For the first time ever, the legendary recordings of the exuberant, tune-filled musicals of Broadway composer-lyricist Jerry Herman are available in a new digital-only collection from Masterworks Broadway.
Scott Siegel turned the Town Hall into a time machine once again in the most lighthearted BBTY yet.
The Tony nominated actress and singer Sharon McNight is poised to unleash a star-shower of erudite show business fun in her new one-woman show 'Gone, But Not Forgotten.' The New York premiere of 'Gone, But Not Forgotten' plays two only, Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26 (both at 10pm), at The Metropolitan Room, marking the much-anticipated return to New York of the West Coast-based McNight.
Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Spring 2008 season with the return engagement of the chart-topping R&B and jazz singer Freda Payne. 'Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald,' which runs from February 26 - March 1, is a tribute to the late, great 'First Lady of Song.'
Partial Comfort Productions presents the World Premiere of The Main(e) Play by Chad Beckim. Directed by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara, the production stars Michael Gladis (best known as Paul Kinsey on AMC's critically acclaimed series 'Mad Men'). Previews begin January 16 at The Lion Theater where Partial Comfort is a resident company. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23
In the latest mounting of 'Hello, Dolly!' produced by Theatre at the Center, Chicago's beloved Paula Scrofano once again sinks her teeth into the role.
Denny Martin Flinn died on Augusdannt 24 in Woodland Hills, California of complications from cancer. Flinn was 59 years old.
Richard Skipper not only looks and sounds like the original star of Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but his knowledgeable and loving portrayal gives us a realistic glimpse at the woman's passion for performing and desire to make a personal connection with the strangers who flocked to see her.
Tovah Feldshuh gives no less than a star performance in a subtler interpretation that eschews larger than life fireworks and presents the character as an earthier, more realistic representation of late 1800's immigrant survival in America
star performance needs strong support. Even the greatest of leading ladies can't save a production boggled by misguided choices. It is too bad that Village Theatre's wonky new production of Hello, Dolly! is never able to live up to its delightful star (in her return to Seattle) Peggy O'Connell. With a solidly tuneful Jerry Herman score, a tight book by Michael Stewart, and opportunities for multiple star turns, you would expect this local revival to be a triumph. Sadly, director Steve Tomkins' tendency to gravitate towards the superficial requires O'Connell to make a difficult uphill climb. Stars of her caliber should never be subjected to this chore.
Kate Baldwin, Walter Charles and Jessica Snow-Wilson are among the performers who will join the previously-announced Tovah Feldshuh in the Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of the classic Jerry Herman-Michael Stewart musical Hello, Dolly!, which will run from June 7th through July 23rd, with an opening night set for June 10th
Tony-nominee Tovah Feldshuh will descend the staircase of the Harmonia Gardends in the title role of Hello, Dolly! at Paper Mill Playhouse this summer
Bernadette Peters will host Best of Evening at Pops, featuring Carol Channing, Ethel Merman and others, on November 24th; the special airs on PBS
Variety reports that 'Hot Feet' will try out at the National Theater in Washington, D.C. from March 18-April 9, followed by previewing on Broadway April 15 for an April 30th opening.
The last time Dolly came to Philly was in 1995, when Carol Channing was 74 years old. Now, nine years later, Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi is handing out her cards at the Walnut Street Theater once again.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Hello Dolly! on Broadway, Carol Channing shares special memories of the original production, what she's doing next and lots more with BroadwayWorld.com.
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