Wonderful Town Tour 1954 - Articles Page 7

Opened: July 7, 1954

Wonderful Town - 1954 - US Tour History , Info & More

Based upon the play My Sister Eileen by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov and the stories by Ruth McKenney

Connie Fisher, star of The Sound of Music and winner of the BBC's How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, returns to Birmingham Hippodrome in the multi award-winning musical comedy, Wonderful Town.



Featuring a superb score by legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story), the show has received countless awards since its premiere in 1953 including the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Drury Lane Presents SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, 10/20-12/19
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2010


Drury Lane Theatre continues their acclaimed 'Year of the Director' by presenting a never-before-seen new version of the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, directed by Bill Jenkins, Chair of Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance. Featuring an all-star cast led by Steve Blanchard as 'Adam' (who played 'The Beast' for eight years in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, 'Pa Ingalls' in the National Tour of Little House on the Prairie, and 'Lancelot' in the National Tour of Camelot) and Abby Mueller as 'Milly' (who played 'Meg' in Marriott Theatre's Little Women and 'Constance' in Chicago Shakespeare's The Three Musketeers), SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS previews October 14, opens October 20 and runs through December 19 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Tickets are already selling briskly.

Jeremy McCarter to Host Public Forum Lecture Series at The Public this Season
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 27, 2010


This fall, The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) will launch The Public Forum, an exciting new series of lectures, debates and conversations that showcase leading voices in the arts, politics and the media. Curated by Jeremy McCarter, a senior writer at Newsweek, Public Forum events are open to the general public. Tickets for the inaugural event can be purchased for $25 beginning Tuesday, October 5. Member tickets are on sale Tuesday, September 28.

Zimmerman Adapts CANDIDE in Major Musical Revival At The Goodman, 9/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2010


Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago's North Loop Theatre District with a fresh take on an enduring masterpiece- Candide, Voltaire's effervescent, picaresque adventure, newly adapted and directed by Chicago's own Mary Zimmerman, the Goodman's Manilow Resident Director. A cast of 19 and an orchestra of 12, under the direction of Music Director Doug Peck, bring to life nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein's glorious score, and recreate Voltaire's satirical story of Candide (Geoff Packard)-a young optimist shipwrecked, soldiered, swindled and separated (repeatedly) from his true love, Cunegonde (Lauren Molina). For this major revival, Zimmerman has tapped her signature design team-Daniel Ostling (Set), Mara Blumenfeld (Costumes), T.J. Gerkens (Lighting) and Richard Woodbury (Sound). Danny Pelzig choreographs the cataclysmic events that ensue.

Drury Lane Theatre Presents SEVEN BRIDES..., 10/20-12/19
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2010


Drury Lane Theatre continues their acclaimed 'Year of the Director' by presenting a never-before-seen new version of the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, directed by Bill Jenkins, Chair of Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance. Featuring an all-star cast led by Steve Blanchard as 'Adam' (who played 'The Beast' for eight years in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, 'Pa Ingalls' in the National Tour of Little House on the Prairie, and 'Lancelot' in the National Tour of Camelot) and Abby Mueller as 'Milly' (who played 'Meg' in Marriott Theatre's Little Women and 'Constance' in Chicago Shakespeare's The Three Musketeers), SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS previews October 14, opens October 20 and runs through December 19 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Tickets are already selling briskly.

2010-2011 Public LAB Season Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced the line-up today for the 2010-2011 Public LAB season.

Zimmerman Adapts CANDIDE in Major Musical Revival At The Goodman, 9/17
by Molly Hagan - Aug 25, 2010


Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago's North Loop Theatre District with a fresh take on an enduring masterpiece- Candide, Voltaire's effervescent, picaresque adventure, newly adapted and directed by Chicago's own Mary Zimmerman, the Goodman's Manilow Resident Director. A cast of 19 and an orchestra of 12, under the direction of Music Director Doug Peck, bring to life nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein's glorious score, and recreate Voltaire's satirical story of Candide (Geoff Packard)-a young optimist shipwrecked, soldiered, swindled and separated (repeatedly) from his true love, Cunegonde (Lauren Molina). For this major revival, Zimmerman has tapped her signature design team-Daniel Ostling (Set), Mara Blumenfeld (Costumes), T.J. Gerkens (Lighting) and Richard Woodbury (Sound). Danny Pelzig choreographs the cataclysmic events that ensue.

