The Wild Party 2000 - Articles Page 20

Opened: February 24, 2000
Closing: April 09, 2000

The Wild Party - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019

Based on the poem by Joseph Moncure March

Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties!

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The Wild Party - 2000 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 20

Taye Diggs' Dance Company to Present 'the people' Starting 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2008


Contemporary dance company dre.dance (Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs) and composer Rob Reddy embark on a world premiere, evening-length work. Beginning October 9 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 'the people' combines Reddy's unique and stirring sound with dre.dance's propulsive and emotional choreography.

Taye Diggs' Dance Company to Present 'the people' Starting 10/9
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Contemporary dance company dre.dance (Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs) and composer Rob Reddy embark on a world premiere, evening-length work. Beginning October 9 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 'the people' combines Reddy's unique and stirring sound with dre.dance's propulsive and emotional choreography.

IT Winner, 'The Gallery Players' Finalize 2008-09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


The Gallery Players' production of Yank! A new musical is the recipient of the 2008 New York Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical. Yank! joins The Gallery Players' production of Urinetown!, which received the IT Award in 2007.

'Stitching' to Have American Premiere at The Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008


Adamanto Productions in association with Liebman Entertainment are proud to present a limited Off-Broadway run of the U.S. premiere of Stitching - a twisted, intricate drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat, by British playwright Anthony Neilson - at The Wild Project.

New Casting and Talk-Back Announced For Lippa Event
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


An evening featuring the songs of Andrew Lippa (2000 Drama Desk award winner for best music The Wild Party) will be presented by 3S Theatre Collective.

3S Theatre Co Presents Evening Of Andrew Lippa Songs 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008


An evening featuring the songs of Andrew Lippa (2000 Drama Desk award winner for best music The Wild Party) is presented by 3S Theatre Collective. Guest stars: Kate Reinders (Wicked), Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast) and Julie Foldesi (Little Women) Tickets for the two night benefit concert titled, Welcome to the World, featuring Valerie Issembert, Sharone Sayegh and Louise Stewart are now on sale through THEATREMANIA.COM or by calling 212-352-3101. The show will be presented Monday May 12th at 8pm. ADDED PERFORMANCE TUESDAY MAY 13TH AT 7PM. The concert will benefit the brand new, tri-state based, non-profit Theatre Company, 3S Theatre Collective. The goals of the company: 3STC is committed to bridging the gap between the current generation and the next generation of theatre artists by fostering new talent from all aspects of the art. . . to bring spectacular entertainment to NYC and the areas surrounding Manhattan. . . [and] to not doing anything 'by the book.' [The company] intends to do everything [it] can to make a splash, turn heads and raise eyebrows.' Over the next few months, under the guidance of Kevin R. Free, 3STC will also begin an educational outreach program to further it's commitment to the artists of tomorrow. To support 3STC and it's mission, email marc@3stheatrecollective.org.

Murney & Krombach Join The Broadway Boys at Birdland 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2007


In an exclusive one-night-only performance, Julia Murney and Chelsea Krombach, acclaimed stars of the hit blockbuster musical Wicked, will join musical theater all-star group The Broadway Boys as very special guests at their special holiday-themed Broadway at Birdland performance, this Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7PM.

Michael John LaChiusa Stops by The After Party, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2007


Michael John LaChiusa will be featured at The After Party on Friday, June 8th

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Headed for Bway; by Lippa, Elice & Brickman
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2007


Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, are the librettists for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Drama Desk Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party) is writing the score, and Improbable Theater founders Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) will direct and design. EET plans to premiere THE ADDAMS FAMILY in the 2009-2010 Broadway season, preceded by an out-of-town tryout.

Disney to Develop Feiffer & Lippa's Man in the Ceiling
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2006


Thomas Schumacher, Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP), announced today that the company is developing a new musical based on the beloved book The Man in the Ceiling, written and illustrated by Pulitzer Prize winning artist and writer Jules Feiffer

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.

Julia Murney's Debut Album 'I'M NOT WAITING' Released 5/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2006


Grammy-nominated recording label Sh-K-Boom Records proudly announces the release of Julia Murney's debut solo album, I'm Not Waiting, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006.

