Chita Rivera celebrated her birthday, and the arrival of Dick Van Dyke in The Dancer's Life with a special private party at Tony's DiNapoli Time Square and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the celebrations.
The Dirty Rotten Producers are proud to announce that the National Touring Company of the Broadway smash hit will premiere Sunday, August 6th, 2006 at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. The Seattle run will continue through August 12th, followed by engagements across the country (to-be-announced).
John Lithgow played his last performance on January 15 in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the fun. Next up? Jonathan Pryce.
Chita Rivera will reunite with her legendary Bye, Bye Birdie co-star when Dick Van Dyke makes a special guest appearance in CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE, it was announced by the show's producers. Mr. Van Dyke will appear in the musical for four performances: Tuesday, January 24 - Thursday, January 26, 2006.
Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and featuring a cast of 11, THE DANCER'S LIFE charts Chita Rivera's amazing journey from aspiring ballerina to Broadway legend. BroadwayWorld was there to cover the opening night party.
Producer Marty Bell confirmed in a statement to the press that Jonathan Pryce will return to Broadway this season taking over for John Lithgow in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'