Leap of Faith 2010 - Articles Page 18

Opened: October 3, 2010
Closing: October 24, 2010

Leap of Faith - 2010 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

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You'll be dancing in the aisles when con man Jonas Nightingale brings his gospel-charged tent revival to rain-starved Kansas. Four-time Tony Award©-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields will star in this world premiere Broadway-bound new musical.



Based on the movie with Steve Martin, Leap of Faith boasts a brand new score from 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award©-winner Rob Ashford, helmer of the recent Taper favorite, Parade.

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Nancy Coyne Honored at UJA-Federation's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Broadway's elite will gather to honor Nancy Coyne of Serino Coyne at UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner on Monday, May 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis New York, Fifth Avenue & East 55th Street, Manhattan.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/15-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

Arden Theatre Company Announces 2010/11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010


Arden Theatre Company proudly announces the seven productions, featuring three world premieres, that comprise its 2010/11 season

Rachel Bailit Stars In SUGAR HAPPENS At the Sidewalk Studio Theater 5/12-6/20
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2010


A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

COLLECT STORIES Star Paulson Spills NY Lifestyle
by Charlie Piane - May 9, 2010


In a lighthearted piece by NY Magazine, Sarah Paulson provides insight into her NY lifestyle.

Rachel Bailit Stars In SUGAR HAPPENS At the Sidewalk Studio Theater 5/12-6/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010


A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Rob Ashford on PROMISES, Tonys, LEAP OF FAITH, Daniel Radcliffe & More
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2010


'I was both relieved and happy today. I got the news this morning just following along online. My first phone call was to Joe Machota - one of my agents at CAA and one of my closest friends. It was nice to immediately share it with a great friend and an agent all at once! I then spent the day in auditions for LEAP OF FAITH and then I had a lunch meeting for another show that I'm working on - FINDING NEVERLAND. It's so great to get that recognition and it's great to be working on other projects at the same time.

2010 Tony Award Nominee Reactions!
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2010


The Tony Awards Nominations were announced this morning on Tuesday, May 4th. The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Click here for the full list of nominations! BroadwayWorld.com will be talking to nominees throughout the day so keep checking back!

LEAP OF FAITH, NEXT TO NORMAL, LES MIS & More Part of Ahmanson's 2010-11 Season
by Charlie Piane - Apr 22, 2010


The 2010-2011 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season will include the world premiere of a new musical, 'Leap of Faith,' the 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical 'Next to Normal,' the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Play 'God of Carnage,' the 25th Anniversary celebration of an international musical classic, 'Les Misérables,' and a brand-new Cirque du Soleil production at the Cirque's new home at the Kodak Theatre, it was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

Ashford Directed LEAP OF FAITH Premieres At LA's Ahmanson Theatre 9/5-10/17
by Charlie Piane - Apr 22, 2010


Leap of Faith, the new musical based off of the 1992 Steve Martin Film, will have its world premiere September 5th through October 17. The production will officially open September 26, and will play Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Rachel Bailit Stars In SUGAR HAPPENS At the Sidewalk Studio Theater 5/12-6/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

Faith Prince To Record Live CD During Royal Room Run 4/13-4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2010


Tony Award winner Faith Prince will be recording a live CD during her stint at Palm Beach's Royal Room at the Colony Hotel from April 13-16. This will be the performer's fifth engagement at the Royal Room.

'Rock Odyssey' Theatrical Spectacle Transforms Homer's Odyssey
by Beau Higgins - Apr 12, 2010


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces the premiere of ROCK ODYSSEY, a spectacular theatrical production that will be seen by every fifth-grader in the Miami-Dade County Public School System. In total, more than 26,000 fifth graders will participate in the pilot program, which was created by the Adrienne Arsht Center in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The show will afford young people the opportunity to experience live theater in Miami's premier performing arts center, at no cost to them or their schools. ROCK ODYSSEY will run from April 27 - May 8, 2010 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. This arts education program is made possible with the generous support of Miami-Dade County and additional funding from Funding Arts Network.

The Wilma Theater Closes the Curtain on LANGUAGE ROOMS, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Wilma Theater will close the curtain on the World Premiere production of Language Rooms, a black comedy that exposes the divided loyalties among today's immigrants, discovering the rising cost of the American Dream, on April 4th. The play, from rising Arab-American playwright Yussef El Guindi, is directed by the Wilma's co-Artistic Director Blanka Zizka.

Faith Prince To Record Live CD During Royal Room Run 4/13-4/16
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 30, 2010


Tony Award winner Faith Prince will be recording a live CD during her stint at Palm Beach's Royal Room at the Colony Hotel from April 13-16. This will be the performer's fifth engagement at the Royal Room.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to Chicago for Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, March 23 �" April 4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.

The Wilma Theater Presents LANGUAGE ROOMS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


The Wilma Theater continues its 2009 - 2010 season with the World Premiere production of Language Rooms, a black comedy that exposes the divided loyalties among today's immigrants, discovering the rising cost of the American Dream.

The Wilma Theater Presents LANGUAGE ROOMS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


The Wilma Theater continues its 2009 - 2010 season with the World Premiere production of Language Rooms, a black comedy that exposes the divided loyalties among today's immigrants, discovering the rising cost of the American Dream.

The Wilma Theater Presents LANGUAGE ROOMS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


The Wilma Theater continues its 2009 - 2010 season with the World Premiere production of Language Rooms, a black comedy that exposes the divided loyalties among today's immigrants, discovering the rising cost of the American Dream.

ATC Announces Launch of THE SILVER PROJECT, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) is proud to announce that the first installment of its 25th Anniversary celebration, The Silver Project, will include world premiere plays by playwrights Steven Belber, Itamar Moses, Yussef El Guindi, Stephen Karam and Brian Tucker.

ATC Announces Launch of THE SILVER PROJECT, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) is proud to announce that the first installment of its 25th Anniversary celebration, The Silver Project, will include world premiere plays by playwrights Steven Belber, Itamar Moses, Yussef El Guindi, Stephen Karam and Brian Tucker.

LEAP OF FAITH to Premiere at Centre Theatre Group This Summer
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 28, 2010


According to a recent equity casting notice, Leap of Faith, the new musical based off of the 1992 Steve Martin Film, will make its premiere at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles this summer.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to Chicago for Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, March 23 �" April 4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.

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