Westchester's John Treacy Egan, from the cast of Broadway's Sister Act, and Brad Oscar, Tony nominee for The Producers and currently in The Addams Family, will host an evening of song and tribute to honor Westchester theatrical director and composer George Puello.
In need of new headshots? New York City photographer Peter James Zielinski will be shooting in Chicago May 21st through June 4th. Student, group, and returning client rates are available.
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
Following the sale of Picasso's portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto (also known as The Absinthe Drinker) last year, the Trustees of The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation are now able to embark on an active grant-giving programme to support culture, heritage and arts projects that provide a real and ongoing difference to people's lives.
Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun will return to New York City this summer in her Off Broadway smash No Child..., it was announced today by Producers Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter. No Child..., directed by Hal Brooks, began performances at the Barrow Street Theatre in 2006 where it ran for an astonishing 311 performances and played to sold-out audiences for over a year. Following the New York run of the show, Sun embarked on a national and international tour of the show, earning unanimous rave reviews and 17 awards along the way, including an Obie Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards including the John Gassner playwriting award for Outstanding New American Play, a Theatre World Award, the Helen Hayes Award, a Los Angeles Ovation Award, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Sun comes back, where it all began, to the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) for 40 performances only starting June 5. An official opening night is set for Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
In need of new headshots? New York City photographer Peter James Zielinski will be shooting in Chicago May 21st through June 4th. Student, group, and returning client rates are available.
Broadway and pop star Linda Eder will be sining her new CD "Now" at Barnes and Noble (150 East 86th Street) on Wednesday, May 18th at 5PM.
The following guests are set to make appearances on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' May 16- 26:
Anna Deavere Smith, known for her brilliant solo performance pieces (including Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities) and her work on television and film, will appear at New Brunswick's State Theatre on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 pm, as part of the SmartTalk Connected Conversations series.
Classic tunes from Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, The Apple Tree, and others will fill the air at New Yorks legendary National Arts Club on Monday May 16, 2011 as The Theatre Museum pays tribute to famed Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick -- its 2011 Career Achievement Award recipient.
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is pleased to present two talk-backs in conjunction with their production of Galt MacDermot's (HAIR) musical, The Human Comedy. The first, 'Making The Human Comedy Sing' will feature Mr. MacDermot, the later 'Life on the Homefront: The World of The Human Comedy' will include Salvatore Gagliardo a 96 years-young WWII veteran and Astoria Resident.
The 60th anniversary of State of Israel Bonds will be commemorated at a gala evening of celebration and pageantry on Monday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at New York's Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway.
Yesterday, May 12, The Broadway Show League kicked off its 57th season with Catch Me If You Can star Aaron Tveit and former New York Yankee player Jeff Nelson collectively throwing out the first pitch of the season. Joining them in the game were Broadway favorites including Will Swenson, Greg Jbara, Edie Falco, Billy Crudup, Tom Wopat, Mitchell Jarvis, Chad Kimball, Darren Ritchie and more! BroadwayWorld was on hand for the game and brings you photo coverage below.
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO is a new American play by Rajiv Joseph starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman. Recently Tony nominated for Best Featured Actor (Arian Moayed), Lighting Design (David Lander) and Sound Design (Acme Sound Partners & Cricket S. Myers), the production opened March 31, at the Richard Rogers Theatre. Last night, the production received a special visit from Tyne Daly. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the backstage photo op, and brings you photo coverage below.
According to TVGuide.com, Broadway veteran Bryan Batt will star in an upcoming episode of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. As described by TV Guide, he will play, 'a premiere wine sommelier, also known as 'The Nose.'
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, will feature Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason, directed by Peter DuBois.
Feature film Harvest, written and directed by Marc Meyers and starring Broadway's Victoria Clark will be released in New York City at the Quad Cinema starting on Friday, May 6.
Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company have announced the 3rd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, featuring high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and Seattle performing monologues by the legendary American playwright, to take place on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event is free and open to the public!
Feature film Harvest, written and directed by Marc Meyers and starring Broadway's Victoria Clark will be released in New York City at the Quad Cinema starting on Friday, May 6.
Daniel Beaty, writer, director and co-composer of Tearing Down The Walls, has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for his acclaimed production of Through the Night. Through the Night has also been honored with 2011 Lucille Lortel Award and United Solo uAward nominations for Best Solo Show, two LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards for the show's 2010 Geffen Playhouse run (Lead Actor in a Play and Sound Design), the 2010 Voice of Change Award, and the 2010 Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Recognition Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. For his acclaimed solo show Emergency!, Beaty received the 2007 OBIE Award for Excellence in Off-Broadway Writing and Performing and the 2007 Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Recognition Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. Tearing Down the Walls begins performances at The Riverside Theatre (91 Claremont Avenue) on Friday, May 6 and will officially open on Thursday, May 12. (Through the Night also premiered at The Riverside Theatre.) Infused with soulful music, impassioned spoken word and laugh-out-loud humor, Tearing Down The Walls tells the story of the residents of a tight-knit Harlem community upended and pushed to the limit by life's challenges, but who find hope in the most unusual places. The cast features Dietrice Bolden, Umi Shakti, Adrienne C. Moore, Rumando Kelley, Jevon McFerrin, and Kelechi Ezie. The creative team includes Oscar and Grammy-nominated songwriting team Jamal Joseph & Charles Mack, along with Beaty, (Music), Dell Howlett (Choreography), Bryan Collier (Scenic and Projections Design), Catherine Fisher (Costume Design) and Andrew Merkel (Lighting Design). The playing schedule during previews will be Friday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. After opening night the playing schedule will be Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with 3:00 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available via theriversidetheatre.org or (212) 870-6784. All preview tickets are $15.00, and all regular performance tickets are $25.00. Tickets purchased before April 15 will be $10 (previews) and $20 (regular performances). Opening night tickets are available for purchase at $50, and include exclusive access to the VIP reception, which will include an exhibit of original artwork by Bryan Collier.
