Charnin Guided LYRICS & LYRICISTS 2009 Series Begins 1/10
by Eddie Varley - Jan 10, 2009
The 92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2009 season of Lyrics & Lyricists, the Y's legendary American Songbook series. Polly Bergen, Lucie Arnaz, Tom Wopat and Marilyn Maye are among the storied cast members who will sing the songs of Richard Rodgers, Ira Gershwin, Mel Torm?, DeSylva, Brown & Henderson, David Zippel and others. This is the first season curated by new series artistic director DEBORAH GRACE WINER, and her inaugural line-up of guest artistic directors - MARTIN CHARNIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, ROBERT KIMBALL, REX REED, and BILLY STRITCH.
Headed Back to the North Pole,WHITE CHRISTMAS' Closes January 4
by Robert Diamond - Jan 4, 2009
The new musical stage reinvention of the classic film is playing a limited engagement on Broadway through January 4th, 2009 only - guaranteeing New York a white Christmas! Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS began previews on November 14th and officially opened on November 23rd.
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS' WNYC Radio Feature Available Online
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 24, 2008
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS stars, Tony Award? nominee Stephen Bogardus (Love! Valour! Compassion!) and Broadway favorite Kerry O'Malley (Into the Woods), visited WNYC Radio's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' yesterday for a live sit down interview with the award winning host.
Photo Coverage: Alex Theatre's 'IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE'
by Reynard Loki - Dec 22, 2008
With the sponsorship of Southwest Airlines, this amazing evening held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale CA and under the direction of Bruce Mayhall, brought festive song and dance that not only set the audiences feet to tapping and smiles to their lips, but also a tear or two to the eye as chorus members shared stories of Christmas' past.
STAGE TUBE: Jeffry Denman's 'Without WHITE CHRISTMAS' Rap
by Eddie Varley - Dec 22, 2008
BroadwayWorld.com is proud to announce its newest addition to the BroadwayWorld.TV family - StageTube! Presenting the best in viral, viewer-created videos, StageTube will connect BroadwayWorld.com visitors with the best of user driven video content. In the spirit of the holiday season, we are excited to share with you Broadway song and dance man Jeffry Denman's Holiday Rap music video 'WITHOUT WHITE CHRISTMAS'! His WHITE CHRISTMAS videos have become an annual event and this one tops them all, where else can you find Batman, the Joker, Broadway best dancers and Patti LuPone?
TV: Broadway Beat Holiday Special - Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Eddie Varley - Dec 22, 2008
What better time to visit Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS than right now?! Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld bring you behind the scenes of Broadway's most festive production!
The new musical stage reinvention of the classic film is playing a limited engagement on Broadway through January 4th, 2009 only - guaranteeing New York a white Christmas! Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS began previews on November 14th and officially opened on November 23rd.
Wopat, Panaro, Arnaz and More Part of LYRICS & LYRICISTS 2009 Series
by Eddie Varley - Dec 17, 2008
The 92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2009 season of Lyrics & Lyricists?, the Y's legendary American Songbook series. Polly Bergen, Lucie Arnaz, Tom Wopat and Marilyn Maye are among the storied cast members who will sing the songs of Richard Rodgers, Ira Gershwin, Mel Torm?, DeSylva, Brown & Henderson, David Zippel and others. This is the first season curated by new series artistic director DEBORAH GRACE WINER, and her inaugural line-up of guest artistic directors - MARTIN CHARNIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, ROBERT KIMBALL, REX REED, and BILLY STRITCH.
Kelly Ripa's 'WHITE CHRISTMAS' Backstage Visit Available Online
by Eddie Varley - Dec 17, 2008
'Live with Regis & Kelly' host Kelly Ripa made her holiday dreams true with a visit to the hit Broadway musical IRVING BERLIN?S WHITE CHRISTMAS to play dress up with Meredith Patterson in costume designer Carrie Robbins' 1950's inspired dresses.
Photo Coverage: PAL JOEY Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2008
Ritchie Mastascusa was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Marquis Theatre. He passed on the robe to Pal Joey's Eric Sciotto in a fun and emotion filled ceremony. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.
Goodspeed Musicals Presents World Premiere of EMMET OTTER's JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2008
Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will run December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Photo Flash: Reprise's I LOVE MY WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2008
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.
Jim Henson's EMMET OTTER's JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Premieres on Stage at Goodspeed Dec. 7
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2008
Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will run December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Photo Coverage: WHITE CHRISTMAS Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Nov 26, 2008
Ritchie Mastascusa was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Marquis Theatre on Opening Night, Sunday November 23rd. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.
Photo Coverage: WHITE CHRISTMAS After Party
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 24, 2008
Irvin Berlin's White Christmas, a new musical stage reinvention of the cherished classic film, arrived on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre for 65 performances only - guaranteeing New York a very 'white' Christmas! BroadwayWorld.com sent our cameras on their 'merry' way to join in on all the holiday fun of the opening night party!
Photo Coverage: WHITE CHRISTMAS Curtain Call
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 25, 2008
Irving Berlin's White Christmas a new musical stage reinvention of the cherished classic film, arrived on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre for 65 performances only - guaranteeing New York a very 'white' Christmas! BroadwayWorld.com sent our cameras with a 'jingle' in their step join in on all the holiday fun of Opening Night!
Photo Coverage: WHITE CHRISTMAS Opening Night Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 24, 2008
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, a new musical stage reinvention of the cherished classic film, arrived on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre for 65 performances only - guaranteeing New York a very 'white' Christmas! BroadwayWorld.com sent our cameras on their 'merry' way to join in on all the holiday fun of Opening Night!
TUTS Announces Cast for Irving Berlin's White Christmas
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2008
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is proud to produce the classic holiday story and brand NEW holiday musical, WHITE CHRISTMAS, December 4-21, 2008 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston. The all-time number one pop song and most-recorded tune in history inspired first a beloved classic film, and now a brand-new, splashy family musical as rare as Texas snow.
SOUL OF SHAOLIN Comes to Broadway's Marquis Theater Starting 1/13
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 23, 2008
Variety is reporting that SOUL OF SHAOLIN, a Chinese martial arts show is now booked at Broadway's Marquis Theater from January 13th and January 31st, 2009 with an opening night on January 15th, 2009. The show will fill the theater in between IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS and 9 to 5.
Goodspeed Musicals Presents World Premiere of EMMET OTTER's JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 23, 2008
Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will run December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.