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BWW Interviews: Ashley Brown Talks Judy Garland, Kennedy Center and More
by Kelly Cameron - Mar 8, 2011


On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo (as well as special guest Lorna Luft) All week we are speaking with the people involved in this special night, and today we are talking with Ashley Brown about Judy Garland, returning to Broadway in Mary Poppins and what comes next.

BWW Interviews: Steven Reineke talks Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall
by Kelly Cameron - Mar 7, 2011


On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo (as well as special guest Lorna Luft) Conductor Steven Reineke talks with BWW about the show.

WEST SIDE STORY LA Engagement Ends 1/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


WEST SIDE STORY will end its Los Angeles engagement on January 2nd, 2011.

WEST SIDE STORY Extends LA Engagement Through 1/2
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2010


Broadway/L.A. and the Producers of the national tour of the current smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY are proud to announce that, due to popular demand, the show has extended its Los Angeles engagement by two weeks. Added performances December 21st through January 2nd, 2011 will go on sale to the public on Sunday October 17th at 10am. WEST SIDE STORY will begin performances at the Pantages Theatre on November 30, 2010, and will now play a strictly-limited five-week holiday season engagement through January 2, 2011.

Atlantic Theater Company Announces 25th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary season productions.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces July Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2010


The July 2010 National Jazz Museum in Harlem schedule puts particular focus on the visual side of the jazz genre, as we feature classic films in our Jazz for Curious Listeners series (inaugurating a new collaboration with The Maysles Institute), interview one of the premier jazz photographers in the nation, Frank Stewart, for our flagship Harlem Speaks public program, and screen a rare film of 'The High Priestess of Soul,' Nina Simone.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces July Schedule
by Charlie Piane - Jun 22, 2010


The July 2010 National Jazz Museum in Harlem schedule puts particular focus on the visual side of the jazz genre, as we feature classic films in our Jazz for Curious Listeners series (inaugurating a new collaboration with The Maysles Institute), interview one of the premier jazz photographers in the nation, Frank Stewart, for our flagship Harlem Speaks public program, and screen a rare film of 'The High Priestess of Soul,' Nina Simone.

Judy Collins Speaks: Of 'Rainbow', 'Clowns' and All Sides Now
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 25, 2010


For Women's History Month, an interview with the singer and activist, who has a new recording of 'Over the Rainbow' out and upcoming shows at Cafe Carlyle.

National Jazz Museum Announces March Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

National Theatre Of Wales Announces 2010/2011 Season, Features Michael Sheen
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Today, John McGrath, Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales announced the company's first year of work at a press briefing in Cardiff that was simultaneously broadcast to the world via the internet.

Slotnick, Yazbeck, Davi & More Star In Goodman Theatre's ANIMAL CRACKERS, Plays 9/18-10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


Goodman Theatre launches its new 2009/2010 Season with tap dancing, acrobatics, tumbling, guitar- and ukulele-playing in an original take on the rarely-produced Marx Brothers classic musical Animal Crackers, written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, with music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby

Broadway Blogs - The Royal Family and More...
by - Oct 19, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, October 19, 2009.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Slotnick, Yazbeck, Davi & More Star In Goodman Theatre's ANIMAL CRACKERS, Plays 9/18-10/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


Goodman Theatre launches its new 2009/2010 Season with tap dancing, acrobatics, tumbling, guitar- and ukulele-playing in an original take on the rarely-produced Marx Brothers classic musical Animal Crackers, written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, with music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Slotnick, Yazbeck, Davi & More Star In Goodman Theatre's ANIMAL CRACKERS, Plays 9/18-10/25
by Charlie Piane - Aug 25, 2009


Goodman Theatre launches its new 2009/2010 Season with tap dancing, acrobatics, tumbling, guitar- and ukulele-playing in an original take on the rarely-produced Marx Brothers classic musical Animal Crackers, written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, with music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Vanity Fair Features Starry 'WEST SIDE STORY' Themed Pictorial Online
by Eddie Varley - Mar 17, 2009


As West Side Story prepares for the opening night of its current Broadway revival, photographer Mark Seliger re-created scenes from the classic 1961 film version with the help of Jennifer Lopez, Camilla Belle and other Hollywood film stars for Vanity Fair.

Photo Coverage: BSC's West Side Story
by BWW - Jun 19, 2007


This year marks the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, and Barrington Stage Company pays homage to this iconic American musical by producing a version that features an 11-piece orchestra and cast of 25 actors, singers and dancers.

Carnival!: Attend The Tale of Carrot Top
by Michael Dale - Mar 16, 2006


Paper Mill's Carnival is given a dark and interesting interpretation by Erica Schmidt

Valerie Harper: An Interview from Rhoda to Golda
by Beau Higgins - Jan 20, 2006


Currently, Valerie Harper is touring America, starring as Golda Meir in William Gibson's GOLDA'S BALCONY.

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