John Davidson, who starred as Matt in the 1964 Hallmark Hall of Fame version of The Fantasticks, will join the cast of the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks for a limited engagement in the role of Henry, The Old Actor.
Anticipation is at a fever pitch among avid Utah theatergoers as local theater companies announce their new seasons. The musicals will include "The Will Rogers Follies," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "In the Heights." Dramas include "Death of a Salesman," "The Servant of Two Masters," and "'Tis Pity She's a Whore."
Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's epic voyage, The 5th Avenue Theatre presented Titanic: The Concert, April 13-15. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, Titanic: The Concert was a unique way to celebrate the centennial of one of the most memorable events of the last century. Actors sang with the support of a 25-piece orchestra and the 80 voices of the award-winning Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union. The story of the Titanic came to life through music on The 5th Avenue stage on nights that coincided exactly with the ship's historic journey and tragic end. Go behind the scenes of the concert below!
Folk singer, Carrie Newcomer arrives at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge on April 20 at 8pm accompanied by pianist, Gary Walters.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's epic voyage, The 5th Avenue Theatre presented Titanic: The Concert, April 13-15. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, Titanic: The Concert was a unique way to celebrate the centennial of one of the most memorable events of the last century. Actors sang with the support of a 25-piece orchestra and the 80 voices of the award-winning Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union. The story of the Titanic came to life through music on The 5th Avenue stage on nights that coincided exactly with the ship's historic journey and tragic end. Check out photos from the evening below!
La Jolla Playhouse's Hands on a Hardbody will run April 27 - June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. The world-premiere, commissioned musical has a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Creditors), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity), music by Trey Anastasio (lead singer of the popular band Phish) and Amanda Green, with direction by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) and musical staging by Benjamin Millepied (BLACK SWAN). Hear from the creative team in the video below!
La Jolla Playhouse's Hands on a Hardbody will run April 27 - June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. The world-premiere, commissioned musical has a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Creditors), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity), music by Trey Anastasio (lead singer of the popular band Phish) and Amanda Green, with direction by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) and musical staging by Benjamin Millepied (BLACK SWAN).
The 2012 Tommy Tune Awards winners have been announced! To a crowd of more than 2,500 people, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) declared the winners of TUTS' tenth annual Tommy Tune Awardson the evening of Tuesday, April 17, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Adding extra excitement to the evening, the award ceremony's namesake and nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune made a special appearance to kick off the show and to present the night's top honor.
After sold-out performances last season, Victory Gardens announces The Second Annual Chicago One-Minute Play Festival, in partnership with the New York-based One Minute Play Festival (OMPF), to benefit the Fresh Squeezed series. The event will be held in the Zacek-McVay Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater on April 15 and 16, 2012, at 7:30pm.
Directed by Will Rogers (Associate Producer, Victory Gardens Theater) No Fats, No Femmes is written and performed by Tim Paul. No Fats, No Femmes has a one night only benefit performance on Monday, April 30th at 8pm at the Annoyance.
Iconic funny man Bill Cosby, who has been making audiences laugh for decades with his keen insight into everyday existence, brings his signature comedy to the Treasure Island Theatre May 25 at 8 p.m.
Ten of the hottest men from Broadway Bares will get a head start on a season of sexiness with a special, one-night-only edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS, a benefit event to be held at 9 pm on Sunday, May 6 at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street, NYC). The show is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell is executive producer and creator of BROADWAY BARES.
Triple-platinum recording artist Aaron Carter, scheduled to complete his run as Matt in The Fantasticks on April 22, 2012, will remain with the production through July 22, 2012. A new block of tickets is now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) will present SHOWTUNES THEATRE COMPANY's THE BROADWAY REVUES at The Moore Theatre on Saturday, May 5th at 8pm and Sunday, May 6th at 2pm.
We talk with Jason Edwards about life behind the legend, Broadway fumbles, and rebirth of this tribute to the Man in Black.
The Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education continues its Master Class Series with a precision style dance class taught by Radio City Rockette/Choreographer, Kristin Altfather on Saturday, April 21 from 1-3pm.
After sold-out performances last season, Victory Gardens announces The Second Annual Chicago One-Minute Play Festival, in partnership with the New York-based One Minute Play Festival (OMPF), to benefit the Fresh Squeezed series. The event will be held in the Zacek-McVay Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater on April 15 and 16, 2012, at 7:30pm.
Folk singer, Carrie Newcomer arrives at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge on April 20 at 8pm accompanied by pianist, Gary Walters.
The John W. Engeman Theater presents four time Tony Award Winning Musical, 42nd STREET, beginning with previews on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., an official opening on Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. and running through June 17, 2012. Tickets are on sale for $60 and may be purchased by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com, or at the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport.
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