Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Renovates its 25-year-old Main Hall Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009
Leontyne Price was the first performer on it. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater danced on it. And 'Les Misérables' performed 216 shows on it, breaking the record for number of engagements at one theater stage - 11. After hosting 25 years of performances, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is retiring its original stage floor and renovating it this summer.
Habitat For Humanity & LITTLE HOUSE ON PRAIRIE Tour Announce Partnership
by Charlie Piane - Aug 3, 2009
The producers of the upcoming national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: THE MUSICAL, with Melissa Gilbert as Ma, today announced a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the non-profit international organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to the poor and needy. The announcement was made at a Habitat build-site in the South Bronx at which Melissa Gilbert and fellow cast members helped Habitat volunteers build the seven-story complex which will house 12 families.
Paper Mill Playhouse Hosts 'The Little House On The Prairie Festival' 9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 15, 2009
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce a community event to celebrate the opening of the 2009-2010 season. The Little House on the Prairie Harvest Festival will be held in Taylor Park and Main Street in Downtown Millburn on Saturday, September 12th from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.
42ND STREET Taps Into TUTS As 42nd Free Summer Musical 7/9-7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009
The tap-happy Tony® Award winning spectacle of 42nd Street marks Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) 42nd summer of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 42nd Street brings the grand-scale dance numbers of 1930s Broadway to Miller Outdoor Theatre (100 Concert Drive) every evening July 9 - 14, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.
Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2009
Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.
Theatre Under The Stars 'Pick Four' Season Package On Sale Now, Begins 9/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009
It's never too late to become a subscriber and Theatre Under The Stars provides multiple subscription packages to fit your needs! TUTS has just announced the availability of the 'Pick Four' special subscription offer. Subscribers may pick their favorite four out of six incredible musicals in TUTS' 2009-2010 'The One That You Want!' season line-up at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby & Walker).
Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by Eddie Varley - Jun 19, 2009
Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.
Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.
42ND STREET Taps Into TUTS As 42nd Free Summer Musical 7/9-7/14
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009
The tap-happy Tony® Award winning spectacle of 42nd Street marks Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) 42nd summer of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 42nd Street brings the grand-scale dance numbers of 1930s Broadway to Miller Outdoor Theatre (100 Concert Drive) every evening July 9 - 14, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.
Mirvish Theater Changes Line-up, THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Plays 10/20-11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009
David Mirvish is delighted to announce a change to the line-up of shows for the 2009-10 Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH will be the second show in the season, replacing the already announced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The new show will play October 20 to November 29, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.
IN THE HEIGHTS & More Set For Fox's 2009-2010 Bank Broadway Series In St. Louis
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009
Fox Associates announces its stellar 2009-2010 U.S. Bank Broadway Series, featuring Broadway's latest sensation IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical. The new Mel Brooks Musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, a zany recreation of the classic film, will make its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: the recent Broadway smash hit production of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS; the 2007 Broadway revival of GREASE starring 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel and the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY starring Estelle Parsons.
Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.
Anderson, Arngrim, Champlin, Davis & More Set For Laurie Beechman Theatre In May
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009
The Laurie Beechman Theatre located within The West Bank Café is pleased to announce upcoming performances in May
Featuring: Nancy Anderson, Alison Arngrim, Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Bond Davis, Lauren Kennedy, Steven Lutvak, Joan Rivers, Tim Sullivan and more!
MTC MainStage Presents LADY DAY AT EMERSONS BAR AND GRILL 4/24-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009
MTC MainStage, Music Theatre of Connecticut's Professional Equity Acting Company, presents 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill' a play with music by Lanie Robertson and directed by Kevin Connors. Set in 1959 in a seedy bar in Philadelphia, 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill' recreates one of Billie Holiday's final performances. Performances are April 24 - May 3, 2009 and take place at the MTC MainStage Studio Theatre in Westport, CT.
Samaro, Butler, Swain Make Debuts At Sterling's Upstairs At Vitello's In May
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009
The award-winning Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA, adds sizzle to its May headlining roster when regional musical theatre star Shaun Samaro, Television and Broadway star Dean Butler, and Theresa Anne Swain, winner of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2009, make their cabaret debuts at the trendy and immensely popular supper club.
MTC MainStage Presents LADY DAY AT EMERSONS BAR AND GRILL 4/24-5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009
MTC MainStage, Music Theatre of Connecticut's Professional Equity Acting Company, presents 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill' a play with music by Lanie Robertson and directed by Kevin Connors. Set in 1959 in a seedy bar in Philadelphia, 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill' recreates one of Billie Holiday's final performances. Performances are April 24 - May 3, 2009 and take place at the MTC MainStage Studio Theatre in Westport, CT.
A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.