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New Ingénue: Erin Davie Rises in 'Curtains' Feb.15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2008


Erin Davie will join the cast of Curtains on Friday, February 15 as ingénue Niki Harris, replacing original cast member Jill Paice.

MTC Winter Benefit with Foster, Hyde-Pierce on Jan.28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, 'An Intimate Night,' an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show on Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Rainbow Room with Sutton Foster, David Hyde-Pierce, Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli.

Alex Jennings Joins Chenoweth & Spence in 'Candide' at ENO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2008


Alex Jennings will make his ENO debut as Doctor Pangloss/Voltaire in Robert Carsen's new production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide; opens June 23, 2008 at the London Coliseum for 13 performances only.

Biancosino Awarded Gielgud Fellowship by SDCF
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2008


The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) is proud to announce Michole Biancosino as the recipient of the 2007-08 Sir John Gielgud Fellowship.

From 'Chaperone' to 'Curtains,' Gerry Vichi Joins Cast Jan.8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


Gerry Vichi will join the cast of Curtains on Tuesday, January 8 as Broadway producer Sidney Bernstein, replacing original cast member Ernie Sabella. Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Kristin Chenoweth to Star in 'Candide' with English National Opera
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


WhatsOnStage.com reports Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, Kristin Chenoweth, will make her 'English National Opera debut in a new co-production, with Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and La Scala in Milan, of Leonard Bernstein's Candide. Chenoweth will play the part of Cunegonde in the production which opens at the London Coliseum for a limited season of 13 performances from June 23.'

'Curtains' Played 300th Broadway Performance Dec.28
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2007


Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, played its 300th Broadway performance on Friday, December 28 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

BC/EFA: Over $3.9-Million Raised & Gypsy Competition Winners
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2007


The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year Celebrates Record
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2007


The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004.

Debra Monk Returns to 'Grey's Anatomy' Dec.20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2007


Debra Monk, the Tony and Emmy Award winning star of Curtains on Broadway, will return to her guest starring role of Louise O'Malley on ABC-TV's 'Grey's Anatomy' this Thursday, December 20.

Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' Holiday Party
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 19, 2007


On Monday, December 17 the cast of the musical Curtains celebrated the holidays in a private party at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone Restaurant (49th & 7th) hosted by Dennis Riese (restaurant owner) and Boulevard Magazine.

David Hyde-Pierce on 'Weekend Today' Dec.15
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, Tony Award-winning star of Curtains, will appear on WNBC's 'Weekend Today in New York' Saturday, December 15 for an interview with anchor Michael Gargiulo. 'Weekend Today in New York' airs on Channel 4.

Hyde-Pierce Auctions 'Curtains' Package for Alzheimer's Assoc.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2007


To raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, David Hyde-Pierce has offered the opportunity to go 'behind the Curtain' with an exclusive VIP package the Broadway smash musical.

David Hyde-Pierce on 'Today' Dec. 6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2007


Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on NBC's 'Today' on Thursday, December 6 between 9:30-10AM to collect toys for NBC's Annual Toy Drive. He will also be interviewed about being back on Broadway in Curtains.

Davd Hyde-Pierce Extends 'Curtains' Stay thru August 2008
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains, has extended his run in the hit Musical Comedy Whodunit by an additional six months. He will star in Curtains through August 31, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

'Curtains' Featured on 'Weekend Today' This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2007


Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, celebrates its return to Broadway with an appearance on NBC's 'Weekend Today' this Saturday, December 1 between 8-9AM. The segment captures 'Weekend Today' anchor Amy Robach rehearsing and performing a series of cameos in the show and includes interviews with David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk and more.

Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' in Post-Strike Dance Rehearsal
by Ben Strothmann - Nov 30, 2007


The 'Show People' of Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, were back onstage yesterday, Thursday, November 29 in a post-strike dance-rehearsal.

SDCF Awards May Adrales Denham Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007


The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural Denham Fellowship to director May Adrales as the first Denham Fellow and award her $3,000 in support of her production of Faith, Hope, and Charity at PURE Theatre in Charleston, South Carolina.

'Curtains' Will Rise on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007


The 'Show People' of Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, will be back onstage when performances on Broadway resume tonight, Thursday, November 29.

Photo Flash: 'Cry-Baby' Debuts at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW - Nov 8, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse's Broadway-bound world premiere musical adaptation of the Universal Pictures John Waters cult classic film Cry-Baby began performances November 6; Opening Night scheduled for November 18, with performances through December 16. Mark Brokaw directs.

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