'THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER' Wins Nine Audelco Awards 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2008
The Signature Theater Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of 'THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER,' by Leslie Lee, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, won nine AUDELCO Awards at a ceremony held in New York City on Monday, November 17. 'THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER' was the first production in Signature's 2008-2009 season, dedicated to the work of the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).
The World Premiere Of 'THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN' 12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2008
The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere of The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony based on the book by E.B. White, adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, with music by Jason Robert Brown, and direction by Gary Griffin. The production features a 35-piece orchestra conducted by Jason Robert Brown. Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony is part of a season-long initiative Broadway: The Third Generation, celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers, and will appear for five performances in the Eisenhower Theater December 4-6, 2008. The theatrical adaptation is recommended for audiences aged seven and up.
Playhouse on the Green Presents 'Rocky Horror' 10/24-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2008
Playhouse on the Green, a 54-year-old not-for-profit theater company in residence at a beautiful 228-seat jewel-box theater in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, CT, continues its 2008-2009 season of plays and musicals with Richard O'Brien's outrageous musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show, which runs for 10 performances only from October 24-November 8, 2008.
The Public Theater Adds Performances of 'Road Show'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 13, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) has announced there will now be a 2PM matinee performance of ROAD SHOW every week as well as an additional 8PM performance on December 22nd, 2008. Tickets went on-sale on Sunday, October 12.
Inherit the Wind Revival Ends Limited Run July 8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2007
The limited run of Inherit the Wind, starring two time Tony Award-winners Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy ends on Sunday, July 8. It will have played 27 previews and 100 regular performances.
Photo Flash: Mays and Connolly Visit Grey Gardens
by Mark Rupp - Jun 21, 2007
Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays and actress Patricia Connolly recently visited with Tony Award-winning Grey Gardens stars Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson backstage at the hit musical.
Photo Flash: The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006
Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, returned to the Playhouse as guest of honor for 'The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim' on September 25
Grey Gardens to Open at the Walter Kerr November 2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2006
Grey Gardens, the hit Playwrights Horizons musical about two eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, is set to be planted at the Walter Kerr Theatre for an opening on November 2nd; it will begin previews on October 3rd
Photo Flash: Almost Heaven: The Songs Of John Denver
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2005
Harold Thau will present the New York premiere of ALMOST HEAVEN: THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER, a new musical opening Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Off-Broadway's Promenade Theatre (2162 Broadway at 76th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Randal Myler (It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues), ALMOST HEAVEN begins preview performances on Friday, October 28.