TDF Will Honor Tony Kushner At Its 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 3, 2018
TDF, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone, which is celebrating 50 years of service to audiences and the performing arts community in 2018, has announced it will be honoring Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright TONY KUSHNER at its 50th Anniversary Gala on Monday, June 18 at Manhattan's historic Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway @ 36th Street, NYC). Mr. Kushner's masterwork, Angels in America, is currently receiving its first Broadway revival with the National Theatre production at the Neil Simon Theatre.
NY Shakespeare Exchange To Produce All-inclusive Shakespeare Festival This Spring
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 19, 2018
A new Shakespeare festival emphasizing inclusivity and diversity is being launched by New York Shakespeare Exchange (NYSX) this spring. Running from April 23 through May 19, the 1st annual Shakespeare for Everyone Festival will have as its centerpiece the world premieres of eight new short plays in heightened language by a group of authors who identify with social, ethnic or gender-based communities with limited exposure to Shakespeare's work.
In The Wings To Present INTO THE WOODS March 16-25 At Snug Harbor Music Hall
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 12, 2018
In The Wings Productions, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tanya Glassman and Executive Producer Adam Glassman, is proud to present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's award-winning musical Into the Woods from March 16 through 25 at Snug Harbor's historic Music Hall.
Complete Cast Announced for NUNSENSE: IN CONCERT at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 1, 2018
The acclaimed Second Act Series, which has presented an array of lesser-heardmusicals in concert, will present the beloved musical comedy Nunsense on Monday, March 19th. The one-night-only concert reading will star an array of former Nunsense cast members, including Helen Hayes Award-winner Patti Mariano (Original Broadway Cast of The Music Man, Godpsell, I Had A Ball, The Full Monty, 42nd Street) and Tari Kelly (Groundhog Day, Something Rotten!, Anything Goes).
Westport Country Playhouse Hosts International Women's Day Event Featuring Joanna Gleason and More
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 15, 2018
Westport Country Playhouse will host the second annual 'Letters to Our Daughters,' a free-of-charge event to celebrate International Women's Day, on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. A diverse group of 13 women, including Tony Award winners Joanna Gleason and Judith Ivey, and 'This Is Us' series regular Susan Kelechi Watson, will read essays and poems written by female authors on global women's issues.
Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes FALSETTOS and INTO THE WOODS Star Chip Zien
by Behind the Curtain
- Feb 4, 2018
It Takes Two...well, almost two...... glorious hours to look back on the career of Broadway's favorite neurotic, Chip Zien. One of entertainment's most recognizable character actors sits down with Rob and Kevin to discuss his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, Bill Finn, James Lapine, and what it was like to create such roles as FALSETTOS Marvin and Dr. Mendel, and INTO THE WOODS' The Baker.
JEKYLL AND HYDE Comes to Casa Manana
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 24, 2018
Casa Ma ana Theatre continues its 2017-18 Broadway Season presented by Frank Kent Cadillac with Jekyll & Hyde, March 3-11. Tickets are on sale now. An evocative and sweeping musical tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Featuring a thrilling score of pop-rock hits from Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde tells the saga of these counterparts one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman and the two women in love with him, unknowing of each other or his dark secret. This show is suitable for mature audiences.
VIDEO: Aaron David Gleason Premieres Brand New Video 'The Last To Die In Battle'
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 20, 2017
Singer-songwriter Aaron David Gleason has just released his new video for 'The Last To Die In Battle.' The video features Julia Campanelli, Tatyana Kot, Bill Weeden and many more! Follow a Richard III-inspired tale as a group of actors prepare for their latest play, with a Shakespeare-appropriate plot twist.
TV Presenter Monty Hall Passes Away Age 96
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 30, 2017
The New York Times reports that TV presenter Monty Hall has passed away at age 96. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Broadway and screen actress Joanna Gleason.
Joanna Gleason, Andrea McArdle, Laura Osnes and More to Sing for Rescued Animals in BEST IN SHOWS Benefit
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 12, 2017
Joanna Gleason, Andrea McArdle, Brad Oscar, Laura Osnes and Karen Ziemba will star in the 2017 Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefitting the Humane Society of New York, on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 7 pm at Feinstein's/ 54 Below.
Jonathan Groff Replaces Matthew Morrison at Westport Country Playhouse Gala
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 4, 2017
'Hamilton' Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Jonathan Groff has stepped in to headline Westport Country Playhouse's 2017 Gala on Saturday evening, September 9. Groff will replace previously announced Matthew Morrison who is no longer available to perform at this year's Gala due to a scheduling conflict.
Tony Award Winner LaChanze and More Set for STAGE FRIGHT
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2017
July is heating up on Monday nights with Stage Fright. Upcoming guest of the popular broadway talk show are Glee star Alex Newell on July 3, Tony winner LaChanze on July 10th, Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Matilda) July 17, J Harrison (Kinky Boots) July 24, and Lilli Cooper and Eddie Cooper on July 31st.
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