Rob Ashford News

Kron to Host 2008 Innovative Theatre Awards; Albee, Ashford and Foa Among Presenters

by Faetra Petillo — September 19, 2008

Lisa Kron has been chosen to host the 2008 New York Innovative Theatre Awards (the IT Awards), in a ceremony dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway.

Jessi D. Hill Awarded Second Denham Fellow Award

by Faetra Petillo — September 4, 2008

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation is proud to announce the recipient of the 2008 Denham Fellowship.

Rob Ashford Joins the 'Shrek' Creative Team

by Faetra Petillo — September 3, 2008

Variety is reporting that Tony-nominated choreographer Rob Ashford will be joining the creative team of the upcoming production of Shrek on Broadway.

Cady Huffman to Star in WOOD at NYMF

by Robert Diamond — August 18, 2008

Producers Emily Miller and New York Theatre Barn have announced that Tony Award-Winner Cady Huffman (The Producers, The Will Rogers Follies) will star in WOOD, which is an official selection of the upcoming 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Mark Taper Forum Announces 2009 Season To Include 'Lydia', 'Pippin', and Donmar's 'Parade'

by Faetra Petillo — August 16, 2008

Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group, has set the 2009 season at the Mark Taper Forum of the Los Angeles Music Center.

Bway Bound Brigadoon Postponed Due to Lack of Broadway Theatre

by Robert Diamond — July 30, 2008

The new production of Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON, directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford and scheduled to play in Boston this fall, prior to a Broadway opening, has been postponed.

Winners of Drama Desk Awards To Receive Trophies 7/22

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2008

Winners of DRAMA DESK AWARDS for the 2007/2008 New York theater season will receive their engraved trophies at a cocktail reception in their honor on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 4:00 to 6: 30 PM, at Tony's DiNapoli Restaurant, 147 W.

Photo Coverage 'The Marriage of Bette and Boo' Opening Night

by BWW — July 11, 2008

Roundabout Theatre Company host the opening of 'The Marriage of Bette and Boo.

Winners of Drama Desk Awards To Receive Trophies 7/22

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2008

Winners of DRAMA DESK AWARDS for the 2007/2008 New York theater season will receive their engraved trophies at a cocktail reception in their honor on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 4:00 to 6: 30 PM, at Tony's DiNapoli Restaurant, 147 W.

TV Exclusive: Curtains' Final Curtain Call

by Eddie Varley — July 4, 2008

Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, which starred 2007 Tony Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce as Lt.

The Cast of 'Curtains' Goes Thataway

by Victoria Myers — June 29, 2008

In honor of the CURTAINS cast taking their final bows this weekend, BroadwayWorld.

Directors & Choreographers Observership Apps. Available

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2008

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 2008/09 Observership Program Applications are now available to download at www.

Cry-Baby to Close on Sunday June 22nd

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2008

The musical Cry-Baby will close following the performance this Sunday, June 22 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre.

'In The Heights' Wins Best Musical- Look Inside For Complete List of Tony Winners!!!

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2008

Big wins for 'In The Heights', Patti LuPone, Paulo Szot, South Pacific, August: Osage County, and much more!

TONYS 2008 Q&A: Rob Ashford

by Eddie Varley — June 9, 2008

One of the most inspired moments you'll find on a Broadway stage this season is in the musical Cry-Baby, the inmates of a prison utilize the license plates they are making to aid in a very memorable jail break number titled 'Jailyard Jubilee', it's one of those 'this is why I love musicals' moments.

Mario Lopez to Host Tony Preview Concert on CBS

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2008

Mario Lopez will host The Visa Signature Tony Awards Preview Concert, celebrating the excellence of the 2007-2008 Broadway season.

'Curtains' Plays Final Four Weeks Before Closing 6/29

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2008

'Curtains' is now in its final four weeks on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: 2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards

by Walter McBride — June 3, 2008

America's only honor recognizing excellence in dance on both stage and film, the Fred & Adele Astaire Awards honored some of the greatest talents in dance on Monday, June 2nd.

ATW's SpringboardNYC Program Has Started

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2008

The American Theatre Wing's SpringboardNYC, an intensive summer boot camp for aspiring theatre artists, is now in session for the 2008 program, being held June 2nd to 15th.

Shields To Present Tune With Astaire Award, 6/2

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2008

America's only honor recognizing excellence in dance on both stage and film, the Fred & Adele Astaire Awards will honor some of the greatest talents in dance on Monday, June 2nd at a gala evening at the Grand Ballroom, Manhattan Center Studios (311 West 34th Street).