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Full Cast Announced for BONNIE & CLYDE on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2011


The producers of the new musical BONNIE & CLYDE announced the complete cast of the show. Previously announced stars Laura Osnes (2011 Drama Desk nominee, Anything Goes) and Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, West Side Story) will be joined on stage by Melissa van der Schyff (Big River) as Blanche Barrow, Claybourne Elder (Road Show) as Buck Barrow, Joe Hart (The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public) as Sheriff Schmid and Louis Hobson (Next to Normal) as Ted Hinton.

Alice Ripley, Patrick Breen, Gideon Glick, et al. Set for MCC's WILD ANIMALS YOU SHOULD KNOW; Opening 11/20
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2011


MCC THEATER today announced that John Behlmann (The 39 Steps), MCC Theater founding member Patrick Breen (The Normal Heart), Gideon Glick (Spring Awakening), Jay Armstrong Johnson (Catch Me If You Can), Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley (Next To Normal), and Daniel Stewart Sherman (Desire Under the Elms) will star in the world premiere production of Wild Animals You Should Know, by Thomas Higgins. The production will be directed by Trip Cullman (A Small Fire, Bachelorette). Tickets go on-sale October 3, 2011. Performances begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on November 3, 2011 and continue through December 11, 2011. An official opening is set for Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Reagle Music Theatre Presents Say It With Music
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again presenting Broadway veterans Kirby and Beverly Ward in the original musical revue, 'Say It with Music,' a non-stop song-and-dance salute to the genius of composer Irving Berlin.

Wilmington Drama League Opens Season With THE LIFE, Opens 9/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2011


The Wilmington Drama League announces that the first show of the 2011-2012 season will be the award-winning musical, The Life, opening September 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Wilmington Drama League.

Larry Gatlin Plays Bristol Riverside Theatre 9/16, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2011


Bristol Riverside Theatre presents LARRY GATLIN for two performances only on September 16 at 8 PM and September 18 at 3PM, delighting audiences with hits like Broken Lady, All the Gold in California, Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You), She Used to Be Somebody's Baby, and Talkin' to the Moon.

Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES Begins Performances
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse just announced the cast for its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Revolutionary newsie Jack Kelly will be portrayed by Jeremy Jordan of Broadway's West Side Story and Rock of Ages. Tony® Award nominee John Dossett will play newspaper giant Joseph Pulitzer. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

STAGE TUBE: Inside Christopher Gattelli’s NEWSIES Choreography
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2011


DanceOn, the YouTube partnership channel exclusive to dance videos, released an inside look at the spectacular dancing in the world premiere of Newsies the Musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Cast members Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Evan Kasprzak of So You Think You Can Dance discuss Christopher Gattelli's athletic choreography and what it means to be in a cult classic. Plus hear from Christopher and Newsies director Jeff Calhoun about their triple threat cast. Newsises begins previews on September 15, 2011 and runs through October 16, 2011.

Jeffrey Kuhn and Todd Cerveris Join CAP21 Theatre's SOUTHERN COMFORT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011


CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Jeffrey Kuhn and Todd Cerveris join previously announced Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, with previews to begin October 5, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Thomas Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs.

Jamie Farr Readies to Open Lend Me a Tenor
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011


In June of 2010 it was M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit marking the return of a big name star to the Alhambra's stage. In July of this year that tradition continued with Barry Williams in The Odd Couple.

TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Inside NEWSIES Preview Day; Meet the Company!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 3, 2011


This week, September 1, the compeny of Paper Mill Playhouse's Newsies delivered their first performance preview to the press. BroadwayWorld was on hand and spoke with the cast and creative team following the performance. Click below to meet the company and see new performance footage!

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff on Preparing for THE SUBMISSION
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2011


MCC Theater presents the first production of their 2011-2012 season: Jeff Talbott's The Submission, directed by Walter Bobbie. Performances of this funny and furiously intelligent new play begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on September 8, 2011 and continue through October 22, 2011. An official opening is set for September 27, 2011. In the video below, Jonathan Groff chats about staying in shape in preparation for the show. Click below to hear what he has to say!

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Performance Preview - Complete Coverage!
by Walter McBride - Sep 2, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse's premiere of Disney's Newsies delivered their first performance preview to the press yesterday, September 1. Immediately following the event, BroadwayWorld brought you a Freeze Frame preview of the performance and this morning we bring you full coverage!

TV: NEWSIES Performance Preview - First Look!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 1, 2011


The cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's premiere of Disney's Newsies delivered their first performance preview to the press today, September 1. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you a first look at the show!

FREEZE FRAME: First Look at NEWSIES Performance Preview!
by Walter McBride - Sep 1, 2011


The cast and company of Paper Mill Playhouse's premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies, delivered their first performance preview to the press since starting rehearsals three weeks ago. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you a Freeze Frame snapshot of the show. Check back later for complete photo, video and interview footage!

Tommy Tune-Directed BONSOIR LILIANE! Opens Tomorrow in Seattle
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 31, 2011


Directed by Broadway's renowned song and dance man and nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune, BONSOIR LILIANE! will play Teatreo ZinZanni's Seattle location.

Wilmington Drama League Opens Season With THE LIFE, Opens 9/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 29, 2011


The Wilmington Drama League announces that the first show of the 2011-2012 season will be the award-winning musical, The Life, opening September 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Wilmington Drama League.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

BEAU JEST Runs at Glendale Centre Theatre, 8/18-9/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2011


BEAU JEST, the hilarious romp from playwright James Sherman, will have its Los Angeles revival August 18 - September 24, 2011 at the Glendale Centre Theatre (GCT). This heartwarming story about a beautiful young school teacher from Chicago, begs the question: How far will you go to satisfy your parents?

Paper Mill to Host NEWSIES Fan Day 10/2
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 16, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) will host a Newsies Fan Day at the Millburn theater on Sunday, October 2nd. Newsies Fan Day is an opportunity for Newsies fans nationwide to celebrate this cult phenomenon. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a Newsies Fan Reception at 5pm in the Renee Foosaner Art Gallery on the campus of Paper Mill Playhouse. At 6:00pm, there will be a Newsies Cast Talk-Back where both the stage cast and members of the film cast will discuss Newsies. The Newsies Fan Package costs $25 and includes: the Newsies Fan Reception, Newsies Cast Talk-Back and a Newsies gift. To participate in Newsies Fan Day, you must hold a ticket to the Newsies fan performance at 7:00pm on Sunday, October 2nd, sold separately. Radio Disney will be on campus to join in the festivities.

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