Richard Frankel News

The Castle, a unique theatrical event that presents a searing, first-hand look at the lives of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their re-entry into society, transfered to Off-Broadway after an extended run at its namesake venue.

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will soon find Randolph Street when Broadway In Chicago presents the new national touring production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) from April 23 - May 4, 2008. Tickets range in price from $25 - $75 and are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices, by calling (312) 902-1400, or logging onto ticketmaster.com.

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will soon find Randolph Street when Broadway In Chicago presents the new national touring production of 'Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) from April 23 - May 4, 2008.

Secrets of a Soccer Mom, written by Kathleen Clark and directed by Judith Ivey, officially opened on Wednesday, March 5 at The Snapple Theater Center

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks is in its Final 2 Weeks of performances, to close on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th). Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, The Fantasticks will have played 27 preview and 628 regular performances.

On Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Douglas Ullman, Jr. and Julie Craig, stars of the hit Off-Broadway show The Fantasticks, donated coats to their neighbors at 'Good Morning America' for the 'Warm Coats, Warm Hearts,' program, which is dedicated to helping those in need during the cold winter season.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'

Primary Stages honored Broadway producer Daryl Roth and Tony Award-winning director Jack O'Brien at Primary Stages' 23rd Anniversary Gala Benefit at a private club in Manhattan on Monday, November 12 at 6:30PM.

On Monday night, November 5 the William Morris Talent Agency again celebrated the start of the new theatre season and - as is their tradition - a charity, as well. This year, they honored the season and the Bronx Chart School for the Arts with a star-studded party at The Palm Restaurant

The new Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks celebrated 500th performance on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The beloved, musical love story plays at the Snapple Theater Center in the newly dedicated Jerry Orbach Theater.

Martin Vidnovic, who currently stars as 'Bellomy' in The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, will star for one night only in the finale concert of the 18th Annual New York Cabaret Convention to be held at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall (Broadway at 60th Street) on Thursday, November 8 at 6PM.

The Fantasticks will welcome Nick Spangler to the role of 'Matt,' Jordan Nichols to the role of 'The Mute' and Julie Craig to the role of 'Luisa' on Monday, July 30th at the Snapple Theater Center

Broadway Bullet sat down with the creator and star of Around the World in a Bad Mood, Rene Foss, as well as another of the show's performers, Hector Coris, to discuss Around the World's run at Rose's Turn, as well as its national tour. Rene gave us a look inside the life of a flight attendant, from oblivious fliers, to the Mile High Club.

Betsy Morgan will assume the role of 'Luisa' in the new production of The Fantasticks Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, June 10, 2007.

Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director and Barry Grove, Executive Producer, announces that Meadow has appointed Paige Evans and Mandy Greenfield to the position of Associate Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club

'American Idol' top-four finalist Anthony Fedorov, will step into the role of 'Matt' in The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, this Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street at Broadway).

Anthony Fedorov, 'American Idol' Top-Four Finalist and upcoming star of 'The Fantasticks,' will sing for United States of America Air Force service men and women in Europe bases April 12 - 17, 2007.

The current cast of The Fantasticks will celebrate the new 2007 cast recording with special live performances and a CD signing at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m

The current cast of THE FANTASTICKS will celebrate the new 2007 cast recording with special live performances and a CD signing at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m