Fela! Concludes Extended Off-Broadway Run Today, 10/5
by Eddie Varley - Oct 5, 2008
The world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will play the final performance of its extended run Sunday, October 5th at 37 Arts (450 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues.
'A Boys' Life' Begins Preview Performances Tonight, 10/2 at Second Stage
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif starting tonight, October 2nd. The official opening will be Monday, October 20th. This 20th Anniversary production of BOYS' LIFE will feature Jason Biggs, Rhys Coiro, and Peter Scanavino as 'the boys' as well as Dan Colman, Michelle Federer, Betty Gilpin, Paloma Guzman, Laura-Leigh, and Stephanie March.
Fela! Will Extend Its Off-Broadway Run Through 10/4
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 12, 2008
Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay announced today that, due to overwhelming popular demand, the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has extended its run through Saturday, October 4 at 37 Arts (450 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues
Lewis and Jones Team Up For 'Fela!' at 37 Arts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2008
Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Lewis and Jones Team Up For 'Fela!' at 37 Arts
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008
Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Additional Casting Announced For Ruhl's 'Passion Play'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 11, 2008
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents PASSION PLAY by Pulitzer Prize nominee and MacArthur Foundation Fellowship recipient Sarah Ruhl, directed by OBIE Award-winner Mark Wing-Davey at the University Theatre (222 York Street, New Haven), September 19-October 11 only. Opening Night is Thursday, September 25
Bill T. Jones to Direct New Musical 'Fela!'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008
Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening) with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, Fela! will feature Kuti's rousing music performed live onstage by Antibalas and other members of the New York Afrobeat community.
'Theater Talk' Remembers Peter Stone on June 29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2007
Peter Stone, who is credited with the original book and concept for Curtains, the New Musical Comedy Whodunit, will be honored on 'Theater Talk' on Friday, June 29th with 'Remembering Peter Stone,' a tribute to the great librettist.
Photo Coverage: Theatre World Awards
by Walter McBride - Jun 6, 2007
This year's Theatre World Awards, celebrating outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season, was held at New World Stages on Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Photo Coverage: Drama League Awards
by Walter McBride - May 14, 2007
The 2006-07 Drama League Awards were presented at the 73rd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Schreiber, Spring Awakening, Etc. Win Drama League Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2007
The Drama League has announced the recipients of the 2006-07 Drama League Awards, which were presented at the 73rd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 11, 2007 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.