Carrollwood Presents SERIOUSLY SINATRA Jun 11-13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present: 'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.

Carrollwood Presents SERIOUSLY SINATRA Jun 11-13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present: 'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.

Shakespeare Salon Presents Making Shakespeare In The Park With Ferguson, Lind 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein will moderate a discussion on 'Making Shakespeare in the Park: Onstage and Backstage,' featuring a cross-section of cast, crew and creative team members from this summer's repertory productions of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park.

Prince & Stroman Talk Finance, Flops And FOUND
by Mary Hanrahan - May 17, 2010


Theatre legends Hal Prince and Susan Stroman, in an interview with The Times Online, discuss their opinions and frustrations on the state of the musical and theatre, their pasts and their directorial collaboration on Paradise Found, set to begin previews this week at London's Menier Chocolate Factory.

Carrollwood Presents SERIOUSLY SINATRA Jun 11-13
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 14, 2010


The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present: 'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.

Paulus to Helm THE CAPEMAN Concert at the Delacorte for The Public, 8/14 - 8/16
by Jessica Lewis - May 13, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present a concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, August 14-16, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park following the eight week Shakespeare in the Park repertory of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice. All performances for THE CAPEMAN will be at 8 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed the day of the show.

Shakespeare Salon Presents Making Shakespeare In The Park With Ferguson, Lind 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein will moderate a discussion on 'Making Shakespeare in the Park: Onstage and Backstage,' featuring a cross-section of cast, crew and creative team members from this summer's repertory productions of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park.

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON To Receive Cast Recording
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will receive a cast recording.

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Extends at The Public Thru May 9
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 8, 2010


Due to popular demand, The Public Theater will extend the critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON through Sunday, May 9. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. The show began previews on March 23, officially opened on April 6 and was scheduled to close on April 25.

BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Plays The Public Theatre, Previews 3/23/2010
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announces a return engagement of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

George Hearn & Elena Shaddow to Star in FANNY at Encores! Cast Announced...
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2010


Fred Applegate, George Hearn, David Patrick Kelly, Michael McCormick, Rondi Reed, Elena Shaddow, James Snyder and Ted Sutherland have been cast in Fanny, the 50th Encores! musical produced by New York City Center since 1994 and the second Encores! production of the season. Fanny, running February 4 - 7, has music and lyrics by Harold Rome and book by S.N. Behrman and Joshua Logan, and is based on Marcel Pagnol's trilogy Marius, Fanny and Cesar. Fanny will be directed by Mark Bruni and choreographed by Lorin Latarro with music direction by Rob Berman.

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

The Public Theater Expands Shakespeare Initiative; A Midsummer Day’s Camp and Shakespeare Spring Break Launched This Spring
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced the launch this spring of two new Shakespeare Initiative programs, A Midsummer Day's Camp and Shakespeare Spring Break.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Goldberg, Krakowski, Muppets & More Part of NBC Holiday Specials & Celebrations
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 11, 2009


NBC gives the gift of holiday-themed series episodes and specials throughout late November and December with a multitude of festivities, a special military audience for 'The Jay Leno Show' airing Thanksgiving evening and a night of holiday-themed Thursday night comedies from 'Community,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'The Office' and '30 Rock' on December 10.

'A Conversation with Harold Prince'
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 26, 2009


Northeastern University Center for the Arts presents forum with producer/director, featuring song selections by Judy Kaye and Tom Wopat

BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Plays The Public Theatre, Previews 3/23/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announces a return engagement of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season.

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