New Line Artistic Director Signs Deal For SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL, AND MUSICALS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' is proud to announce that artistic director Scott Miller has signed with a new publisher, Northeastern University Press, to publish his sixth musical theatre book, 'Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, and Musicals,' due to be released in 2011.
TV: SETH'S 31 Deconstructions in 31 Days - DREAMGIRLS on ROSIE
by Robert Diamond - May 22, 2010
Today, Seth deconstructs DREAMGIRLS on the Rosie O'Donnell Show! Seth writes ' This is from the Actors Fund Concert I put together in 2001. It starred Audra McDonald, Heather Headley and Lillias White. Lillias SASSES it!'
Carolan, Huffman Lead Irish Rep Reading Of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR 5/21
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its New Works Reading Series with a free reading of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR, a new musical featuring music by Adam Gwon and book and lyrics by Julia Jordan on Friday, May 21 at 2:00pm at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan. Joe Calarco to direct.
Carolan, Huffman Lead Irish Rep Reading Of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its New Works Reading Series with a free reading of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR, a new musical featuring music by Adam Gwon and book and lyrics by Julia Jordan on Friday, May 21 at 2:00pm at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan. Joe Calarco to direct.
Swenson & Sheldon Lead Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA in Toronto; Opens Oct. 26
by BWW - May 17, 2010
Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.
New Docu-Series MTV HIRED Takes viewers Inside Young People's Dream Job Quest
by Charlie Piane - May 11, 2010
Deciding on a career choice has always been one of the biggest challenges for young people. But given one of the tightest job markets in history, the process of finding a job is more daunting than ever. MTV will give job seekers hope when it premieres the new docu-series 'MTV Hired' on Monday, May 17 at 6:30pm ET/PT. 'MTV Hired,' airing weekdays, takes an inside look at the lives of young people attempting to secure the job of their dreams. Viewers will get a firsthand look at the ups and downs experienced by applicants during the interview process and the nail-biting wait before they get a call back from a potential employer.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Ends Run at Boston Opera House, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will end its limited engagement on May 2.
Joe's Pub Welcomes HAIR! Composer Galt MacDermot 4/25 & More
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 25, 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.
Trevor Nunn Has 'Follies' On Short-List of 2011 Shows
by Robert Diamond - Apr 17, 2010
Baz Bamigboye is reporting in today's UK Daily Mail that Trevor Nunn has Follies on the list of shows that he wants to direct as part of his year-long committment for 2011 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces Their 2010-11 Broadway Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2010
Today, Hennepin Theatre Trust announced a stellar 2010/11 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season showcasing a six-show slate of some of the nation's best new touring musicals combined with returning favorites, all scheduled to play the Trust's Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.
Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.
Joe's Pub Welcomes HAIR! Composer Galt MacDermot 4/25 & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 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.
Kern, Creek, et. al Join London's HAIR Tribe
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 24, 2010
Broadway veterans Kevin Kern, Luther Creek, Crystal Joy and Phyre Hawkins have officially joined London's HAIR Tribe, which is set to begin performances at the Gielgud Theatre on April 1st. The join most of the original Broadway cast, which is making the transfer. A new Tribe opened on Broadway in early March.
Willows Theatre Presents 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE 70'S
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010
Face it. You feel GOOD in polyester. The Willows Theatre Company brings back all the glitz, glamour, and guilty pleasures of the go-go, disco, chest hair-and-chains decade with the musical revue 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's. The fun never stops from March 15 through April 18 at the Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward Street in Martinez. 8-Track is conceived by Rick Seeber and directed by Richard Elliott, with musical direction by Timothy Hanson.
REDCAT Wraps 5th Annual International Children's Film Festival, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010
CalArts, in partnership with Northwest Film Forum, presents the fifth annual REDCAT International Children's Film Festival, Saturday, Febraury 27, 2010 - Sunday, March 7, 2010. Curated by Elizabeth Shepherd, this audience favorite offers a treasure trove of cinematic delights for filmgoers of all ages. Two weekend programs bring wondrous animation, exhilarating live action, rarely shown classics, and highlights from Cinemagic, Belfast. The festival also includes a very special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day.
Tickets to YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Boston Opera House Go On Sale 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, comes to Boston for a limited two-week engagement at the Boston Opera House April 20 - May 2.
HAIR Tour to Play Bushnell Theatre in 2011
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 25, 2010
According to published reports, as part of The Bushnell Theatre's 2011 season, the national tour of HAIR will play from April 26 through May 11. The tour of Tony award-winning revival has been directed by Diane Paulus with choreography by Karole Armitage.
Willows Theatre Presents 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE 70'S
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010
Face it. You feel GOOD in polyester. The Willows Theatre Company brings back all the glitz, glamour, and guilty pleasures of the go-go, disco, chest hair-and-chains decade with the musical revue 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's. The fun never stops from March 15 through April 18 at the Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward Street in Martinez. 8-Track is conceived by Rick Seeber and directed by Richard Elliott, with musical direction by Timothy Hanson.