Once On This Island Revival 1994 - Articles Page 19

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Opened: September 28, 1994
Closing: unknown

Once On This Island - 1994 - West End History , Info & More

Royalty Theatre
Portugal Street, Kingsway London

Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

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Start of a Special Series for Women's History Month
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 7, 2009


BWW's conversations with 'women who run the show' commence with Angelina Fiordellisi, artistic director of the Cherry Lane Theatre.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dennis Stowe of 'Shrek The Musical'
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 1, 2009


He's not your typical gypsy...except for the long resume of B'way and regional shows, tours, session work and concerts.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2009


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Preview Tix for Public Theater's TAKING OVER on Sale 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.

Preview Tix for Public Theater's TAKING OVER on Sale 10/19
by Reynard Loki - Oct 17, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.

Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala to Honor Judy Collins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

Public Theater to Present NY Premiere of Hoch's New Play, 'Taking Over'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.

Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala to Honor Judy Collins
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

Stew Songbook, 'Hair' Cast and More Part of Joe's 10 for the 10th Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


- The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

Bristol Theatre Announces Complete List of Events and Lineup in 2008/2009
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes Donald Byrd, acclaimed choreographer of Broadway's The Color Purple for its 2008-2009 Season.

Cast of STOMP To Be Featured In Taxi Video PSA
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008


Beginning this month, the cast of STOMP will star in a PSA being shown on video screens currently installed most of the city's medallion taxicabs promoting the 'STOMP OUT LITTER' campaign.

Naked Angels To Present Off-Bway Premiere of 'The Talk'
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 28, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of The Talk, a new American play by Frank Pugliese, directed by Sheryl Kaller.

Village Theatre Announces Director Lineup For 08-09
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2008


Village Theatre is pleased to announce its exciting director line-up for the 2008-2009 Mainstage Season. Andrea Dymond, Resident Director of Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, will direct the new musical and season opener, Saint Heaven. Dymond comments, 'I'd originally directed an earlier version of Saint Heaven in a developmental workshop production, about five years ago, at the Stages Festival at Theatre Building Chicago. That's when I got to know Marty [Martin Casella, book writer] and Keith [Keith Gordon, lyricist and composer] who are every bit as gorgeous to work with as is their musical. I think Saint Heaven is unique in the fullness of its telling, the richness of its characters, and the variety of forms of deeply American music it uses to engage us in the story.' At Victory Gardens Theater, Dymond has staged a wealth of productions such as Gloria Bond Clunie's Shoes (Best Director nomination, Black Theatre Alliance) and Charles Smith's Free Man of Color (winner of the Jeff award for Best New Work). Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director for Village Theatre is set to direct the charming Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. Tomkins gave his directorial debut at Village Theatre with the 1988 production of Gypsy. This upcoming season marks his sixteenth season as Artistic Director for Village Theatre. David Ira Goldstein will direct Oscar Wilde's classic play The Importance of Being Earnest. 'I have been eager to direct Wilde's greatest comedy ever since I directed his earlier play A Woman of No Importance for the University of Washington School of Drama in 1994. If any play can invoke a spirit of pure pleasure for two hours, it is certainly Wilde's Earnest,' Goldstein comments. As artistic director of Arizona Theatre Company (ATC), Goldstein has received the 2003 Governor's Arts Award as Individual Artist for his contributions to the arts in Arizona. He has directed over 30 mainstage productions for ATC and has been a guest director across the country. Before living in Arizona, he was the associate Artistic Director of A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle. Steve Tomkins will also take on the original work Stunt Girl this season. His last three new musical projects, which include Once Upon A Time in New Jersey (2006-2007), Girl of My Dreams (2005-2006), and The Ark (2002-2003), quickly became huge hits amongst Village Theatre audiences. Lastly, Village Theatre is thrilled to announce Jerry Dixon as the director of the musical masterpiece, Show Boat. Dixon began his career as an actor with original Broadway cast performances in Once On This Island and Five Guys Named Moe, with other original roles in Bright Lights, Big City, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, new yorkers, and tick, tick…BOOM!. Dixon's directing credits vary and include tick, tick…BOOM! (Korea and Singapore), Crowns (Kalamazoo Civic), and concerts and special events for Tony winner LaChanze, recording artist Raúl Midón, Carnegie Hall, and the Belgium National Symphony. Dixon's directorial work was last seen at Village Theatre in 2007, when he was brought from New York to direct the Village Originals production of Barnstormer.

3 Legged Dog Presents Chuck Mee's 'FIre Island' 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2008


In their most ambitious projects to date, 3-Legged Dog will present the World Premiere of Charles Mee's FIRE ISLAND at the 3LD Art & Technology Center opening April 10.

Court Theatre's 'Carousel': Moving But Earthbound
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 20, 2008


'Fire Island' Lands Off-Broadway Beginning Apr.10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2008


3-Legged Dog Presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of Charles Mee's Multidimensional Beach Party Play Fire Island Previews begin April 10 at 3LD Art & Technology Center.

'Damn Yankees' Reprise! to Star Derricks, Taylor, White
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2007


Jason Alexander, new artistic director of Reprise! Broadway's Best, announced that Cleavant Derricks, Meg Gillentine, Amelia McQueen, Ken Page, Ty Taylor, Lillias White and Jackee Harry would head up the cast of Damn Yankees. Damn Yankees will perform Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 25 (opening November 7) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

THE DANISH PLAY returns on February 22
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jan 14, 2007


In a swirling non-linear timeline the true story of Agnete Ottosen, Danish Poet and famed Resistance fighter, unfolds.

'A Man of No Importance' Shines in Annapolis
by Charles Shubow - Jan 3, 2007


Ahearns/Flaherty Musical Given Wonderful Treatment at the Bay Theatre Company

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Cast of STOMP to Help with New Ad Campaign to 'Stomp Out Litter' in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2006


The Mayor's office announced today that The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, the NYC Department of Sanitation, and Waste Management, Inc. in conjunction with Keep America Beautiful have joined with the long-running New York hit, STOMP, to create a series of compelling and percussive public service announcements, as well as subway, bus and other outdoor print ads under the banner STOMP OUT LITTER.

New Victory Theater Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2005


The New Victory Theater is turning 10! On December 11, 1995, NYC's premier theater for kids and families forever changed the 42nd street landscape when it became the FIRST historic theater to reopen its doors

Sarasota Golden Apple's 2005-2006 Season!
by Beau Higgins - Jul 25, 2005


Rosie's Broadway Belters - April 11 - with Alvin, Arden, Brier, Korey, Lewis, Morton, Steel and Thomas
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2005


One performance only at The Zipper Theatre on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8pm.

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1990   Broadway Broadway Transfer
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2002   Broadway Reunion Concert
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2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
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2019   US Tour Revival National Tour
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Once On This Island - 1994 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1995 Olivier Awards Best Director of a Musical David Toguri and Gwenda Hughes
1995 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Performance in a Musical Sharon D Clarke
1995 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer David Toguri
1995 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical Stephen Flaherty

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