Anderson And Cathey Led 'SHAWSHANK' To Play At West End's Wyndham, Previews Begin 9/4
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 4, 2009
Variety reports that the stage adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' that played at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre will get a West End run in the fall. Based on the Stephen King novella that also inspired the 1994 movie version of 'Shawshank', the plot centers on the friendship two men develop over their time as inmates in a notoriously tough prison.
Chicago Theaters Prepare for the Fall Season; Chicago Shows Open In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 31, 2009
As Chicago theaters prepare for the fall season, the city has proven itself a leader on the national theater scene. Highlighted by two consecutive Pulitzer Prizes awarded to plays generated in Chicago-Tracy Letts' August: Osage County (Steppenwolf) and Lynne Nottage's Ruined (Goodman)-the Chicago theater season is poised to launch at home, while its influence is seen on Broadway.
All About Eden! Espinosa Talks Shop Before Ford Amphitheatre Concert 7/ 24
by LA News Desk
- Jul 23, 2009
Broadway and Wicked star Eden Espinosa who is set to debut at the Ford Amphitheatre in 'ME' this Friday, July 24 with special guest Grammy winner Paula Cole sits down with Broadway World to discuss her concert debut, all things Wicked, the plight Brooklyn and getting naked in RENT!
Anderson And Cathey Led 'SHAWSHANK' To Play At West End's Wyndham, Previews Begin 9/4
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 2, 2009
Variety reports that the stage adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' that played at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre will get a West End run in the fall. Based on the Stephen King novella that also inspired the 1994 movie version of 'Shawshank', the plot centers on the friendship two men develop over their time as inmates in a notoriously tough prison.
Imagination Workshop's NATURE TEACHES Gives Free Shows 4/2,3
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 2, 2009
The world-renowned Imagination Workshop was founded 40 years ago by Margaret Ladd, the award-winning actress and Founding Artistic Director, and her husband Lyle Kessler, the critically-acclaimed playwright, and Co-Founder of the organization. Today, the Imagination Workshop, a unique theatre company comprised of professional theatre artists collaborating with patients recovering from mood disorders and other mental illnesses, is one of the longest running Arts and Social Institutions in the country.
Imagination Workshop's NATURE TEACHES Gives Free Shows 4/2,3
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 18, 2009
The world-renowned Imagination Workshop was founded 40 years ago by Margaret Ladd, the award-winning actress and Founding Artistic Director, and her husband Lyle Kessler, the critically-acclaimed playwright, and Co-Founder of the organization. Today, the Imagination Workshop, a unique theatre company comprised of professional theatre artists collaborating with patients recovering from mood disorders and other mental illnesses, is one of the longest running Arts and Social Institutions in the country.
Volume 65 Of 'Theatre World' Is Now Avaliable
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 16, 2009
Volume 65 of 'Theatre World,' is now available in stores from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Billed as 'the most complete record of the American theatre,' this book celebrates the 2007-2008 theater season and comes complete with lists, photos and more.
This edition will include In the Heights, Passing Strange and August: Osage County as well as the revivals of Come Back Little Sheba (with Kevin Anderson and S. Epatha Merkerson), Gypsy (with Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines) and South Pacific (with Kelli O'Hara Paulo Szot).
Theatre World, the statistical and pictorial record of the Broadway and off-Broadway season, touring companies, and professional regional companies throughout the United States, has become a classic in its field. The book is complete with cast listings, replacement producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, song titles, and much, much more. There are special sections with biographical data, obituary information, listings of annual Shakespeare festivals and major drama awards.
For more information visit www.applausepub.com.
2007-8 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2008
Celebrating its 58th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theater, the Outer Critics Circle, is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and theatre publications in America and abroad. The annual awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22nd (4PM) at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant.
Tony Nominee McKayle Directs and Choreographs 'Return'
by BWW News Desk
- May 6, 2008
RETURN, a new musical about the secret rescue of 8,000 Ethiopian Jews will premiere at Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica on June 5th and run through July 20th. The book and lyrics are by Sonia Levitin, with music by William Kevin Anderson and direction and choreography by Donald McKayle.
Tony Awards Announce Latest 2008 Nominations Eligibility
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 10, 2008
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of 7 Broadway productions for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
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