Grey, Henshall, Crivello, Etc. Set for 5/6 London Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2007
For the first time Tony and Academy Award Winner and Broadway legend Joel Grey will be headlining at The Night of 1000 Voices. He will be joined by the current Phantom in Las Vegas, Anthony Crivello, Tony Award Winner for his performance in Kiss of The Spiderwoman, Ruthie Henshall and members of the Cast of Avenue Q and special guests. This exciting and exclusive performance will introduced by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Queen, Myleene Klass and will be for the benefit of The National Artistic Society.
Mandy Patinkin to Perform at the Merriam Theater in Philly
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2006
One of Broadway's master songmen, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia for two performances only on Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6 at 8 p.m. as a season special on the Broadway Across America - Philadelphia 06-07 Season.
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life to Open in December
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2005
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life, the Broadway legend's retrospective of her performing career, is set to begin previews in November for a Decemeber opening at an unannounced Shuberts-owned theatre
Submissions Begin 5/2 for the $50,000 Fred Ebb Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2005
The Fred Ebb Award will recognize excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.
Announcing the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2005
The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. The award is named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb.
Tony-Winner Fred Ebb Passes Away at 72
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2004
Fred Ebb, passed away on September 11, 2004 at the age of 72 from a heart attack. Funeral services are expected to be held on Tuesday.