Laura Hodos News

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of Bonnie & Clyde opened on November 19. The opening night festivities included vintage cars on the patio courtesy of Vintage Motors of Sarasota.

Asolo Repertory Theatre recently announced the complete cast of its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde a thrilling new musical with book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang); music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel); lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance); Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by John McDaniel; and direction and musical staging by Tony Award- winner Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). The production runs from November 16 - December 19, 2010 on the Asolo Rep mainstage-The Mertz Theatre. The press opening is November 19, at 8 p.m. Last week, BroadwayWorld presented the show's first official behind-the-scenes videos of the production, hosted by Asolo Rep's David J. Valdez! Today, we bring you the latest from Sarasota, a look at the show's road to Asolo and a peak into the cast costume fitting!

Last week, Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the complete cast of its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde a thrilling new musical with book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang); music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel); lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance); Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by John McDaniel; and direction and musical staging by Tony Award- winner Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). The production runs from November 16 - December 19, 2010 on the Asolo Rep mainstage-The Mertz Theatre. The press opening is November 19, at 8 p.m. We're very excited to present the show's first official behind-the-scenes videos of the production, hosted by Asolo Rep's David J. Valdez!

Last week, Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the complete cast of its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde a thrilling new musical with book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang); music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel); lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance); Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by John McDaniel; and direction and musical staging by Tony Award- winner Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). The production runs from November 16 - December 19, 2010 on the Asolo Rep mainstage-The Mertz Theatre. The press opening is November 19, at 8 p.m. We're very excited to present the show's first official promo photos of the two stars!

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the complete cast of its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde a thrilling new musical with book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang); music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel); lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance); Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by John McDaniel; and direction and musical staging by Tony Award- winner Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). The production runs from November 16 - December 19, 2010 on the Asolo Rep mainstage-The Mertz Theatre. The press opening is November 19, at 8 p.m.

Caldwell Theatre Company announced the completed casting for their latest installment of their overwhelmingly successful Broadway Concert Series, Follies. Joining the previously announced stars, Laura Hodos, Wayne LeGette, Melissa Minyard, and Stephen G. Anthony are: Meghan Colleen Moroney (Broadway: Mamma Mia), Jeanne Bennett ( National Tours: Les Miserable, The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and well known South Florida star Lourelene Snedeker.

American Stage Theatre Company will produce the Broadway smash hit musical that changed a generation, HAIR, during the theatre's 25th anniversary production of American Stage in the Park, April 21 thru May 16. Pay What You Can nights are April 21 and 22.

The Caldwell Theatre Company has announced the latest installment of their Broadway Concert Series by producing the Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine classic 'Into The Woods,' after Caldwell's acclaimed concert of 'Sunday in the Park With George' by the same writing team.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with Noel Coward's hilariously classic farce, BLITHE SPIRIT, running Jan. 20 thru Feb. 14. 'Pay-What-You-Can' nights are Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Martin Charnin, creator, director and lyricist of Annie, will be theatrically reunited with his original Annie, Andrea McArdle, for the first time since the mega-musical was on Broadway in 1977. They team up again in Love is Love, a brand new musical revue conceived and directed by Charnin, which will premiere in Florida at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for ten performances as a special limited engagement from October 15 - 25, 2009.

Martin Charnin, creator, director and lyricist of Annie, will be theatrically reunited with his original Annie, Andrea McArdle, for the first time since the mega-musical was on Broadway in 1977. They team up again in Love is Love, a brand new musical revue conceived and directed by Charnin, which will premiere in Florida at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for ten performances as a special limited engagement from October 15 - 25, 2009.

Martin Charnin, creator, director and lyricist of Annie, will be theatrically reunited with his original Annie, Andrea McArdle, for the first time since the mega-musical was on Broadway in 1977. They team up again in Love is Love, a brand new musical revue conceived and directed by Charnin, which will premiere in Florida at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for ten performances as a special limited engagement from October 15 - 25, 2009.

At the end of last year, when the future of the Carbonell Awards seemed in doubt, the community rallied together to voice support for South Florida's oldest and most prestigious arts honors which applaud the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The Garden Theatre presents the Orlando Theatre Project production of I Do, I Do from April 3-19, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). This touching musical follows a couple through 50 years of marriage. Renowned actors David Kelley and Laura Hodos portray the husband and wife duo. Hodos was recently nominated for a Carbonell Award for her performance in She Loves Me at the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton. With story and lyrics written by the infamous Tom Jones, there is no better director than Tom Jones? wife Janet Watson. She has choreographed several incarnations of I Do, I Do off-Broadway.

The Garden Theatre presents the Orlando Theatre Project production of I Do, I Do from April 3-19, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). This touching musical follows a couple through 50 years of marriage. Renowned actors David Kelley and Laura Hodos portray the husband and wife duo. Hodos was recently nominated for a Carbonell Award for her performance in She Loves Me at the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton. With story and lyrics written by the infamous Tom Jones, there is no better director than Tom Jones? wife Janet Watson. She has choreographed several incarnations of I Do, I Do off-Broadway.

At the end of last year, when the future of the Carbonell Awards seemed in doubt, the community rallied together to voice support for South Florida's oldest and most prestigious arts honors which applaud the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Broadway's Davis Gaines takes the starring role as the demon barber of Fleet Street along with Tony Award winner Faith Prince as the diabolical Mrs. Lovett. The two have worked together before on several projects including Guys and Dolls in Seattle and In Living Color in New York and Orlando.