Based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell
The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of “Damn Yankees.” Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7½-cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.
It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund.
Neile McQueen Toffel (aka Neile Adams), the former Mrs. Steve McQueen, will be auctioning memorabilia and personal effects of her late husband, the legendary actor and movie star icon, Steve McQueen, at Bonhams & Butterfields auction, entitled Classic California and the 'King of Cool,' to be held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25, 2008. In addition to the auction itself, Neile McQueen Toffel (aka Neile Adams), will also be involved with the 25th Anniversary Love Ride, part of California Bike Week, to be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008, with Jay Leno presiding as Grand Marshal.
The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.
It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund.
The Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre have announced that the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN has been extended through Sunday, November 9. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN performs at the Bootleg Theatre in Los Angeles.
Neile McQueen Toffel (aka Neile Adams), the former Mrs. Steve McQueen, will be auctioning memorabilia and personal effects of her late husband, the legendary actor and movie star icon, Steve McQueen, at Bonhams & Butterfields auction, entitled Classic California and the 'King of Cool,' to be held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25, 2008. In addition to the auction itself, Neile McQueen Toffel (aka Neile Adams), will also be involved with the 25th Anniversary Love Ride, part of California Bike Week, to be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008, with Jay Leno presiding as Grand Marshal.
The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer)world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be' opens on Broadway tonight, Tuesday October 14th.
The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award-winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company Nick DeGruccio. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN will preview on Thursday, September 18; Friday, September 19; Saturday September 20 at 8pm; Sunday, September 21 at 3pm and Thursday, September 25 at 8pm and will open on Friday, September 26 at 8pm and run through Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.
This fall, the celebrated, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical CHICAGO will once again razzle-dazzle audiences throughout North America, when two-time Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat kicks off the tenth national tour of the record-breaking stage spectacular at the Belk Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for their upcoming world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be.' The play, based on the 1942 motion picture of the same name will be directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Monty Python's Spamalot').
Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander.
The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award-winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company Nick DeGruccio.
John Glover, appearing in Roundabout Theatre Company's The Marriage of Bette and Boo, will be featured on The American Theatre Wing's 'Downstage Center' on XM Radio channel 28. Glover will appear as the special guest on Friday, August 1st at 6PM.
Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and 'American Idol' finalist Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray) will star in the new Broadway production of GODSPELL. The first Broadway revival of the landmark rock musical will officially open on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Previews will begin on Monday, September 29, 2008.
Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.
Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff and Ana Gasteyer will join previously announced cast members Sean Hayes and Jane Krakowski in DAMN YANKEES running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Damn Yankees will be directed by John Rando with Music Direction by Rob Berman and the original Bob Fosse choreography recreated by Mary MacLeod. A July 10 opening is planned.
Casting announced for workshop of Broadway bound musical 'Pure Country.'
Producers Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi announced today that PURE COUNTRY, a brand-new original musical, will have its World Premiere as part of the 2008-2009 Broadway Season.
Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone brings her new concert 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda,' conceived and directed by Scott Wittman with musical arrangements by Dick Gallagher as a one-night-only event, Monday November 12 to UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
Broadway star Patti LuPone, a Tony and Olivier Award winner, comes to the Washington, D.C.-area to perform her hit concert, 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda,' at the Music Center at Strathmore. On Friday, October 5 at 8PM, LuPone will perform songs from musicals she could have played, should have played, did play and will play-including Hair, Bye Bye Birdie, Funny Girl, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Evita and Anything Goes.
The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. released its end of season statistics for the 2006-2007 Broadway season, which began May 29, 2006 and ended May 27, 2007.
A veteran of Broadway and regional theater, Paula spills her secrets for surviving injuries, finding love and simply enduring in the biz.
The New York Philharmonic presents Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady in four semi-staged performances, March 7-10, 2007. The musical - a New York Philharmonic premiere - will star Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Charles Kimbrough, Brian Dennehy, Marni Nixon and Tim Jerome.
1954 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1955 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
1955 | West End |
London Production West End |
1957 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
1973 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
1986 | Off-Off-Broadway |
Equity Library Theatre Revival Off-Off-Broadway |
1989 | Off-Broadway |
New York City Opera Revival Off-Broadway |
1999 | West End |
London Revival West End |
2002 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2006 | Broadway |
Roundabout Revival Broadway |
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