A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.
Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.
Idina Menzel Returns to ABC's Private Practice on 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2009
Private Practice star Taye Diggs real-life wife, Tony winner Idina Menzel, will return in her guest-starring role on the ABC series on Thursday April 23rd. Menzel reprises her role as Lisa King, a single mother whose son is being treated by Tim Daly's character, Dr. Pete Wilder. Check local listings for more information.
A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.
RABBIT HOLE Comes To Whidbey Island Center 4/10-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
WICA Announces 'RABBIT HOLE' Casting, Runs 4/10 - 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, announces the cast of Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and
Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
Idina Menzel Returns to ABC's Private Practice on 4/23
by Eddie Varley - Apr 8, 2009
Private Practice star Taye Diggs real-life wife, Tony winner Idina Menzel, will return in her guest-starring role on the ABC series on Thursday April 23rd. Menzel reprises her role as Lisa King, a single mother whose son is being treated by Tim Daly's character, Dr. Pete Wilder. Check local listings for more information.
Photo Flash: RABBIT HOLE Opens 4/10
by Reynard Loki - Apr 3, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
RABBIT HOLE Comes To Whidbey Island Center 4/10-4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Cleveland For 18 Performances
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2009
Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to Cleveland. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award? winning Broadway musical, will open at PlayhouseSquare's PalaceTheatre and play for 16 performances, March 3-15. Spring Awakening is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
Spring Awakening swept the 2007 Tony Awards? winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams), Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).
WICA Announces 'RABBIT HOLE' Casting, Runs 4/10 - 4/25
by Eddie Varley - Feb 25, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, announces the cast of Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and
Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
Cast Announced for Whidbey Island Center's RABBIT HOLE
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, announces the cast of Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and
Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.
Photo Flash: The Cast of WICKED on Tour
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2009
The North American tour of WICKED, which has been seen by over 4 million people and broken the house record in every single city in which it has played, will continue to fly into cities across North America. Upcoming tour stops include...
SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Cleveland For 18 Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2009
Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to Cleveland. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award? winning Broadway musical, will open at PlayhouseSquare's PalaceTheatre and play for 16 performances, March 3-15. Spring Awakening is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
Spring Awakening swept the 2007 Tony Awards? winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams), Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).
Hartford & NY Signature to Team to Present Foote's 'Orphans' Home Cycle'
by Eddie Varley - Jan 22, 2009
THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, a world premiere production of nine plays by Horton Foote that have been newly adapted by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright into a three-part theatrical event, will be co-produced in the 2009-2010 season by Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) and Hartford Stage (Michael Wilson, Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Managing Director).
The productions will be directed by Michael Wilson and performed at Hartford Stage from August 27, 2009 to October 17, 2009 and at Signature Theatre Company, from October 29, 2009 to April 11, 2010. Each part of the three part cycle will be staged individually as well as in repertory and one-day marathons. Audiences may choose to see the individual parts or the entire trilogy. THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE encompasses nine newly adapted plays by Mr. Foote, together for the first time. Mr. Foote, 92, is actively adapting each of the full-length plays, some previously produced and others never before seen, into one epic cycle.
Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008
The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).
Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008
The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).
Deborah Rush Added to Starry BLITHE SPIRIT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2008
The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actress Deborah Rush in the role of Mrs. Bradman, reuniting her with her Noises Off! director, two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore.
AMERICAN BUFFALO Played Final Performance 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Nov 24, 2008
The Broadway revival of American Buffalo closed after the matinee performance on Sunday, November 23, at Broadway?s Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. American Buffalo played 20 previews and eight performances.
AMERICAN BUFFALO To Close 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Nov 19, 2008
American Buffalo which just celebrated opening night, Monday, November 17, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street, is being rumored to close on Sunday, November 23rd.
Jayne Atkinson Joins BLITHE SPIRIT Revival Cast
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008
Variety reports that Jayne Atkinson has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of 'Blithe Spirit,' Atkinson will play the bride of Everett's character, who is plagued by the ghost of his deceased first wife (Ebersole). Atkinson was last on Broadway in 'Enchanted April' in 2003.