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Musical titans John Bettis, Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly and Allen Toussaint will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 42nd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner.
Today we are talking to one of the most influential musical theatre writers of all time, having written the book and lyrics for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA, CHESS and many more, as well as contributing lyrics to the stage adaptation of Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST and winning Oscars for his work on Disney's ALADDIN with Alan Menken and THE LION KING with Elton John - as well as sharing a Tony for Best Score with Elton John for AIDA in 2002 - who is now preparing for the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ for which the superstar composing team has rejoined once again to pen five new songs - Sir Tim Rice. Discussing everything from his 70s Andrew Lloyd Webber collaborations to CHESS to the first news on his new musical version of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, to GLEE and beyond, plus a look at his roots - all with an emphasis on his commitment to craft and bringing new audiences to the theatre. Sir Tim was kind and generous enough to illuminate his illustrious career in Hollywood, the West End and on Broadway exclusively for BroadwayWorld.
Rehearsals began today, Monday, February 14th for Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Catalina Bar & Grill will present a performance of the critically acclaimed CD of romantic ballads, "CORKY HALE…AND FRIENDS - I'M GLAD THERE IS YOU," featuring Corky Hale, Jazz pianist, harpist and singer with her friends, singers Sally Kellerman, Ariana Savalas, Tricia Tahara and Brenna Whitaker for One Night Only!!!
Once the darling of the Yiddish Theatre in pre-war Poland, now a grandmother in New York City, Bubbie has had quite a life. But what will it all mean if she can't pass on her stories to the next generation? Performances of THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE will begin on Friday, April 1st, 2011. Meanwhile, check out Donna Murphy and Roundabout's team discussing the musical below!
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
Roundabout Theatre Company announced tonight a 17-week extension of the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford as 'Lady Bracknell,' at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St.).
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announced that two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy will star in the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
The award winning San Diego Musical Theatre announces its 2010-2011 of Broadway musicals, which includes SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, and A CHORUS LINE. Show times are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. All productions will be at the Lyceum Theatre is located at 79 Horton Plaza. There is four hours of free parking at Horton Plaza with the purchase of tickets.
San Diego Musical Theater announces SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE as the first show of their second season of musicals. The play will be staged at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10.
San Diego Musical Theater announces SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE as the first show of their second season of musicals. The play will be staged at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10.
Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's ‘Over The Rainbow', is to star in the first major production of the musical ‘Smokey Joe's Cafe' since its West?End run at the?Prince of Wales in 1996.
'Over The Rainbow' contestant Jessica Robinson will take over from fellow Dorothy Stephanie Fearon in 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' for just three nights from the 20th to 22nd of August to allow Stephanie to have an operation on her wrist.
'Over The Rainbow' contestant Jessica Robinson will take over from fellow Dorothy Stephanie Fearon in 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' for just three nights from the 20th to 22nd of August to allow Stephanie to have an operation on her wrist.
The Landor Theatre's acclaimed production of ‘Smokey Joe's Cafe' is to extend its record-breaking run by three weeks. The first major production of the musical since its West?End run at the?Prince of Wales Theatre in 1996, will now play until Sunday September 12. It had been booking to August 12.
One of the best-known disco divas of the late Eighties and early Nineties, Kym Mazelle joins ‘Over The Rainbow' finalist Steph Fearon, to star in the first major production of the musical SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE since its West End run at the Prince of Wales Theatre in 1996.
One of the best-known disco divas of the late Eighties and early Nineties, Kym Mazelle is joining ‘Over The Rainbow' finalist Steph Fearon, to star in the first major production of the musical SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE since its West?End run at the?Prince of Wales Theatre in 1996.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, concludes its Nutmeg Summer Series with the musical revue Smokey Joe's Café, playing now through Sunday, July 4 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Plus, a Sunday matinee performance starting at 2 p.m. The Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, and provides air-conditioned comfort and convenient free parking in Lot 9 and X Lot. Paid parking is available in the North Garage.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Split Knuckle Theatre Production of Endurance, playing June 24-27 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.
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