Joe's Pub Announces Lawrence Wright's The Human Scale, DanceNOW And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.
World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2010
Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.
World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010
Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN At The Young Vic Closes January 2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2010
Annie Get Your Gun plays 3 October 2009 - 2 January 2010 at the Main House Jane Horrocks, Julian Ovenden and multi prize-winning director Richard Jones unite to mount a major London revival of Irving Berlin's great hit song-fest Annie Get Your Gun this autumn at the Young Vic.
Krakowski, McGovern, Eder and More Join Daly and Buckley at Feinstein's in 2010
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 9, 2009
Broadway stars Jane Krakowski, Maureen McGovern, and Linda Eder will join previously announced Tyne Daly and Betty Buckley with performance at Feinstein's at Regency in 2010. Krakowski will appear from May 4th through 15th and Eder from April 6th through 17th, while McGovern will present her cabaret show A Long and Winding Road for two performances on February 8th.
SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Presents ?A Superior Stroll,? An Exclusive Preview Night To Benefit River North Chicago Dance Company, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2009
Sofa Chicago 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair returning to Navy Pier?s Festival Hall this November to showcase three-dimensional masterworks from top international galleries and dealers, proudly presents A Superior Stroll: A Sofa Chicago Sneak Preview Benefitting River North Chicago Dance Company, Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the evening benefit River North Chicago Dance Company. This exclusive preview event takes place at three galleries on Superior Street in the River North Gallery District, and includes complimentary wine and appetizers. Tickets are on sale now, and are $25 in advance at www.rivernorthchicago.com or $30 at the door.
SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Presents ?A Superior Stroll,? An Exclusive Preview Night To Benefit River North Chicago Dance Company, 10/6
by Reynard Loki - Sep 23, 2009
Sofa Chicago 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair returning to Navy Pier?s Festival Hall this November to showcase three-dimensional masterworks from top international galleries and dealers, proudly presents A Superior Stroll: A Sofa Chicago Sneak Preview Benefitting River North Chicago Dance Company, Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the evening benefit River North Chicago Dance Company. This exclusive preview event takes place at three galleries on Superior Street in the River North Gallery District, and includes complimentary wine and appetizers. Tickets are on sale now, and are $25 in advance at www.rivernorthchicago.com or $30 at the door.
Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009
The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.
Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009
The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.
Signature Theatre Co Opens Season With DIRTY BLONDE, Begins 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2009
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season from August 11, 2009 through June 20, 2010. The season begins with the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde, a comedy with music about the notorious film legend Mae West starring Tony Award®-nominee Emily Skinner.