Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.
The award-winning Judith Shakespeare Company NYC returns to the New York stage with its first full production in nearly 4 years -- the world-premiere production of Paul Hagen's new play THE RAPE OF THE LOCK -- with previews beginning September 11 prior to its official press opening on September 14 at The Duo Theatre (62 East 4th Street) in Manhattan. Jane Titus is set to direct.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced Jean Racine's passionate play Phedre as one of its productions for the 2009-10 season in a first-time coproduction with Canada's prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
The award-winning Judith Shakespeare Company NYC returns to the New York stage with its first full production in nearly 4 years -- the world-premiere production of Paul Hagen's new play THE RAPE OF THE LOCK -- with previews beginning September 11 prior to its official press opening on September 14 at The Duo Theatre (62 East 4th Street) in Manhattan. Jane Titus is set to direct.
Actress Mary Bacon is currently starring as Alma Winemiller in TACT's production of the Tennessee Williams masterpiece, Eccentricities of a Nightingale- the first time the production has been performed in New York in thirty years.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).
Without auditioning or formally training in dance, Jimmy has performed in four hit musicals on Broadway.
Conductor and Maestro Keith Lockhart is a true gem of a performer and one whose recordings and concerts with the Boston Pops that begs repeated hearings.
This California girl changed coasts 2 years ago, after touring Europe with 'Grease' and the U.S. and Japan with Brian Setzer.
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).
The York Theatre Company will present a one-night only benefit performance of Busker Alley--starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close--on November 13th at 8:00 p.m. at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
Part III features ON THE LINE - The Creation of A CHORUS LINE, MOSS HART: A PRINCE OF THE THEATRE, A FINE ROMANCE HOLLYWOOD/BROADWAY
The Magic. The Mayhem. The Musicals, SECOND ACT TROUBLE
Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Big Musical Bombs, and THE LONGEST LINE Broadway's Most Singular Sensation: A CHORUS LINE.
'The only thing I've ever wanted to do in my entire life is to be on Broadway' ~ Audra McDonald upon winning her fourth Tony Award and Broadway is all the better for it!
Kate Baldwin, Walter Charles and Jessica Snow-Wilson are among the performers who will join the previously-announced Tovah Feldshuh in the Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of the classic Jerry Herman-Michael Stewart musical Hello, Dolly!, which will run from June 7th through July 23rd, with an opening night set for June 10th
Pultizer,Tony,Drama Desk,Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, Theatre World, Obie and Lucille Lortel Award WINNER playing NOW at Grove Playhouse
Stopping by Weller's dressing room after a recent matinee found the 35 year old Weller still in the process of removing his green makeup. ..
Broadway's Lost Treasures III, which will premiere on PBS on August 7th, will offer up a treasure trove of Tony Awards rarities from the past
Always look on the bright side of life? It's easy for Brad now that he's part of the popular Monty Python goofapalooza.
David updates BroadwayWorld.com with information about 'Listen to My Heart' and how much the fans have helped in just a few days...
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