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DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents SYLVIA 2/17-3/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 22, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Santa Monica Playhouse & The Lord Chamberlain's Players Present WILLIAM AND MARY (In Search of the Miraculous) 1/17/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


Santa Monica Playhouse & The Lord Chamberlain's Players present the Los Angeles premiere of New York-based Actor Mary MacDonald Hamill's solo show 'William & Mary (in Search of the Miraculous)' written and performed by Hamill with excerpts from William Shakespeare and incidental music by Michael Welsh, and directed by Rod Menzies. For two performances only, opening Sunday, January 17, 2010.

DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

Casting Legend Shirley Rich Dies at 87
by Aimee Savoth - Jan 12, 2010


Longtime casting director Shirley Rich passed away on December 28th, 2009 at the age of 87 in Greenwich Connecticut of natural causes. Referred to by the New York Times as the 'doyenne of New York casting directors,' Rich's career covered Broadway plays and Hollywood films, with actors such as Judd Hirsch, Sean Penn, and Tom Cruise.

Photo Flash: Ziemba, Procaccino, Sullivan and Ming-Trent Cast in SYLVIA at Long Wharf Theatre; Runs 2/17-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2010


Tony Award-winning actress Karen Ziemba, Long Wharf Theatre favorite John Procaccino, Yale School of Drama graduate Erica Sullivan and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent will be in Long Wharf Theatre's production of Sylvia, by state resident A.R. Gurney, directed by Associate Artistic Director Eric Ting.

DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

Santa Monica Playhouse & The Lord Chamberlain's Players Present WILLIAM AND MARY (In Search of the Miraculous) 1/17/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


Santa Monica Playhouse & The Lord Chamberlain's Players present the Los Angeles premiere of New York-based Actor Mary MacDonald Hamill's solo show 'William & Mary (in Search of the Miraculous)' written and performed by Hamill with excerpts from William Shakespeare and incidental music by Michael Welsh, and directed by Rod Menzies. For two performances only, opening Sunday, January 17, 2010.

American Theatre Wing Announces December Events, New Book in Stores Today 12/1
by Alexandra Johnson - Dec 1, 2009


The American Theatre Wing has announced that today marks the official publication date of its new book, "The Play That Changed My Life," as well as the latest additions to its unparalleled online archive of free audio and video programming on americantheatrewing.org.

NEXT FALL Will Arrive on Broadway with Critically Acclaimed Original Cast Intact
by Eddie Varley - Nov 5, 2009


Barbara Manocherian, Richard Willis and Anthony Barrile in association with Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed original cast will return for the Broadway run of NEXT FALL, the new American play by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Sheryl Kaller. The production will open on Broadway on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with preview performances beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Mitzi Gaynor Talks About Celebrating South Pacific's 50th Anniversary
by Don Grigware - Oct 12, 2009


What can one do but stand in awe of the legendary accomplishments of Mitzi Gaynor! Motion picture star of over 17 films, including her Golden Globe nominated performance as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 blockbuster musical South Pacific, TV star of 9 spectacular musical specials that garnered 17 Emmy nominations, and night club performer extraordinaire in Las Vegas and touring the entire US and Canada, this lady has done it all. As part of this season's month long tribute to Richard Rodgers by Reprise Theatre Company and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Joshua Logan's film South Pacific, Miss Gaynor will appear onstage this Thursday, October 15 at the Majestic Crest Theatre in Westwood.

Michael Fischetti to Host Poetry Reading at Cape May Stage, 10/19
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 8, 2009


New York actor, teacher, and producer, Michael Fischetti will be at Cape May Stage on Monday evening, October 19 at 8 p.m. reading a collection of poetry about the human condition in a time of war called We Are All Brothers: Anti-War Poetry Through the Ages. As we debate our nation's involvement in Afghanistan, Mr. Fischetti will repeat his New York triumph with poems from Homer to Owen to our most contemporary voices in the Equity theatre's Second Stage Series. Performing a selection of timeless pieces that Fischetti selected, this performance is sure to challenge certain beliefs, raise questions, and inspire future discussions.

"This Is Broadway," Vintage Interviews with Broadway Luminaries Now Avaliable Online
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing announce today's launch of 'This is Broadway,' short interviews from Broadway notables circa 1977.

BAMcinematek To Present Robert Redford September 8-16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009


From September 8-16, BAMcinématek, the repertory film program at BAM Rose Cinemas, presents Robert Redford: Artist & Activist, a 16-film tribute to Redford's 50-year career in film. Robert Redford will be at BAM in-person to discuss his work as one of the 20th century's most celebrated actors and as an Academy-award winning director, as well as a leading environmental and social change activist, and champion of independent cinema as founder of The Sundance Institute.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Rob McClure, a.k.a. Princeton, a.k.a. Rod
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 8, 2009


Rob, an award-winning actor, has played all the male puppet roles on Broadway and the national tour.

Rick Faugno, Song & Dance Man: Living The Dream
by Ellen Sterling - Aug 24, 2009


As an eight year-old in New Jersey, Faugno fell in love with musical theater. when he injured himself playing sports he made the decision to give up sports and study dance and theater. Blessed with understanding parents and outstanding teachers, Faugno (that's pronounced 'Fawn-Yo') got his first part at the age of 12 in The Will Rogers Follies on Broadway. He played Judd Hirsch's son in the Herb Gardner play Conversations With My Father and has appeared in regional theater across the USA. At the moment, he's a Las Vegas Strip fixture playing Frankie Valli in the terrific Jersey Boys.

BAMcinematek To Present Robert Redford September 8-16
by Charlie Piane - Aug 21, 2009


From September 8-16, BAMcinématek, the repertory film program at BAM Rose Cinemas, presents Robert Redford: Artist & Activist, a 16-film tribute to Redford's 50-year career in film. Robert Redford will be at BAM in-person to discuss his work as one of the 20th century's most celebrated actors and as an Academy-award winning director, as well as a leading environmental and social change activist, and champion of independent cinema as founder of The Sundance Institute.

BAMcinematek To Present Robert Redford September 8--16
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


From September 8-16, BAMcinématek, the repertory film program at BAM Rose Cinemas, presents Robert Redford: Artist & Activist, a 16-film tribute to Redford's 50-year career in film. Robert Redford will be at BAM in-person to discuss his work as one of the 20th century's most celebrated actors and as an Academy-award winning director, as well as a leading environmental and social change activist, and champion of independent cinema as founder of the Sundance Institute.

Paper Mill's Angelo Del Rossi to be Honored at Sardi's 7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2009


Angelo Del Rossi, who helmed the famed Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn , New Jersey for forty years and launched the careers of many performers such as Kristin Chenoweth, Anne Hathaway and Laura Benanti, will be honored at Sardi's Thursday, July 16.

Manitoba Theatre Center Gets Designated As A National Historic Site Of Canada
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2009


The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and the Minister responsible for Parks Canada announced yesterday that the Manitoba Theatre Centre has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

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