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Tickets For A Bronx Tale Go On Sale 8/3
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 31, 2008


Tickets for A BRONX TALE, the funny and touching one-man show written by and starring Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, which became a major film directed by Robert DeNiro, will go on sale Sunday, August 3rd. A BRONX TALE will play a limited engagement at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, September 23 through Sunday, October 19.

Naked Angels To Present Off-Bway Premiere of 'The Talk'
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 28, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of The Talk, a new American play by Frank Pugliese, directed by Sheryl Kaller.

'Cold Storage' Begins 8/6 at the Richmond Shepard Theat
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


Ronald Ribman's powerful, three-character, New York Dramatists Award-winning, comedic drama, COLD STORAGE, directed by Richmond Shepard.

Palminteri's 'A Bronx Tale' Comes To Los Angeles 9/9
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2008


According to recent reports, Chazz Palminteri's one-man play A Bronx Tale will be playing from September 9-21st in Los Angeles at the Wadsworth Theatre. Palminteri will star and Jerry Zaks will direct.

Chenoweth Takes 'Tempting' New Role in Indie
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2008


Kristin Chenoweth to star in indie film 'Into Temptation.'

Chenoweth To Perform On 'Corporate Night' At CSO 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2008


Stage, film and television star Kristin Chenoweth joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for its annual Corporate Night celebration on Tuesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. Led by conductor Andrew Lippa, Chenoweth will perform songs from some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals, including 'Wicked,' 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and 'The Music Man,' alongside beloved standards and opera classics.

Esparza and Chenoweth Perform With NY Philharmonic
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2008


Multi-award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will make his New York Philharmonic debut as conductor and host of Broadway's Greatest Showstoppers, featuring songs from Les Misérables, Carousel, My Fair Lady, and his own Pulitzer Prize-winning score for A Chorus Line, among others, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Joining Mr. Hamlisch will be two of Broadway's brightest stars, Kristin Chenoweth and Raúl Esparza, in his Philharmonic debut.

New Globe Theater Calling on Community to Oppose National Park Service Plan
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2008


The National Park Service has released its Draft General Management Plan for Governors Island - and despite overwhelming public support for the inclusion of the New Globe Theater proposal in the national monument, the NPS alternatives unveiled do not include this project.

Modern Medieval: I Am The Mask You Wear
by Duncan Pflaster - Feb 28, 2008


David Tyson's one-man show 'Modern Medieval' (part of this year's Frigid Festival) uses Dark Ages theatrical styles to reflect on current events and preoccupations.

'A Bronx Tale' Recoups Investment; National Tour Planned
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2008


The limited engagement of A Bronx Tale starring Chazz Palminteri at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre, closed Sunday, February 24 on a high note, recouping its capitalization. A national tour will take place later this year.

'La Cage aux Folles' at Theatre at the Center, Begins 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2008


One of Broadway's most popular musicals, La Cage aux Folles previews January 31, opens February 7 and closes March 9 at Theatre at the Center

BID 2 BEAT AIDS Begins 12/1 with Theatre & Movie Collectibles
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2007


Bidding begins at noon tomorrow, December 1 on eBay for BID 2 BEAT AIDS, an annual auction of rare and autographed items from stars in music, film, Broadway, sports, politics, and television.

Largest Celebrity Memorabilia Auction Honors World AIDS Day
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2007


Bidding began at noon today (November 28) on eBay for BID 2 BEAT AIDS, an annual auction of rare and autographed items from stars in music, film, Broadway, sports, politics, and television.

Bob Saget on 'Today Show' & 'Good Day New York' on Nov.6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical Te Drowsy Chaperone, will visit Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' and NBC's 'The Today Show' studios on Tuesday, November 6.

Bob Saget Hosts Comedy Benefit for Scleroderma, Nov.6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, hosts The New York Comedy Festival benefit production of 'Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine: An Evening to Benefit The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)' on Tuesday, November 6 at 6PM at Carolines on Broadway

Photo Coverage: 'A Bronx Tale' Opening Night & Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 26, 2007


On Thursday October 25, Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri made his Broadway debut in the Opening Night performance of A Bronx Tale. Directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, A Bronx Tale plays a limited 18 week engagement at The Walter Kerr Theatre through February 10, 2008. The After Party was held at Bond 45 Restaurant.

Photo Coverage: 'A Bronx Tale' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Oct 26, 2007


Several Broadway, television and film stars attending the Opening Night performance of A Bronx Tale, starring Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri in his Broadway debut on Thursday, October 25. Directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, A Bronx Tale plays a limited 18 week engagement at The Walter Kerr Theatre

Photo Flash: 'A Bronx Tale' Opens Today
by BWW - Oct 24, 2007


Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri makes his Broadway debut in his acclaimed show A Bronx Tale. Directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, A Bronx Tale plays a limited 18 week engagement at The Walter Kerr Theatre. Opening night is today Thursday October 25. The engagement will run through February 10, 2008.

Humphries/Dame Edna Awarded Commander of British Empire
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2007


BBC News reports Barry Humphries, the creator of world-famous character-act Dame Edna Everage, has been made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

'A Bronx Tale' with Chazz Palminteri Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2007


Previews begin tonight, October 4, for Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri's Broadway debut in his acclaimed show A Bronx Tale. The show, directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, plays a limited 18 week engagement at The Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Opening night is Thursday October 25. The engagement will run through February 10, 2008.

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