See What I Wanna See Coming to CD Mid-February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2006


The world premiere recording of See What I Wanna See is now available for pre-order on Sh-k-boom records. Their web site reports a release date for the album of mid-February.

Andrew Lippa Pens Opening Number For 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Featuring Camp Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2005


CAMP BROADWAY, the award-winning theater arts education company, of 480 performance-loving kids, ages 9-13, will perform live in the Opening Number of the 79th Annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade® which will be televised live on NBC this November 2005.

SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE begins October 11th at The Public With Menzel And Kudisch
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


The Public Theaters Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Mara Manus announce the New York premiere of SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, a musical with words and music by Michael John LaChiusa.

Carrie Preston Joins Shirley Knight in 'Cycling Past The Matterhorn' Previews Beginning September 18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2005


Farm Avenue Productions and Joseph Smith are proud to announce CYCLING PAST THE MATTERHORN, a new play by award-winning playwright Deborah Grimberg, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award nominee Shirley Knight.

Craig Carnelia And Andrew Lippa Set For 'Trunk Songs' At The Duplex Sept. 24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2005


The Songbook Project, Inc. is pleased to announce plans for a late summer benefit, TRUNK SONGS, featuring two treasures of the American Musical Theatre: Craig Carnelia (Sweet Smell of Success, Three Postcards) and Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, john & jen).

Russell Crowe In Talks to Swing the Razor Wide as Sweeney Todd
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2005


Russell Crowe is considering playing the Demon Barber in the planned film version of the Sondheim masterwork

Full LENNON Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2005


Complete casting was announced today for the upcoming Broadway production of LENNON, the world premiere musical based on the life and songs of John Lennon. The cast includes Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts.

We're Still Hot - the acclaimed new musical gets NYC premiere
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2004


Entertainment Events Inc., and Waxman Williams Entertainment with Robert Dragotta, will present the US premiere of We're Still Hot, the award-winning musical from Canada, that tells the story of four 50+ women putting together a show for their 35th high school reunion. We're Still Hot, with a book by JJ McColl and score by Ms. McColl and Rueben Gurr, has taken Canada by storm, performing for sold out engagements in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Sue Wolf will direct.

Sh-k-Boom's 'Joy To The World' nominated for Grammy
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2004


Sh-k-Boom records announced today that the song 'Joy to the World' on the 'Great Joy! A Gospel Christmas' album has just been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Instrumental Arrangement / Accompanying Vocalist.' Other nominees in this category include 'Over The Rainbow' arranged by Victor Vanacore (Ray Charles & Johnny Mathis performer), and 'Unchained Melody' arranged by Steve Gaboury, Cyndi Lauper & Don Sebesky (Cyndi Lauper performer).

Lippa's Wild Party
by Pati Buehler - Mar 21, 2004


Since everybody loves a party, why not have a pair? And that's just what came to town in spring of 2000. Theater fans and experts went round and round comparing and judging which Wild Party was the best.

The Wild Party FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Wild Party have there been?
The Wild Party has had 6 productions including Waterford, CT (Regional) which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, St. Paul, MN (Regional) which opened in 2005, Off-Broadway which opened in 2015 and West End which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has The Wild Party been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Michael John LaChiusa, Best Book of a Musical for George C. Wolfe, Best Lighting Design for Jules FisherBest Lighting Design for Peggy Eisenhauer and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Michael John LaChiusa.
What awards has The Wild Party been nominated for?
The Wild Party has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Dendy, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gabriel Barre, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Kenneth Posner, Outstanding Lyric (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lippa, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lippa, Outstanding New Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Manhattan Theatre Club, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Gibson, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Gallo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mark Dendy, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kenneth Posner, Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for David Gallo, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Toni Collette.
What awards has The Wild Party won?
The Wild Party has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Dendy, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gabriel Barre, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Kenneth Posner, Outstanding Lyric (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lippa, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Andrew Lippa, Outstanding New Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Manhattan Theatre Club, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Gibson, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for David Gallo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mark Dendy, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kenneth Posner, Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for David Gallo, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Toni Collette.

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