'Passing Strange' Concludes Run With Spike Lee's Filming
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008
The long, strange trip is coming to an end: Passing Strange, the rock musical that was born at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, enjoyed an extended off-Broadway run at The Public Theater, and then burst onto Broadway with its original cast intact is scheduled to close this Sunday - but not until it's saved on film. On Saturday, celebrated director Spike Lee will shoot two of the show's final performances to preserve it for future generations!
MAC 'New Face Showcase' 6/25 at the Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2008
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song on Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm at The Duplex.
MAC 'New Face Showcase' 6/25 at the Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song on Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm at The Duplex.
Hoch's 'Taking Over' to Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008
Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, revealed that Danny Hoch's 'Taking Over' - which made its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January - is headed on the road.
George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007
Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Headed for Bway; by Lippa, Elice & Brickman
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2007
Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, are the librettists for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Drama Desk Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party) is writing the score, and Improbable Theater founders Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) will direct and design. EET plans to premiere THE ADDAMS FAMILY in the 2009-2010 Broadway season, preceded by an out-of-town tryout.
This week on FRONT ROW CENTRE
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Feb 20, 2007
If you enjoy music from Broadway and Hollywood, FOXY 88.5 FM (Toronto) has a full hour of it for you every Sunday night at 7 when Mark Andrew Lawrence presents FRONT ROW CENTRE. This week, Mark Andrew will be featuring the classic musical GUYS AND DOLLS by Frank Loesser. The program is also available through the website at www.foxy885.com.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007
Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Prelude to a Kiss Announces Full Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2007
Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present John Mahoney (Old Man), Annie Parisse (Rita) and Alan Tudyk (Peter) in a new Broadway production of Craig Lucas' romantic drama Prelude to a Kiss with Robin Bartlett (Mrs. Boyle) and James Rebhorn (Dr. Boyle), directed by Daniel Sullivan at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).