2012 EASTER BONNET Competition Raises $3,677,855 for BC/EFA
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2012
The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised $3,677,855, the result of six weeks of intensive fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by 51 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Plays TIP Mainstage, May 17; TIP Announces 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2012
'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on TIP's mainstage May 17-20. TIP has also announced several upcoming performances and the program for its 2012-2013 season.
Berkeley Playhouse's 2012-2013 Season to Include THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MULAN JR. and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2012
Berkeley Playhouse proudly announces the lineup for its fifth season. The family-friendly season of musicals timeless and new opens in October with Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jennifer King. Jon Tracy (The Pirates of Penzance) returns to the company to direct Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' GUYS AND DOLLS in March.
Paradise Theatre Presents GUYS and DOLLS, 4/13-29
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 6, 2012
Paradise Theatre presents the Broadway Musical, Guys and Dolls on April 13-29th. Fri/Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 3pm. A special Dinner Theatre will be presented on April 28th at 6pm. For more information and tickets go online at www.paradisetheatre.org or call the Box office at 253-851-PLAY.
Jeffrey Bean, James Black and More Set for Alley Theatre's THE SEAFARER, 4/6-4/29
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 6, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of the Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER. The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson and directed by Gregory Boyd, begins previews Friday April 6, opens Wednesday April 11 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on the Hubbard Stage. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.220.5700 and asking for the group sales department.
GUYS AND DOLLS et al. Set for Centre Segal Theatre in 2012-2013
by Noelle Hannibal - Apr 11, 2012
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has announced its program for the 2012/2013 season. A wide range of events covering theatre, music, dance, film and educational and community programs will celebrate diversity, creativity and excellence.
42nd St. Moon's 2012-13 Season to Include OF THEE I SING, PAL JOEY, CARNIVAL
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 29, 2012
Greg MacKellan and Stephanie Rhoads, artistic and producing directors of 42nd Street Moon, today announced details for the company's 20th Anniversary Season of musical theater: Moon Goes Platinum! It will be celebrated with five diverse comedies - all first-time productions for the organization, including a political comedy, romantic comedy, singing satire, a comedy-drama and a no-holds-barred farce.
Jeffrey Bean, James Black and More Set for Alley Theatre's THE SEAFARER, 4/6-4/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of the Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER. The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson and directed by Gregory Boyd, begins previews Friday April 6, opens Wednesday April 11 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on the Hubbard Stage. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.220.5700 and asking for the group sales department.
Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch and Mary Testa Join Victoria Clark, Robert Morse, et al. for NY Phil's ANYWHERE I WANDER
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012
Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch, and Mary Testa have joined the New York Philharmonic's presentation of Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook, Monday, March 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
New York Philharmonic to Feature Frank Loesser Tribute Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012
The New York Philharmonic presents Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook, a celebration of the late legendary Broadway composer of Where's Charley?, Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Greenwillow, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Monday, March 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Directed and conducted by Tony Award winner Ted Sperling, the evening will feature an all-star cast that includes Ann Hampton Callaway, Victoria Clark, Robert Morse, Bryn Terfel, a special appearance by Loesser's widow and leading lady Jo Sullivan Loesser, and others to be announced. The program will be choreographed by Andrew Palermo.
DOMA Theatre Company Opens its 2012 Season With THE WHO'S TOMMY, 3/23-4/15
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 23, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company kicks off its 2012 season of musical theater with a revival of The Who's Tommy. Hallie Baran directs the Tony Award-winning rock opera that features a book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff; music and lyrics by The Who's Pete Townshend; and additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Sonny Boy Williamson. Musical director is Chris Raymond and Angela Todaro choreographs. Performances take place March 23 through April 15 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles.
American Theatre Wing Accepting Applications for 2012 SpringboardNYC
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 15, 2012
The American Theatre Wing (Theodore S. Chapin, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director) is now accepting applications for the 2012 SpringboardNYC summer program, being held June 5 - 16 in New York City. Limited to 35 participants, SpringboardNYC provides financial aid and multiple scholarship programs to students who qualify.
Jolly Abraham, Brendan Averett, Dana Eskelson and More to Star in Rattlestick's MASSACRE
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 12, 2012
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Massacre (Sing to Your Children), by Obie Award-winning playwright Jose Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes. Performances will begin Wednesday, April 4th at Rattlestick Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets). The official opening night is set for Thursday, April 12th. The production is scheduled to run through May 12th.
Graham Rowat Joins York Theatre Company's THE SHOW GOES ON, 3/16-18
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2012
York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival, has announced that Graham Rowat (Guys and Dolls) will join previously announced Tom Jones (The Fantasticks), Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, York's Falling for Eve) and Susan Watson (Follies) in the series opener, The Show Goes On, a portfolio of theater songs by Mr. Jones and his longtime collaborator Harvey Schmidt directed by Pamela Hunt.
Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch and Mary Testa Join Victoria Clark, Robert Morse, et al. for NY Phil's ANYWHERE I WANDER
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 9, 2012
Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch, and Mary Testa have joined the New York Philharmonic's presentation of Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook, Monday, March 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets On Sale Now for Studio Tenn's Summer Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Franklin Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 7, 2012
Jake Speck and Matt Logan decided to add the musical to Studio Tenn's 2011-2012 season after the success of Guys and Dolls in August 2011, the debut theatrical production at the Franklin Theatre. The company has seen continued success with subsequent plays, A Christmas Carol-which sold out so rapidly that two encore performances were added-and The Miracle Worker, which wrapped up its run last weekend.
Barrington Stage Names Darren R. Cohen, Mark H. Dold, Debra Jo Rupp and Renee Lutz 2012 Associate Artists
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 7, 2012
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and Tristan Wilson, Managing Director, announces four new Associate Artists. Formed in 2010, the Associate Artists Program's inaugural honorees were composer/lyricist William Finn, actor/director Christopher Innvar and playwright Mark St. Germain. This year's new Associate Artists are music director Darren R. Cohen, actors Mark H. Dold and Debra Jo Rupp, and production stage manager Renee Lutz.
BWW Interviews: Onstage at The Barn: Memories From the First 45 Years with Dietz Osborne
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 1, 2012
Now owned by the second-generation Chaffins-John and Janie, who were recognized among Nashville's Top Entrepreneurs of 2012 by Business Leader Magazine-The Barn has touched the lives of many, both onstage and off-, and today we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actor/director/playwright Dietz Osborne, who made his debut at The Barn in a 1998 production of Guys and Dolls-and up until recently, his was the voice you heard on the company's voice mail system directing you which number to push when you call in to make reservations, inquire about group events or to buy a gift certificate.
Chita Rivera Leads THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD for Roundabout in 2012-2013; PICNIC & New Premiere Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 1, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced three productions as part of the 2012-2013 theatrical season. In the fall of 2012, Roundabout will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood, starring Chita Rivera, featuring book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, musical direction by Paul Gemignani and direction by Scott Ellis. Winter 2013 will bring Picnic by William Inge, directed by Sam Gold. The third production announced is The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin by Steven Levenson, directed by Scott Ellis.
FAR FROM HEAVEN, BLUE DEEP, et al. Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2012 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2012
Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced in Williamstown today the roster of Main Stage and Nikos Stage productions for the 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) Season, the Festival's 58th season and second under Ms. Gersten's leadership. The Main Stage Season will kick off with a production of Oscar Wilde's classic The Importance of Being Earnest as you've never seen it before, directed by Tony Award-winner David Hyde Pierce (an alum of the Festival's training programs, making his WTF directorial debut), playing from June 26 - July 14, 2012. A new translation of Ivan Turgenev's A Month in the Country, directed by Tony Award-winner Richard Nelson (James Joyce's The Dead) has also been added to the Main Stage line-up, from August 1 - August 19, 2012. On the Nikos Stage, WTF veteran Jessica Stone (A Funny Thing...Forum) directs Neil Simon's comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers, playing from July 11 - July 22, 2012, and the World Premiere of Olivier Award-winner Katori Hall's (The Mountaintop) WHADDABLOODCLOT!!!, will run, in association with Signature Theatre, from August 8 - 19, 2012.
DOMA Theatre Company Opens its 2012 Season With THE WHO'S TOMMY, 3/23-4/15
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 27, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company kicks off its 2012 season of musical theater with a revival of The Who's Tommy. Hallie Baran directs the Tony Award-winning rock opera that features a book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff; music and lyrics by The Who's Pete Townshend; and additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Sonny Boy Williamson. Musical director is Chris Raymond and Angela Todaro choreographs. Performances take place March 23 through April 15 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles.