Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009
After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.
Bogardus, Elder, O'Malley & Sikora to Star in National Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS This Winter
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 8, 2009
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film, has announced casting for its National Tour visiting Omaha, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, East Lansing, St. Louis, Louisville and Kansas City in the 2009 holiday season.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Comes To The Majestic 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009
This holiday season, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show. The group will perform live for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY in San Antonio at the MAJESTIC THEATRE on Friday, Nov. 27th at 8 p.m.
Marin Theatre Company Presents SUNLIGHT, 1/21-4/14, 2010
by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 7, 2009
Marin Theatre Company will produce the world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, January 21 through February 14, 2010. In addition to the Sky Cooper Prize, Sunlight has garnered substantial national recognition. Following MTC's premiere, this searing political thriller will be produced at three other theaters as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere-Arts West in Seattle, Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, and New Jersey Rep.
Philadelphia will be Guaranteed a White Christmas
by Sarah Marcus - Oct 8, 2009
We might not be able to guarantee the real thing but Irving Berlin's White Christmas, a new stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to the Academy of Music this holiday season. After its acclaimed 2008 Broadway engagement, performances begin here on Nov. 24 and run through Dec. 6.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Comes To The Majestic 10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009
This holiday season, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show. The group will perform live for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY in San Antonio at the MAJESTIC THEATRE on Friday, Nov. 27th at 8 p.m.
TUTS Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC At The Hobby Center 12/8-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009
Seven rambunctious children and the most irreverent nun ever to kick a habit lend their playfulness to the holidays at Theatre Under The Stars, welcoming your family into theirs, with The Sound Of Music.. This classic show for all ages is sure to be one of 'your favorite things,' at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts from December 8-20, 2009!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Orlando's Carr Performing Arts Centre 9/29-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal returns to Orlando's Carr Performing Arts Centre for a one-week engagement September 29 - October 4, 2009. Tickets start at $38.00 and go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10:00a.m.
Foster, Brescia, Gertner And Wetherhead To Star In Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS, Runs 10/2-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as 'Claire,' Hunter Foster as 'Jason,' Jared Gertner as 'Warren' and Kate Wetherhead as 'Deb.' This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.
Happy Holidays! Errico, Clow, Davi and Yazbeck Will Lead IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Eddie Varley - Sep 29, 2009
The Tony Award® nominated hit musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage reinvention of the beloved classic film, directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Randy Skinner, with music supervision by Rob Berman, is pleased to announce Broadway principal casting.
James Clow, Melissa Errico, Tony Yazbeck and Mara Davi will star in the Broadway return production also starring Ruth Williamson, Peter Reardon, Remy Auberjonois, Cliff Bemis, Madeleine Yen and David Ogden Stiers, who will lead a cast of 33 in the limited holiday engagement at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Orlando's Carr Performing Arts Centre 9/29-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal returns to Orlando's Carr Performing Arts Centre for a one-week engagement September 29 - October 4, 2009. Tickets start at $38.00 and go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10:00a.m.
Family Favorite 'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS' Returns To TUTS 9/29 - 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009
Filled with warm family moments, timeless tunes and the heart-felt humor of nostalgic romance, Theatre Under The Stars' debut production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS brings all its magic and beauty to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts! Among our 'most wanted' last season, this MGM-style extravaganza returns to our line-up, September 29 - October 11, 2009. Based on the beloved movie musical, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS features such time-honored favorites such as 'The Trolley Song,' 'The Boy Next Door,' and the classic 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.'
45 Houston Area High Schools To Compete For The Ultimate Real-Life High School Musical Award
by Reynard Loki - Sep 23, 2009
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is thrilled to announce that the eighth annual Tommy Tune Awards will include 45 high schools from the greater Houston area. Developed by TUTS in 2002, the Tommy Tune Awards honor musical theatre excellence at the high school level. During the 2009-2010 school year, a team of 35 Houston-based theatre professionals will evaluate the participating high school productions and announce the winners at a Tony Awards-style ceremony to be held April 20, 2010 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The event will feature spotlight numbers from the nominated shows, as well as award presentations to the performers, directors, choreographers, orchestras and designers, who have defined excellence throughout 2009 - 2010.
Michael McKean Will Host 'BROADWAY ON BROADWAY 2009' On 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009
Michael McKean, star of the upcoming Broadway play Superior Donuts, will host Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.
TUTS Announces All Teen Cast Of 13, Runs 9/10 Thru 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), Houston's largest non-profit musical theatre company, announces the all teen cast of 13, a new musical comedy about coming of age, teen traumas and high school survival.