Olivia Oguma News

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater is pleased to announce the casts of the six final readings for the 2010 season, including new works by Eve Ensler, Romulus Linney & Eleanor Cooney, Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik, Kate Walbert, Patricia Wettig, and Jennifer Westfeldt (screenplay), as well as a special workshop based on Walton Jones' 1940's RADIO HOUR, directed by Mark Linn-Baker.

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater is pleased to announce the casts of the six final readings for the 2010 season, including new works by Eve Ensler, Romulus Linney & Eleanor Cooney, Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik, Kate Walbert, Patricia Wettig, and Jennifer Westfeldt (screenplay), as well as a special workshop based on Walton Jones' 1940's RADIO HOUR, directed by Mark Linn-Baker.

The Second Annual Broadway Meows: a Benefit Concert for the Humane Society of New York will be presented at Don't Tell Mama, one night only, Monday, July 19th at 7pm. The evening will feature the songs of composer/ lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh. Bisen-Hersh will be joined on stage by a stellar cast including Brian Childers (Helen Hayes Award Winner, Danny & Sylvia), Sean Patrick Doyle (La Cage aux Folles), Bryan Fenkart (Memphis), Russell Fischer (Jersey Boys), Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Danny & Sylvia), Autumn Hurlburt (Legally Blonde), Lara Janine (Rock of Ages), Brianne Moore (The Visit), Brooke Sunny Moriber (The Wild Party), Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia), Mary Orzano, Kate Rockwell (Hair), Brian Charles Rooney (The Threepenny Opera), Brandon Ruckdashel (Co-Ed Confidential), Kevin Vortmann (A Little Night Music), Correy West (South Pacific) and Kristen Beth Williams (Promises, Promises). The concert will be produced by Dennis Fowler, directed by Laura Pestronk, choreographed by Erin Porvaznika and stage managed by Livia Hill.

Kristine learned to dance the Twyla way in 'Movin' Out' and is now in Tharp's Sinatra-scored production.

Portland Center Stage's production of David Guterson's 'Snow Falling on Cedars' has added two performances to its schedule: on Saturday, January 30th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, February 7th at 7:30 pm.

Forbidden love and racial tension complicate the murder trial of a Japanese fisherman in a small Puget Sound island community in Snow Falling on Cedars, coming soon to the Portland Center Stage Main Stage.

Forbidden love and racial tension complicate the murder trial of a Japanese fisherman in a small Puget Sound island community in Snow Falling on Cedars, coming soon to the Portland Center Stage Main Stage.

Local and U.S. concerts for Philippine typhoon victims have been pouring in since typhoons 'Ondoy' and 'Pepeng' displaced thousands of Filipinos a few months back. New York-based Filipino and Filipino-American theatre performers held their own benefit aptly titled BROADWAY BARKADA PRESENTS BALIKBAYAN BENEFIT last Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Philippine Center at 556 Fifth Avenue.

Broadway Barkada presents 'Balikbayan', a special benefit concert for the victims of Typhoons 'Ondoy and Pepeng' at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall on Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00PM. The Philippine Center is located at 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Street) New York.

Broadway Barkada presents 'Balikbayan', a special benefit concert for the victims of Typhoons 'Ondoy and Pepeng' at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall on Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00PM. The Philippine Center is located at 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Street) New York.

Broadway Barkada presents 'Balikbayan', a special benefit concert for the victims of Typhoons 'Ondoy and Pepeng' at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall on Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00PM. The Philippine Center is located at 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Street) New York.

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2: On Stage plays the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from November 6-16, 2008. Tickets are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster outlets, at 404-817-8700 and online at www.ticketmaster.com Ticket prices range from $20-$68. Special group rates are available through the Fox Group Sales Dept. at 404-881-2000. The musical begins performances tonight, November 6th.

BroadwayWorld gave the cast of Disney's High School Musical 2: On Stage a FLIP video camera and then set them loose backstage during rehearsals as they prepare for opening night.

'Excitement is mounting as we prepare for the Professional Stage Premiere of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 from November 6-16 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre,' states Nick Manos, President of Atlanta's Theater of the Stars.

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas engagement of Disney's 'High School Musical'.

Casting has been announced for the American Musical Theatre of San Jose engagement of Disney's 'High School Musical' which begins June 10th.

Casting has been announced for the San Francisco engagement of Disney's High School Musical playing the Orpheum Theatre April 15-27, 2008.

REVIEW: Disney's High School Musical begins two week run at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre.

Casting has been announced for the Toronto engagement of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Presented by Disney Theatrical Productions, the division responsible for such smash Broadway hits as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, and David Mirvish, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is based on the 2006 Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie. The touring company, which is anticipated to travel to more than 60 cities across the United States and Canada, includes a live orchestra and a cast of 34 talented theatrical performers.