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With all due respect to William Shakespeare and Noel Coward, Broadway's never had a ghost story that mixes terror, wit and theatrical thrills quite like Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, now receiving an Encores! concert staging so loaded with achingly good moments they could loan a few of them out to some of Broadway's current tenants without losing a bit of its sheen.
New York City Center's Encores! 2007 Season pays tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the first Ziegfeld Follies, kicking off the celebration with Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary 1971 multiple Tony Award-winner, Follies, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music direction by Eric Stern. Follies will play for six performances, from February 8 - 12 at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
With the casting of Colin Donnell as Young Ben and Natalie King Smith as Young Dee Dee, casting for the eagerly anticipated Encores! production of Follies is now complete.
Due to popular demand, the upcoming Encores! staged concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's 1971 classic Follies will play an extra performance on February 12th at 8 PM
Victor Garber and Mimi Hines are the latest stars to sign onto the upcoming Encores! staged concert production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, presented from February 8th through 11th, 2007 at City Center
A capacity crowd filled the Luckman Fine Arts Complex on Saturday night, and they thrilled to The Actors' Fund tribute to legendary Broadway composer Jule Styne
Jane Russell, the legendary film star who created the role of brunette Dorothy Shaw in the 1953 film version of the composer's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, has joined the roster of stars who will salute the music of Jule Styne as part of the 7th annual Actors' Fund Winter Concert
Though it features a solid Stephen Schwartz score, the principal success of Pippin was the dynamic staging provided by Bob Fosse. Fosse was able to elevate Roger O. Hirson's paper-thin book far above its mediocrity with inventive movement and a heavy dose of style. 5th Avenue Theatre's gaudy new staging, under the direction of David Armstrong, is further proof that Fosse shows are not to be tinkered with. Much like the recent revival of Sweet Charity, this production suffers greatly when Fosse's influence is removed.
A photo preview of 5th Avenue's upcoming Pippin...
Broadway veterans Mimi Hines, Keith Byron Kirk, Kim Huber and Jane Lanier have been lined up for the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Pippin, which will be presented at the Seattle Theatre from May 2nd through May 21st
Alice Ripley, Tonya Pinkins, Alan Cumming, Lillias White and others performed in Hooray for Love: A Celebration of the Music of Harold Arlen on November 12th
Alice Ripley, Alan Cumming, Lillias White and others will take part in Hooray for Love: A Celebration of the Music of Harold Arlen on November 12th
An array of stars will perform the songs of the great composer on November 12th in Hooray for Love: A Celebration of the Music of Harld Arlen
On November 12th in LA, Tonya Pinkins, Billy Porter, Alice Ripley, Lillias White and others will take center stage for Hooray For Love: A Celebration of the Music of Harold Arlen, a concert presented by the Actors' Fund
FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY is proud to present the debut engagement of TV and Broadway star MIMI HINES from March 29 - April 2. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of her starring role on Broadway in Funny Girl, and the centennial celebration of the show's composer Jule Styne, Ms. Hines will feature songs from the legendary score including 'People,' 'Don't Rain On My Parade' and 'I'm The Greatest Star.' Also included in the show are selections such as 'Till There Was You,' 'And I Was Beautiful' and 'My Shining Hour.' Ms. Hines will be joined by musical director Fred Barton. All performances are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street.)
Opening night party coverage for Pippin, starring Michael Arden, Sam Harris, Jean Louisa Kelly, Luba Mason, and more...
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