Michael Anania News

The Muny brings a bigness to their current production of THE MUSIC MAN that cannot be denied. And, with the beautiful unseasonable weather we've been experiencing, it's certainly a nice way to enjoy a cool summer evening under the stars.

The Gateway Playhouse's production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Miss Saigon begins performances July 8th at 8 PM at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Long Island.

The Muny's family-friendly, and utterly charming production of ANNIE continues their 2009 season.

The Mirror Repertory Company's presents John Colton's THE SHANGHAI GESTURE, an epic story of love and revenge -- and the culture clash of blood and ethnicity, April 21, 2009 thru May 17, 2009 at the Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th St. Previews begin April 23rd and the official opening will be on April 30, 2009 at 7PM.

The Mirror Repertory Company will present John Colton's THE SHANGHAI GESTURE, an epic story of love and revenge -- and the culture clash of blood and ethnicity, April 21, 2009 thru May 17, 2009 at the Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th St. Previews begin April 23rd and the official opening will be on April 30, 2009 at 7PM.

The Mirror Repertory Company's presents John Colton's THE SHANGHAI GESTURE, an epic story of love and revenge -- and the culture clash of blood and ethnicity, April 21, 2009 thru May 17, 2009 at the Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th St. Previews begin April 23rd and the official opening will be on April 30, 2009 at 7PM.

The Mirror Repertory Company will present John Colton's THE SHANGHAI GESTURE, an epic story of love and revenge -- and the culture clash of blood and ethnicity, April 21, 2009 thru May 17, 2009 at the Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th St. Previews begin April 23rd and the official opening will be on April 30, 2009 at 7PM.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare?s Pericles, Feb. 26 ? March 8 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's Pericles, Feb. 26 - March 8 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu. In Shakespeare's masterful story, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, suffers agonizing losses, endures personal betrayals, and faces a tsunami-like wave of spirit-numbing catastrophes in a quest that also includes moments of celebration, festivity, observance, remembrance and unparalleled joy. Pericles' tempest-tossed odyssey raises profound questions about why suffering and grave, undeserved misfortunes befall our lives, and offers hope through courage and redemption.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare?s Pericles, Feb. 26 ? March 8 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

George Street Playhouse begins 2009 with its production of Donald Marguiles' Sight Unseen. When first presented in 1992, the play won the OBIE Award for Best New American Play, was nominated for a Drama Desk, and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. George Street Playhouse Artistic Director will helm the production, slated to run at the New Brunswick theatre January2020 - February 15, 2009. Matthew Arkin, last seen at GSP in their production of Theresa Rebeck's The Scene, leads an ensemble including Heidi Armbruster, Christopher Curry and Kathleen McNenny.

A multitude of Broadway actors will be part of 90 YEARS OF MUNY MAGIC, an upcoming revue that celebrates the 90th season of the famed St. Louis Muny, the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre. 90 YEARS OF MUNY MAGIC runs July 14-20 at 8:15 PM.

Charles Busch's acclaimed comedy-thriller Die Mommie Die! will play its final performance at Off-Broadway's New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.) on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

Much heralded Northeast regional premiere of Boublil and Schönberg's epic pop opera is solidly mounted but fails to soar

Michael Dale takes at look at the Roundabout's revival of 'Pygmalion' and Charles Busch's 'Die Mommie Die!'

Casting is now complete for the off-Broadway premiere of Charles Busch's acclaimed comedy Die Mommie Die! Produced by Bob Boyett and Daryl Roth, and directed by Carl Andress, Die Mommie Die! begins preview performances on Wednesday October 10 at New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.). Opening Night is Sunday October 21 at 7PM. This limited Off-Broadway engagement ends on Sunday February 17, 2008.

This Fall, Charles Busch's acclaimed comedy Die Mommie Die! makes its Off-Broadway premiere at New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.). Produced by Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett, and directed by Carl Andress, Die Mommie Die! begins preview performances on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Matthew Passion, a new play (with music) by Phil Hall that began previews Thursday, March 29th Off Broadway at American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre, will open Monday, April 2, 2007 at 8PM.

Matthew Passion, a new play (with music) by Phil Hall, begins previews this Thursday, March 29th Off Broadway at American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre at 314 West 54th Street

James Royce Edwards is among the stars of the new play Matthew Passion, opening April 2