Atlanta Lyric Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 21, 2009
The Atlantic Lyric Theatre has announced their 2009-2010 season. The productions will include RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A FUNNY THING...FORUM, and HAIRSPRAY.
A.C.T Announces 'A Landmark Celebration'- Its 100th Birthday In January 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2009
The historic home of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) celebrates its 100th birthday in January 2010, and A.C.T. is proud to announce a free open house party, 'A Landmark Celebration: A.C.T.'s Home . . . 100 Years and Counting,' honoring a century of craft, design, and performance. The Bay Area community is invited to experience the American Conservatory Theater (previously known as the Columbia Theatre and the Geary Theater) from behind the scenes on Saturday, January 9, 2010, with free backstage tours, theatrical craft demonstrations (make-up, stage combat, and more), and rare live performances.
HAIR Welcomes Vanessa Ray to the TRIBE as 'Crissy'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 13, 2009
The producers of HAIR have announced the addition of Vanessa Ray to the 'Tribe.' Ray, making her Broadway debut, temporarily replaces Allison Case in the role of 'Crissy' until January 2010. HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.
WaterTower Theatre Announces Headliners for the 2010 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2009
WaterTower Theatre (WTT) is proud to announce three festival headliners for the 2010 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival (OOTL). Headliners for the tenth annual celebration of dance, theatre, music and art are acclaimed monologist Mike Daisey, Broadway maestro Seth Rudetsky and one of America's favorite musical-comedy combos The Three Redneck Tenors.
ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.
Jersey Boys Chicago to Close January 10, 2010; Final Block of Tickets On Sale on Friday
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009
The Chicago Company of JERSEY BOYS will say 'Bye, Bye Baby' to the Windy City on January 10, 2010, after an incredible run of over two years at the Bank of America Theatre. JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, premiered in Chicago initially as a limited engagement on October 5, 2007. After opening to rave reviews, adding additional performance weeks and setting four new box office records, JERSEY BOYS became a resident production on February 27, 2008. The final performance on January 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. will be the Chicago Company's 951st. The final block of tickets for performances from November 24, 2009 - January 10, 2010 will go on sale on Friday, September 11 at 10 a.m.
Congratulations to Hair's Bryce Ryness & Meredith Ryness on New Baby
by Robert Diamond - Sep 7, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com sends its hearty congratulations to proud new parents Bryce Ryness and Meredith Ryness on the birth of their daughter, Mercy Jane Ryness. The newest baby member of the HAIR tribe was born at 2:08am on September 4, 2009 and came into the world at 7 pounds, 13 announces.
The King Center Announces The Harris Broadway Season 2009-2010
by Jaimie Geddes - Sep 2, 2009
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season including Legally Blonde, the Musical, Avenue Q the Broadway Musical, Rodger's and Hammerstein's South Pacific, and A Chorus Line.
ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.
'Good Rockin' Tonight', MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Open On Broadway Spring 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2009
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of rock 'n' roll - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley - will open on Broadway in the Spring of 2010 in a theatre to be announced.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID To Close On Broadway 8/30, National Tour Planned For 2010
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For tickets to the final 79 performances and information on the show visit www.disneyonbroadway.com or call (866) 870-2717.
Lamb's Players Theatre Announces Their 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2009
Producing Artistic Director Robert Smyth has announced Lamb's Players Theatre's 2010 Coronado Season. The lineup will begin in February with AN INSPECTOR CALLS, J.B. Priestley's compelling tale of human connection and moral responsibility.