Photo Flash: First Look at Jeremy Giraud Abram as LOUIS ARMSTRONG: JAZZ AMBASSADOR at Theater 3
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 6, 2012
Making Books Sing (MBS), the critically acclaimed New York-based non-profit that promotes children's literacy and social development through professional Theater Productions and arts-in-education programs will, in conjunction with The Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College presents the world-premiere, Off-Broadway musical Louis Armstrong: JAZZ AMBASSADOR with book by Myla Churchill (MBS's "A Band of Angels") and featuring music made famous by Louis Armstong. The show is now playing Theater 3 (311 West 43rd Street) in Manhattan. Get a first look at Jeremy Giraud Abram as Louis Armstrong in the photos below!
BWW Reviews: Root for the Good Guy at THE OTHER JOSH COHEN
by Amanda Mashack
- Oct 27, 2012
Haven't you ever wished that you could go back in time and tell yourself something? You could just avoid disaster by saying to yourself "Don't forget your wallet on the store counter" or something less serious, like "Check your teeth for broccoli before the blind date." What if you could even visit your past self and reflect on a weird, crazy time in your life? Well, this is real life, you idiot. You can't. But in The Other Josh Cohen, Josh can and does just that in this new musical adventure by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen at the SoHo Playhouse.
Sherie Rene Scott to Lead George Michael Tribute Concert, 11/12
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 25, 2012
For one night only, twenty of New York's most fabulous musicians and singers will join together to present I'm Your Man, a concert event celebrating the music of George Michael. Join Tony Award-?nominated Broadway veteran Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Little Mermaid) and Tyley Ross & AnnMarie Milazzo (GRAMMY Award-? nominated East Village Opera Company) as they perform the iconic music of George Michael as you've never heard it before.
Nancy Opel and Edward Gero Set to Lead Ford's Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 19, 2012
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault and Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer today announced that Tony-nominated actress Nancy Opel (Broadway's "Memphis," "Urinetown," "Teddy & Alice," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Anything Goes," others) and Edward Gero ("King Lear" with Stacey Keach for Goodman and Shakespeare Theatre Company; Ford's "A Christmas Carol"; Goodman and Arena Stage's "Red") will star in the spring production of "Hello, Dolly!" at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The production will be directed by Schaeffer and co-produced by Ford's Theatre and Virginia's Tony-winning Signature Theatre. The production will play from March 15 through May 18, 2013. Additional casting will be announced in early 2013.
2012 GYPSY OF THE YEAR to Take Place at New Amsterdam Theatre, 12/3-4
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 15, 2012
Called 'the season's most dazzling talent show,' Gypsy of the Year is easily the biggest party in town with appearances by dozens of Broadway and Off-Broadway's most popular shows and performers. According to BC/EFA's website, the 2012 competition will take place Monday, December 3 (4:30 pm) and Tuesday, December 4 (2 pm) at the New Amsterdam Theatre
(214 West 42nd Street).
DAMAGE CONTROL Reading Stars Jackie Hoffman, Nancy Opel, Stephen Buntrock and Jeffrey Schecter Today, 10/15
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 15, 2012
Ted Seifman Productions will present the industry reading of Damage Control, a new comedy by Douglas Braverman (author of Dalliance in Vienna and Snowman) and starring Jackie Hoffman, Nancy Opel, Stephen Buntrock, and Jeffrey Schecter, today, October 15th, 1:30pm, at The Theatre at Sofia's, 221 West 46th Street, New York City. The production will be directed by Mark Waldrop.
Nancy Opel and Joe DiPietro to Host NAMT Annual Songwriters Showcase
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 12, 2012
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today that Tony nominee Nancy Opel and Tony winner and NAMT alum Joe DiPietro (O. Henry's Lovers '98) will host the NAMT Songwriters Showcase as part of the 24th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Friday, October 12 from 1:20-2:30pm at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Chip Zien, Ron Rifkin and More to Star in THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN at Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 11, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN by Nathan Englander. Directed by Barry Edelstein, THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN begins previews on Wednesday, November 7 in The Public's Martinson Theater and will run through Sunday, December 9. The official press opening, originally scheduled for Monday, November 19, will now take place on Sunday, November 18. Single tickets, beginning at $75, are on sale now.
The complete cast of THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN features Happy Anderson (Guard), Byron Jennings (The Agent in Charge), Daniel Oreskes (Moishe Bretzky), Ron Rifkin (Yevgeny Zunser), Noah Robbins (Pinchas Pelovits), and Chip Zien (Vasily Korinsky).
Broadway's Marcy Harriell to Recur on Showtime's NURSE JACKIE
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 8, 2012
Deadline reports that stage vet Marcy Harriell has joined the cast of the Showtime comedy series NURSE JACKIE in a recurring story arc. She will join recently announced new cast member Morris Chestnut on the series.
Conversation with Tonya Pinkins Kicks Off New Black Fest 2012 Tonight, Oct 8
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 8, 2012
THE NEW BLACK FEST, a festival of theater, music and discussion from the African Diaspora will launch its 3rd season in October at various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. With support from TimeWarner and a partnership with 651 ARTS, the Festival will take place today, October 8 - 13 at various locations, including the National Black Theatre, Mark Morris Dance Center, the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center. All of the events are Free and open to the public.
DAMAGE CONTROL Reading to Star Jackie Hoffman, Nancy Opel, Stephen Buntrock and Jeffrey Schecter, 10/15
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 2, 2012
Ted Seifman Productions will present the industry reading of Damage Control, a new comedy by Douglas Braverman (author of Dalliance in Vienna and Snowman) and starring Jackie Hoffman, Nancy Opel, Stephen Buntrock, and Jeffrey Schecter, on Monday, October 15th, 1:30pm, at The Theatre at Sofia's, 221 West 46th Street, New York City. The production will be directed by Mark Waldrop.
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