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'Buffy' Star Tom Lenk Is New 'Franz' In ROCK OF AGES 9/14
by Charlie Piane on Aug 31, 2009

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Tom Lenk will join five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES on Sept. 14. Lenk will star as 'Franz,' the son of a German developer who wants to demolish the Sunset Strip (including LA's favorite rock club). The actor originated the supporting role in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions.

Kristin Chenoweth Set To Guest Judge On AMERICAN IDOL This Season
by Charlie Piane on Aug 27, 2009

PEOPLE reports that Stage and Screen favorite Kristin Chenoweth is set to guest judge on Fox's AMERICAN IDOL this season.

Tony Award Nominee Kerry Butler Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES In The Role Of 'Sherrie' 9/21
by Eddie Varley on Aug 27, 2009

Tony Award nominated Broadway star, Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Hairspray) will star in the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) as 'Sherrie' beginning Monday, September 21, 2009 for a six month limited engagement for six performances a week. The 'Sherrie' understudy will play the role during both performances on Sundays. Constantine Maroulis continues his Tony Award Nominated performance staring in the show as 'Drew'.

Children's Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of BERT & ERNIE, GOODNIGHT! 9/8-10/25
by Charlie Piane on Aug 25, 2009

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents the world premiere of Bert & Ernie, Goodnight! September 8 through October 25.

Alan Muraoka Directs All Asian-American Cast In LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! At Cherry Lane 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra on Aug 25, 2009

The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, on Monday, September 14 with a 6:00pm cocktail reception and a 7:00pm performance at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO.

Yellow Sound Label Launches With Cumming's 'BLUE CAR' On 9/22, Olivo, Rivera Releases To Follow
by Eddie Varley on Aug 18, 2009

Michael Croiter, musician and owner of the recording production facility Yellow Sound Lab, and Tony Award®-winning Orchestrator Bill Sherman (In the Heights) have partnered to launch YELLOW SOUND LABEL, a brand new record label that will produce an eclectic array of albums from some of today's biggest talents from Broadway and beyond. Yellow Sound Label recently signed a distribution deal with Alternative Distribution Alliance (A.D.A. Distribution), part of Warner Bros. Music, and is set to premiere on September 22 with the release of Tony Award® winner Alan Cumming's new album, I Bought a Blue Car Today.

Emmy Award Nominee Kristin Chenoweth Talks 'Daises' In New Interview
by Charlie Piane on Aug 17, 2009

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is featured in a new interview with PopEater.com.

2009 Emmy Nominee Kristin Chenoweth Featured In New Interview With ChicagoPride.com
by Charlie Piane on Aug 17, 2009

Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is featured in a new interview with ChicagoPride.com.

The Triad Will Present 'LILLIAS WHITE LIVE!' September 14th, 21st & 28th
by Charlie Piane on Aug 17, 2009

The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

12th Annual Ojai Playwrights Conference To Feature New Works By Belber, Cain, Guirgis, & More
by BWW News Desk on Aug 16, 2009

THE OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE (OPC) is thrilled to announce its 2009 Season - 12th Annual program of playwrights, readings and symposiums. Features some of the most talented, established and up-and-coming playwrights writing today.

CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! Swings Into The Fox Theatre 10/15-10/18, Tickets On Sale 8/14
by Charlie Piane on Aug 14, 2009

Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage this fall in the inaugural U.S. tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at the Fox Theatre for nine performances from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Lillias White Joins Bdwy's FELA!, Previews 10/19
by Charlie Piane on Aug 13, 2009

Tony® Award-winner Lillias White will join the cast of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, playing the role of the iconic artist's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

New Concert Dates Announced For Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth
by Charlie Piane on Aug 12, 2009

Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth has announced several upcoming concert performances.

Harpist Carlos Reyes Brings A Bit of Classical And Jazz To The Rrazz Room 8/12
by BWW News Desk on Aug 12, 2009

Carlos Reyes, a harpist whose music is 'Santana Meets the Gipsy Kings'...with a bit of jazz and classical thrown in, plays The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, on Wednesday, August 12 at 8 PM..

12th Annual Ojai Playwrights Conference To Feature New Works By Belber, Cain, Guirgis, & More
by BWW News Desk on Aug 11, 2009

THE OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE (OPC) is thrilled to announce its 2009 Season - 12th Annual program of playwrights, readings and symposiums. Features some of the most talented, established and up-and-coming playwrights writing today.

SHREK Star Tartaglia To Star In 'The New Fangled Variety Show' At Comix 8/10
by BWW News Desk on Aug 10, 2009

You've never seen a variety show like this! The New Fangled Variety Show starring John Tartaglia.

Tartaglia To Star In 'The New Fangled Variety Show' At Comix 8/10
by BWW News Desk on Aug 10, 2009

Shrek: The Musical star John Tartaglia will star in 'The New Fangled Variety Show' at Comix at 7pm and 9pm on August 10. The show will be directed by Donna Drake and will feature musical direction by Ken Clifton. Special guest stars Bobby Daye, Aymee Garcia, Noah Rivera and Jennifer Simard will join Tartaglia for the evening.

CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! Swings Into The Fox Theatre 10/15-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra on Aug 6, 2009

Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage this fall in the inaugural U.S. tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at the Fox Theatre for nine performances from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

BUCKLE UP, MY BUDDY BERT! At Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company Opens 9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra on Aug 4, 2009

It's Bert and Ernie as you've never seen them before. Inspired by Sesame Street's iconic characters, the World Premiere of 'Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!' will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) 'A Year With Frog & Toad' - in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

Broadway Theatre League Announces 2009-2010 Broadway Series, Individual Tickets On Sale 8/3
by BWW News Desk on Aug 3, 2009

For the past five decades, Broadway Theatre League has brought the best and brightest of Broadway to the Morris Performing Arts Center. The 2009-2010 series is an exceptional example. From the glamour of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to the multi-media spectacle of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, Broadway Theatre League offers the thrill of live theater in South Bend.




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