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Photo Flash: Plaidheads Nation-wide Gathered On 7/9 To Celebrate A Screening Of FOREVER PLAID
by Reynard Loki - Jul 13, 2009


Jay Leno once coined the phrase Plaidheads, referring to fans (such as himself) of the hit stage production, Forever Plaid. Well on July 9th, Plaidheads nation wide gathered to celebrate the screening of one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, as it made its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th. Select members from the original ?Forever Plaid?cast with narration provied by David Hyde Pierce for the pre-taped anniversary performance, as they introduce the event live from the red carpet at Los Angeles' Club Nokia to fans in 500 movie theaters across the country and Canada, followed by a specially-taped 20th Anniversary performance of ?Forever Plaid.? Audiences across the country experienced a memorable evening, combining the 20th Anniversary event classic production with new and interactive twists, including a first-ever live, coast-to-coast in-theater sing-a-long with ?The Plaids.?

'FOREVER PLAID 20th Anniv. Special One Night Only Event' Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


Back from the grave by popular demand, 'Forever Plaid' is coming to your local movie theater. One of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special one night only event is set for Thursday, July 9th at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. MT and 8 p.m. PT (tape delay).

Off Broadway's Forever Plaid Hits The Big Screen For 20th Anniversary Event 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


'Forever Plaid,' one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, is making its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th.

NCM Fathom And FPP Present FOREVER PLAID, A 20th Anniversary Special 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


NCM Fathom and ?Forever Plaid? Productions (FPP) partner to present one of Off-Broadway?s most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, ?Forever Plaid.? This event will feature a Live introduction by the original cast, including Daniel Reichart, Larry Raben, Stan Chandler, David Engle, Stuart Ross and under the musical direction of David Snyder will be followed by a pre-taped performance of the musical, ?Forever Plaid?. The night will conclude with a Live ?bouncing ball? sing-a-long with the cast and theatre audiences. This event will be entertaining for people of all ages - One night only ? Thursday, July 9th.

'FOREVER PLAID 20th Anniv. Special One Night Only Event' Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2009


Back from the grave by popular demand, 'Forever Plaid' is coming to your local movie theater. One of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special one night only event is set for Thursday, July 9th at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. MT and 8 p.m. PT (tape delay).

Off Broadway's Forever Plaid Hits The Big Screen For 20th Anniversary Event 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009


'Forever Plaid,' one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, is making its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th.

GUYS AND DOLLS And CINDERELLA Among Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2009/10 Season
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


Carole W. Nussbaum, Cabrillo Music Theatre President and Chief Executive Officer, proudly announces Cabrillo Music Theatre?s 2009-2010 season. Fresh from such recent smash hits as 42nd Street and Breaking Up is Hard To Do, Cabrillo Music Theatre will present its biggest season yet. In addition to the four-show season, Cabrillo will introduce a bonus holiday production at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

NCM Fathom And FPP Present FOREVER PLAID, A 20th Anniversary Special 7/9
by Reynard Loki - May 4, 2009


NCM Fathom and ?Forever Plaid? Productions (FPP) partner to present one of Off-Broadway?s most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, ?Forever Plaid.? This event will feature a Live introduction by the original cast, including Daniel Reichart, Larry Raben, Stan Chandler, David Engle, Stuart Ross and under the musical direction of David Snyder will be followed by a pre-taped performance of the musical, ?Forever Plaid?. The night will conclude with a Live ?bouncing ball? sing-a-long with the cast and theatre audiences. This event will be entertaining for people of all ages - One night only ? Thursday, July 9th.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOL I Previews 5/1 At Carpenter PAC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


Musical Theatre West is thrilled to present Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume I, Previews May 1st, opens May 2nd and runs through May 17th, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Musical Theatre West To Present FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOLUME I, Previews Begin May 1
by Reynard Loki - Apr 1, 2009


Musical Theatre West is thrilled to present Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume I, Previews May 1st, opens May 2nd and runs through May 17th, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Devine, Harris & Young lead 25th S.T.A.G.E. to Benefit APLA
by LA News Desk - Mar 20, 2009


On Sat & Sun, March 21 & 22 - The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Honoring Michael Kearns will present two tribute concerts entitled 'The Brothers Gershwin: George & Ira' to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Musical Theatre West Presents Benefit Screening of 'Forever Plaid, the Movie' March 14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2009


Musical Theatre West is honored to present a benefit 'First Look' screening of Forever Plaid, the Movie, starring original 'Plaids' Stan Chandler, David Engel and Larry Raben, as well as Daniel Reichard, best known as the star of the Broadway production of Jersey Boys. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach and will feature a screening of the film proceeded by dinner onstage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center with the cast, a question and answer session following the screening with cast members and production staff including Forever Plaid creator Stuart Ross, and a dessert reception to cap off the evening.

Devine, Harris & Young lead 25th S.T.A.G.E. to Benefit APLA
by LA News Desk - Mar 9, 2009


On Sat & Sun, March 21 & 22 - The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Honoring Michael Kearns will present two tribute concerts entitled 'The Brothers Gershwin: George & Ira' to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Musical Theatre West Presents Benefit Screening of 'Forever Plaid, the Movie' March 14
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009


Musical Theatre West is honored to present a benefit 'First Look' screening of Forever Plaid, the Movie, starring original 'Plaids' Stan Chandler, David Engel and Larry Raben, as well as Daniel Reichard, best known as the star of the Broadway production of Jersey Boys. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach and will feature a screening of the film proceeded by dinner onstage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center with the cast, a question and answer session following the screening with cast members and production staff including Forever Plaid creator Stuart Ross, and a dessert reception to cap off the evening.

Photo Flash: Musical Theater West's Production of 'THE PRODUCERS'
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2009


THE PRODUCERS runs at Musical Theatre West through February 15th. Michael Kostroff, best known as Maurice Levy in the HBO series The Wire is playing conniving theatrical producer Max Bialystock.

Musical Theater West Announces Cast Of 'THE PRODUCERS'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008


Musical Theatre West is delighted to announce the principal cast for its upcoming Southern California regional premiere of The Producers. Michael Kostroff, best known as Maurice Levy in the HBO series The Wire will play conniving theatrical producer Max Bialystock. Michael traveled the U.S. in the first national tour of The Producers, playing twelve roles a night and understudying both Max Bialystock and Roger De Bris, and toured again in Les Mis?rables, as the comically evil innkeeper, Monsieur Th?nardier.

QUALITY OF LIFE, AVENUE Q Among 2008 Ovation Award Winners
by Eddie Varley - Nov 18, 2008


On September 22nd, the 2008 Ovation Award Nominees were announced. Now in its 19th year, the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards will celebrate the 168 theatre companies, 390 registered productions, and over 2,000 individual artists who participated in the September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 season. The 2008 Ovation Awards took place on November 17th, 2008 in The Fine Arts Complex in Los Angeles, CA.

2008 Ovation Awards Nominees Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


On September 22nd, the 2008 Ovation Award Nominees were announced. Now in its 19th year, the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards will celebrate the 168 theatre companies, 390 registered productions, and over 2,000 individual artists who participated in the September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 season

'Producers' Plays at Gateway Through 9/13
by Kristin Allard - Sep 3, 2008


Gateway Playhouse is currently presenting the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, through September 13.

'The Producers' Opens At Gateway Playhouse Tonight, 8/27
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008


Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, presents the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, August 27 - September 13.

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