The Ritz 1975 - Articles Page 1.8

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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Photo Flash: First Look At Theater Latté Da's Re-Imagined CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2019


Theater Latté Da presents CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.

Rehearsals Underway For Theater Latté Da's Reimagined CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019


Rehearsals are underway for Theater Latté Da's re-imagined production of CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein [1] with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.

Theater Latte Da Presents Broadway Hit CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019


Theater Latte Da today announced casting for CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.

Breaking: FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE Will Conclude Broadway this Month
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2019


Producers Hunter Arnold, Debbie Bisno and Tom Kirdahy announce today that Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune will play its final performance on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Broadway.

PBS to Air Documentary TERRENCE MCNALLY: EVERY ACT OF LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019


Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed in the power of the arts to transform society and make a difference. The new documentary American Masters - Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life, premiering nationwide Friday, June 14 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings),pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video app in honor of LGBT Pride Month, lifts the curtain on the life, career and inspirations of the complicated and brilliant Emmy- and four-time Tony Award-winning writer.

FRANKIE & JOHNNY Celebrates Broadway Opening With $25 Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2019


Twenty-five $25 tickets will be available for the general public to join the opening celebration of the new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm in honor of Terrence McNally's 25 productions on Broadway.

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY... Releases $25 Tickets to 25 Previews
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2019


On Saturday, May 4 only, the new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune will offer 25 tickets (per performance) for $25 each to the 25 preview performances in honor of Terrence McNally's 25 productions on Broadway.

Rita Moreno to Guest Star on ABC's BLESS THIS MESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 16, 2019


Rita Moreno will headline a roster of guest stars on ABC's comedy Bless This Mess, which premieres Tuesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Breaking News: Laurie Metcalf and Eddie Izzard to Star in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Revival
by Robert Diamond - Apr 13, 2019


Just in! Two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf and two-time Emmy Award winner Eddie Izzard will star on Broadway next season...

50th Anniversary of The ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards Recognizes Music Books, Articles and Broadcasts on Copland, Mathis, Mitchell and More
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 30, 2018


The legacy of music icons - including Aaron Copland, Johnny Mathis and Joni Mitchell - continues to inspire award-worthy creative works. These artists are among the subjects of recently named winners of the 50th annualASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding print, broadcast and new media coverage of music.

VIDEO: Stage and Screen Legend Rita Moreno Discusses Her Legacy on TODAY
by Macon Prickett - Jul 9, 2018


TODAY's Al Roker sat down with award-winning actress Rita Moreno to talk about her iconic roles, including her breakout in "West Side Story." Moreno opened up about the good times she's had in Hollywood over the years as well as the rough times she's faced, including harassment because of her ethnicity and some difficult personal relationships.

Choreographer Alan Johnson Passes Away
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2018


BroadwayWorld has learned Alan Johnson, the choreographer best known for his work on West Side Story, as well as The Producers and other Mel Brooks films, has passed away in his sleep this morning.

THE WLDLFE Share New Single REAL ONES From Forthcoming Album Out This Summer
by Macon Prickett - Mar 23, 2018


Today, the Indianapolis based band THE WLDLFE share their single 'Real Ones', the second new track from their forthcoming summer release, following 'I Don't Mind', which recently debuted on Valentine's Day and has been featured in Spotify's 'New Music Friday' playlist. 'Real Ones' premiered yesterday viaMXDWN.

VIDEO: Watch Rita Moreno Present Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Annual Oscars
by Macon Prickett - Mar 5, 2018


Before presenting the Best Foreign Language Film Nominees, Rita Moreno states filmmaking is a universal language. Regardless of the country of origin or the dialect of the words, all films speak to the human condition.

VIDEO: Watch Legendary Actress Rita Moreno Shine On The 2018 Oscars Red Carpet
by Macon Prickett - Mar 4, 2018


Watch presenter Rita Moreno discuss her 1962 Oscar win and the gown she wore that year on the Oscars 2018 Red Carpet. 

PROOF By David Auburn Comes to The Historic Ritz Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2018


The Newberry Community Players present the Tony award and Pulitzer prize winning play PROOF at the historic Ritz Theatre on Newberry's Main Street.

Pere Ubu Featured on NPR's World Cafe Show 3/1
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 2, 2018


Pere Ubu Featured on NPR's World Cafe Show 3/1

VIDEO: Stage Legend Rita Moreno Greeted with Standing Ovation at SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2018


At last night's SAG AWARDS, EGOT recipient Rita Moreno presented Morgan Freeman with the 2018 Life Achievement Award. Freeman had presented the same honor to Moreno five years earlier.

Blonder Announces Debut EP + Tour with Day Wave this June
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017


Recorded to two-inch tape at Los Angeles' legendary Sound City Studios, $5 is a neon-hued collection of edgy confections that reflect Constantine's musical lodestars: Lorde and the 1975.

'Over The Rainbow', THE WIZ Among Titles Added to National Recording Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2017


Judy Garland's 'Over the Rainbow' Barbra Streisand's 'People' and the original cast album of Broadway's THE WIZ are among the 25 titles which will be preserved by the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for 2016.

NJ Rep to Present IAGO by James McLure This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2016


New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to announce the New Jersey premiere of IAGO by James McLure.

NJ Rep to Present IAGO by James McLure This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016


New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to announce the New Jersey premiere of IAGO by James McLure.

Lake Forest Theatre's Inaugural Season to Feature A CHORUS LINE & More
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016


Managing Artistic Director Steve Malone announces the opening of Lake Forest Theatre with its Inaugural Season. Starting in June 2016, the season will include three musicals with 10 Tony awards combined: THE SECRET GARDEN (Previewing June 10 and opening June 11 at 8pm) and, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, and A CHORUS LINE. The shows will be held at the newly renovated John & Nancy Hughes Theatre in downtown Lake Forest. The long-term vision for Lake Forest Theatre is to build a brand new venue. Lake Forest Theatre will also host two special events this season.

STAGE TUBE: Rita Moreno Breaks Into Rap During Berklee Commencement Ceremony
by Louisa Brady - May 8, 2016


The legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno laid down some serious wisdom at this year's Berklee Commencement Ceremony in the most memorable way possible: through rap. Watch the video here!

Blue Note Hawaii to Showcase Local Artists
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2016


Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, is honored to shine the spotlight on local, Hawaii-based artists this spring with upcoming shows featuring award-winning artists such as Kalapana, Robert Cazimero, Willie K, and The Rough Riders. Expanding its commitment to showcase local artists and stars of the Hawaii music industry, Blue Note Hawaii begins a series of one-night only performances featuring Ginai on April 11, Natalie Ai Kamauu on April 18, the incomparable Willie K on April 19, trumpeter Mike Lewis on May 2 and Hiroshima-known for their unique East Meets West contemporary jazz sound-from April 26 to May 1.

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