Prescott Center for the Arts presents THE PRODUCERS by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan, directed by Catherine Miller Hahn. The production will run tonight, June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, 2013 at 7:30 and June 16 & 23, 2013 at 2:00. Tickets are $22.00 for evening and $18.00 for matinee.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sandra Bullock is in talks to join Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis in producers Will Smith and Jay-Z's film adaptation of Annie for Sony. Bullock would play 'MIss Hannigan' in the film.
The Gateway's 2013 season continues with "Young Frankenstein," June 12-29 at Bellport's Gateway Playhouse. Based on the movie of the same name, Mel Brooks' Tony nominated "Young Frankenstein" will be making its Long Island premiere at the region's oldest professional theatre.
Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quartet of shows, all with film ties, to celebrate its eighteenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals and in addition, a move to Santa Monica's Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre.
South Coast Repertory has announced its June-September 2013 calendar. Details below!
ANNIE, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will launch a US National Tour in the 2014-2015 season. The national tour will be produced by Troika Entertainment. The new production of the classic Tony Award-winning musical, opened to critical acclaim on November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street).
Funnyman Mel Brooks revealed in a recent interview that he still has 'lots of plans for stage shows' including the long-rumored musical adaptation of 'Blazing Saddles.' Additionally, Brooks is currently in talks to bring Young Frankenstein, which opened on Broadway in 2007, to the West End.
ANNIE, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, is playing on Broadway at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). Visit www.anniethemusical.com. Last night, the cast celebratesd creator Charles Strouse's Birthday with a birthday serenade. Check out photos from the celebration below!
On NBC's 'Today' show, GLEE's Jane Lynch discussed her role as Miss Hannigan in Broadway's "Annie" and took time to play a trivia game with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. Check out the appearance below!
CHAPLIN, the Broadway musical depicting the life of film icon Charlie Chaplin, will launch a sit-down production in Saint Petersburg, Russia beginning in September of 2013 at the Saint Petersburg State Theater of Musical Comedy. The production, which will be performed in Russian and feature local performers and musicians, will play a 2-year engagement as a part of the theater's repertoire.
Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who recently made her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on NBC's "Today" tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4, in the 10:00 AM hour. In the New York area, "Today" airs on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.
Tim Federle, Broadway performer and author of Simon & Schuster's, Better Nate Than Ever, (a New York Times Editor's Choice), will serve as Master of Ceremonies as hundreds of students from middle and intermediate New York City Public Schools make their Broadway debut on stage at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44 St.) today, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. (Press set up at 9:30 a.m.; select pre-show photo ops at 10 a.m.).
Stapleton MCA and The Aurora Fox will present Hairspray - the Musical (with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Music by Marc Shaiman and Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Water,) May 31, June 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. as part of Stapleton's ongoing Theatre on the Green series on the lawn at Founder's Green (just east of Quebec on 29th). Admission is free.
Tim Federle, Broadway performer and author of Simon & Schuster's, Better Nate Than Ever, (a New York Times Editor's Choice), will serve as Master of Ceremonies as hundreds of students from middle and intermediate New York City Public Schools make their Broadway debut on stage at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44 St.) on Monday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. (Press set up at 9:30 a.m.; select pre-show photo ops at 10 a.m.).
New Stage Theatre has extended its production of Hairspray, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, through June 16 by popular demand. The production is directed by Francine Thomas Reynolds, and the Musical Director is Harlan Zackery, Jr.
ANNIE, the new production of the classic Tony Award-winning musical, is now playing at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jane Lynch strutting her stuff on the Broadway stage!
The Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) box office will open Sunday, May 5 for the eagerly awaited 80th Anniversary Season produced by owner Bill Hanney. All tickets will go on sale at 10am by phone (401-782-8587), online (www.theatrebythesea.com) or in person at 364 Cards Pond Road in Matunuck, RI. Patrons who visit the box office in person on May 5 are encouraged to bring their family to enjoy complimentary light snacks and explore the beautiful seaside grounds.
The cast recording of the 2012 Broadway revival of James Lapine's new production of ANNIE will feature three bonus tracks by Glee star and replacement Miss Hannigan Jane Lynch in addition to showcasing original revival Hannigan Katie Finneran.
Circle Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. A romantic love story, written by a trio of musical theatre greats, Death Takes a Holiday will transport audiences to the post-war Italian countryside. The show feaures music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan.
The world premiere of Rocky took place November 18 in Hamburg under the direction of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tony nominee Alex Timbers. It will transfer to Broadway in Feburary 2014. Check out the pre-Broadway commercial below!
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