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TV Exclusive: Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009


The production played 3 nights - July 31, August 1 and August 2 to cheering crowds, but the crazy part is - the final dress is done at 10am, in broad daylight and is open to the public, as the venue is a county-owned facility. People showed up in droves, for the run-through and cheered on the actors, the Hollywood Bowl orchestra and conductor Kevin Stites, who you will see is wearing a black, casual shirt for the rehearsal. The show's director, Richard Jay-Alexander, made a brief speech before the run, welcoming everybody, and in this exclusive footage, I was also able to catch him, in his dressing room, before the Opening Night performance.

Photo Flash: GREASE Tour is the 'Word' in LA!
by Eddie Varley - Mar 12, 2009


The brand new production of GREASE, stars American Idol winner Taylor Hicks alongside Eric Schneider as 'Danny' and Emily Padgett as 'Sandy.' Eric made his Broadway debut in Jersey Boys. His previous credits include Altar Boyz (Off-Broadway) and the national tours of Altar Boyz and The Full Monty. Emily made her Broadway debut in GREASE, where she understudied the role of Sandy. Her other credits include Legally Blonde on Broadway and the national tours of CATS. Starring as 'Rizzo' will be Allie Schulz, a contestant on NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want.' Allie comes directly from the Broadway company of GREASE.

Live Television Production of 'Mister Roberts' to be Releasesd on DVD 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2008


The star-studded, live television production of Mister Roberts debuts on DVD on October 7, 2008 from Acorn Media. Capturing all the intimacy and electricity of live theatre, this stirring comedic drama rekindles the rousing warmth of the original production that won five Tony Awards® on Broadway.

Live Television Production of 'Mister Roberts' to be Releasesd on DVD 10/7
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 29, 2008


The star-studded, live television production of Mister Roberts debuts on DVD on October 7, 2008 from Acorn Media. Capturing all the intimacy and electricity of live theatre, this stirring comedic drama rekindles the rousing warmth of the original production that won five Tony Awards® on Broadway.

Abraham, Hearn and Henner Set For 'Grumpy Old Men' Industry Reading; Full Casting Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 29, 2008


Theatrical Producers Jeff Gardner and Ken Denison, are pleased to announce that they have assembled an all-star cast for a reading of their new musical GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL to be presented in New York City in October. The reading is not open to the public, and is by invitation only.

Abraham, Hearn, Henner, Kane & More Cast in October Readings of 'Grumpy Old Men' Musical
by Robert Diamond - Sep 26, 2008


Two days of new private readings of the Broadway bound Grumpy Old Men: The Musical have been scheduled for October 29 and 30th featuring F. Murray Abraham, George Hearn, Marilu Henner, Carol Kane, Vicki Lewis, Joshua Malina and Conrad John Schuck.

Photo Coverage: L.A.'s 24th Annual STAGE Benefit
by James Sims - Mar 15, 2008


AIDS Project Los Angeles received nearly $350,000 from the 24th annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.), celebrating the music of composer Burt Bacharach, on March 8 and 9 at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills...

S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Blames Bacharach, with McKechnie, Maye, Cook
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2008


The 24th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E-will present 'Blame It On Bacharach!', a celebration of the magic that is composer Burt Bacharach, on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills.

Photo Coverage: 'Grease' Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 20, 2007


Grease, featuring book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, opened on Broadway on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, and BroadwayWorld attended the star-studded after-party!

Photo Coverage: 'Grease' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Aug 21, 2007


Grease, featuring book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, opened on Broadway on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, and BroadwayWorld caught all the excitement!

Sterling's Upstairs Celebrates One Year with June Stars
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2007


Sterling's Upstairs, located at Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, CA., will celebrate its one year anniversary in June, 2007

Photo Flash: Winokur, Graff, Etc. at 'Mothers' Party in L.A.
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2007


Tony Award-winning Hairspray star Marissa Jaret Winokur joined What the Other Mothers Know co-creators Ilene Graff and Donna Rosenstein, among many other luminaries, for a recent pre-Mothers' Day party at Spago in Beverly Hills.

'You're the One That I Want' Set for 2 More Live Episodes
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2007


NBC has picked up 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' for two additional live shows, bringing its scheduled number of episodes from nine to eleven.

TV: Broadway Beat - CHICAGO!
by Broadway Beat - Jan 13, 2007


Bebe's back in town and to celebrate her return to the Great White Way, we are pleased to bring you this supersized episode dedicated to the longest running musical revival, CHICAGO! Catch highlights and interviews from the 10th Anniversary performance, rehearsal footage from before the revival began its impressive run, clips from the out-of-town tryout in 1974, and so much more! You won't want to miss this special show filled with stars such as Gwen Verdon, Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera, James Naughton, Joel Grey, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Karen Ziemba, Sandy Duncan, Brooke Shields, Melanie Griffith, Walter Bobbie, Marcia Lewis Bryan, Fran & Barry Weissler, Christopher McDonald, Gregory Harrison, Roz Ryan, Ben Vereen, Kevin Chamberlain, Paige Davis, Marilu Henner, Carol Woods, Rob Bartlett, Caroline O'Connor and more!

Olivia Newton-John to Appear on NBC's Grease Reality Show
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2007


It was announced today during a press call about the upcoming NBC reality show that film star Olivia Newton-John had agreed to appear on the first two episodes of the show.

Bravo to Re-Air 'One That I Want;' Guest Stars Announced
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2006


Bravo will rebroadcast episodes of the upcoming NBC reality talent search 'You're the One That I Want.'

WIN TICKETS to CHICAGO in Baltimore!
by James Howard - Dec 30, 2006


There are 5 pairs of tickets for the opening night performance of Chicago at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre on January 2nd!

London Production of Over Here! is Indefinitely Postponed
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2006


The previously announced London premiere of the musical Over Here! has been indefinitely postponed - but not cancelled

Photo Coverage: Chicago Gala Curtain Call and Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 15, 2006


The revival of Chicago celebrated its 10th year on Broadway in a star-studded gala event on Tuesday, November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre, and the performance was followed by a glamorous after-party!

Photo Coverage: Chicago Anniversary Gala Dress Rehearsal
by Walter McBride - Nov 15, 2006


After a stunning dress rehearsal, the revival of Chicago celebrated its 10th year on Broadway in a star-studded gala event on Tuesday, November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre!

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