Wayne LeGette News

In 1929, Paramount won the only Best Picture Oscar given to a silent movie for Wings. Once the studio added sound, it was the songs in its films that soared. Thanks for the Memories: The Music of the Paramount Pictures Era comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday April 12-Sunday April 15. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center Box Office 701 Okeechobee Blvd, in West Palm Beach, by visiting www.kravis.org or by calling the Box Office (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.

In 1929, Paramount won the only Best Picture Oscar given to a silent movie for Wings. Once the studio added sound, it was the songs in its films that soared. Thanks for the Memories: The Music of the Paramount Pictures Era comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday April 12-Sunday April 15. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center Box Office 701 Okeechobee Blvd, in West Palm Beach, by visiting www.kravis.org or by calling the Box Office (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.

Voting is now open for the 2011 Los Angeles Awards! Now it's time for you to get out and vote for your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award. No time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday November 14, 2011.

Today is the last chance to catch the Los Angeles Premiere of the critically acclaimed new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, starring Broadway veteran Mike Burstyn as Al Jolson. The show closes at the historic El Portal Theatre; 5269 Lankershim Bouelvard (at Weddington Street), North Hollywood, CA 91601 on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

This week is the last chance to catch the Los Angeles Premiere of the critically acclaimed new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, starring Broadway veteran MIKE BURSTYN as AL JOLSON. The show is currently playing at the historic El Portal Theatre; 5269 Lankershim Bouelvard (at Weddington Street), North Hollywood, CA 91601 through this Sunday, September 25, 2011.

The new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN starring Broadway veteran, MIKE BURSTYN as AL JOLSON, made it's Los Angeles debut to a prolonged standing ovation on Thursday evening, September 8, 2011 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.

Vaudeville is a bygone era. Much of its music is forgotten. Seems a pity, since it provided the roots of musical theatre as we know it. Bill Castellino and Mike Burstyn have created Al Jolson at the Winter Garden not only to pay homage to the great entertainer but to keep the memory of this time period vibrantly alive. Now on stage at the El Portal in North Hollywood, Jolson is somewhat illuminating as well as highly satisfying entertainment.

The new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN starring Broadway veteran, MIKE BURSTYN as AL JOLSON, made it's Los Angeles debut to a prolonged standing ovation on Thursday evening, September 8, 2011 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.

DAN ISRAELY, producer of the new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, starring acclaimed Broadway actor, MIKE BURSTYN, announced today that due to popular demand and exceptional advance Box Office ticket sales, the Los Angeles Premiere production of the musical will be extended one additional week through Sunday, September 25, 2011.

AL JOLSON, once dubbed as The World's Greatest Entertainer, will return to North Hollywood at the historic El Portal Theatre in the person of critically acclaimed Broadway actor, MIKE BURSTYN (Winner of Two Israeli 'Oscars'; Broadway: Barnum; Off-Broadway: Lansky) starring in the titular role as Al Jolson. The Los Angeles Premiere of the new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, will be backed by a live on stage band and three back-up singers.

Following the success of their three previous Broadway Concert Presentations, Caldwell Theatre Company will now present the Tony Award Winning The Secret Garden with Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon. The production will star Caldwell's Broadway Concert luminaries, Wayne LeGette and Melissa Minyard, while adding newcomer Amy Miller Brennan.

Following the success of their three previous Broadway Concert Presentations, Caldwell Theatre Company will now present the Tony Award Winning The Secret Garden with Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon. The production will star Caldwell's Broadway Concert luminaries, Wayne LeGette and Melissa Minyard, while adding newcomer Amy Miller Brennan.

Following the success of their three previous Broadway Concert Presentations, Caldwell Theatre Company will now present the Tony Award Winning The Secret Garden with Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon. The production will star Caldwell's Broadway Concert luminaries, Wayne LeGette and Melissa Minyard, while adding newcomer Amy Miller Brennan.

Caldwell Theatre Company announced the completed casting for their latest installment of their overwhelmingly successful Broadway Concert Series, Follies. Joining the previously announced stars, Laura Hodos, Wayne LeGette, Melissa Minyard, and Stephen G. Anthony are: Meghan Colleen Moroney (Broadway: Mamma Mia), Jeanne Bennett ( National Tours: Les Miserable, The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and well known South Florida star Lourelene Snedeker.

Gulfshore Playhouse is gearing up for their 5th season with an eclectic mix of productions. For the 2010-2011 Season, the professional company will stage four mainstage selections running from October through April. Productions will range from the funny to heartwarming, featuring the work of an American Master, new works and beloved classics. Subscription packages are on sale now.

Opening the mainstage season is 'Tuesdays With Morrie' by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, playing October 29th - November 21st, 2010, with a preview performance on October 28th. This theatrical incarnation of the beloved bestseller is the heartwarming autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie's appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. Wayne LeGette, who played Cleante in their production of 'Tartuffe' will star as Mitch.