Calloway, White et al. Garner '10 MAC Award Noms.; Uggams Honored, McNight Hosts 5/4
by BWW
News Desk - May 4, 2010
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
STAGE TUBE: [title of show] At Signature Theatre
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination. A zany take on two friends' decision to write a musical, [title of show] runs April 6 through June 27 in Signature's remarkably intimate 110-seat ARK Theatre.
Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis At The Metropolitan Room Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010
JENNA ESPOSITO - the 2008, 2009 and 2010 MAC (Manhattan Association of Clubs) Award Nominee for 'Best Female Vocalist' - brings poodle skirts and puppy love back into fashion with her second CD 'To Connie, Love Jenna - Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis,' the world's first-ever tribute CD to one of the most beloved and best-selling female vocalists of the 20th Century.
Astoria PAC Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN 5/6 - 5/22, Opens 5/8
by Charlie Piane - Apr 6, 2010
Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce their production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Children of Eden, choreography by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Lilli Wosk, and directed by Tom Wojtunik.
Calloway, White et al. Garner '10 MAC Award Noms.; Uggams Honored, McNight Hosts 5/4
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 25, 2010
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
Burgess, Montalvo, Sullivan & Watts to Announce 24th Annual Mac Award Nominees on 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010
The nominees for the 24TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS will be announced by veteran Cabaret and Broadway performers TITUS BURGESS (The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls), DOREEN MONTALVO (In The Heights), KT SULLIVAN (Lifetime Achievement Award, Mabel Mercer Foundation) and LENNIE WATTS (President of MAC and Director of MAC Awards Show).
The F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, Inc. Presents GLORY DAYS, Opens 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010
The F.U.D.G.E. (FRIENDS UNITED DEVELOPING GENUINE ENTERTAINMENT) Theatre Company will GIVE BROADWAY'S 'GLORY DAYS' a second chance when it presents the musical's New England Premiere on FRIDAY, APRIL 30th at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre (321 Arsenal Street) where it will play a limited engagement through Saturday, May 8.
TrueNorth Ends Run of Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010
TrueNorth Cultural Arts will end the run of their updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY on March 21st. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam.
Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.
TrueNorth Presents Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY,
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010
TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.
WICKED Returns to the Orpheum Theatre, 8/11-9/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010
After breaking box office records and selling out its entire run in record time
both in 2006 and 2008, Wicked, the smash hit musical, makes its much-anticipated return to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Wednesday, August 11-Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast Of NUNSENSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the premiere of Nunsense, which runs March 11 through June 6 at the CLO Cabaret.
Arena Stage Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010
The sights and sounds of Italy alight in Arlington's Crystal City as Arena Stage presents the lush and soaring The Light in the Piazza, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith.
TrueNorth Announces Cast for Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, Opens 3/5
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 29, 2010
TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.
Full Cast Announced for AMERICAN IDIOT; Cast to Appear on Grammy Awards
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2010
Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman announced the complete Broadway cast of AMERICAN IDIOT today. The production will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street).
Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis at Barnes & Noble Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2010
JENNA ESPOSITO - the 2008 and 2009 MAC (Manhattan Association of Clubs) Award Nominee for 'Best Female Vocalist' - will bring poodle skirts and puppy love back into fashion with her second CD 'To Connie, Love Jenna - Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis,' the world's first-ever tribute album to one of the most beloved and best-selling female vocalists of the 20th Century.
Shoshana Bean to Perform Streisand Encore Performance 01/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010
On Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10pm - Upright Cabaretpresents Broadway & Wicked star Shoshana Bean in a intimate encore performance of her critically acclaimed concert 'SHOSHANA SINGS STREISAND' at La Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012.
Shoshana Bean to Perform Streisand Encore Performance 01/10
by LA News Desk - Jan 8, 2010
On Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10pm - Upright Cabaretpresents Broadway & Wicked star Shoshana Bean in a intimate encore performance of her critically acclaimed concert 'SHOSHANA SINGS STREISAND' at La Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012.
TV STAGE TUBE: RENT - Telly on Tour - Day 346: Happy Holidays!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 1, 2010
Broadway favorite Telly Leung is currently on the National Tour of RENT, as the cast travels across the country Telly has been serving up a wonderful series of webisodes detailing the adventures of 'life on the road'. We liked them so much that we asked the talented young actor if we could pick them up here on BWW TV STAGE TUBE to share with all of you, his answer was happily an excited 'YES'!
CATCO Presents THE SEAFARER 11/24-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009
It's a dreary Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. Sharky and his blind older brother, Richard, are preparing to celebrate the holiday with drinks and friends - and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game.
GODSPELL Redux; Revival is Aiming for Broadway in 2010-2011
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2009
Producer Ken Davenport tells Variety today that he's secured the rights and is aiming to bring Godspell back to Broadway during the 2010-2011 season. The last attempt to bring back to the show, in fall of 2008 with different producers failed to secure needed funding and fell through.