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New Village Arts Center Presents 'Prelude to a Kiss'
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


New Village Arts presents 'Prelude to a Kiss' and a one night only reading of 'The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.'

'Music Man' Still in Tune after 50 Years
by Jan Nargi - Apr 25, 2008


The Bushnell's fully staged concert version of Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man' proves timeless for the audience and its stars

The Music Man �" and Woman �" Come to Hartford
by Jan Nargi - Apr 19, 2008


Mother and son Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy reunite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meredith Willson's musical classic in a staged concert version of 'The Music Man' April 22-27 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut

Bernadette Peters Talks About Broadway Barks - The Book!
by BWW - Mar 6, 2008


Bernadette Peters has been knockin' 'em dead with triple standing ovations on her recent concert dates. One of those ovations is for a song she wrote, both music and lyrics called 'Kramer's Song' which is a bonus in her upcoming book BROADWAY BARKS (with illustrations by Liz Murphy), coming out on April 28th.

Shirley Jones Stars in 'Music Man' Hartford Concert with Patrick Cassidy
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008


Variety reports Shirley Jones, who starred in the 1962 film version of The Music Man as Marian the Librarian, will return to her roots in a staged concert version of The Music Man at Hartford's Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

Stage Door Chicago: Jerry Herman Discusses His Life & Shows
by Michael J. Roberts - Jan 13, 2008


Jerry Herman pulls the stops out in this in-depth and heartfelt conversation about his incredible career. You have seen the PBS documentary, now hear Jerry in his own words enlighten us on his remarkable life and music.

'Words and Music by Jerry Herman' Doc Airs on WNET 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2007


Words and Music by Jerry Herman will premiere in the New York metro area on WNET New York, Monday, December 31 at 10PM; and nationwide on PBS, including NJN Public Television, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 9:30PM.

Producer George W. George Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2007


Broadway producer George W. George passed away Wednesday, November 7. He was 87.

Jerry Herman Documentary 'Words & Music' PBS Debut Jan.1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2007


New documentary Words and Music by Jerry Herman will premiere nationwide on PBS, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 9:30PM. (Check local listings.)

I do! I do! �" A Musical about Marriage
by Pati Buehler - Oct 17, 2007


Together, Forever takes on new meaning in this delightful musical featuring real life Broadway couple Brad Little & Barbara McCulloh.

'I Do! I Do!' Runneth Over Time
by Michael J. Roberts - Oct 12, 2007


'I Do, I Do' at the American Theatre Company of Chicago tries updating the time period without updating the entire book; has some awkward results as the dialogue seems a bit lugubrious.

NYMF The Last Starfighter: The Hoedown Armada
by Duncan Pflaster - Oct 1, 2007


Fred Landau and Skip Kennon's musical based on the iconic 1984 sci-fi film is an amusing romp through a trailer park's recreation of the events of the movie.

Neva Small's Not Quite An Ingénue: Something More
by Michael Dale - Sep 10, 2007


In Neva Small's solo show her career full of meaty roles in unsuccessful musicals is glossed over in such a pixyish, upbeat manner that you might find yourself perpetually wondering what she's leaving out.

Words and Music by Jerry Herman: Just Sensational
by Michael Dale - Jul 10, 2007


Amber Edwards' grand and glorious documentary about Broadway's most beloved master of the simple, catchy melody is loaded with rare film footage and proof his scores are more than just hummable tunes.

Memorial Service for Actor Barnard Hughes to be Held 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2006


A memorial service for Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 2pm at the Walter Kerr Theatre

Memorial Service for Actor Barnard Hughes to be Held 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2006


A memorial service for Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 2pm at the Walter Kerr Theatre

Casting, Creative Team Set for Off-Bway's All the Way Home
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2006


Full casting and creative team have been announced for the Transport Group's upcoming revival of Tad Mosel's All the Way Home, which will run at the Connelly Theatre from October 26th through November 18th, with an opening night slated for November 5th

Mandy Patinkin In Las Vegas
by Ellen Sterling - Sep 21, 2006


Mandy Patinkin brings Broadway to a place where some find it's sorely missed.

Stay Tuned! PBS-KQED Broadcasts: September
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 31, 2006


San Francisco's KQED has several great Broadway and theatre related broadcasts for the month of September including a two-part series on Barbra Streisand and a special on Leonard Bernstein!

Broadway's Marquees to Dim for Barnard Hughes, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2006


Broadway theatres will dim their lights Wednesday, July 12 in memory of Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes

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