In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, ADDAMS FAMILY star Bebe Neuwirth discussed her transition into the project and how she approached the role of Morticia, as well as her career working with Fosse and her career as a whole.
According to the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals History, when the very first national tour of South Pacific played Atlanta's Tower Theatre in February 1953, the Georgia state legislature issued a vehement protest, mainly in response to the song "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught". When the award winning Broadway revival of this classic musical plays Atlanta's Fox Theatre April 6 - 11, the reception should be much different. Singing that haunting song and playing the role of Lt. Joseph Cable will be Anderson Davis. I caught up with Anderson recently and had a chat about his career, his character and the show.
Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.
Yesterday, the First Family enjoyed MEMPHIS while Barack Obama was fighting to get the health care bill passed in Washington, DC and tonight, the rest of the Obama clan again enjoyed a Broadway show with Michelle Obama, her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Malia and Sasha along with some friends seeing THE ADDAMS FAMILY according to multiple audience reports. The kids are on Spring break and what better way to enjoy it than here on Broadway!
Bebe Neuwirth gave a wide-ranging interview to New York Magazine, in which the star talks about recent rumors reported by Michael Riedel and others about animosity between her and co-star Nathan Lane, audience reactions and planned changes for the show which is currently in previews.
WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present NINE through April 24th, 2010. Music and lyrics are by Maury Yeston with a book by Arthur Kopit. The show is directed and Choreographed by Jonathan Stahl, with musical Direction by Sue Anderson, the show is starring Robert Cuccioli.
Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will perform her solo show 'An Evening with Sutton Foster' at the Kirk Douglas Theatre on April 29 and 30. Foster will be accompanied by her Musical Director Michael Rafter. Songs for the evening are drawn from her critically-acclaimed debut solo album Wish and from the stage roles that have helped make her famous, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Drowsy Chaperone.
USA Today has a video interview up with THE ADDAMS FAMILY stars - Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, available online now!
ADDAMS FAMILY Stars Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth sat down with USA Today for a Q&A on the show, their quirky characters and what they feel will surprise people about the new musical.
The Addams Family is coming out of the box strong, taking in $1,192,213 from its first seven preview performances, Variety reports. Houses have averaged nearly 99% per night.
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to present the premiere of Nunsense, which through June 6 at the CLO Cabaret.
Previews of Pittsburgh CLO's production of Nunsense at the CLO Cabaret will begin March 11. Audiences have just eight weeks left to catch the musical comedy hit Forever Plaid, closing Feb.
Pittsburgh CLO is set to host the world premiere of 'S Wonderful, the new musical revue celebrating the work of George and Ira Gershwin, running June 17th through September 5th at the CLO Cabaret.
Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire is pleased to announce that Tony® award winner Sutton Foster will be bringing her cabaret performance An Evening with Sutton Foster to Berkshire Theatre Festival on August 22 at 7pm on the historic Main Stage. Tickets for the evening are $25 and $45, with a limited number of VIP tickets at $70. VIP tickets feature prime seating locations and admission to an exclusive post-show reception featuring the artists. This evening of song and laughter, presented with her Musical Director Michael Rafter accompanying, is fueled by Ms. Foster's sparkling wit and incredible voice. Songs for the evening are drawn from her critically-acclaimed debut solo album Wish and from the stage roles that have helped make her famous, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Drowsy Chaperone.
Previews begin tonight at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the much-anticipated new Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
Marin Mazzie has just been announced as joining the cast of the upcoming Broadway production of ENRON, starring as VP Claudia Roe.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, February 25 - March 7 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus.
Storrs: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, February 25 - March 7 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus.
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