The Life 1997 - Articles Page 10

Opened: April 26, 1997
Closing: June 07, 1998

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Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

The New Musical


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Until the Ribbon Drops New Single Nature Mother With Emoni Wilkins
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023


Critically acclaimed artist Until The Ribbon Breaks releases new single 'Nature Mother' featuring Emoni Wilkins. The song addresses environmental concerns and the connection between humanity and nature. Watch the official music video and listen to the track now.

Skylight Music Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of School of Rock. Get all the details about this exciting show and the talented individuals behind it.

North Mississippi Allstars, With Special Guest Bag Men Come to Boulder Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023


North Mississippi Allstars, with Special Guest Bag Men comes to Boulder Theater on Friday, January 12, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 13 at 10am.

BWW Q&A: Summer Bohnenkamp of The Straz Center
by Joshua Wright - Oct 10, 2023


BroadwayWorld sat down for an interview with Summer Bohnenkamp, Chief Programming and Marketing Officer at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts following their 2023/2024 season announcement.

Latin Songwriter Rudy Perez And Reservoir Announce New Deal
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023


Reservoir Media announces new publishing deal with Latin hitmaker Rudy Perez, including acquisition of his catalog and future works. Perez is a renowned songwriter and producer, with hits performed by Christina Aguilera, Julio Iglesias, and more.

Video: Watch Imelda Staunton In THE CROWN Final Season Teaser; Two-Part Season Will Premiere This Year
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2023


The 6th season of THE CROWN will close out the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016. The 6th season of THE CROWN will close out the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016. Watch the video teaser now!

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Opens At New Jersey's Old Library Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023


Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present TITANIC, THE MUSICAL, over two weekends, October 13th through October 22nd.

VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023


Watch a video of the Broadway makeup team transforming Stephen Carlile into the iconic villain Scar here!

Latino Performance Troupe La Pocha Nostra to Present THE MEX FILES: A DIVINATION RITUAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Get ready to be enchanted by 'The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual' presented by Latino Performance Troupe 'La Pocha Nostra'.

Plain White T's Share 'You Plus Me'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023


Plain White T's have released their new song 'You Plus Me.' Listen to the track now and discover their latest musical offering. PLAIN WHITE T'S — Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] — recently announced their new, self-titled album.

THE LION KING Will Hold Open Auditions Across The UK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


Disney's award-winning musical THE LION KING is holding a nationwide call out for singers and dancers who wish to join the West End company in the future. Learn more about how to attend an audition here!

Cast & Creative Team Set for THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME World Premiere at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023


Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

Bergen County Players' MASTER CLASS Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


Bergen County Players presents Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning 'Master Class' opening October 28. Learn more about the show here!

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala to Honor Distinguished New Yorkers and Celebrate 50 Years Preserving the City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Join in on November 1st at The Plaza for The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala, where we will honor distinguished New Yorkers and celebrate 50 years of preserving the city we love. Don't miss this special event!

Interview: Lana Gordon's Happy to be Returning to HADESTOWN
by Gil Kaan - Oct 3, 2023


The North American tour of Hadestown returns to the Ahmanson Theatre for a limited 16 performances starting October 3, 2023. Rachel Chavkin directs the cast of Amaya Braganza, Lana Gordon, Will Mann, Matthew Patrick Quinn, J. Antonio Rodriguez, Marla Louissaint, Lizzie Markson, Hannah Schreer, Sevon Askew, Ian Coulter-Buford, KC Dela Cruz, Jamal Lee Harris, Courtney Lauster, Colin LeMoine, Daniel Tracht, Cecilia Trippiedi and Racquel Williams. The newest member of the North American tour, Lana reprises her role of Persephone beginning with this Los Angeles engagement.

Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntington Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Find out who will be starring in and behind the scenes of 'The Band's Visit,' the highly anticipated musical coming to the Huntington Theatre in Boston this November.

ANNIE Comes to the Fox Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023


Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE will play Fox Theatre from Dec. 5 – 10 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 season. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: DE TOCHT. A PROMISE REDEEMED at Friso Theater Leeuwarden
by Chantal Kunst - Oct 1, 2023


What did our critic think of DE TOCHT. A PROMISE REDEEMED at Friso Theater?

CITIZEN By Greg Sarris to Open at Z Below in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023


Directed by Gendell Hing-Hernández, CITIZEN opens on October 21. This Word for Word and Z Space production tells the tale of Salvador, born in the U.S. and raised in Mexico, the son of an American Indian mother and a Mexican father.

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel, Dermot Mulroney And Jenna Lea Rosen To Headline MACK & MABEL L.A. Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023


ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY, Los Angeles's brand new Equity Theatre Company, announces principal casting for its fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen as the title characters, with Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel.

Unlimited Theatre Launches New Grant Initiatives As They Commemorate 25 Years In The Industry and Change Company Direction
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023


After a phenomenal 25 years producing new work for national and international audiences, Unlimited Theatre are embarking on a new chapter to create more opportunities for emerging companies. Learn more about the new grants here!

MARIA PRYMACHENKO: GLORY TO UKRAINE On View At Ukrainian Museum, October 6 �" April 14
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023


Discover the exhibition 'Maria Prymachenko: Glory to Ukraine' at The Ukrainian Museum. Explore the largest ever collection of her work, including paintings, ceramics, embroidered garments, and more. Don't miss this North American premiere.

Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Unveils 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has unveiled its exciting 2023-2024 season. Stay tuned for a lineup of captivating performances.

The Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Life have there been?
The Life has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 1997.
What Tony Awards has The Life been nominated for?
The Life has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for David Newman, Ira Gasman, and Cy Coleman, Best Choreography for Joey McKneely, Best Costume Design for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Blakemore, Best Lighting Design for Richard Pilbrow, Best Orchestrations for Don Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman and Ira Gasman.
What awards has The Life been nominated for?
The Life has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Martin Pakledinaz and Ann Ruth, Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Blakemore, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Richard Pilbrow, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards for Dan Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, and Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Joey McKneely.
What awards has The Life won?
The Life has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz and Ann Ruth, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Blakemore, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard Pilbrow, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Dan Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards), and Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Joey McKneely.

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