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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, And ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Among The Marriott Theatre's 35th Anniversary Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 28, 2009


The Marriott Theatre, known for reenergizing the classics, showcasing new works, and delivering smash hits directly from Broadway, announces its 35th Anniversary 2010 Season. In 35 years, the theatre has presented more than 135 productions to an estimated 7 million people and currently has more subscribers than any other regional theatre in the nation. Following an acclaimed 2009 season, The Marriott Theatre will present the international phenomenon Fiddler on the Roof, previewing February 17th, opening February 24th, running through April 25th; the regional premiere of the recent Broadway sensation The Drowsy Chaperone, previewing April 28th, opening May 5th, running through June 27th; the effervescent Caribbean musical fairytale Once on This Island, previewing June 30th, opening July 7th, running through August 29th; the multi-Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line, previewing September 1st, opening September 8th, running through October 31st, 2010; and the beloved classic The Music Man, previewing November 3rd, opening November 10th, and running through January 9th, 2011.

SHN Announces 09-10 Citibank Best Of Broadway Season Featuring Chaim Topol, Susan Stroman And More
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 28, 2009


SHN is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 Citibank Best of Broadway season, under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays and Robert Nederlander presented at San Francisco's Orpheum, Curran and Golden Gate Theatres. SHN, the pre-eminent theatrical entertainment company in San Francisco, offers the ultimate Broadway experience to all Bay Area audiences.

AMTP At Northwestern University To Present 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival 7/24-8/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2009


The Theatre and Interpretation Center and American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University will present the 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival (June 24 to Aug. 9), featuring new works and old favorites performed by both Broadway stars and Northwestern music theatre students.

Kazee Steps In For Borle For Playwrights Horizons' Krakowski Led MRS. SHARP Readings
by Eddie Varley - Jul 23, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) today announced a principal cast change for the private readings of MRS. SHARP, a new musical (Winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for Staged Readings, administered by the American Academy of Arts and Letters) with Book by Kirsten Guenther and Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ryan Scott Oliver. Directed by three-time Tony Award nominee and Playwrights Horizons alumnus Michael Greif (Grey Gardens, Next to Normal, Rent), the four invitation-only readings will take place over two days on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 at Playwrights Horizons (416 West 42nd Street).

Crown City Theatre's THE APPLE TREE Extends Once Again Thru 8/9
by Eddie Varley - Jul 21, 2009


The Apple Tree, a musical comedy at Crown City Theatre Company, has extended again through August 9th.

Playwrights Horizons Presents MRS. SHARP Readings, Starring Krakowski And Borle, 7/30-31
by Charlie Piane - Jul 19, 2009


Playwrights Horizons will present private readings of MRS. SHARP, a new musical with Book by Kirsten Guenther and Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ryan Scott Oliver. Directed by three-time Tony Award nominee and Playwrights Horizons alumnus Michael Greif (Grey Gardens, Next to Normal, Rent), the invitation-only readings will take place on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 at Playwrights Horizons (416 West 42nd Street).

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by Charlie Piane - Jul 16, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To San Diego Civic Theatre 7/14-19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2009


'Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,' announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. So begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To San Diego Civic Theatre 7/14-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


'Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,' announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. So begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions.

92nd Street Y Announces Lyrics And Lyricists 2010 Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


The 92nd Street Y announces the 2010 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists, the 40th anniversary season of 92Y's legendary American Songbook series. DEBORAH GRACE WINER returns for her second season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors are LUCIE ARNAZ, DARYL SHERMAN, ROB FISHER, TED SPERLING and ROBERT KIMBALL.

Crown City's THE APPLE TREE Keeps Extending!
by Don Grigware - Jul 4, 2009


The Apple Tree book, music & lyrics by Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock additional book by Jerome Coopersmith directed by Gary Lamb (I), William A. Reilly (II), Matthew J. Williamson (III) choreography by Gary Lamb and Bradley Michael Crown City Theatre @St. Matthew's Church on Camarillo in NoHo through July 27

Crown City Theatre's THE APPLE TREE Extends Thru 7/26, Offers Discounts For July 4th Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2009


The Apple Tree, a musical comedy at Crown City Theatre Company, is extended through July 26th. Half-price tickets are now available July 4th weekend.

Crown City Theatre's THE APPLE TREE Extends Thru 7/26, Offers Discounts For July 4th Weekend
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 30, 2009


The Apple Tree, a musical comedy at Crown City Theatre Company, is extended through July 26th. Half-price tickets are now available July 4th weekend.

Photo Coverage: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! At WBT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 26, 2009


I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs, is often described as 'Seinfeld set to music'. It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous. Four actors play over forty roles scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships. The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak - and everything in the relationship process that you have ever secretly thought about, but were afraid to admit - are cleverly explored.

Northwestern University's Summer Music Theatre Festival 2009 To Kick Off 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2009


A toast to new works and Broadway favorites will mark the 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival at the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University.

I LOVE YOU, YOU?RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Plays At WBT 6/18-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009


I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs, is often described as 'Seinfeld set to music'. It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous.

Philanthropist Ernest W. Michel Honored At Town Hall's Folksbiene Concert 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2009


The celebrated Jewish philanthropist Ernest W. Michel will be honored at Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 7:30pm, in a gala concert presented by the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene. Folksbiene's musical celebration, entitled 'Fun Dor Tsu Dor - From Generation to Generation,' brings together a multi-generational cast of stars from both the Yiddish and mainstream theatre worlds.

AMTP At Northwestern University To Present 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival 7/24-8/9
by Reynard Loki - Jun 4, 2009


The Theatre and Interpretation Center and American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University will present the 2009 Summer Music Theatre Festival (June 24 to Aug. 9), featuring new works and old favorites performed by both Broadway stars and Northwestern music theatre students.

THE APPLE TREE One Act Musicals Preview 6/3, 6/4 At Crown City Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2009


The Apple Tree is an evening of three funny, poignant and fascinating one-act musicals about men, women and temptation with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick (the team that created Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me and The Rothschilds), and a book by Bock and Harnick with contributions from Jerome Coopersmith.

Crown City Theatre Co. Set To Present THE APPLE TREE 6/3 - 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2009


Crown City Theatre Company is set to present The Apple Tree. Previews will take place June 3 & 4 at 8 pm. The show runs from June 5 - June 28. General admission tickets cost $20, tickets for students and seniors cost $15. Tickets to preview shows cost $15, $10 students and seniors.

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