Roald Dahl News

Legends in their own time, ascending to the top ranks of the Hollywood and Broadway songwriting landscape, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have accomplished and climbed to heights most of what many film fans, Broadway babies and general entertainment junkies only dream of witnessing and ascending to. Marc Shaiman's work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone on SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT prompted Stephen Sondheim - as he told me himself - to cite it as one of the best musicals of the era. And, it is - as is their Tony-winning Best Musical HAIRSPRAY, based on the film by Pope of Trash John Waters. Featuring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah and an all-around-amazing cast of triple-threats, the stunning Craig Zadan/Neil Meron-produced film version of HAIRSPRAY may be the greatest cinematic Shaiman and/or Wittman accomplishment so far. Then, there is CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - one of the snappiest new scores on Broadway in a strangely strong season of original scores - boasting boss Sinatra blues and sizzling Shirelles riffs and everything else that's swingin' in between. Up next for the team - onstage and off - is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY directed by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, in addition to what is perhaps the most exciting prospect on their impossibly cluttered horizon: the new Steven Speilberg/Craig Zadan/Neil Meron musical/comedy/drama series SMASH which has just been picked up for the Fall season on NBC! In this exclusive, extensive and exhaustive conversation we cover it all from HAIRSPRAY to CATCH ME to CHARLIE to all about SMASH and far, far beyond!

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Share the unexpected next season during the Coterie Theatre's 2011-12 season of live theatre.

The Museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and its operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation). The Museum also receives generous support from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. For more information, please visit http://movingimage.us.

The Atlanta Opera Extras are community outreach initiatives that entertain and educate audiences about opera.

School's almost out, but it's always a good time to hit the books. From May 21 through July 3, 2011, Museum of the Moving Image presents Great Adaptations, featuring some of the best book-to-screen adaptations of recent years, combining great literature with big-screen entertainment.

Yesterday morning, past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City. Today, BroadwayWorld talked to this year's nominees to hear their exciting stories of their reactions to the news. THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS producer Fran Weissler went on the record about her shock about the nominations, and the many projects that she and husband Barry have up their sleeves!

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

David Walliams, star of Little Britain and Come Fly with Me has written the smelliest book of all time, which now breaks new ground in the first ever interactive scratch ‘n' sniff family show, bringing Mr Stink pongingly to life.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, a second show has been added for Tim Minchin, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 8:00pm at the Neptune Theatre! The Neptune Theatre is located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA

Revolting Rhymes is a series of mini musicals based on the riotous and bizarre poetry of Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and many other classic children's books. Dahl's famous poems take center stage as they are inventively staged with puppets, costumes and original music - taking you on a journey where everything familiar is rarely what it seems.

The producers of the Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA have announced that, as suspected, the show will be making a West End transfer this fall. Details are scarce at the moment, but as Broadwayworld reported back in January, Broadway producers including Barry Weissler, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman and others all flocked to see the show when it played the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from November through January this winter. Venue specifics and dates have yet to be announced, however, patrons can see tickets on sale as early as May.

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood OBE, THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA will make its West End debut on July 6 , and run through September 4.

First Stage celebrates its 25th season in 2011-2012, continuing its mission of transforming lives through theater by creating exceptional theater experiences for young people and families through live, professional theater productions that engage, enlighten and entertain

Upcoming MTI Shows - 3/06 for Montreal

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA's world premiere production of Mlle. God by Oscar-nominated writer Nicholas Kazan inaugurates the new Atwater Village Theatre and an adventurous joint season with Circle X Theatre Co. The six-week run closes March 6.

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, its 34 professional member theatres, and partner organizations are happy to offer the fourth annual Stages Festival throughout the month of March 2011.

Upcoming MTI Shows - 2/27 for Montreal

Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH has come to spectacular life at Theater Works. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH comes to spectacular life at Theater Works. Beginning this evening Youth Works presents Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements. Adapted by David Wood the play is '... a great introduction for first-timers to the work of the masterful Dahl ... a theatrical treat for children and adults alike.' Belfast Newsletter. Performing in the McMillin Black Box the theater is being used in ways that it has never been used before. The costumes and props are inspired by the 'steam punk' genre and there will be exciting shadow puppet sequences, which take place in the 'shadow world'. This extraordinary children's play will be a favorite among audiences with its new look but same timeless story. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH runs February 3rd - 20th and tickets are on sale now.