NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
HAMLET, EVITA, THE 39 STEPS & More Part of Arkansas Rep's '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest professional nonprofit theatre, is proud to announce its 35th MainStage Season. Musicals, comedies, timeless classics and social dramas combine to form a season that exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.
New Line Theatre Announces Video Contest in Connection with Their Next Show THE WILD PARTY
by Chris Gibson - Mar 9, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
New Line Theatre to Stage THE WILD PARTY, 4/22-5/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010.
EVITA im Deutschen Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010
von 23. November bis 12. Dezember wird Andrew Lloyd Webbers Meisterwerk 'Evita' im Deutschen Theater zu erleben sein . Seit 2008 feiert die aktuelle Inszenierung von Bill Kenwright - in Kooperation mit Andrew Lloyd Webber - große Erfolge in Großbritannien. Neben einer hochkaratigen Besetzung mit Stars aus dem Londoner West End und einem exzellenten Orchester besticht die herausragende Inszenierung mit einer stilvoll aufwendigen Ausstattung. „Eine Produktion", so der einhellige Tenor der britischen Presse, „die so leidenschaftlich und mitreißend emotional wie spektakular ist"
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 3rd, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 3, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, Stephen Sondheim, Broadway In Chicago, 'The Addams Family,' 'Fiddler On The Roof,' 'Ragtime,' more.....
New Line Theatre Announces A Web Video Contest 4/22-5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
David Byrne on Imelda Marcos-Inspired 'Here Lies Love': 'It Could Be The New Evita'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010
David Byrne's latest project 'Here Lies Love' is a "song cycle" of 22 songs about the life and upbringing of the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. 'Here Lies Love' is a disco opera with such artists as Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine lending their vocal talents.
Way Off Broadway Announces Registration for Children's Theatre Summer Camp 2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010
the last fourteen years, Way Off Broadway has been operating one of the most popular Children's Theatre Summer Camp programs in the area. As more and more young people are becoming interested in performing and learning about live theatre, it has become paramount for parents to find the right theatre education program that fits their child's needs. Beginning on Saturday morning, March 6th, Way Off Broadway will begin its registration for the 2010 Children's Theatre Summer Camp.
Donmar Celebrates 2010 with Sondheim, Mendes, Roger; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
Donmar Announces 2010 Plans Including Sondheim Celebrations
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2010
The Donmar's Artistic Director Michael Grandage has announced the new Donmar season through until February 2011, including full casting for Mark Haddon's Polar Bears, The Late Middle Classes, The Prince Of Homburg, Elena Roger in Passion, and Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
UP ON THE MARQUEE: AMERICAN IDIOT Going Up!
by Brian Estrada - Feb 12, 2010
AMERICAN IDIOT will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the ST. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street). The marquee is currently on it's way up!
LuPone & Patinkin Take 'An Evening' to Toronto, 2/9 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who co-starred on Broadway in the original Evita in 1979, will bring their touring concert act, 'An Evening,' to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from February 9 - February 14, 2010.