TWITTER WATCH: Leigh Ann Larkin - 'Go STEELERS!!!!'
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 10, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
Tony Winner Benanti to Replace Evans and Russell in Kennedy Center Concert, 4/30
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Nov 9, 2009
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti is set to replace British stars Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell in an upcoming 'Spotlight' concert series at the Kennedy Center. Benanti will take over the concert, which is set to be a part of the 'Barbara Cook's Spotlight' concert series, featuring Broadway stars and curated by Barbara Cook.
Review - Why Torture Is Wrong And The People Who Love Them & Irena's Vow
by Kristin Salaky
- Apr 13, 2009
'Acting is reacting,' says many a teacher of the craft, and if they're right then Christopher Durang has handed his leading lady, Laura Benanti, a career's worth of reasons to react in his surreal cavalcade, Why Torture Is Wrong And The People Who Love Them. A meta-theatrical farce disguised as a satire of America's war on terrorism (with a brief lesson about taking control of your life and a somewhat romantic conclusion for those who require such things) Why... is top-shelf Durang lunacy and Benanti, making a rare non-musical appearance, proves herself a wonderful everywoman foil.
Review - Gypsy: Mama's Talkin' Soft(er)
by Michael Dale
- Apr 17, 2008
Oh sure, it's still the most breathtaking, emotionally packed evening of damn near perfect musical theatre in town (No, make that of theatre in town.) and Ms. LuPone's Rose is now an even more complex and finely detailed portrayal, but while she hasn't exactly turned demure on us for Gypsy's transfer to Broadway, she has seriously toned it down.
Photo Flash: The Leading Characters of the Movie - NINE
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 2, 2009
The brand new website for the upcoming motion picture NINE has gone 'live' and you can visit it by clicking here. The NINE site features dynamic images of the leading actors as their characters and you can get a sneak peek of them all right here on BWW!
Kulish, LaFosse & Richards Join Benanti, Marshall and More for 'America Dances!' Celebration, 11/2
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 2, 2009
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) will be honored posthumously with the 2009 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The show will be followed by an 'Anniversary Supper with the Stars' at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.
Ann Reinking Joins Line-up For Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Gala 11/2
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 2, 2009
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. Tony Award winner and Broadway Star Ann Reinking joins the Gala, which will be the entertainment-dance event of the new season. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze. Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation will receive the Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance.
Benanti, D'Amboise, & Others Announced For AMERICA DANCES! 11/2
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 2, 2009
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.
Photo Flash: Cerveris, Benanti & Dizzia in LCT's IN THE NEXT ROOM
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Oct 30, 2009
Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, will open on Thursday, November 19, at the Lyceum Theater. The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Previews started on October 22.
Kulish, LaFosse & Richards Join Benanti, Marshall and More for 'America Dances!' Celebration, 11/2
by Jessica Lewis
- Oct 28, 2009
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) will be honored posthumously with the 2009 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The show will be followed by an 'Anniversary Supper with the Stars' at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.
LCT3 Announces GRACELAND and ON THE LEVEE As Next Productions, Both Set To Play At The Duke
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 28, 2009
LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's new programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced the remaining productions of its 2009-2010 season: the New York premiere of GRACELAND, a new play by Ellen Fairey, directed by Henry Wishcamper and the world premiere of ON THE LEVEE, a musical play conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet with book by Marcus Gardley and music and lyrics by Todd Almond.
'Nine' Soundtrack Available in Stores 12/22
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Oct 26, 2009
The upcoming film adapation of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's 'Nine' will be available for purchase beginning December 22nd. The soundtrack, to be released by Geffen Records, will include the full score with the addition of three new songs written specifically for the film, entitled 'Guarda la Luna', 'Cinema Italiano' and 'Take It All'.
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