Souvenir 2006 - Articles Page 11

Opened: October 5, 2006
Closing: November 05, 2006

Souvenir - 2006 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

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11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles

For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter. Not unreasonably so, as this wealthy society eccentric suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano when she was in fact incapable of producing two consecutive notes in tune. Nevertheless, her annual recitals in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton hotel brought her extraordinary fame. As news of her terrible singing spread, so did her celebrity. Her growing mob of fans packed her recitals, stuffing handkerchiefs in their mouths to stifle their laughter—which Mrs. Jenkins blissfully mistook for cheers. The climax of her career was a single concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944. Famously, it sold out in two hours. SOUVENIR, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells her story through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. As the play ends the audience enters her world completely, finding there the beauty she'd heard in her head all along. SOUVENIR is a musical odd-couple for the ages.


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Souvenir - 2006 - Los Angeles Articles Page 11

SpeakEasy Presents Boston Premiere Of 'TRAILER PARK MUSICAL' 4/30-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


Agoraphobia, adultery, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, kleptomania, flan and disco - these are just a few of the subjects covered in hit Off-Broadway musical comedy THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, which will have its Boston-area premiere April 30-May 30, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company.

Sheen, Lee Headline Cast Of MARY POPPINS At The Fox, Opens 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Atlanta engagement of MARY POPPINS. Atlanta's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, April 29 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, May 16. The opening night is Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

THE LION KING Plays The Academy of Music Through April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.

Photo Flash: SpeakEasy Stage Co's THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Agoraphobia, adultery, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, kleptomania, flan and disco - these are just a few of the subjects covered in hit Off-Broadway musical comedy THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, which will have its Boston-area premiere April 30-May 30, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company.

SpeakEasy Presents Boston Premiere Of 'TRAILER PARK MUSICAL' 4/30-5/30
by Charlie Piane - Apr 14, 2010


Agoraphobia, adultery, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, kleptomania, flan and disco - these are just a few of the subjects covered in hit Off-Broadway musical comedy THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, which will have its Boston-area premiere April 30-May 30, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company.

STAGE TUBE: [title of show] Takes The Stage Down Under
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2010


[title of show] is a musical about two guys named Jeff and Hunter by two nobodies named Jeff and Hunter.In 2004, the real Jeff and Hunter decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical.

LION KING Cast Members To Perform for Phila.ActionAIDS 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2010


Select cast and crew members of Disney's THE LION KING will host UMCULO WEBHUBESI (the lion sings tonight) - a concert featuring South African music and dance. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, April 12 at The Trocadero located at 1003 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 including a post-performance reception with the cast.

MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight At The Aronoff Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


The Cincinnati premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the Aronoff Center for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, April 25, 2010. MARY POPPINS plays Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Great seats still available for most performances.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

Sheen, Lee Headline Cast Of MARY POPPINS At The Fox, Opens 4/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Atlanta engagement of MARY POPPINS. Atlanta's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, April 29 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, May 16. The opening night is Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

GLORIOUS Closes at The Rep, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Glorious! is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.

Maine State Ballet's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Closes 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Maine State Ballet will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, originally choreographed by George Balanchine in 1962, thru March 28. With incidental music by Felix Mendelssohn, the performance incorporates Shakespeare's classic story of fairies and magic with enchanting dancing appropriate for the whole family.

PURE Theatre's LOWCOUNTRY BOIL by R.W. Smith Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010


PURE Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Lowcountry Boil written and directed by Charleston's own R.W. Smith, and will feature Jennie Pringle, R.W. Smith, David Mandel, Kevin Curler, Robbie Thomas, Will Hodges, Katie Huard, Brian DeCosta, and Randy Risher. Lowcountry Boil opens Friday, March 5 and runs through the 27th.

LION KING Cast Members To Perform for Phila.ActionAIDS 4/12
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 23, 2010


Select cast and crew members of Disney's THE LION KING will host UMCULO WEBHUBESI (the lion sings tonight) - a concert featuring South African music and dance. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, April 12 at The Trocadero located at 1003 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 including a post-performance reception with the cast.

THE LION KING Set for Limited Engagement at the Academy of Music, 3/23-4/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.

Maine State Ballet Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 3/20-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


Beginning March 20th, Maine State Ballet will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, originally choreographed by George Balanchine in 1962. With incidental music by Felix Mendelssohn, the performance incorporates Shakespeare's classic story of fairies and magic with enchanting dancing appropriate for the whole family.

Corella Ballet Castilla y León Makes Its US Debut At New York City Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


Choreographer Angel Corella has announced the U.S. debut of Corella Ballet Castilla y León, March 17 - 20 at New York City Center.

CORELLA BALLET Comes To New York City Center 3/17-20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2010


Choreographer Ángel Corella has announced the complete repertoire his company, Corella Ballet Castilla y León, will perform during its U.S. debut, March 17 - 20 at New York City Center.

Corella Ballet Castilla y León Makes Its US Debut At New York City Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2010


Choreographer Angel Corella has announced the U.S. debut of Corella Ballet Castilla y León, March 17 - 20 at New York City Center.

The Rep Presents GLORIOUS 3/12-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


Glorious! is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.

PURE Theatre Presents World Premiere of LOWCOUNTRY BOIL by R.W. Smith
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


PURE Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Lowcountry Boil written and directed by Charleston's own R.W. Smith, and will feature Jennie Pringle, R.W. Smith, David Mandel, Kevin Curler, Robbie Thomas, Will Hodges, Katie Huard, Brian DeCosta, and Randy Risher. Lowcountry Boil opens Friday, March 5 and runs through the 27th.

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Entertainment Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Entertainment/Sports/Special Events Listing for MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: ARIA, Bellagio, Crystals, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus

Casting for Cincinnati Tour of MARY POPPINS Announced
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 24, 2010


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Cincinnati engagement of MARY POPPINS. Cincinnati's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Aronoff Center on Thursday, April 8, 2010 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, April 25, 2010. The opening night is Friday, April 9, 2010 at 8:00pm.

CORELLA BALLET Comes To New York City Center 3/17-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010


Choreographer Ángel Corella has announced the complete repertoire his company, Corella Ballet Castilla y León, will perform during its U.S. debut, March 17 - 20 at New York City Center.

Casting Announced for THE LION KING's Limited Engagement at the Academy of Music
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.

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2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Judy Kaye

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