Joshua Logan News

SHN will present the all-new production of the Lincoln Center Theater prize-winning musical classic of Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, September 18 through Sunday, October 25, 2009.

Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season including Legally Blonde, the Musical, Avenue Q the Broadway Musical, Rodger's and Hammerstein's South Pacific, and A Chorus Line.

Casting has been announced for the all-new production of the Lincoln Center Theater prize-winning musical classic Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC premiering at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, September 18 through Sunday, October 25, 2009.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce its new Artistic Director's, Kate Warner's, Boston Premiere, Mister Roberts, a timeless classic by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan. Mister Roberts opens for the press on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC is coming to Broadway Series South in the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center from November 3 to November 8, 2009.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season. The King Center continues its fine tradition of bringing quality, heartfelt, classic entertainment direct from the Broadway stage to the Space Coast. This season?s line-up offers something everyone can enjoy. The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is very pleased to once again recognize the Harris Corporation as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Broadway season.

New York City Center?s 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon?s dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The New York Flamenco Festival will celebrate its 10 anniversary year with mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalusia, Spain, and visiting companies will include the U.S. debut of Corella Ballet Castilla Y León, choreographer Angel Corella?s acclaimed company, based in Spain; Tanguera ?The Tango Musical; and Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker.

New York City Center's 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

The National Touring Company of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC will be led by Rod Gilfry (Emile de Becque) and Carmen Cusack (Nellie Forbush), with Anderson Davis (Lt. Cable), Matthew Saldivar (Luther Billis), Keala Settle (Bloody Mary), Gerry Becker (Capt. Brackett), Peter Rini (Cmdr. Harbison), Sumie Maeda (Liat), Rusty Ross (Professor) and original 2008 Broadway cast member Genson Blimline (Stewpot).

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season. The King Center continues its fine tradition of bringing quality, heartfelt, classic entertainment direct from the Broadway stage to the Space Coast. This season's line-up offers something everyone can enjoy. The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is very pleased to once again recognize the HARRIS Corporation as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Broadway season.

It's a boy for Kelli O'Hara, three-time Tony nominee who is currently on maternity leave from Lincoln Center Theater's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. On Saturday (June 27) Kelli and her husband, Greg Naughton, welcomed Owen James weighing in at 7 lbs 3 ounces. He is the couple's first child.

SHN will present the all-new production of the Lincoln Center Theater prize-winning musical classic Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, September 18 through Sunday, October 25, 2009.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season. The King Center continues its fine tradition of bringing quality, heartfelt, classic entertainment direct from the Broadway stage to the Space Coast. This season's line-up offers something everyone can enjoy.

'Oh, What A Season!' The Orpheum will be transformed into the most magical place in Memphis again this season. The Broadway Series starts with chorus dancers, European cirque-style acrobats, and munchkins and ends with a 1960s rock ?n roll quartet, World War II sailors, and musically talented murderesses.

Ravinia Festival Chairperson Pamela B. Strobel and President and CEO Welz Kauffman today announced details of the 2009 season of music theater and dance events.

20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'South Pacific: 50th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on March 31st, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. This two disc set will present both the theatrical and roadshow versions of the film utilizing 2.20:1 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Girl Crazy, with music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan, will open New York City Center's 2009-2010 Encores! season on November 19, 2009. The season will continue with Fanny, with music and lyrics by Harold Rome and book by S. N. Behrman and Joshua Logan, on February 4, 2010. Fanny will be the 50th Encores! production presented by City Center since 1994. The season will conclude with Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents' legendary 1964 musical, on April 8, 2010.

Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) President and CEO John C. Breckenridge announces TUTS' 2009-2010 Season: The One That You Want! September 2009 to May 2010 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. 'The quality and beauty of this lineup is something TUTS is very excited about,' said Breckenridge. 'This is the type of season that exemplifies the soul of TUTS. The incomparable energy of Grease, beauty of South Pacific, the over-the-top production quality of Miss Saigon, and the quintessential nostalgia of The Sound of Music are all at the heart of why theatre is so emotionally impactful.' In its 2009-2010 Season, TUTS combines powerful Broadway classics with innovative new creations and revivals.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Director) has announced that Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in its Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, March 10 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.