'The Mel Brooks Collection On Blu-ray Disc' Set for 12/15 Release
by Eddie Varley - Sep 25, 2009
Best known as a creator of broad film farces and uproarious parodies, jack-of-all-trades Mel Brooks has been entertaining audiences for years with his wacky and absurdist humor. Now just in time for the holidays, the king of comedy's brilliant work is available for the first time in high definition in The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray Disc, debuting December 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER And THE HAPPY ONES Among SCR's Fall Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 22, 2009
The following is South Coast Rep's calendar. South Coast Repertory was founded in the belief that theatre is an artform with a unique power to illuminate the human experience. We commit ourselves to exploring the most urgent human and social issues of our time, and to merging literature, design and performance in ways that test the bounds of theatre's artistic possibilities. We undertake to advance the art of theatre in the service of our community, and aim to extend that service through educational, intercultural, and outreach programs that harmonize with our artistic mission.
Spend 'An Evening With Barbara Cook' At The Philharmonic 5/30, 6/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009
Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for two evenings - Saturday, May 30, and Tuesday, June 2, 2009, both at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook's appearances follow the success of her three sold-out 80th-birthday concerts with the Philharmonic in the 2007-08 season.
Mint Opens THE WIDOWING OF MRS. HOLROYD, EnrichMINT Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 15, 2009
The Drama Desk and Obie Award-wining Mint Theater Company (Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director) continues the 2008-2009 season with The Widowing Of Mrs. Holroyd by D.H. Lawrence beginning February 4th. In conjunction with that, they will present a series of play readings, speakers and discussions to add to the experience, all under the banner 'EnrichMINT events.'
READINGS - $35 each or $95 for all three (save $10)
January 19th, 2009 at 7:30 PM
The Marrying Of Ann Leete
by Harley Granville Barker, directed by Gus Kaikkonen
with Mary Bacon, Ross Bickel, Chet Carlin, Paul Coffey, Jack Davidson, Kurt Everhart, Jonathan Hogan, Allison McLemore, Chris Mixon, Thomas M. Hammond, Laurie Kennedy, Lee Moore, Patti Perkins, Saxon Palmer, Sandra Struthers-Clerc, Marc LaVasseur, and Kyle Yackoski
ACT Presents 'Curse of the Starving Class'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) artistic director Carey Perloff today announced the final casting and design team for A.C.T.'s 30th anniversary production of Sam Shepard's classic interrogation of the American dream, Curse of the Starving Class
Oscar Poster Looks to Broadway
by James Sims - Dec 19, 2006
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...
A One-on-One with the Legendary Phil Collins
by Nick Orlando - May 21, 2006
He has sold more than 70 million solo albums and is best known as a drummer, songwriter and performer. Oscar-winning songwriter and seven-time Grammy Award winner Phil Collins can now add Broadway composer to his credits. He has written the music and lyrics, and has even expanded his songs for Disney's film into a complete theatre score.
A Very 'Real' Singular Sensation: The Newest Production of 'A Chorus Line'
by Chris Keaton - May 27, 2005
As a result of the current 'reality' craze sweeping the nation's television airwaves, A Chorus Line should feel very familiar to audiences. Television shows such as 'The Apprentice' were predated by decades when these 17 chorus line hopefuls first tried for their own job of a lifetime. With the much anticipated Broadway revival planned to open in the fall of 2006, Geva Theatre Center in Rochester NY is one of the last theatres to obtain the rights to perform this dazzling show.
WHAT OF THE NIGHT Starring Jane Alexander Begins Previews March 16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2005
MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director, John G. Schultz, Executive Director), is proud to announce its third production of the 2004-2005 season: WHAT OF THE NIGHT, an American premiere based on the writings of Djuna Barnes, created for the stage by Jane Alexander, Noreen Tomassi, Birgitta Trommler, directed and choreographed by Ms. Trommler, and starring Ms. Alexander (The Great White Hope; Kramer vs. Kramer; Testament; The Sisters Rosenzweig). The production marks Trommler's New York directorial debut.
The Naked Truth: An interview with Bruce Kimmel
by Craig Brockman - Jun 15, 2003
I recently had the chance to sit down with Bruce Kimmel and ask him a plethora of questions. Bruce is used to putting others in the proverbial hot seat on his website - but as they say...turnabout is fair play!