Signature Theatre's HOME Begins Peformances 11/11
by Reynard Loki - Nov 10, 2008
Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME will begin previews on Tuesday, November 11. HOME is the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).
Bond and Woodruff Team Up for CHAIR, Opening 12/11 at The Duke
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008
Acclaimed British playwright Edward Bond, will reunite with acclaimed American director Robert Woodruff for Theatre for a New Audience's New York premiere production of Mr. Bond's Chair featuring Stephanie Roth Haberle beginning previews Friday, December 5, at 8:00pm for an opening Wednesday, December 11, at 8:00pm for a run through December 28 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.
Princess Grace Awards Gala to Honor Glenn Close
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2008
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields. Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) proudly awards these grants at its annual gala to support its mission of providing crucial support to emerging artists in America.
Tickets Now on Sale for Signature's 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 14, 2008
Tickets go on sale today for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME, the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).
BB King Blues Club & Highline Ballroom Present New Schedule
by Reynard Loki - Oct 8, 2008
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill and The Highline Ballroom, two of the nation's most respected music venues and New York's premier home for Broadway stars and cabaret, present their schedule of performances, with recently added or altered shows.
Platform Theatre Group's Revival of 'Two Rooms' Opens Tonight at the Lion Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 7, 2008
Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the official opening of ther New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) on Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM). Performances began October 2nd, 2008
Platform Theatre Group Presents 'Two Rooms' Starting Tonight, 10/2
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008
Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning October 2nd. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM).
Signature Theatre Announces Full Cast of 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for HOME, by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Ron OJ Parson. HOME will be the second production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).
Ted Danson to Present Glenn Close with Princess Grace Award; Jim Dale Will Host
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields.
Platform Theatre Group to Present Revival of Lee Blessing's 'Two Rooms'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008
Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning October 2nd. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM).
Albee's 'Occupant' Begins With Ruehl and Bryggman
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008
Previews begin tomorrow, Tuesday May 6th, for Signature Theatre Company's world premiere production of Edward Albee's 'Occupant' starring Mercedes Ruehl and Larry Bryggman.
Duncan and Ziemba To Announce Outer Critics Circle
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2008
Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, is proud to report that Broadway stars Sandy Duncan and Karen Ziemba will publicly announce the nominees for the 2007-08 season on Monday, April 21st (11AM) at the historic Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street). Outer Critics Circle will post award nominations in 23 categories and are the first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season.
'Dancers Over 40' Pays Tribue To Chamption 3/31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2008
Dancers Over 40 members have worked with many choreographers, but almost none as often as the award-winning Director/Choreographer Gower Champion. On Monday, March 31st at 7:30 pm, some of the dancers and the creative talents associated with Mr. Champion, from 1951's 'Make a Wish' to his last Broadway show the smash hit musical '42nd Street' in 1980, will be represented on the stage of the St. Luke's Theater at 308 West 46th Street.
Dancers Salute Gower Champion in March 31 Panels
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2008
On March 31, the dancers and the creative talents associated with Director/Choreographer Gower Champion will be represented on the stage of the St. Luke's Theater at 308 West 46th Street at 7:30PM - represented from 1951's Make a Wish to his last Broadway show and the smash 42nd Street in 1980.
Ateh to Present Ayckbourn's Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2007
CollectiveP.A.S.T. at chashama & The Ateh Theatre Group is pleased to announce their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays, directed by Carlton Ward, as part of Collective P.A.S.T. residency at the chashama theater
MGM to Remake Fame for Summer '08 Release
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2007
MGM will bring Fame back to the screen with a remake of the 1980 movie musical about students striving for success at the High School of Performing Arts.
King Hedley Extends at Signature Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2007
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn M. Lipuma, Executive Director) announced today that it would extend August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II one additional week since the originally scheduled run has been sold-out for weeks.
Lisa Brescia Guest Stars Closing Night of 'Into the Weeds'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2006
The cast of Into the Weeds: The Bill Weeden Songbook will welcome guest star Lisa Brescia to the show as it's guest star for the production's final performance on Saturday, December 2. The performance will begin at 11 pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue).
FRONT ROW CENTRE weekly radio show
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 18, 2006
FRONT ROW CENTRE, a weekly program featuring original cast performances of Broadway's greatest hits returns to the Toronto airwaves starting Sunday November 12.
Duse's Fever, Play on Acting Legend, Begins Off-Bway 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2006
Duse's Fever -- a new Off-Broadway play by Mica Bagnasco, based on the life of celebrated actress Eleanora Duse -- will be given its world-premiere production, with previews beginning November 9th, prior to its official press opening November 16th at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre
Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2006
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.