Today Michael Gennaro, Goodspeed's Executive Director, announced the six sensational shows set for next season. Gennaro explained, '2017 is going to be an exciting year at Goodspeed. We're producing a classic musical comedy, bold new musicals, a completely reinvented musical from some of the finest creative minds in musical theatre and holiday show for all ages. Goodspeed's rich history is filled with spectacular seasons, and this is one that will stand out. Our audiences expect only the best from Goodspeed, and we plan to give them exactly what they want: interesting, entertaining and inspiring stories along with plenty of song and dance.'
The American Cinematheque announced today that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to fund maintenance and essential technical upgrades to the historic 1922 Egyptian Theatre, a designated historic cultural monument situated on iconic Hollywood Boulevard. News of this grant comes less than a week after the HFPA announced at their annual Grants Banquet a completely separate donation of $350,000 to help make the theatre capable of screening 35mm nitrate film prints, a grant that was made through The Film Foundation which is coordinating the project.
'The flutist Marya Martin's festival brings an elite roster of chamber musicians to the ever-desirable vacation spot,' said The New Yorker of last year's Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. This summer, the 33rd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival comprises 14 concerts from July 31 to August 28, featuring the signature mix of renowned and up-and-coming artists and classic and new music that has made it one of the most noteworthy summer music festivals in the country.
Today in 2004, Thoroughly Modern Millie closed at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 903 performances. Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and a book by Richard Morris and Scanlan. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, it tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love - a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. The production subsequently won six 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Actress in a Musical for Sutton Foster.
?Embark on a journey through 94 years of theater magic during the Waterbury Palace Theater's upcoming monthly tour scheduled for Friday, June 3, from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups larger than ten people are asked to contact the Box Office to book their reservations in advance.
This summer, the 33rd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival comprises 13 concerts from July 31 to August 28, featuring the signature mix of renowned and up-and-coming artists and classic and new music that has made it one of the most noteworthy summer music festivals in the country.
The 2016 Drama League Award Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award were just announced this morning at Sardi's, by Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and James Monroe Iglehart.
Check out the full list of nominees below!
Today in 2002, Thoroughly Modern Millie opened at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 903 performances. Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and a book by Richard Morris and Scanlan. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, it tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love - a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. The production subsequently won six 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Actress in a Musical for Sutton Foster.
Raise a glass! It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize administrator Mike Pride that HAMILTON has officially won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced in just minutes- April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.
Today's the day! The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners and Nominated Finalists will be announced on today, April 18 at 3pm eastern daylight time via live-stream on pulitzer.org.
Renowned British actor/writer/director Steven Berkoff will direct a rare production of Eugene O'Neill's 1922 expressionist play The Hairy Ape, opening May 14 at West L.A.'s Odyssey Theatre.
The Cleveland Orchestra announces a three-concert At the Movies series for the 2016-17 season.
Wilton's Music Hall, today announces its exciting new season reflecting its music hall tradition with an imaginative and diverse programme of music, theatre, opera, literature and dance.
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 18,2016 /PRNewswire/ Leaders in the field of haute couture, currently preparing for London Fashion Week on February 19-23, will join Cunard's Queen Mary 2 7-night Transatlantic crossing in September to New York, the style capital of the world. The inaugural 'Transatlantic Fashion Week' voyage will arrive in the Big Apple the very same day New York Fashion Week 2016 begins.
Through story, song, traditional music and dance, Celtic Nights tells the story of Irish independence, honoring the triumphant struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom and democracy in a new production, Spirit of Freedom. This spirited celebration comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center just in time for St. Patrick's Day on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39 - $69.
The Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is proud to present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, the tap dancing high energy musical play. The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE was 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway. The fun and frivolity of the Roaring 20s will come alive with lots of dancing, charming songs and jazz music that all ages will enjoy.
This monumental, searing masterwork, which earned O'Neill his fourth Pulitzer Prize for Drama, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks tonight, January 29 and continues through February 28. Please note that all evening performances are at 7:30pm, and all matinees are at 1:00pm.
Broadway's first black star in film footage lost for over 100 years.
The Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is proud to present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, the tap dancing high energy musical play. The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE was 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway. The fun and frivolity of the Roaring 20s will come alive with lots of dancing, charming songs and jazz music that all ages will enjoy.
With a brand new youth theatre, three festivals, four major premieres, and (almost) 100 shows from some of the most inspiring contemporary theatre makers in the UK, Spring at CPT guarantees to cater for all your theatrical desires…
This monumental, searing masterwork, which earned O'Neill his fourth Pulitzer Prize for Drama, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on January 29 and continues through February 28, 2016.
100 YEARS IN POST-PRODUCTION: RESURRECTING A LANDMARK IN BLACK FILM HISTORY, featuring John T. Reddick, Lenwood Sloan,
Liza Jesse Peterson and Samora Pinderhughes, will be presented by Harlem Stage in partnership with the Museum of Modern Art today, December 5 at 2 P.M. Tickets: $15.
100 YEARS IN POST-PRODUCTION: RESURRECTING A LANDMARK IN BLACK FILM HISTORY, featuring John T. Reddick, Lenwood Sloan,
Liza Jesse Peterson and Samora Pinderhughes, will be presented in partnership with the Museum of Modern Art on Saturday, December 5 at 2 P.M. Tickets: $15.
Carole Shorenstein Hays announced today that for the inaugural installment of Groundbreakers, the Curran's Editor-at-Large Kevin Sessums will sit down with Broadway's most notorious commentator, the New York Post's Michael Riedel, to discuss the state of the theater and his new book, Razzle Dazzle: The Battle For Broadway. This event, taking place on stage at the Curran (445 Geary Street) at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, is free.
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