RIALTO CHATTER: Angela Lansbury to Star with James Earl Jones in THE BEST MAN on Broadway?
by Robert Diamond
- May 12, 2011
James Earl Jones, who most recently starred as Hoke Colburn, the chauffeur in Driving Miss Daisy will return to Broadway in the role of the feisty, folksy and wily ex- U.S. President Arthur Hockstader in GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN coming to Broadway in the spring of 2012. Reported first by Variety, he revealed last night while being honored with the Monte Cristo Award at Bridgewaters-South Street Seaport that starring alongside him will be five-time Tony Winner Angela Lansbury making her return to the stage after most recently appearing as Madame Armfeldt in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
by Kelsey Denette
- May 9, 2011
A woman facing a life changing decision. Two men dealing with the aftermath of combat. A man searching for the value of his life. A group of friends trying to find creativity and love. These are just some of the characters on stage in Long Wharf Theatre's 2011-12 season, one replete with innovative new plays, classic dramas and great musicals.
Hartford Stage Announces Darko Tresnjak as New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 9, 2011
Hartford Stage's Board of Directors, under the leadership of President Paul Bourdeau and Vice-President and search committee chair Jill Adams, announced today the appointment of Darko Tresnjak as the Tony Award-winning theatre's new Artistic Director, succeeding Michael Wilson.
Cygnet Theatre Presents I AM A CAMERA! Reading 4/25
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 25, 2011
With the current run of CABARET receiving raves on the mainstage, Cygnet Theatre is gearing up to present a staged reading of the play that started it all - I AM A CAMERA. Directed by George Ye and featuring a stellar cast of San Diego favorites, the reading will be performed Monday, April 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm in Cygnet's Old Town Theatre. This performance marks the continuation of Cygnet's highly popular Playwright Companion Series which seeks to enrich the theatre-going experience for its audiences with unique 'partner pieces' to each of Cygnet's main-stage shows.
Cygnet Theatre Presents I AM A CAMERA! Reading 4/25
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 20, 2011
With the current run of CABARET receiving raves on the mainstage, Cygnet Theatre is gearing up to present a staged reading of the play that started it all - I AM A CAMERA. Directed by George Ye and featuring a stellar cast of San Diego favorites, the reading will be performed Monday, April 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm in Cygnet's Old Town Theatre. This performance marks the continuation of Cygnet's highly popular Playwright Companion Series which seeks to enrich the theatre-going experience for its audiences with unique 'partner pieces' to each of Cygnet's main-stage shows.
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE To Play Greenwish Playhouse 8 November -4 December
by Lauren Wolman
- Apr 16, 2011
New York and London producer Alces Productions is delighted to make its premier appearance at the Greenwich Playhouse in November with the first professional UK revival in almost two decades of John Van Druten's classic comedy about witchcraft and romance, Bell, Book and Candle.
Reprise Theatre Company Announces THE APPLE TREE and CABARET
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 29, 2011
Reprise Theatre Company will present 'The Apple Tree' with book music and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith, and based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton, and Jules Feiffer as the third production of its 2011-2012 season, playing April 17 to 29, 2012 at the Freud Playhouse.
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE Plays Greenwich Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 21, 2011
New York and London producer Alces Productions is delighted to make its premier appearance at the Greenwich Playhouse in November with the first professional UK revival in almost two decades of John Van Druten's classic comedy about witchcraft and romance, Bell, Book and Candle.
Kander & Ebb's Legendary Musical 'Cabaret' At Boca Raton Theatre Guild, Closes 3/13
by Beau Higgins
- Mar 13, 2011
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild will continue its extremely successful season with John Kander and Fred Ebb's classic musical, Cabaret. The Guild's recent production of Neil Simon's Broadway Bound consistently filled the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park to capacity throughout its run. Cabaret will run from February 25th through March 13th.
Cygnet Theatre Presents a Titillating Take on CABARET 3/17-5/15
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 7, 2011
Despite the recent cold weather outside, inside Cygnet Theatre the heat is rising with the steamy world of the Kit Kat Klub in Kander and Ebb's CABARET. Rehearsals are underway with Artistic Director Sean Murray at the helm, Billy Thompson as Music Director and David Brannen as Choreographer.
Cygnet Theatre Presents a Titillating Take on CABARET 3/17-5/15
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 1, 2011
Despite the recent cold weather outside, inside Cygnet Theatre the heat is rising with the steamy world of the Kit Kat Klub in Kander and Ebb's CABARET. Rehearsals are underway with Artistic Director Sean Murray at the helm, Billy Thompson as Music Director and David Brannen as Choreographer.
Civic Theatre of Allentown Holds CABARET Auditions 2/28
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 28, 2011
Civic Theatre of Allentown will hold auditions for its May 2011 production of Kander & Ebb's iconic musical 'Cabaret' at 7 pm on Monday, February 28, 2011. Auditions will be in the rehearsal hall above Civic's Nineteenth Street Theatre at 527 N 19th Street in Allentown. If necessary, callbacks will be held on Tuesday, February 29, 2011. Alternate audition times will not be available.
Kander & Ebb's CABARET Plays Boca Raton Theatre Guild, 2/25-3/13
by Beau Higgins
- Feb 24, 2011
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild will continue its extremely successful season with John Kander and Fred Ebb's classic musical, Cabaret. The Guild's recent production of Neil Simon's Broadway Bound consistently filled the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park to capacity throughout its run. Cabaret will run from February 25th through March 13th.
James Earl Jones Will Lead Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN on Broadway in 2012
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 24, 2011
The New York Times reports today that following his stint in DRIVING MISS DAISY, James Earl Jones will be hanging around Broadway a bit longer, assuming the role of Arthur Hockstader in the revival of Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man.' The production is scheduled to open in the spring of 2012. Orphan's Home Cycle director Michael Wilson will helm the revival. The plot centers around chief executive Hockstader trying to decide which presidental nominees to support: William Russell and Joe Cantwell.
Reprise Theatre Company Announces 2011-2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 16, 2011
Reprise Theatre Company's 2011-2012 season features two classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse - "Cabaret" (September 13 to September 25, 2011), based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, Broadway production directed by Harold Prince; "The Baker's Wife" (February 14 to 26, 2012), with book by Joseph Stein and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the film 'La Femme de Boulanger' by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono; and a third production to be announced, which will play April 17 to 29, 2012.
Reprise Theatre Company Features CABARET, BAKER'S WIFE, et al. in 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 16, 2011
Reprise Theatre Company's 2011-2012 season features two classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse - "Cabaret" (September 13 to September 25, 2011), based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, Broadway production directed by Harold Prince; "The Baker's Wife" (February 14 to 26, 2012), with book by Joseph Stein and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the film 'La Femme de Boulanger' by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono; and a third production to be announced, which will play April 17 to 29, 2012. Jason Alexander is the artistic director of Reprise Theatre Company.
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