In a magical tour-de-force, Simon Callow tracks down the real William Shakespeare in the world premiere of 'SHAKESPEARE - THE MAN FROM STRATFORD', a new comedy by Shakespeare scholar Jonathan Bate, which brings to life both the man and the unforgettable characters, who have since conquered the world's stages.
Today, we are talking to three members of the NYPD - Officer Bekim Kalicovic, Sergeant Andrew Lopez and Detective Martin Speechley - who work in the theatre district and whose precinct will be receiving a Special Tony Award this season for their stupendous work protecting and serving the theatre community.
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
One part comedian, one part chanteuse, wholly entertaining, Canada's edgy goddess of cabaret, named 'Best Cabaret Performer' by Toronto's NOW Magazine, serves up her own unique brand of uproarious entertainment.
The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.
Executive Producer Lou Spisto has announced that due to unforeseen conflicts with Roger Rees' schedule, The Old Globe's upcoming production of What You Will has been replaced with Golda's Balcony starring four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. Written by William Gibson and supervised by Scott Schwartz, Golda's Balcony earned Feldshuh a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress, and is the longest running one-woman show in Broadway history. Golda's Balcony will runin the Old Globe Theatre April 28 - May 30. Previews run April 28 - May 1. Opening night is Saturday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are currently available to subscribers only. Single tickets go on sale March 28 at 12:00 noon and can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office.
Jeffry Denman who starred in the original Broadway production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas and most recently co-starred and choreographed the Off Broadway hit YANK! at the York Theatre will be playing the role of Harold Hill in a concert version of Meredith Willson's The Music Man on May 29th with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
One part comedian, one part chanteuse, wholly entertaining, Canada's edgy goddess of cabaret, named 'Best Cabaret Performer' by Toronto's NOW Magazine, serves up her own unique brand of uproarious entertainment.
Sex and the City 2 had its official New York City premiere last night, May 24th at Radio City Music Hall. The film will hit screens in the same date slot that Sex and the City did in 2008 on May 27.
Jeffry Denman who starred in the original Broadway production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas and most recently co-starred and choreographed the Off Broadway hit YANK! at the York Theatre will be playing the role of Harold Hill in a concert version of Meredith Willson's The Music Man on May 29th with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, whose critically acclaimed production of 'Ragtime' transferred from the Kennedy Center to Broadway last fall and is nominated for six Helen Hayes Awards, will direct and choreograph the Reprise Theatre Company production of the 1962 Pulitzer Prize winner 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.' The production will end its run May 23rd.
Restoration, written by Claudia Shear and directed by Christopher Ashley opened at the New York Theatre Workshop this week on May 19, 2010, at 7:00pm. The production runs through Sunday, June 13. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate the opening night, capturing the starry arrivals, curtain call and after party.
According to IMDB.com, 'Sex and The City 2' star, Sarah Jessica Parker, is putting her career on hold to focus on raising her three children. Recently, Parker expressed plans to return to Broadway. Parker's first Broadway role was in the play, THE INNOCENTS, at the young age of 11. Then, in 1977, she performed in the classic musical, ANNIE.
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Penguin Rep Theatre, in association with Chase Mishkin, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York City premiere of FREED, written by Charles Smith and directed by Joe Brancato. FREED begins previews on Friday, June 11 for a limited engagement through Saturday, July 3.
The American Theatre Wing will bring together the best of Broadway for their Annual Spring Gala, to be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). Celebrating the centennial of Tony Award-winning composer Frank Loesser, Heart and Soul: The Legacy of Frank Loesser will feature performances by Harry Connick, Jr., Megan Mullally and Kelli O'Hara.
The American Theatre Wing will bring together the best of Broadway for their Annual Spring Gala, to be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). Celebrating the centennial of Tony Award-winning composer Frank Loesser, Heart and Soul: The Legacy of Frank Loesser will feature performances by Harry Connick, Jr., Megan Mullally and Kelli O'Hara.
According to Deadline, Matthew Broderick's new show, 'Beach Lane', originally scheduled for NBC's Fall Season, has been cancelled. 'Perfect Couples', a show following the relationships of three couples, is slated to replace the 'Beach Lane' pilot.
Ovation, the only U.S. television network dedicated to art and contemporary culture, begins a brand new entertainment event, 'Art Out Loud,' on Sunday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT with the U.S. premiere of the trailblazing U.K. television series, Queer As Folk.
Patrick Breen, Harvey Fierstein, and Barbara Barrie are all set to guest star on this season of Showtime's dark comedy series 'Nurse Jackie,' which airs on Monday nights at 10 PM.