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42ND STREET Opens Tonight at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2014


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is proud to present the tap-dance extravaganza, 42nd Street from tonight, April 23 - May 18.

Casts Revealed for Pride Films and Plays' Gay Play Weekend, Running 5/9-11
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2014


Pride Films and Plays' Gay Play Weekend is one of the most exciting events for LGBT theater lovers, as five great new scripts are brought to life in enhanced staged readings directed by Chicago's top directors. The first three years of the contest had produced finalists and award winners like At The Flash by Sean Chandler and David Leeper, Under A Rainbow Flag by Leo Schwartz, Learn to Be Latina by Enrique Urueta, and Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead by Martin Casella.

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot to Bring HAMLET to Bryant Park, 5/15-31
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2014


To honor Shakespeare's 450th birthday, Bryant Park Corporation and The Drilling Company's Shakespeare in the Parking Lot will present 'Hamlet' in Bryant Park May 15 to 31, 2014. It is Bryant Park's first Shakespeare production and The Drilling Company's first Shakespeare production outside the municipal parking lot at the corner of Ludlow and Broome Streets, where its intrepid, bare-boned productions have become a New York tradition.

42ND STREET to Open 4/23 at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2014


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is proud to present the tap-dance extravaganza, 42nd Street from April 23 - May 18.

Ocean State Theatre Company Extends 42ND STREET Through 5/18
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2014


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is pleased to announce that due to unprecedented demand, the run of the tap-dance extravaganza, 42nd Street, the closing production of the 2013-14 season, has been extended through May 18.

Keen Company Announces Thursday Talks for Paddy Chayefsky's Middle Of The Night
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2014


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company's revival of Middle Of The Night by Academy Award winner Paddy Chayefsky, starring Tony and Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hadary (Gypsy, Awake & Sing, Gemini, As Is) along with Todd Bartels (Bingo With the Indians, Church), Amelia Campbell (Our Country's Good [Tony nomination], A Streetcar Named Desire, Waiting in the Wings, The Herbal Bed), Alyssa May Gold (Arcadia, Keen's Lemon Sky), Nicole Lowrance (Peter and the Starcatchers, Dividing the Estate), Denise Lute (Harry Outside, Bug), and Melissa Miller (Merchant Of Venice with F. Murray Abraham, Keen's I Never Sang for My Father), directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein, will have Talkbacks following performances on Thursday evenings. Scheduled are:

CATS, LES MIS & More Set for Paramount's 2014-15 Broadway Series
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 1, 2014


Paramount announces 2014-15 Broadway Series: Cats, Mary Poppins, Tommy & Les Mis

Pride Films & Plays Announces Directors, Schedule for 2014 Gay Play Weekend, 5/9-11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014


PFP's Gay Play Weekend includes a dynamic musical about a tragedy in gay history, and a historical drama about Michelangelo. You will also see a murder mystery which takes place at a party where everyone is dressed as Joan Crawford, a fun piece about gay dating today, and a drama about abuse and healing. These are the themes of the five finalists in Pride Films and Plays' 2014 Gay Play and Musical Contest.

Photo Flash: Keen Company's MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company's revival of Middle Of The Night by Academy Award winner Paddy Chayefsky, starring Tony and Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hadary (Gypsy, Awake & Sing, Gemini, As Is) along with Todd Bartels (Bingo With the Indians, Church), Amelia Campbell (Our Country's Good [Tony nomination], A Streetcar Named Desire, Waiting in the Wings, The Herbal Bed), Alyssa May Gold (Arcadia, Keen's Lemon Sky), Nicole Lowrance (Peter and the Starcatchers, Dividing the Estate), Denise Lute (Harry Outside, Bug), and Melissa Miller (Merchant Of Venice with F. Murray Abraham, Keen's I Never Sang for My Father), directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein, opening tonight, February 27th. This limited engagement runs through March 29th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Tony Winner Rosemary Harris to Star in Roundabout Theatre's INDIAN INK this Fall
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris will play the role of 'Eleanor Swan' in the Off-Broadway premiere of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink, directed by Carey Perloff. The production will begin performances on September 4 and open Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold & Miriam Steinberg Centre for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Jonathan Hadary, Nicole Lowrance and More in Keen Company's MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2014


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company's revival of Middle Of The Night by Academy Award winner Paddy Chayefsky, starring Tony and Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hadary (Gypsy, Awake & Sing, Gemini, As Is) along with Todd Bartels (Bingo With the Indians, Church), Amelia Campbell (Our Country's Good [Tony nomination], A Streetcar Named Desire, Waiting in the Wings, The Herbal Bed), Alyssa May Gold (Arcadia, Keen's Lemon Sky), Nicole Lowrance (Peter and the Starcatchers, Dividing the Estate), Denise Lute (Harry Outside, Bug), and Melissa Miller (Merchant Of Venice with F. Murray Abraham, Keen's I Never Sang for My Father), directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein, opening February 27th. This limited engagement runs through March 29th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Keen Company's MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company's revival of Middle Of The Night by Academy Award winner Paddy Chayefsky, starring Tony and Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hadary (Gypsy, Awake & Sing, Gemini, As Is) along with Todd Bartels (Bingo With the Indians, Church), Amelia Campbell (Our Country's Good [Tony nomination], A Streetcar Named Desire, Waiting in the Wings, The Herbal Bed), Alyssa May Gold (Arcadia, Keen's Lemon Sky), Nicole Lowrance (Peter and the Starcatchers, Dividing the Estate), Denise Lute (Harry Outside, Bug), and Melissa Miller (Merchant Of Venice with F. Murray Abraham, Keen's I Never Sang for My Father), directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein, will begin performances Tuesday February 11th, with Opening Night set for February 27th. This limited engagement runs through March 29th.

