promotion.'

The year 1921 was a busy one. Albert Einstein was lecturing in New York about his new Theory of Relativity, Charlie Chaplin's movie The Kid was released, Babe Ruth became the all time HR champ with #120, New York's Walter Kerr Theater opened, Turkey made peace with Armenia, President Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie received its premiere on the Great White Way and on January 31st in California, Broadway legend Carol Channing was born. That's right. This inimical Broadway personality is celebrating her 90th birthday these days!

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection.

The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre first opened in 1996 and since then has become a popular entertainment destination for families looking for a fun weekend activity, it has also become a great spot for birthday parties and school trips.

On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob. The three stars met the press along with director Terry Johnson on January 27th and Broadway Beat was there! Check out the latest television spot for the switch below!

On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob. The three stars met the press along with director Terry Johnson on January 27th and Broadway Beat was there!

Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

On February 15, Micheal McShane will join the cast of Broadway's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, replacing Fred Applegate as M. Dindon/M. Renaud. McShane starred in the Brittish version of Who's Line Is It Anyway? and voiced Audrey II for West End's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

On Sunday evening January 23, Jason Graae brought his electric 80th birthday tribute to Jerry Herman called Perfect Hermany: The Songs of Jerry Herman to Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's. Graae has long been a favorite comic actor/singer, because what he does on stage is totally Graae. No one makes you laugh constantly quite like Graae: he defies description; you must be in a room with him to fully appreciate the breadth and scope of his enormous talent. Adding to the comic anecdotes and songs during the 75-minute set were two solos on the oboe and one on the piano. Lee Tannen directed and John Boswell served as musical director/accompanist extraordinaire.

Way Off Broadway's 2011 Season, its 17th season of live first-class entertainment to Frederick, does not officially open until the theatre's production of the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone takes its first bow on Friday, January 21st.

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection.

Frederick will once again be the host for a regional theatrical premiere when The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre opens The Drowsy Chaperone on Friday, January 21st.

As the 2011 Season is fast approaching, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has announced that it will add yet another regional premiere to its list of theatrical credits. Opening the theater's 17th Anniversary Season will be the over-the-top musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, opening January 21st.

BWW just recently launched a photo store to benefit BC/EFA featuring stunning images of Broadway's brightest stars. The unique feature gives readers a chance to purchase prints of our photos since the web site launched back in 2003. Previously only available at BC/EFA's Flea Markets, where we often sold out of images, we're now making a selection of photos available for purchase online and just like at the Flea Market, a portion of all proceeds will go straight to BC/EFA.

On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob and we've got a first look! Current stars five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge and 2010 Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesús will play their final performances on Sunday, February 13.