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Berkeley Rep Theatre Announces John Gallagher, Jr., Matt Caplan, Michael Esper & More In AMERICAN IDIOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2009

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the cast for its world premiere of American Idiot. Based on the Grammy Award-winning album of the same name, the show features the music of Green Day and the lyrics of its frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. American Idiot is being staged by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, who also collaborated with Armstrong on the story.

STAGE TUBE: Spike Lee's PASSING STRANGE Film Trailer
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009

PASSING STRANGE is coming to the big screen in Spike Lee's new film adaptation. The official trailer has been released and we are excited to show it to BroadwayWorld.com Visitors!

The After Party Welcomes Calvert, Hartman, & Cutrell 6/26
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 26, 2009

June 26th THE AFTER PARTY is thrilled to welcome Altar Boyz' Danny Calvert with Avenue Q's Mark Hartman at the piano! Plus...The After Party's Brandon Cutrell returns!

'Sweetie' Hosts 'WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANZA' at Vineyard Theatre 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2009

Drag superstar Sweetie, recently seen on 'Project Runway' and in WIG OUT!, hosts the WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANGZA, a special one-night-only event offering drinks, divas, drag and dance presented by the Vineyard Theater on Thursday, May 21, beginning with a cocktail reception at 7:00pm, followed by a fashion show, silent auction of costumes from the hit musical WIG OUT! designed by Toni-Leslie James, and dance party featuring the stars of WIG OUT! at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

Spike Lee's PASSING STRANGE Film To Air On PBS In 2010
by Charlie Piane - May 1, 2009

PBS will air Spike Lee's film adaptation of PASSING STRANGE in 2010. The film recently had its New York premiere when it played the Tribeca Film festival. Passing Strange will air as part of PBS' 'Great Performances'.

'Sweetie' Hosts 'WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANZA' at Vineyard Theatre 5/21
by Eddie Varley - Apr 29, 2009

Drag superstar Sweetie, recently seen on 'Project Runway' and in WIG OUT!, hosts the WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANGZA, a special one-night-only event offering drinks, divas, drag and dance presented by the Vineyard Theater on Thursday, May 21, beginning with a cocktail reception at 7:00pm, followed by a fashion show, silent auction of costumes from the hit musical WIG OUT! designed by Toni-Leslie James, and dance party featuring the stars of WIG OUT! at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

9Thirty Theater's A FRESH ASSORTMENT Plays During Earth Week 4/22-4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2009

A FRESH ASSORTMENT Performs: Earth Week - April 22nd-25th Showtimes: 8PM Admission: $10

Weinstein To Hold Q & A After THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY On 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2009

The Vineyard Theatre will welcome one of the real-life subjects depicted in its production of THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY, Michael 'Mikey' Weinstein -- well-known and recently profiled in the New York Times as founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation -- at a post-performance Q&A about the play and its subject matter, the mega-church movement in Colorado Springs, following the Sunday, March 15 3pm matinee performance of THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre. (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY To Close At The Vineyard Theatre 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2009

The Vineyard Theatre will welcome one of the real-life subjects depicted in its production of This Beautiful City, Michael 'Mikey' Weinstein -- well-known and recently profiled in the New York Times as founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation -- at a post-performance Q&A about the play and its subject matter, the mega-church movement in Colorado Springs, following the Sunday, March 15 matinee performance (3 p.m.) of This Beautiful City at The Vineyard Theatre. (108 East 15th Street) in New York City.

Weinstein To Hold Q & A After THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY On 3/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2009

The Vineyard Theatre will welcome one of the real-life subjects depicted in its production of THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY, Michael 'Mikey' Weinstein -- well-known and recently profiled in the New York Times as founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation -- at a post-performance Q&A about the play and its subject matter, the mega-church movement in Colorado Springs, following the Sunday, March 15 3pm matinee performance of THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre. (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY To Close At The Vineyard Theatre 3/15
by Reynard Loki - Mar 10, 2009

The Vineyard Theatre will welcome one of the real-life subjects depicted in its production of This Beautiful City, Michael 'Mikey' Weinstein -- well-known and recently profiled in the New York Times as founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation -- at a post-performance Q&A about the play and its subject matter, the mega-church movement in Colorado Springs, following the Sunday, March 15 matinee performance (3 p.m.) of This Beautiful City at The Vineyard Theatre. (108 East 15th Street) in New York City.

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Saturday, March 7 at 3pm -- after appearing the previous night with Stew, Heidi Rodewald and other original PASSING STRANGE cast members in a one-night-only concert as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series. Presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is directed Steven Cosson.

Passing Strange Star Rebecca Naomi Jones Joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones, most recently seen at The Vineyard Theatre in WIG OUT! and on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning PASSING STRANGE, is set to join the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY on Saturday, March 7 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) where the hit play's New York premiere runs through March 15, presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group. Steven Cosson directs.

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY 3/7
by Eddie Varley - Mar 6, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Saturday, March 7 at 3pm -- after appearing the previous night with Stew, Heidi Rodewald and other original PASSING STRANGE cast members in a one-night-only concert as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series. Presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is directed Steven Cosson.

Passing Strange Star Rebecca Naomi Jones Joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY March 7
by Robert Diamond - Feb 26, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones, most recently seen at The Vineyard Theatre in WIG OUT! and on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning PASSING STRANGE, is set to join the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY on Saturday, March 7 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) where the hit play's New York premiere runs through March 15, presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group. Steven Cosson directs.

Garber, Mulgrew & Grodin Among New Additions to Vineyard Seldes Tribute 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2009

Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony-winners Nathan Lane, Anika Noni Rose Set for Vineyard Gala Feb. 9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2009

Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

Garber, Mulgrew & Grodin Among New Additions to Vineyard Seldes Tribute 2/9
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009

Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony-winners Nathan Lane, Anika Noni Rose Set for Vineyard Gala Feb. 9
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2009

Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

Photo Flash: Sonnet Rep Benefit at Birdland Jazz Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2008

SRT hosted its seventh annual benefit and cabaret event on November 17th at Birdland Jazz in Manhattan.

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