Robert G. Bartner News

Director Gregory Mosher will make his long awaited return to the Broadway stage with his revival of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE starring Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schrieber - after 17 years. Having produced more than 200 plays and musicals across the country and directed near 60, Mosher has been noticeably absent from the Great White Way for nearly two decades, since his last showing with A Streetcar Names Desire starring Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin in 1992.

Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, starring Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson will begin previews Monday, December 28. Directed by directed by Gregory Mosher, the production will play on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.

Shades of the themes prevalent during the Cold War are reflected upon by 'A View from the Bridge's director Gregory Mosher as he asesses the complex relationship that the play's author, Arthur Miller, and Elia Kazan (who directed the film version of 'A View from the Bridge') maintained for years.

While notable itself, Scarlett Johansson's Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's 'A View From the Bridge', set to open in previews on Monday December 28, also marks the momentous return to the stage of director Gregory Mosher. Mosher last directed a Broadway play 17 years ago; the production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' starring Alec Baldwin and Jessica Lange.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's holiday production of 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' continues to charm audiences through January 3, 2010. The new holiday show is the highest-grossing show in the Rep's 45-year history.

Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, starring Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson will begin previews Monday, December 28. Directed by directed by Gregory Mosher, the production will play on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.

Peter Davison and Jill Halfpenny are to join Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Alex Gaumond, Aoife Mulholland and Susan McFadden in Jerry Mitchell?s Legally Blonde The Musical which will preview at the Savoy Theatre from 5 December 2009. Currently booking until 23 May 2010, Legally Blonde The Musical has now added Sunday performances to its schedules. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde The Musical has music and lyrics by Laurence O?Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Paul Miller, sound design by ACME Sound Partners and orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke.

Spinal Tap, the heavy metal rock band led by SUPERIOR DONUTS' Michael McKean, has received two 2010 Grammy Award nominations, in the categories of 'Best Comedy Album' and 'Best Recording Package.'

Due to public demand for tickets, Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has extended the run of the theatre's phenomenal hit A Christmas Story, The Musical!, which Rosen also directed.

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Steppenwolf's SUPERIOR DONUTS is announcing its limited run through January 3rd, 2010 only. Tickets are currently on sale through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Jessica Hecht, Michael Cristofer, Santino Fontana and Corey Stoll are set to join the cast of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE directed by Gregory Mosher on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

As previously reported, Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna have decided to collaborate on their upcoming show efforts and will jointly star in All About Me. The New York Times has reported today that All About Me shall run at the Golden Theater. Previews will begin on February 19 with an official opening night of March 18.

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law! Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Shubert Organization Chairman Philip J. Smith and President Robert E. Wankel have intervened in the ever growing public feud between Michael Feinstein's All About Me and Dame Edna: It's All About Me.

While theatre insiders are speculating quite heavily that this current 'feud' between Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna is just a hoax and that the two will soon announce that they'll be performing together, it's now Dame Edna's turn to release a new statement...

Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, Dame Edna Everage, is proud to welcome producers Robert G. Bartner and the Ambassador Theatre Group on-board her new Broadway extravaganza It's All About Me.

From superior namesakes to superior pastry chefs to superior audiences, Superior Donuts will be filled with 'superior companies' for the first ever Superior Donuts' 'Superior Night on Broadway' on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm at The Music Box Theatre. Superior Donuts has invited 'Superior' companies and donut shops/cafes from all over the tri-state area to attend the show and meet the cast following the show.

From superior namesakes to superior pastry chefs to superior audiences, Superior Donuts will be filled with 'superior companies' for the first ever Superior Donuts' 'Superior Night on Broadway' on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm at The Music Box Theatre. Superior Donuts has invited 'Superior' companies and donut shops/cafes from all over the tri-state area to attend the show and meet the cast following the show.

David Leveaux's critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's multi award-winning play Arcadia, which recouped its production costs this week, will complete its run as scheduled at the Duke of York's Theatre on 12 September 2009.

Peter Davison and Jill Halfpenny are to join Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Alex Gaumond, Aoife Mulholland and Susan McFadden in Jerry Mitchell?s Legally Blonde The Musical which will preview at the Savoy Theatre from 5 December 2009. Currently booking until 23 May 2010, Legally Blonde The Musical has now added Sunday performances to its schedules. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde The Musical has music and lyrics by Laurence O?Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Paul Miller, sound design by ACME Sound Partners and orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke.