Chicago Company of JERSEY BOYS Ends Run January 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010
The Chicago Company of JERSEY BOYS will say 'Bye, Bye Baby' to the Windy City on January 10, 2010, after an incredible run of over two years at the Bank of America Theatre. JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, premiered in Chicago initially as a limited engagement on October 5, 2007. After opening to rave reviews, adding additional performance weeks and setting four new box office records, JERSEY BOYS became a resident production on February 27, 2008. The final performance on January 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. will be the Chicago Company's 951st. The final block of tickets for performances from November 24, 2009 - January 10, 2010 will go on sale on Friday, September 11 at 10 a.m.
Reprise Theatre Company Presents Audra McDonald in Concert at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010
Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
People's Light & Theatre Company Presents SNOW WHITE: A MUSICAL PANTO, 11/18 - 1/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010
People's Light & Theatre Company presents SNOW WHITE, by Kathryn Petersen, with music and lyrics written by Michael Ogborn, from November 18, 2009 to January 3, 2010 on the Main Stage. Pete Pryor directs. SNOW WHITE is one of three shows in the Target Family Discovery Series and is sponsored by ING.
East Lynne Theater Company Presents Scholarship to Cape May Resident
by Alexandra Johnson - Dec 15, 2009
On Thursday, November 12, at East Lynne Theater Company's only Cape May fundraising event in 2009, Robert J. LeMaire III (aka Bobby), was named the third recipient of the Historic Jackson Street Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fund (HJSNA) in the Name of Bob and Toni Green. This fund was started in the fall of 2006 with a generous $5,000.00 donation from HJSNA, in honor of the Greens, who first owned The Puffin on Jackson Street. Bob Green was at one time President of ELTC's Board, and Toni came up with the idea for 'Tales of the Victorians.' They currently live in Kentucky.
People's Light & Theatre Company Presents SNOW WHITE: A MUSICAL PANTO, 11/18 - 1/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2009
People's Light & Theatre Company presents SNOW WHITE, by Kathryn Petersen, with music and lyrics written by Michael Ogborn, from November 18, 2009 to January 3, 2010 on the Main Stage. Pete Pryor directs. SNOW WHITE is one of three shows in the Target Family Discovery Series and is sponsored by ING.
New York City Center Presents The 3rd Season Of MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY 10/29-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009
New York City Center will present the third annual season of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, October 29 - November 1, 2009, featuring two unique programs including U.S. premieres by Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon and Australian choreographer Tim Harbour, as well as works by Lightfoot León, Alexei Ratmansky and Mr. Wheeldon.
New York City Center Presents The 3rd Season Of MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY 10/29-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2009
New York City Center will present the third annual season of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, October 29 - November 1, 2009, featuring two unique programs including U.S. premieres by Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon and Australian choreographer Tim Harbour, as well as works by Lightfoot León, Alexei Ratmansky and Mr. Wheeldon.
JERSEY BOYS Touring Company Hosts Actors Fund Benefit Performance in D.C., 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009
The National Touring company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will offer a special performance to benefit The Actors Fund on Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m. at the National Theatre. Proceeds from all ticket purchases will benefit The Actors Fund, which supports thousands of performing arts and entertainment professionals in need each year around the country.
People's Light & Theatre Company Presents SNOW WHITE: A MUSICAL PANTO, 11/18 - 1/3
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 23, 2009
People's Light & Theatre Company presents SNOW WHITE, by Kathryn Petersen, with music and lyrics written by Michael Ogborn, from November 18, 2009 to January 3, 2010 on the Main Stage. Pete Pryor directs. SNOW WHITE is one of three shows in the Target Family Discovery Series and is sponsored by ING.
New York City Center Presents The 3rd Season Of MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY 10/29-11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009
New York City Center will present the third annual season of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, October 29 - November 1, 2009, featuring two unique programs including U.S. premieres by Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon and Australian choreographer Tim Harbour, as well as works by Lightfoot León, Alexei Ratmansky and Mr. Wheeldon.
Vital Theatre Company Premieres MATTHEW TAKES MANNAHATTA, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009
The award-winning Vital Theatre Company's new production, MATTHEW TAKES MANNAHATTA, an original musical with book by Aurin Squire, lyrics by Sammy Buck, music by Daniel S. Acquisto and directed by Carlos Armesto, will open October 17th. The musical is based on the unpublished manuscript, Matthew's Secret Door by Christopher Paul Moore and Matthew Christopher Moore.
Shakespeare & Company Takes Action in Response to Financial Stress
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 14, 2009
At the request of Shakespeare & Company, an independent financial study of the Company has been performed by the Nonprofit Finance Fund under the auspices of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Now in its 32nd season, S&Co. is currently facing an unprecedented time of financial stress. Though the national economic downturn has indeed played a role, this stress has arisen, in large part, because of the particular pressures flowing from the Company's role as the provider of a unique and extensive scope of year-round services, and its responsibilities as the owner and steward of 33 acres in historic downtown Lenox.
Vital Theatre Company Premieres MATTHEW TAKES MANNAHATTA, 10/17
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 14, 2009
The award-winning Vital Theatre Company's new production, MATTHEW TAKES MANNAHATTA, an original musical with book by Aurin Squire, lyrics by Sammy Buck, music by Daniel S. Acquisto and directed by Carlos Armesto, will open October 17th. The musical is based on the unpublished manuscript, Matthew's Secret Door by Christopher Paul Moore and Matthew Christopher Moore.
JERSEY BOYS Touring Company Hosts Actors Fund Benefit Performance in D.C., 10/28
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 14, 2009
The National Touring company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will offer a special performance to benefit The Actors Fund on Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m. at the National Theatre. Proceeds from all ticket purchases will benefit The Actors Fund, which supports thousands of performing arts and entertainment professionals in need each year around the country.
JERSEY BOYS Chicago Company to Host 'Stage Side Chats' With Cast in October
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 28, 2009
As a special thank you to Chicago and to commemorate the second anniversary of performances at the Bank of America Theatre, the Chicago company of JERSEY BOYS will host four 'Stage Side Chats' with cast members. Audience members at Tuesday night performances through the month of October (October 6, 13, 20 and 27) will be invited to a brief question and answer session following that evening's performance with the actors who bring this show to life eight times a week. This is the last chance theatergoers will have to get up close and personal with Chicago's JERSEY BOYS before they end their run at the Bank of America Theater on January 10, 2010.
Atlantic Theater Company Presents Brunstetter's OOHRAH!, Previews Begin 9/1, Opens 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce the first production of its 2009-2010 season, the world premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's play OOHRAH!, directed by Evan Cabnet. The production will feature Cassie Beck, Sami Gayle, Darren Goldstein, J.R. Horne, Jennifer Mudge, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe and Maximilian Osinski.