Souvenir 2006 - Articles Page 13

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

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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 13

Jane Carr Joins The Cast of MARY POPPINS In LA Beginning 11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009


Following a three-year run on Broadway as Mrs. Brill, the harried cook and housekeeper in the beloved musical 'Mary Poppins,' Jane Carr returns to her hometown to play the role in Los Angeles, beginning Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8 p.m.

MARY POPPINS Opens at The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


The West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' opens Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre for a limited engagement through February 7, 2010.

SpeakEasy Stage Presents RECKLESS 11/13-12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Yes, Virginia, there is something new onstage in Boston this holiday season. From November 13-December 12, 2009, SpeakEasy Stage will proudly present the Boston Professional Premiere of Craig Lucas' hit Broadway comedy RECKLESS.

Tickets For MARY POPPINS at CTG Go On Sale 5/10, Performances Begin 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Center Theatre Group and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the eagerly anticipated production of Mary Poppins will go on sale to the public on Sunday, May 10 at 11am. Mary Poppins begins performances at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on November 13, 2009, for a limited engagement. Opening is set for Sunday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Richard Sherman on Seeing MARY POPPINS 30+ Times and His Ritual of 'Rushing the Stage'
by Robert Diamond - Nov 8, 2009


The always charming Richard Sherman spoke with the LA Times this weekend in advance of the West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' opens Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre for a limited engagement through February 7, 2010.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Houston's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 22 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, November 8. The opening night is Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Houston engagement of MARY POPPINS.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

SpeakEasy Stage Closes RECKLESS 11/13-12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 30, 2009


Yes, Virginia, there is something new onstage in Boston this holiday season. From November 13-December 12, 2009, SpeakEasy Stage will proudly present the Boston Professional Premiere of Craig Lucas' hit Broadway comedy RECKLESS.

MARY POPPINS Opens at The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


The West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' opens Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre for a limited engagement through February 7, 2010.

Houston Critics Praise MARY POPPINS At The Hobby Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The North American tour of MARY POPPINS opened in Houston on Friday, October 23 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to a rave review from Houston's top theatrical critic. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, MARY POPPINS features original Broadway stars Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Gavin Lee (Bert) reprising their roles as the world's most famous nanny and chimney sweep.

Tickets For The Des Moines Run Of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. THE LION KING premiered in Des Moines in March 2006, selling out its entire 5-week run.

MARY POPPINS Flies into Houston Tonight at the Hobby Center, 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009


The Houston premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, October 23 at 8 p.m. at the Hobby Center for a limited engagement of three weeks through November 8. MARY POPPINS plays Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Great seats are still available for each performance.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009


Houston's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 22 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, November 8. The opening night is Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Houston's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 22 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, November 8. The opening night is Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Houston engagement of MARY POPPINS.

THE LION KING Hartford Tickets Go On Sale 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions and The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10 a.m.

Tickets For The Des Moines Run Of THE LION KING
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 16, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. THE LION KING premiered in Des Moines in March 2006, selling out its entire 5-week run.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2009


Houston's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 22 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, November 8. The opening night is Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

THE LION KING Hartford Tickets Go On Sale 10/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions and The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10 a.m.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Bursts Onto The Mainstage At Chanhassen, Runs 6/26-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


With a crash of drums and a flash of light, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns by popular demand to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres? Main Stage for a limited run from June 26 ? September 26.

MARY POPPINS Comes To Houston, Plays The Hobby Center 10/22-11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2009


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Houston engagement of MARY POPPINS.

ASU Gammage's MARY POPPINS Tickets Go On Sale 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


ASU Gammage, Broadway Across America and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 14 at 10 a.m.

ASU Gammage's MARY POPPINS Tickets Go On Sale 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009


ASU Gammage, Broadway Across America and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 14 at 10 a.m.

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