Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight in Central Park!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 9, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced today that it will extend Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS one final week through Saturday, September 1. The Shakespeare in the Park production, part of The Public's 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte, will officially open on Thursday, August 9.
SWEENEY TODD to Play Final Performance at the Adelphi Theatre, Sept 22
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 9, 2012
Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance on Saturday 22 September.
Cooper Grodin Out of INTO THE WOODS with Appendicitis; Paris Remillard Steps In
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 7, 2012
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Broadway veteran Paris Remillard has temporarily joined the cast of The Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS as 'Rapunzel's Prince.' Remillard is filling in for Cooper Grodin, who has been out of the show because of appendicitis. A Public Theater representative revealed that Grodin 'will be back very soon.'
Photo Flash: First Look at INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Extended Through 9/1!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 7, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced today that it will extend Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS one final week through Saturday, September 1. The Shakespeare in the Park production, part of The Public's 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte, will officially open on Thursday, August 9.
Profiles Theatre's SWEET AND SAD Features Co-Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox, 8/17-10/7
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 25, 2012
Profiles Theatre announces the Midwest premiere of Sweet and Sad by Richard Nelson, opening the company's 2012-2013 season. Sweet and Sad, directed by Joe Jahraus and featuring Co-Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox, runs August 17, 2012 - October 7, 2012 with the press opening on Friday, August 24 at 8:00 pm. Performances are held at Profiles newest venue, The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway.
Jason Kravits Hosts Sing-a-Long at BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE Tonight, 7/22
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 22, 2012
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, tonight, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Jason Kravits to Host Sing-a-Long at BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 7/22
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 18, 2012
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, on Sunday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Glenn Close to Voice 'The Giant' in Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS in the Park!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 16, 2012
The Public Theater will begin previews on Monday, July 23 for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, the second show of The Public's 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel, INTO THE WOODS will continue for five weeks through Saturday, August 25, with an official press opening on Thursday, August 9.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, 10/25-1/20/13
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 10, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the opening of A Grand Night for Singing at the CLO Cabaret October 25 - January 20, 2013. This celebration of the remarkable music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein will charm audiences and musical lovers of all ages. Tickets for Groups of 10 or more are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 412-325-1582. Single tickets will go on sale in August.
Stephen Sondheim, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Heidi Klum and More to Appear at Barnes & Noble, July 2012
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 9, 2012
Barnes & Noble has just announced its special events lineup for July 2012. Featured stars include Jennifer Weiner, Linda Fairstein, Susan Fales-Hill, Victor Cruz, Matisyahu, Daniel Silva, Stephen L. Carter, Chris Colfer, Heidi Klum, Emily Giffin, Joseph E. Stiglitz and Jeanine Pirro in conversation with Rosanna Scotto. In another event, Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Tunick with Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Grupper, Betsy Wolfe, and Elizabeth Stanley present the Merrily We Roll Along: 2012 New York Cast Recording.
Photo Flash: Bucks County Playhouse Celebrates Re-Opening, Launches A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 3, 2012
Last night, July 2, was the Bucks County Playhouse re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as the first performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing. The first production of the Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) 2012 summer season, A Grand Night for Singing will run through Sunday, July 29th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place 73 years and a day after The Playhouse first opened in 1939. Special guests included Mayor Laurence Keller (New Hope), Chris Hart (son of Moss Hart), Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Cawley, Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick (U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district), and Will Hammerstein (Grandson of Oscar Hammerstein II). See below for photos from both events!
Original Cast Member Chip Zien Added to Starry INTO THE WOODS Cast; Full Central Park Cast Revealed!
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 25, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. Ellen Harvey (Cinderella's Stepmother); Bethany Moore (Stepsister); Jennifer Rias (Stepsister); Sarah Stiles (Little Red Ridinghood); and Kristine Zbornik (Jack's Mother) complete the cast with Chip Zien, who originated the role of the Baker in the 1987 Broadway production, playing Mysterious Man.
Bucks County Playhouse Extends A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Through 7/29
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 19, 2012
The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the extension of its first production of the summer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing. Performances begin Monday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. and will now run an additional week, through Sunday, July 29.
BWW Multimedia Special: A Farewell to FOLLIES: The Journey from D.C. to Broadway to L.A.
by BWW Special Coverage
- Jun 9, 2012
James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES closes tonight, June 9, at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre after a critically acclaimed run. Nominated for eight Tony Awards, the show has been through quite the journey, beginning at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center in May 2011, then making its transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theatre, where it opened in September of 2011 and ran through January 22, 2012, and finally traveling to L.A. for its May 9, 2012, opening. As a farewell to Follies, BroadwayWorld brings takes you through this journey with photos, video and highlights from all three productions below.
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