The Ritz 1975 - Articles Page 5

Opened: January 20, 1975
Closing: January 04, 1976

The Ritz - 1975 - Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

This hilarious farce is set in a gay bathhouse of the title. When Gaetano Proclo, a hapless, middle-aged, overweight, very married man takes it on the lam from his Mafioso brother-in-law, Carmine Vespucci, he ducks into “The Ritz”, the last place anyone would look for him, not knowing what he has thrust himself into. What he encounters there sets the scene for an old-fashioned door-slamming farce, albeit with towel-clad chubby chasers, bumbling detectives, and Googie Gomez, an over-the-top would be Bette Midler looking for her big break...Funny!!!!!

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Pride Films & Plays Features the Work of Terrace McNally this August
by Jessikah Hackett - Jul 29, 2010


Pride Films & Plays presents their next reading series, THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006.

Pride Films & Plays Reads THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010


Pride Films & Plays announces that its next reading series will feature THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006.

Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno to Play Tilles Center, 4/24 & 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Broadway ledgends Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno will be appearing at the Tilles Center for seperate but consective engagements in the upcoming weeks. Moreno will grace the Tilles stage on April 24, while Rivera will present her 'Chita Rivera: My Broadway' show on May 1.

Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno to Play Tilles Center, 4/24 & 5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Broadway ledgends Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno will be appearing at the Tilles Center for seperate but consective engagements in the upcoming weeks. Moreno will grace the Tilles stage on April 24, while Rivera will present her 'Chita Rivera: My Broadway' show on May 1.

Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno to Play Tilles Center, 4/24 & 5/1
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2010


Broadway ledgends Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno will be appearing at the Tilles Center for seperate but consective engagements in the upcoming weeks. Moreno will grace the Tilles stage on April 24, while Rivera will present her 'Chita Rivera: My Broadway' show on May 1.

Allison Janney Guest Stars on USA's 'In Plain Sight' with Moreno & Weber
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2010


Broadway veteran and 'West Wing' alumna, Allison Janney is set to guest star on USA Network's drama series 'In Plain Sight' alongside Rita Moreno and Steven Weber. Janney will play a newly-appointed US Marshal for the district who butts heads with Mary (Mary McCormack) in the two episode stint.

McGovern, Moreno, and More Set for ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 Benefit Concert at in San Francisco, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


Maureen McGovern and Rita Moreno have been set for the upcoming benefit concert ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 at the Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco. The concert takes place February 8th at 7:30pm. The concert will benefit STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas and is directed by David Galligan.

Oh, Kaczmarek, Glover, Field & More To Perform McNally Works to Benefit Ojai Playwrights Conference
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


Award-winning stars are aligning for the annual Gala Benefit supporting the Ojai Playwrights Conference on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Ojai, California.

Oh, Kaczmarek, Glover, Field & More To Perform McNally Works to Benefit Ojai Playwrights Conference
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2010


Award-winning stars are aligning for the annual Gala Benefit supporting the Ojai Playwrights Conference on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Ojai, California.

McGovern, Moreno, and More Set for ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 Benefit Concert at in San Francisco, 2/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2009


Maureen McGovern and Rita Moreno have been set for the upcoming benefit concert ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 at the Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco. The concert takes place February 8th at 7:30pm. The concert will benefit STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas and is directed by David Galligan.

McGovern, Moreno, and More Set for ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 Benefit Concert at in San Francisco, 2/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 21, 2009


Maureen McGovern and Rita Moreno have been set for the upcoming benefit concert ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2 at the Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco. The concert takes place February 8th at 7:30pm. The concert will benefit STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas and is directed by David Galligan.

Channing & Hutton Will Not Appear in Abraham Led Civic Opera House A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Eddie Varley - Oct 14, 2009


The producers of the recently announced 'A Christmas Carol' production at the Civic Opera House this December regret to announce that Timothy Hutton and Stockard Channing will not be part of this year's production.

Abraham, Channing, Garner, Hutton, Knight, and Wendt to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/22-12/27
by Melissa Beck - Oct 13, 2009


An award-winning cast, including Academy Award winners F. Murray Abraham and Timothy Hutton, Emmy Award winners and Academy Award nominees James Garner and Stockard Channing and popular character actors Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld') and George Wendt ('Cheers,' Second City) will bring Charles Dickens' beloved tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his visit from the three Ghosts of Christmas to life on the stage of Chicago's Civic Opera House from Dec. 22- 27. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Jon Carroll Hosts A Conversation With Rita Moreno 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2009


Acclaimed columnist Jon Carroll will host an evening in conversation with Tony and Academy Award-winning actress RITA MORENO to discuss her successful career Monday, April 20, 2009 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley. The evening begins with a cheese and no-host wine reception at 6pm, followed by the conversation on the main stage at 7pm.

Jon Carroll Hosts A Conversation With Rita Moreno 4/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


Acclaimed columnist Jon Carroll will host an evening in conversation with Tony and Academy Award-winning actress RITA MORENO to discuss her successful career Monday, April 20, 2009 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley. The evening begins with a cheese and no-host wine reception at 6pm, followed by the conversation on the main stage at 7pm.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2009


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Photo Coverage: 'TalkBack Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with William Ivey Long
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 1, 2008


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Chicago, the latest 'Talkback Tuesdays' offering took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. It featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long.

Signature announces complete casting for 'The Visit'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2008


The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.

Getting 'Ritz-y' with Brooks Ashmanskas
by Joseph F. Panarello - Nov 12, 2007


Tony nominated Brooks Ashmanskas divulges tales of his theatrical career and his comedic turn in 'The Ritz'

Michael Dale's Martini Talk: The Ritz & A Feminine Ending
by Michael Dale - Oct 18, 2007


A look at 'The Ritz', 'A Feminine Ending' and Kristin Chenoweth 's latest honor.

Full Casting Announced for 'Lone Star Love'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2007


LONE STAR LOVE, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has announced full casting as it begins rehearsals this week for its Seattle engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre, September 8 - 30. LONE STAR LOVE will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3 at New York's Belasco Theatre; previews will begin Thursday, November 1.

Perez and Chamberlin to Star in Roundabout's 'Ritz'
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2007


Rosie Perez and Kevin Chamberlin will star in a revival of Terrence McNally's The Ritz this fall as part of the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2007-2008 season

Hecht, Cameron, Etc. Set to Read William Trevor Plays, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


On Monday, May 14, at 8:00 PM, the 92nd Street Y is presenting the American premiere of two William Trevor plays, Going Home and Mr. McNamara.

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