Theatre Askew will present the World Premiere of CORNBURY: THE QUEEN'S GOVERNOR, a play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer William M. Hoffman and Anthony Holland. This satirical look at a lost chapter in New York history stars Obie Award winning actors David Greenspan and Everett Quinton. Previews begin January 24, 2009 at the Hudson Guild Theatre.
FLASHDANCE is currently touring the UK and is expected to transfer to the West End next year after the tour closes. Sources reveal that the producers are so confident with the successful production that they are planning to tour it around the states as soon as 2009.
Tony Award winner and Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter/composer Duncan Sheik will perform selections from his hit musical 'Spring Awakening,' winner of eight 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical, along with captivating original materials, in a concert on Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.
Tony Award winner and Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter/composer Duncan Sheik will perform selections from his hit musical 'Spring Awakening,' winner of eight 2007 Tony Awards including Best Musical, along with captivating original materials, in a concert on Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.
Celebrate an era of love and rock 'n roll with the fun-filled production Beehive, the 60's Musical! 6 wailing women, 1 hot band, 43 wigs, 40 costumes, 25 cans of hairspray and over 40 of the greatest '60s hits. Beehive, the 60's Musical takes you on a journey through the look, sound and feeling of the girl groups and soloists of the 1960's. It's a high voltage, fast -paced, light-hearted nostalgic look back at the 60's featuring songs made popular by The Chiffons, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Lesley Gore, Petula Clark and more.
Producer Robert Greenblatt announced today that 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical's book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy.
According to recent rumors, August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, currently running on Broadway is in talks to be made into a feature film. According to Jeffrey Wells of Hollywood Elsewhere, 'I've been told that producer Jean Doumanian is partnering with the Weinstein Co'
Atlantic Theater Company's (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) 2008 Annual Spring gala, entitled 'Why Can't It Be a Musical? An Evening of Unexpected Musical Adaptations,' will be hosted by Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham and Atlantic ensemble member and Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston on Monday, April 28th, 2008 at the fabled Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).
A star-studded and successful industry reading was recently held for Dolly Parton's upcoming Broadway musical Nine to Five, based on the 1980 office comedy.
The Stratford Festival of Canada has opened its 55th season
Four new principals will join the cast of Les Miserables, beginning Tuesday, April 24th at the Broadhurst Theatre
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik has been tapped to compose the score for Cake Eaters, a new film directed by Mary Stuart Masterson
WHO: Spotlighters WHAT: A Tuna Christmas WHEN: This Friday and Saturday at 10PM HOW MUCH: $15, $10 BroadwayWorld.com discount
Kristin Chenoweth's next big role may be Dolly - as in the one-time Queen of the Grand Ole Opry, not of Harmonia Gardens
Ars Nova will present 'Our Lady J and the Pink Champagned Orchestra' with special guest Bianca Leigh on Friday, December 8 at 8:00 PM at Ars Nova
Sunday, July 23rd will be the final performance for the dance musical Hot Feet, which features the music of Earth, Wind & Fire
Felicity Huffman was honored at the Atlantic Theater Company's May 1st Spring Gala
Atlantic Theater Company's (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) 2006 Annual Spring Gala will honor Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning Atlantic founding ensemble member Felicity Huffman with a no-holds barred tribute on Monday, May 1st, 2006 at the legendary Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).
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