With the end of the 19-day stagehands' strike, the hit musical Chicago also ushered in new cast members: Emmy nominee Aida Turturro ('The Sopranos') as Matron Mama Morton, Vincent Pastore ('The Sopranos') as Amos Hart, and Maxwell Caulfield ('Dynasty') as Billy Flynn.
In celebration of Broadway curtains rising throughout midtown once again, the producers of the hit musical Chicago are pleased to announce a very special ticket offer to welcome audiences back to the Ambassador Theatre. For once performance only - Thursday, November 29 at 8PM - any and all remaining tickets can be purchased for only $26.50.
Classic Stage Company will present Tony Award-winning actor Richard Easton and Jeremy Strong in the world premiere of New Jerusalem, a new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award-winner Walter Bobbie, for a limited engagement from Friday, December 28 through Sunday, February 3 at Classic Stage Company; Opening January 13 with Fyvush Finkel, David Garrison, Jenn Harris, Michael Izquierdo and Natalia Payne.
Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed Broadway production of Theresa Rebeck's Mauritius will conclude its extended engagement as scheduled on Sunday, November 25.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical officially opened on Broadway November 9 after making its return to Broadway on November 1, with performances originally scheduled through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.
Dick Scanlan, Tony-nominated lyricist and librettist of 2002's Thoroughly Modern Millie, will host the VIP preview of StageStruck: The Magic of Theatre Design at the Leslie/Lohman Gallery on Tuesday, November 13.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical will be making its return to Broadway in time for the holidays from November 1 through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.
Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Frances Ruffelle (Roxie Hart), Terence Maynard (Billy Flynn) and Paul Rider (Amos Hart) will return to star in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from November 5 until December 8. At the same time, Sue Kelvin will return to play Mama Morton.
Theresa Rebeck's new play has a terrific set-up, but the predictable plot directions coupled with questionable directing choices makes the evening frustrating and disappointing.
The West Coast premiere of Oprah Winfrey's new musical, The Color Purple began performances at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre October 9, running through Sunday, December 9.
Manhattan Theatre Club announces the second season of 'After Words,' the popular discussion series at the Biltmore Theatre. The series continues on October 6 following the performance of Mauritius
A dazzling array of some 150 theatrical set and costume design models and sketches will be on display in StageStruck: The Magic of Theatre Design at Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation Gallery from November 14 to December 22.
The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, announces that tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 23 at 11AM for the Los Angeles engagement of the first North American touring production at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center for 12 weeks only, December 13, 2007, through March 9, 2008.
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Theresa Rebeck's Mauritius will begin performances tonight, September 13 at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street) for a Thursday, October 4 opening night. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt).
blurbDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical will be making its return to Broadway in time for the holidays from November 1 through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.
The cast of 'The Color Purple' will appear at Sidetrack, Chicago's premiere video bar on September 9 for meet and greet plus tickets and merchandise giveaways.
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco