The new musical FLASHDANCE, which was scheduled to play a pre-Broadway engagement in Toronto this summer, has announced a postponement of the Toronto engagement. The show's producers were planning on moving the production directly from Toronto to Broadway. Due to scheduling issues, the Broadway production has been postponed until the spring.
Producers of LEAP OF FAITH announced today that the show will close at Broadway's St. James Theatre this Sunday May 13 after the matinee performance. In a statement, they said "Although we love our show and very much appreciate both our many award nominations and the joy of our audiences, we have not been able to achieve a sustainable level of ticket sales to continue. We thank all those who worked so hard over so many years to bring LEAP OF FAITH to Broadway."
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES' Marilyn Sokol will be interviewed on WAMC Radio today, May 7 at 9:45 AM. The interview airs on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and streams live at www.wamc.org.
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES' Marilyn Sokol will be interviewed on WAMC Radio on Monday May 7 at 9:45 AM. The interview airs on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and streams live at www.wamc.org.
Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for 5 performances only, tonight, May 4 through May 6, 2012. BURN THE FLOOR is the final installment in the Taco/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series. Tickets are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, online at www.ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
Theatre legend Patti Lupone will open the new nightclub and restaurant 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street) with a two-week engagement from June 5 - 16. The June entertainment line-up also includes Jackie Hoffman, Mx Justin Vivian Bond and Brian d'Arcy James, as well as late-night lounge entertainment Tuesday - Thursday, a Monday night new composers series, and an informal cocktail hour on Sunday evenings.
Nominations in 26 competitive categories for THE 66th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® were announced today by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jim Parsons and Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement.
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES begins performances today, May 1, and opens on May 20 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The Off Broadway show stars Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Todd Susman, Audrey Lynn Weston and Lenny Wolpe, pictured at the cast photo call below!
Watch the CBS Early Show tomorrow, Saturday April 28, in the 8 AM half-hour for a feature on LEAP OF FAITH hosted by correspondent Elaine Quihano. LEAP OF FAITH opened last night at The St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street, with four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leading the company.
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The Off Broadway show will star Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Todd Susman, Audrey Lynn Weston and Lenny Wolpe, pictured at the cast photo call below!
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's star-studded 12th Annual Monte Cristo Awards honored tonight, April 16, the distinguished accomplishments and contributions of long-time Trustee Michael Douglas to the American Theater. The award was presented to Mr. Douglas by his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.
See photos of the honoree Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury and more below!
BURN THE FLOOR, the 'electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries,' brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater in Jacksonville for one night only, Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30PM.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is poised for a star-studded evening to honor the distinguished accomplishments and contributions of long-time Trustee Michael Douglas to the American Theater.
Performances for LEAP OF FAITH began on Tuesday, April 3, at The St. James Theatre. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leads the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and Talon Ackerman. Opening night is Thursday, April 26. Production photos have just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the onstage action below!
Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for 5 performances only, May 4 - 6, 2012. BURN THE FLOOR is the final installment in the Taco/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series. Tickets are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, online at www.ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
Performances for LEAP OF FAITH began on Tuesday, April 3, at The St. James Theatre. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leads the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and Talon Ackerman. Opening night is Thursday, April 26.
Check out this exclusive video below, in which the first audience members react to the show's first preview performance!
Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH begins performances tonight and announces their student ticket policy. They will be $27.00 each, available in person at the St. James Box Office beginning at 10:00 AM daily. The offer is limited to two tickets per valid student I.D., subject to availability and payable by cash only.
LEAP OF FAITH, the new musical based on the motion picture "Leap of Faith," produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone, begins previews today at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).
BURN THE FLOOR, the 'electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries,' brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater in Jacksonville for one night only, Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30PM.
54 BELOW, the nightclub and restaurant announced earlier this year, today confirmed additional bookings at the new space located at 254 West 54th Street. Taking the stage will be the following newly confirmed acts.