Kendra Kassebaum, Jennifer Paz to Lead 5th Avenue's CINDERELLA; Full Cast Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 28, 2011
An all-star cast of Seattle celebrities will waltz onto the stage of The 5th Avenue Theatre in a holiday ball audiences will never forget: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Under the direction of Seattle's own Brandon Ivie, this enchanting fairy tale features Jennifer Paz of Miss Saigon as Cinderella and Wicked star Kendra Kassebaum as the Fairy Godmother, as well as local luminaries Suzanne Bouchard, Nick Garrison, Sarah Rudinoff, Brandon O'Neill, Cynthia Jones, Allen Fitzpatrick, and Greg McCormick Allen.
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY Announces Fall 2011 Releases
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY, recently praised by the Wall Street Journal for its ongoing reissue campaign, continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
Jessie Mueller, David Turner Join Cast of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011
The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. According to the NY Times, Jessie Muellerwill star opposite Harry Connick, Jr. as Melinda Wells in the revival. Additionally, David Turner, will play gay florist David Gamble in the production.
ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Launches Website!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011
The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. Previews are set to begin on November 12, 2011. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer.
Harry Connick Jr.-Led ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER to Play St. James Theatre; Opens Dec. 11, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2011
Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. Further casting and creative team to be announced shortly.
BWW Reviews: An Uneven But Effective THE KING AND I Turns On The Porchlight Audience
by Paul W. Thompson - May 3, 2011
Last weekend was the official opening of a hardworking production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical play, "The King and I," at Stage 773 courtesy of Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago. Coming simultaneously with the royal wedding goings-on in London, the show rang fascinatingly resonant with attentive audiences,...
Photo Flash: THE KING AND I
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, through June 5 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents THE KING & I 4/22-6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents THE KING & I 4/22-6/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.
Playwright Arthur Marx Dies at 89
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2011
According to the NY TImes, Broadway playwright Arhur Marx has died at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepdaughter, two sisters, four grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
Porchlight Music Theatre THE KING AND I to Play Stage 773, 4/22 - 6/5
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.
Actor-stage Manager Wally Peterson Dies at 93
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 3, 2011
Actor, singer and stage manager Wally Peterson died on Wednesday, March 30, according to Variety.com. Peterson died of natural causes in New York City. He was 93.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents THE KING & I 4/22-6/5
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 31, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre will present its 2010-2011 season finale, the beloved musical THE KING AND I, previewing April 22 and running through June 5. The Press Opening is on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago.
Harry Connick Jr. to Star in ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER on Broadway - Fall 2011!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2011
Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. Further casting and creative team to be announced shortly.
Teatro Alfa's THE KING AND I To Close 5/30
by BWW
News Desk - May 30, 2010
Após os premiados sucessos de público e crítica My Fair Lady e West Side Story a Takla Produções prepara a sua mais grandiosa montagem de um musical: O Rei e Eu, de Richard Rodgers e Oscar Hammerstein II, a dupla mais genial da era de ouro do teatro musical americano, criadores de sucessos como South Pacific, A Noviça Rebelde, Carousel e Oklahoma!
Teatro Alfa's THE KING AND I To Close 5/30
by Nicolas Coburn - May 21, 2010
Após os premiados sucessos de público e crítica My Fair Lady e West Side Story a Takla Produções prepara a sua mais grandiosa montagem de um musical: O Rei e Eu, de Richard Rodgers e Oscar Hammerstein II, a dupla mais genial da era de ouro do teatro musical americano, criadores de sucessos como South Pacific, A Noviça Rebelde, Carousel e Oklahoma!