Jordan Roth News

It was announced today that producer Jordan Roth has succeeded Rocco Landesman as President of Jujamcyn Theaters, the owner and operator of five major Broadway theatres. Roth, 33, takes over leadership of the organization which Landesman presided over from 1987 until his recent confirmation as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on August 7. Roth is also acquiring a 50% ownership interest in the privately held company.

BroadwayWorld Congratulates Stephen Daldry, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Direction of a Musical'

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Diane Paulus grew up feeling bad she had missed the 1960s. By age 10, she knew all the songs in Hair by heart, including 'Sodomy.' Having never seen the show, she had an active fantasy life about what Hair must have been like when it was first created. Her vibrant and emotional work in bringing 'her' Hair to life earned her a 2009 Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of A Musical.

BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Direction of a Musical'

Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to buy Broadway theater tickets (and save the world!) has just added their 200th non-profit/charity: the Goodman Theatre of Chicago, it was announced today by Jordan Roth, Vice President, Jujamcyn Theatres.

Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to buy Broadway theater tickets (and save the world!) has just added their 200th non-profit/charity: the Goodman Theatre of Chicago, it was announced today by Jordan Roth, Vice President, Jujamcyn Theatres.

Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to go to Broadway (and save the world!) has enlisted Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh to serve as an official spokesperson for the Spring theater season, the announcement was made by Jordan Roth, Vice President, Jujamcyn Theaters.

Tectonic Theater Project will be hosting a benefit performance and post-performance reception honoring the Broadway Premiere of Mois?s Kaufman?s new play, 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, and Colin Hanks on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Eugene O?Neill Theater, 230 W 49th St., New York City. The Post-Play Reception following the evening performance will be hosted by Morgans Hotel Group at Royalton, 44 West 44th Street, and catered by Valrhona Chocolates.

Tectonic Theater Project will be hosting a benefit performance and post-performance reception honoring the Broadway Premiere of Mois?s Kaufman?s new play, 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, and Colin Hanks on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Eugene O?Neill Theater, 230 W 49th St., New York City. The Post-Play Reception following the evening performance will be hosted by Morgans Hotel Group at Royalton, 44 West 44th Street, and catered by Valrhona Chocolates.

Producers for the Broadway bound revival of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced that the show will now begin previews at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning February 10 (three days earlier than previously scheduled), with an opening set for March 5.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' Features 'Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre' on CUNY TV Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Additional Air Dates: Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' Features 'Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre' on CUNY TV Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Additional Air Dates: Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m.

The New York Times is reporting that HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which played this summer to sold out houses at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will play Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theater (currently home to A TALE OF TWO CITIES). Previews begin on February 13, 2009 with the official opening set for March 5, 2009.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced a final one-week extension today for HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which has been playing to sold out houses at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park since July 22. Directed by Diane Paulus with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, this critically acclaimed revival of the classic 1967 musical has had two previous extensions but now must close on Sunday, September 14.

Confirming ongoing rumors and speculation, the Public Theater has announced that HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which has been playing to sold out houses at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park since July 22 will indeed transfer to Broadway sometime in early 2009.

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Director Diane Paulus, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Director Diane Paulus, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Givenik.com, the revolutionary new way to go to Broadway (and save the world!) has amassed a sizable roster of theater organizations eager to take part in the new ticketing service's benefits. Since Givenik.com was launched, more than 35 theatrical charities have become members, it was announced by Jordan Roth, Vice President, Jujamcyn Theaters. The appeal of Givenik.com reaches far beyond the New York City metropolitan area, with organizations from Arizona to Maine (and all points in between) signing on.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced a final one-week extension today for HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which has been playing to sold out houses at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park since July 22. Directed by Diane Paulus with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, this critically acclaimed revival of the classic 1967 musical has had two previous extensions but now must close on Sunday, September 14.