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ELF Original Cast Recording to be Released 11/1
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 6, 2011

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical ELF, the Broadway musical for every 'Buddy,' will be released digitally and in stores on November 1, 2011 by Ghostlight Records.

Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Krakowski, Kelli O'Hara et al. Lead Roundabout's SHE LOVES ME Benefit Performance, Dec. 5
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 5, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu), Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski (Nine), three-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara (The Pajama Game), Josh Radnor ('How I Met Your Mother'), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Memphis), Tony nominee Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) and four-time Tony nominee Victor Garber (Present Laughter) leading an all-star cast in a one-night only performance of SHE LOVES ME. The romantic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof).

BWW Reviews: Celebrity Series of Boston Presents Audra McDonald in Concert
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 4, 2011

In addition to the range, power, and magnificence of her incredible vocal instrument, it is Audra McDonald's stunning capacity for storytelling in her singing that places her in the upper stratum of concert performers.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Patti LuPone's GYPSY IN MY SOUL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2011

Reprise Theatre Company presents Patti LuPone 'Gypsy In My Soul' for one performance only tonight at 8:00 pm, at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA.

FIDDLER'S 'Sunrise Sunset' Lyrics Receives Gay-Friendly Makeover by Original Composer
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2011

The New York Times has reported that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist for 'Fiddler on the Roof' has re-written gay-friendly lyrics to the old standard 'Sunrise Sunset'. The new lyrics were sung for the first time on Saturday, October 1st at the wedding of Richard Skipper and Daniel Sherman, in Tappan, NY. The actress Jana Robbins performed the song during the couple's wedding ceremony.

New York Musical Theatre Festival Presents THE BIG BANK 9/27-10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2011

This year's New York Musical Theatre Festival will host the New York premiere of The Big Bank, a timely musical about a bank that loves to foreclose, written by Daniel and Jacob Seligmann, directed by David Glenn Armstrong.

Photo Flash: Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2011

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

New York Musical Theatre Festival's THE BIG BANK Opens
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011

This year's New York Musical Theatre Festival will host the New York premiere of The Big Bank, a timely musical about a bank that loves to foreclose, written by Daniel and Jacob Seligmann, directed by David Glenn Armstrong.

She Loves Me Comes To Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma Closes 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2011

Cinnabar Theater presents the 'She Loves Me,' the charming musical adaptation from the Hungarian 1936 play 'Parfumerie,' by Miklos Laszlo. Directed by Elly Lichenstein, with musical direction by Mary Chun, the production opens Sept. 9 and continues with performances through Sept. 25, 2011.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady 9/22-11/27, 12/28-1/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2011

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Matt Cavenaugh And Jenny Powers Lead MANY HAPPY RETURNS At NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011

MATT CAVENAUGH and JENNY POWERS are set to star in A NYMF Developmental Reading of: MANY HAPPY RETURNS- A New Musical by Carey Ramos and Lamont Dozier.

Photo Flash: Andrew Rannells, Max Von Essen, et al. at Westport Country Playhouse's Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2011

Many of Broadway's best and brightest talents performed in Westport Country Playhouse's one-night-only fundraising gala, 'Playing Our Songs: Celebrating 80 Years of Musical Theater,' a fully orchestrated and choreographed retrospective of musicals that have been produced at The Playhouse since its founding in 1931, last night, September 19.

Andrew Rannells, Karen Ziemba, et al. Set for Westport Country Playhouse Gala, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011

Many of Broadway's best and brightest talents will perform in Westport Country Playhouse's one-night-only fundraising gala, 'Playing Our Songs: Celebrating 80 Years of Musical Theater,' a fully orchestrated and choreographed retrospective of musicals that have been produced at the Playhouse since its founding in 1931, on Monday evening, September 19.

Reprise Theatre Co Presents An Evening With Liz Callaway 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011

Reprise Theatre Company presents An Evening With Liz Callaway. It will have one performance only on Monday, September 19 at 8:00 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

Mary Tyler Moore to Present 'Distinguished Dedication and Service to the American Musical Theater' Award to Bernadette Peters at WCP
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011

Mary Tyler Moore will present Bernadette Peters with Westport Country Playhouse's Distinguished Dedication and Service to the American Musical Theater Award at the historic theater's annual gala on Monday evening, September 19.

Judith Jamison, Dr. Joyce F. Brown To Receive Friend of the Arts Award 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011

The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue (123 West 43rd Street), is pleased to honor two influential women: Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of the Fashion Institute of Technology.

She Loves Me Comes To Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma 9/9-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2011

Cinnabar Theater presents the 'She Loves Me,' the charming musical adaptation from the Hungarian 1936 play 'Parfumerie,' by Miklos Laszlo. Directed by Elly Lichenstein, with musical direction by Mary Chun, the production opens Sept. 9 and continues with performances through Sept. 25, 2011.

Andrew Rannells, Karen Ziemba, et al. Set for Westport Country Playhouse Gala, 9/19
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2011

Many of Broadway's best and brightest talents will perform in Westport Country Playhouse's one-night-only fundraising gala, 'Playing Our Songs: Celebrating 80 Years of Musical Theater,' a fully orchestrated and choreographed retrospective of musicals that have been produced at the Playhouse since its founding in 1931, on Monday evening, September 19.

Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Announces 2011-12 Studio Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced the details for the 2011-12 CCM Studio Series of opera, musical theatre and drama.

Jane Lynch, John Lithgow Set For Barnes & Noble September Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011

Barnes And Noble bookstores are set to welcome Tom Perrotta, Calvin Trillin, Jackie Collins, Michael Moore, Goldie Hawn, Joel Osteen, Jermaine Jackson, Perez Hilton, Eoin Colfer, Jane Lynch, Karl Marlantes, Dyan Cannon, Florence Henderson, Neal Stephenson, Lee Child, John Lithgow, Alton Brown, Molly Shannon, Peter Carey & John Freeman with Phil Klay & Samantha Smith, Jim Lehrer in conversation with Jon Meacham, Toure with Charles Blow, Marc Lamont Hill & Nelson George, Mary McDonough in conversation with Richard Thomas, and many more this month.

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