High Society 1998 - Articles Page 11

Opened: April 27, 1998
Closing: August 30, 1998

High Society - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry


Based on the movie High Society owned by Turner Entertainment Co.

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The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.

Dallas Theater Center to Present Rolling World Premiere of COLOSSAL, 4/2-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


?Dallas Theater Center announced today complete details for the rolling world premiere of Colossal, a new play by Andrew Hinderaker. DTC artistic director Kevin Moriarty directs the Kennedy Center Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award-winning play, which is choreographed by founder and artistic director of Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Joshua L. Peugh. Colossal begins with previews on Thursday, April 2 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through Sunday, May 3.

Steve Martin, Joan Baez & More Added to National Recording Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 25, 2015


National Recording Registry To “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”. Joan Baez, Sly Stone, Steve Martin Recordings Named American Treasures

The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center, 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Sets Centennial Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015


Music Director Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announce the Orchestra's celebratory Centennial 2015-2016 season, its ninth season under the direction of Maestra Alsop. Through appearances by the world's most renowned artists, premieres of several new works, Baltimore homecomings from local artists or artists who got their start on the BSO stage, exciting signature projects and strengthening of longstanding community partnerships, the BSO marks this important milestone in grand fashion.

Baltimore Symphony Announces 100th Anniversary Season - Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, André Watts, Joshua Bell & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 12, 2015


Music Director Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announce the Orchestra's celebratory Centennial 2015-2016 season, its ninth season under the direction of Maestra Alsop. Through appearances by the world's most renowned artists, premieres of several new works, Baltimore homecomings from local artists or artists who got their start on the BSO stage, exciting signature projects and strengthening of longstanding community partnerships, the BSO marks this important milestone in grand fashion.

Tony Meola to Serve as Sound Designer for The MUNY's Summer 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015


The Muny announced today that one of Broadway's premier sound designers, Tony Meola, will serve as Sound Designer for The Muny's 2015 summer season. With credits on more than twenty-six Broadway shows, as well as countless national tours and international productions, Tony is excited to make his Muny debut.

BWW Live Recap: Theatre Stars Front and Center at 87th Academy Awards
by Matt Smith - Feb 22, 2015


It's that time of year again! Hollywood heavyweights are flocking to the Dolby Theatre this afternoon to attend the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Like the Golden Globes, presented earlier this year, the roster of nominees are primarily made up of film stars (well, duh!) more so than stage actors, but no fear - there are a considerable amount of this year's candidates with strong theatrical credits.

UPDATE: It's Official! Anna Kendrick Will Perform 'Special' Number at the Oscars
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


Actress and singer Anna Kendrick will make a special appearance at the 87th Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC.

Full Cast Announced For Curve's SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE, Opens March!
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 19, 2015


Curve today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ - The Musical. The cast includes Rosemary Ashe (Grandma), Cameron Blakely (Mr Lucas), Amy Booth-Steel (Miss Elf/Doreen Slater/Mrs Lucas), Neil Ditt (George Mole),Kirsty Hoiles (Pauline Mole) and Neil Salvage (Bert Baxter).

Lincoln Center and New York Philharmonic Launch New Modern Opera Initiative
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2015


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic today announced plans for the two organizations to collaborate on a new, multi-year opera initiative to present fully-staged productions of significant modern operas not yet seen in New York.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Donates $200K to the Hetrick-Martin Institute
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the hit musical revival and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards now playing at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), is pleased to announce a third donation has been made to Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) as part of the show's ongoing partnership with the organization. This donation of $200,000 brings the total raised by Hedwig for HMI to $400,000 in less than one year.

Video Flashback: Check Out a Young Anna Kendrick Performing at Carnegie Hall Concert
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2014


Below, watch the 'Pitch Perfect' star perform 'Life Upon the Wicked Stage,' from the Broadway classic, 'Show Boat,' accompanied by the Kit-Kat Girls from that year's revival of 'Cabaret.'

