Zachary James News

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, is making its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago.

Chicago is alight with the 'altogether cooky' Addams family this month. The largest Broadway tryout (to the tune of $17 million) to hit the town since 2003's The Producers, this new Brickman and Elice musical (Jersey Boys) began previews on November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The new The Addams Family musical, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will play Chicago through Sunday, January 10, 2010.

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago.

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago.

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin previews Friday, November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in Chicago, prior to its world premiere Wednesday, December 9.

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin previews Friday, November 13 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in Chicago, prior to its world premiere Wednesday, December 9.

Acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger, who has shot more than 100 Rolling Stone covers and multiple Vanity Fair covers, shot the first ever 'family' portrait of THE ADDAMS FAMILY on October 1 for Vanity Fair. The 'altogether ooky' photo can be found in the December issue of Vanity Fair! You can watch a behind the scenes video of the photo shoot right here on STAGE TUBE!

Beginning Friday, November 13, the producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY will offer twelve (12) student tickets per performance for $25. Student tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be available on the day of the show only, beginning at 10:00 am, and will be sold only at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre Box Office (24 W. Randolph St.). Limit of two tickets per customer presenting a valid student ID. Student tickets are in partial view box seat locations and are available for all performances except Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

TOMMY FEMIA, the 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award-winning impersonator, continues the celebration of his 20th season at the popular midtown club Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in 'JUDY GARLAND LIVE!'

Acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger, who has shot more than 100 Rolling Stone covers and multiple Vanity Fair covers, shot the first ever 'family' portrait of THE ADDAMS FAMILY on October 1 for Vanity Fair. The 'altogether ooky' photo can be found in the December issue of Vanity Fair!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Young Frankenstein,' 'The Addams Family,' 'South Pacific,' 'In the Heights,' more.....

Whether or not Zachary James realizes it yet, his name is in for a world of star-power draw in the upcoming months. If he decides to perform 'IMBECILE D'AMOUR' in Chicago again, it's bound to have musical theatre and vocal aficionados filling Gorilla Tango to the brim.

Zachary James opens his one man show, IMBECILE D'AMOUR, Sunday, October 25th. Gorilla Tango Theatre will host James' performance on Sunday, October 25th at 7:00pm.

NYC's Metropolis Opera Project and Broadway's Zachary James present IMBECILE D'AMOUR, an original cabaret act to be produced at Chicago's Gorilla Tango Theatre Sunday, October 25 at 7:00pm. IMBECILE D'AMOUR features the music of Weill, Sondheim, Willson, Holst, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Gounod, Hevner and more, compiled in a story of love to celebrate the week of Halloween. The evening features Jonathon Rose (The Color Purple, South Pacific) on piano and Kiersten Cunningham (Anthology Strings, Group Therapy) on violin.

TOMMY FEMIA, the 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award-winning impersonator, continues the celebration of his 20th season at the popular midtown club Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in 'JUDY GARLAND LIVE!'

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award results, 'Ragtime' auditions, 'Young Frankenstein' and Broadway in Chicago tours, Zachary James, and more....

CBS News reports that Lincoln Center has terminated the contract of Michael Brunner, the stage manager for the Tony Winning SOUTH PACIFIC, that has been accused of recording a video of an actress disrobing in a dressing room.

Zachary James opens his one man show, IMBECILE D'AMOUR, Sunday, October 25th. Gorilla Tango Theatre will host James' performance on Sunday, October 25th at 7:00pm.

Bryan Putnam, book, music, and lyrics, continues to show his mutli-faceted talents by jumping into the title role of The ToyMaker due to cast illness. With a mornings rehearsal and organic knowledge of the music, Putnam will sing off-stage at today's 1p performance as Petr, the toy maker.

THE NEW YORK NEW MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and BRYAN PUTNAM INK are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE TOYMAKER, directed by Lawrence Edelson. THE TOYMAKER will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.) Performances begin Monday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 18.