Pontiac Theatre IV to Present BROADWAY THROUGH THE '80s Music Revue, 2/14-15
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014


Pontiac Theatre IV presents its 2014 musical revue, Broadway Through the 80's, Friday and Saturday, February 14th and 15th, 2014 at Bartelli's in Waterford.

Jonathan Hadary, Amelia Campbell & More to Lead Keen Company's MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2014


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company today announced that their revival of Middle Of The Night by Academy Award winner Paddy Chayefsky will star Tony and Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hadary (Gypsy, Awake & Sing, Gemini, As Is) along with Todd Bartels (Bingo With the Indians, Church), Amelia Campbell (Our Country's Good [Tony nomination], A Streetcar Named Desire, Waiting in the Wings, The Herbal Bed), Alyssa May Gold (Arcadia, Keen's Lemon Sky), Nicole Lowrance (Peter and the Starcatchers, Dividing the Estate), Denise Lute (Harry Outside, Bug), and Melissa Miller (Merchant Of Venice with F. Murray Abraham, Keen's I Never Sang for My Father).

National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME to Close 12/15
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2013


The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's hit musical based on the 1975 Academy-Award-nominated film Lies My Father Told Me adapted from the works of Ted Allan will end its highly acclaimed run Sunday, December 15.

Jeremie Bracka's ARAFAT IN THERAPY Comes to United Solo, Now thru 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013


Described as a 'comic genius: Australian actor/comic, writer and human rights attorney, Jeremie Bracka, who won rave reviews from theatre critics and standing ovations from audiences when he first appeared in New York City at the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival in his one-man tour de force, Enough About Me•••••Let's Talk about Jew! returns to the New York stage with his newest international hit, Arafat in Therapy, for three performances only at New York's 2013 United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre Row tonight, October 29 at 9 PM, Sunday, Nov. 3 at 6 PM and Sunday Nov. 4 at 6 PM. (Note: The performances on Sunday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 are virtually sold out; tickets for Sunday, Nov. 4 at 6 PM are available.)

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013


For its 99th season, the National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene will present one of the largest productions in its history, the American premiere of a new musical based on the 1975 Academy-Award-nominated film Lies My Father Told Me adapted from the works of Ted Allan. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

American Dance Machine to Present Works by Susan Stroman, Michael Bennett & More, 11/11
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2013


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present a benefit evening of classic musical theater dance numbers from A Chorus Line, Contact, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, 42nd Street and Promises! Promises on Monday, November 11 at New York City Center, Studio Five at 7:00 p.m. Each piece has been coached by artists intimately involved in their original productions. The evening will be directed by Artistic Director Margo Sappington and feature live music with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz. ADM21 is a new non-profit dance company founded by Executive Director Nikki Feirt Atkins, dedicated to creating a living and vibrant archive of classic and current notable musical theater choreography.

Jeremie Bracka's ARAFAT IN THERAPY Comes to United Solo, 10/29-11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2013


Described as a 'comic genius: Australian actor/comic, writer and human rights attorney, Jeremie Bracka, who won rave reviews from theatre critics and standing ovations from audiences when he first appeared in New York City at the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival in his one-man tour de force, Enough About Me•••••Let's Talk about Jew! returns to the New York stage with his newest international hit, Arafat in Therapy, for three performances only at New York's 2013 United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre Row October 29 at 9 PM, Sunday, Nov. 3 at 6 PM and Sunday Nov. 4 at 6 PM. (Note: The performances on Sunday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 are virtually sold out; tickets for Sunday, Nov. 4 at 6 PM are available.)

National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene to Present LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME, 11/10-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


For its 99th season, the National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene will present one of the largest productions in its history, the American premiere of a new musical based on the 1975 Academy-Award-nominated film Lies My Father Told Me adapted from the works of Ted Allan.

Ocean State Theatre's 2013-2014 Season Opens With LES MISERABLES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2013


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its first full season in their new state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the international smash hit, Les Miserables.

New Victory Theater to Present Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company's SLEEPING BEAUTY, 11/1-19
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013


Three centuries of Italy's rich cultural heritage are on dazzling display when Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company (Macbeth, New Vic 2007) tells the timeless tale of a princess and her prophesied slumber in the U.S. Premiere of Sleeping Beauty from November 1 - 10, 2013 at The New Victory Theater. Part of the 'Year of Italian Culture in the United States,' this gem from the repertoire of Italy's oldest and most respected classical marionette company interprets Charles Perrault's original 1697 fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood' with the accompaniment of Tchaikovsky's enchanting ballet score.

Rick McKay Releases Update on Broadway: BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE
by Robert Diamond - Sep 23, 2013


Filmmaker Rick McKay has posted a lengthy update to Kickstarter with news on the anxiously awaited sequel to his award-winning film, Broadway: The Golden Age, with 100 new stars and new rare footage.

ESPN to Receive Cullman Award from Int'l Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


ESPN will receive the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award to ESPN, in recognition of the company's longstanding commitment to the sport.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Aug 25, 2013


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, August 25, 2013 - Sunday, August 25, 2013.

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