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RYAN O'CONNOR EATS HIS FEELINGS Opens at Laurie Beechman, 5/2
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2011


Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Jason Robert Brown, Liz Callaway, et al. Set for Town Hall Anniversary Event, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2011


On May 2 at 8:00 PM, The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), led by Marvin Leffler (President) and Lawrence Zucker (Executive Director), will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with 'Town Hall at 90,' a benefit concert paying tribute to the rich cultural history of the institution from 1921 to the present day. The concert will star Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway, Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk, Theatre world and Emmy Award winner Tovah Feldshuh, legendary Jazz guitarist and banjoist Bucky Pizzarelli and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner. Dancers/choreographers Jeffry Denman ('White Christmas,' 'Yank!') and Noah Racey ('Curtains') will dance together. The performance list is still in formation as of this writing and more will be announced. Scott Siegel, creator/writer and host of The Town Hall's acclaimed Broadway By The Year series, has written and will host the evening. All proceeds will benefit The Town Hall's Educational Outreach program.

Susan Blackwell, Katie Thompson Join Opening Night of RYAN O'CONNOR EATS HIS FEELINGS 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2011


Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Animal Planet Premieres 25th Genesis Awards 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2011


Regarded as the Oscars® for animals, The Humane Society of the United States' 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards reveals what Betty White, Oprah Winfrey, Kristin Davis, Stephen Colbert and Emily Deschanel have in common

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Ray Romano Live For One Night Only 6/7
by Kassie Rivera - Apr 29, 2011


Reprise Theatre Company presents Ray Romano Live for one performance only on Tuesday, June 7 at 8:00 pm, at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA. Ticket sales from Ray Romano Live support Reprise's mission to produce musical theatre of the highest artistic quality and to make this art form accessible to new audiences through education and outreach programs.

Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon Celebrates Mothers Day
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011


To celebrate Mother's Day, treat your mom and the family to the hilarity of Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon.

Oprah Wants to Star on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2011


Last Friday, star of Broadway's THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, Chris Rock stopped by the The Oprah Winfrey Show to put his signature sidesplitting spin on marriage, parenthood and his latest project: Broadway.

Leslie Kritzer Set for Splash's 'Curtain Call' Featuring Ryan O'Connor, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2011


Splash's Musical Mondays is proud to present a very special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Broadway star Leslie Kritzer. On April 25th, directly following the video clip extravaganza, host Emily McNamara welcomes Leslie back to bring the screens to the stage with a full set of live Broadway tunes!

Beach Blanket Babylon Features Prince William, Kate Middleton
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2011


The always-changing Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon is the world's longest running musical revue.

Chris Rock to Appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2011


Go inside the mind of a comic genius on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 22! Chris Rock puts his signature sidesplitting spin on marriage, parenthood and his latest project: Broadway.

Oprah Winfrey Network Sees Second Week of Consecutive Double-Digit Growth
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2011


For the second consecutive week, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues to show double-digit primetime growth across key demos versus year ago Discovery Health benchmarks: +11% W25-54, +20% HH, and +15% P2+.

THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT's Chris Rock Guests On Oprah Winfrey
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011


THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT (aka The Motherf**ker with the Hat) star Chris Rock will make his final guest appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Friday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. on WABC-7 in New York City (check local listings).

Animal Planet Premieres 25th Genesis Awards 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2011


Regarded as the Oscars® for animals, The Humane Society of the United States' 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards reveals what Betty White, Oprah Winfrey, Kristin Davis, Stephen Colbert and Emily Deschanel have in common

FELA! Makes Historic Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2011


FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway's highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th.

Chris Rock to Appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 4/22
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2011


Go inside the mind of a comic genius on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 22! Chris Rock puts his signature sidesplitting spin on marriage, parenthood and his latest project: Broadway.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

Leslie Kritzer Set for Splash's 'Curtain Call' Featuring Ryan O'Connor, 4/25
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 17, 2011


Splash's Musical Mondays is proud to present a very special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Broadway star Leslie Kritzer. On April 25th, directly following the video clip extravaganza, host Emily McNamara welcomes Leslie back to bring the screens to the stage with a full set of live Broadway tunes!

James Snyder , Tom Lowe Lead La Mirada's I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for its third show of their season, I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND: The Music of The Beatles, which will include James Snyder (Broadway: Cry-Baby, Pasadena Playhouse: Dangerous Beauty), Tom Lowe (London: Les Miserables, Cats) and Elizabeth Brackenbury (Vanities, Rock Of Ages), performing the music of The Beatles, and their own selections, under the musical direction of Todd Schroeder, in a one night only concert - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND which will perform on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 7:30PM at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

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