UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY!
by Brian Estrada
- Jan 15, 2010
The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which recently ended its pre-Broadway tryout at Chicago's Ford Theatre on January 10, is now one step closer to its Broadway debut with its recent marquee installation!
George Hearn & Elena Shaddow to Star in FANNY at Encores! Cast Announced...
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 12, 2010
Fred Applegate, George Hearn, David Patrick Kelly, Michael McCormick, Rondi Reed, Elena Shaddow, James Snyder and Ted Sutherland have been cast in Fanny, the 50th Encores! musical produced by New York City Center since 1994 and the second Encores! production of the season. Fanny, running February 4 - 7, has music and lyrics by Harold Rome and book by S.N. Behrman and Joshua Logan, and is based on Marcel Pagnol's trilogy Marius, Fanny and Cesar. Fanny will be directed by Mark Bruni and choreographed by Lorin Latarro with music direction by Rob Berman.
Feinstein and Edna's ALL ABOUT ME Cancels First 3 Previews; Now Begins Performances 2/22
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 11, 2010
The producers of All About Me announced today that due to the late change in directors, Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna's All About Me will begin previews at the Henry Miller's Theatre three days later than previously announced. All About Me's original director, Jerry Zaks, recently left the production to work as the head creative consultant on THE ADDAMS FAMILY, also heading to Broadway this spring. Casey Nicholaw stepped into fill Zak's shoes just a few weeks ago.
The New York Times Profiles THE ADDAMS FAMILY Challenges
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 6, 2010
In a New York Times feature out yesterday, Patrick Healy examines the challenges of translating a black humor cartoon into a thrilling stage musical - something the producers and the creative team of THE ADDAMS FAMILY are endeavoring to do.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 5th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jan 5, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Mid-season closings, plus 'Nine,' 'The Princess And The Frog,' 'Shrek,' 'Funny Girl,' 'Passing Strange,' more.....
'The 101 Dalmations Musical' Keeps Barking In South Florida
by Beau Higgins
- Jan 1, 2010
Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be family, canine, and courageous. The musical is led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the legendary rock band STYX, as composer and co-lyricist.
BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 29th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson
- Dec 30, 2009
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadwy. The Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the latter half of 2009: 10. 'Yeast Nation,' 9. 'Cabaret,' 8. 'In The Heights,' 7. 'South Pacific,' more....
Nicholaw Replaces Zaks on Feinstein and Edna's ALL ABOUT ME
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 29, 2009
Broadway vet Casey Nicholaw, will replace Jerry Zaks at the helm of Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna's ALL ABOUT ME, beginning performances at Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd St.) on Friday, February 19, 2010 and opening on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Cancels First Three Broadway Previews; Performances Now Begin Mar. 8, 2010
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 29, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that Tony-winner Jerry Zaks has officially been brought in to take over and to supervise THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Zaks will be billed as the show's 'Creative Consultant' with Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch still listed as directors and production designers, but it's been made clear that Jerry Zaks is the new man in charge.
He tells the Times that he is looking forward to 'taking this original musical to the next level.' As a result of taking this job, Zaks will no longer direct All About Me, which stars Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein.
Jerry Zaks Takes Over THE ADDAMS Family; Significant Changes Expected
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 28, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that Tony-winner Jerry Zaks has officially been brought in to take over and to supervise THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Zaks will be billed as the show's 'Creative Consultant' with Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch still listed as directors and production designers, but it's been made clear that Jerry Zaks is the new man in charge.
He tells the Times that he is looking forward to 'taking this original musical to the next level.' As a result of taking this job, Zaks will no longer direct All About Me, which stars Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein.
Rachel York is the Alpha Dog of '101 Dalmatians'
by Nancy Grossman
- Dec 25, 2009
Rachel York steals the spotlight while alter ego Cruella De Vil steals the spotted pups in 'The 101 Dalmatians Musical' at Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for limited engagement
'The 101 Dalmations Musical' Barks Way To South Florida
by Beau Higgins
- Dec 19, 2009
Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be family, canine, and courageous. The musical is led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the legendary rock band STYX, as composer and co-lyricist.
Jerry Zaks' 'Who Do You Love' Coming to Movie Theaters Spring 2010
by Aimee Savoth
- Dec 15, 2009
Famed director Jerry Zaks' film 'Who Do You Love' is set to open in theaters in Spring of 2010. 'Who Do You Love' is a biopic of the record producer Leonard Chess written by Peter Martin Wortmann and Robert Conte, and directed by Zaks. Leonard Chess was played by Alessandro Nivola and other cast included David Oyelowo. It was filmed in New Orleans in 2008, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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