Jerry Zaks News

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Randy Newman's 'Harps and Angels,' which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on November 10, opens November 21 and continues through December 22, 2010.

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment announced today that the new Broadway musical, SISTER ACT, will play the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) this spring. Preview performances are scheduled to begin on March 24, 2011. Opening night is confirmed for Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Casting and on sale date will be announced shortly.

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment announced today that the new Broadway musical, SISTER ACT, will play the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) this spring. Preview performances are scheduled to begin on March 24, 2011. Opening night is confirmed for Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Casting and on sale date will be announced shortly.

Variety reports today that the Jujamcyn Theatre organization has undergone some restructuring at the top. Says Jujamcyn's President, Jordan Roth, in Variety: 'We restructured our senior team in an effort to work more effectively with both our theatergoers and our theatermakers to deliver a remarkable experience.'

Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer is thrilled to announce that the smash-hit, critically-acclaimed, Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway sensation, [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen; Book by Hunter Bell, musical direction by Greg Nabours (The Women of Brewster Place, A New Brain), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan; directed by Celebration Theatre Artistic Director Michael A. Shepperd and produced for Celebration Theatre by Jim Halloran and Tijuana Gray is EXTENDING through Saturday, September 11 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Casting has been set for the world premiere of Randy Newman's 'Harps and Angels,' which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on November 10, opens November 21 and continues through December 22, 2010.

As the fall theater season gears up, the American Theatre Wing has released a slew of new media content on americantheatrewing.org.

Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer presents the Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway sensation, [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen; Book by Hunter Bell, musical direction by Greg Nabours (The Women of Brewster Place, A New Brain), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan; directed by Celebration Theatre Artistic Director Michael A. Shepperd and produced for Celebration Theatre by Jim Halloran and Tijuana Gray.

'Randy Newman's Harps and Angels' with Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman is Conceived by Jack Viertel, has Musical Staging by Warren Carlyle and is Directed by Jerry Zaks

ThroughLine Artists with J.J. Kandel and John McCormack will present SUMMER SHORTS 4, their fourth annual festival of new American short plays, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances begin Friday July 30th, and continue through Thursday September 2nd.

Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.

Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.

Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer is thrilled to announce that the smash-hit, critically-acclaimed, Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway sensation, [title of show], with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen; Book by Hunter Bell, musical direction by Greg Nabours (The Women of Brewster Place, A New Brain), choreography by Ameenah Kaplan; directed by Celebration Theatre Artistic Director Michael A. Shepperd and produced for Celebration Theatre by Jim Halloran and Tijuana Gray is EXTENDING through Saturday, September 11 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

From the show that's defied the critics, we spotlight the veteran gypsy and fiance of fellow dancer Megan Sikora.

ThroughLine Artists with J.J. Kandel and John McCormack will present SUMMER SHORTS 4, their fourth annual festival of new American short plays, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances begin Friday July 30th, and continue through Thursday September 2nd.

As the former captain and current coach of the New London Lady Leopard Varsity Cheer Squad, Doretha Bolingbroke will do anything to keep the cheer bloodline intact. Her daughter Halle is poised to become captain, but when Doretha's old rival Nuella Percy returns from exile with her own cheerleading-machine daughter Charmain, the women must wage an epic battle for control of the squad and cheerdom itself. Inspired by Henry IV, Part 1 and the true story of Wanda Holloway.

Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series.

ThroughLine Artists with J.J. Kandel and John McCormack will present SUMMER SHORTS 4, their fourth annual festival of new American short plays, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances begin Friday July 30th, and continue through Thursday September 2nd.

Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular is now on tour in North America and will perform 12 performances at Madison Square Garden in New York. More than 3.1 million Americans have already seen the production since it opened in July 2007.