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2015 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

The Muny Announces Creative Teams for 2015 Season; Marc Bruni, Gary Griffin, Marcia Milgrom Dodge & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2014


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for the Muny's 2015 Season, which opens on June 15 with My Fair Lady. 'This is a thrilling roster of artists,' said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. 'We look forward to bringing their vision and talent to our grand stage.'

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces IN CASE OF NO EMERGENCY: THE FILMS OF RUBEN OSTLUND
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced the schedule and details for In Case of No Emergency: The Films of Ruben Östlund, January 14-22, 2015

CHEF, MEAN GIRLS & More Heading to Netflix This January
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014


Netflix has shared the slate of movies and TV shows which will be available for streaming beginning January 2015. Check out the list below!

We Wished for Anna Kendrick! Counting Down to Wednesday's World Exclusive with 10 Reasons to Love INTO THE WOODS' Cinderella
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 1, 2014


Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a roundup of ten reasons (from a whole mountain of choices) to love Anna Kendrick!

Kimberly Valerio Performs with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in BEETHOVEN EROICA This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


Kimberly Valerio will perform as flute soloist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) this weekend, November 14 and 15 in a program titled Beethoven 'Eroica.' Music Director José-Luis Novo will lead the orchestra in these Lexus Classic Series concerts beginning at 8:00pm in the newly renovated auditorium of Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

BWW Exclusive: NTI Alumni Company - The Debate Society
by National Theater Institute - Nov 3, 2014


These are just some of the ways NTI students have responded to working with our alumni company, The Debate Society. The Debate Society is an Obie Award winning, Brooklyn based company that creates new plays through the collaboration of Hannah Bos (writer/performer/NTI Fall '98), Paul Thureen (writer/performer/ NTI Fall '98/ MATS '00), and Oliver Butler (director/developer). The company specializes unexpected stories set in supremely intricate, vividly theatrical worlds.

Kimberly Valerio to Perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in BEETHOVEN EROICA, 11/14-15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2014


Kimberly Valerio will perform as flute soloist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on November 14 and 15 in a program titled Beethoven “Eroica.” Music Director José-Luis Novo will lead the orchestra in these Lexus Classic Series concerts beginning at 8:00pm in the newly renovated auditorium of Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

New York Philharmonic Forms International Advisory Board
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014


The New York Philharmonic has established an International Advisory Board (IAB) to develop relationships beyond the United States in order to support the Philharmonic's activities abroad, including regular Philharmonic residencies, educational and entrepreneurial projects, and the launch of the newly formed New York Philharmonic Global Academy. The International Advisory Board will serve as an international network of advocates and ambassadors who will connect with individuals and institutions in their home cities and countries to cultivate the Philharmonic's long-term reach and influence worldwide. IAB members will work with the Philharmonic to secure engagements, activities, and funding sources in a variety of international locations.

Anna Kendrick Reveals 'The Music Industry Seems Scary to Me'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2014


Anna Kendrick talks about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS, recording an album and her upcoming projects.

Howard County Center for the Arts Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT & Charity Art Event Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


THE LARAMIE PROJECT opens tonight, Oct 3, 2014 at Howard County Center For The Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Performances Fri at 7pm, Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun at 1pm. Tickets: $20/$18 Seniors/Students/Military. Black Tie Opening GALA Oct 3rd: $25. A portion of all proceeds will be donated in support of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Howard County Center For The Arts to Offer LARAMIE PROJECT Talk Back Panel, 10/12
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014


Following the October 12th final performance of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a special audience 'Talk Back' discussion will take place on the subject of hate crimes, the impact of the play, and to help those better process what they have just seen in ways that can be life changing.

High Society FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of High Society have there been?
High Society has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998 and West End which opened in 2005.
What awards has High Society been nominated for?
High Society has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has High Society won?
High Society has won several awards, including the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards. It also won the Best Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These accolades recognize the excellence of High Society in the world of musical theater.

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