Woodshed Collective Presents '12 Ophelias' In McCarren Park
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2008
The Brooklyn-based theatre company, Woodshed Collective, will present the premiere of Caridad Svich's Twelve Ophelias, directed by Teddy Bergman, as a free event at McCarren Park Pool, one of the city's best-loved concert and performance venues, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, beginning performances Friday, July 11, at 8pm and opening Thursday, July 24 at 8pm. The McCarren Park Pool is located on Lorimer Street at Bayard Street.
Photo Flash: Damn Yankees at City Center
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff star in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).
Lawrence Replaces Injured Gasteyer in DAMN YANKEES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008
Megan Lawrence will join Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Lawrence replaces Ana Gasteyer; Ms. Gasteyer has suffered a minor injury.
Northwestern Announces Summer Music Theatre Programs
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2008
This summer, Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) and the Theatre and Interpretation Center will present the Summer 2008 musical theatre programs on the Evanston campus.
Liz Callaway Makes Solo Debut At Feinstein's 6/17-28
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will conclude the Spring 2008 season with the solo debut of Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee LIZ CALLAWAY from June 17 - 28.
Von Trapp Family House To Be Turned Into Hotel
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008
The former home of the Von Trapp family, who became famous with the film The Sound Of Music, will be turned into a hotel to be officially opened sometime in July in Saltzburg, Austria.
Shattered Globe Announces 2008-2009 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008
Shattered Globe Theatre announce their 18th anniversary, 2008-2009 season of presenting ensemble-driven theatre including 'The Glass Menagerie,' 'The Little Foxes,' and 'Buried Child.'
Jackson, Graff and Gasteyer Join 'Damn Yankees Cast
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008
Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff and Ana Gasteyer will join previously announced cast members Sean Hayes and Jane Krakowski in DAMN YANKEES running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Damn Yankees will be directed by John Rando with Music Direction by Rob Berman and the original Bob Fosse choreography recreated by Mary MacLeod. A July 10 opening is planned.
'No, No Nannette' Final 2008 Encores Production
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008
Charles Kimbrough and Michael Berresse will join previously announced cast members Sandy Duncan, Rosie O'Donnell, Beth Leavel, Mara Davi and Shonn Wiley in No, No, Nanette, the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.
Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).
American Musical Theatre of San Jose Presents 'Beauty'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008
Experience the magic when American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, perfect entertainment for the entire family. The enchantment begins on May 13 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts where the show runs through May 25. The production is sponsored by Comerica Bank. Single tickets are now on sale.
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 3
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Hal Prince Reportedly Suffered Minor Stroke
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008
Michael Riedel of the New York Post reports that acclaimed Broadway director and producer Hal Prince 'suffered what close friends are calling a 'minor stroke' Sunday afternoon. He was released from the hospital Wednesday - his 80th birthday - and is expected to be on the mend soon.'
'The Sparrow' Soars with Top Honors at Jefferson Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2007
The 34th Annual Jefferson Awards presented seven trophies to House Theatre of Chicago's production of 'The Sparrow.' 'Side Show,' 'Fiorello!' and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' also took top honors.
Jerry Bock Children's Musical to Premiere in Houston
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2007
The newest musical by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jerry Bock, The Princess Who Could Not Be Heard, will be given its world-premiere production when it opens the 29th annual Houston Children's Theatre Festival from June 15 to 29 in Houston, Texas
Maltby and Shire Show Will Take Off at the Menier
by Robert Gould - May 15, 2007
Following its staging of the UK premieres of musicals 'Tick, Tick Boom' in 2005 and 'The Last Five Years' in 2006, the Menier Chocolate Factory will go one better this summer by staging the World Premiere of the new Maltby and Shire musical, 'Take Flight' from July 25 to September 22 (previewing from July 13). The Menier will hope to repeat the success of its other 2005 musical production, 'Sunday In the Park With George', as 'Take Flight' reunites the artistic team that presented the award winning Sondheim revival - director Sam Buntrock and designer David Farley.