Zanna, Don't! 2003 - Articles Page 17.8

Opened: March 20, 2003
Closing: June 29, 2003

Zanna, Don't! - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

John Houseman Theatre Studio
450 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th) New York, NY

Set in a high school in Heartsville, USA, the show is billed as "musical fairy tale," focusing on two teen-age same-sex couples, Mike and Steve, and Kate and Roberta. Steve is the star quarterback and Mike is captain of the chess team; Roberta has just been dumped but hooks up with Kate, star of the mechanical bull-riding team.

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Zanna, Don't! - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17.8

'Enter Laughing' Adds Special Performance in Memory of Bruce Adler
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will add a performance of its hit show, ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL, on Sunday September 21st at 8 pm, in memory of Bruce Adler, who played the role of Forman in York's two previous incarnations of Enter Laughing, The Musical-in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series, and in December 2007, when the show was brought back for an additional weekend of performances. Mr. Adler died July 25th of liver cancer; he was 63 years old. 100% of the York's revenues from the performance will go to the Adler Family, supporting an educational fund for his three surviving children.

'Tell Me On A Sunday' extends at Bailiwick to Sept 26th
by Steve Leary - Sep 4, 2008


Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical TELL ME ON A SUNDAY, receiving it's Chicago premiere in the Bailiwick Repertory Studio Theater, has been extended to September 26. This one-woman tour de force chronicles the journey of Emma, a free-spirited British hat designer making a new home in New York. Completely sung through, it's a powerful tour-de-force for Chicago actress Harmony France.

'She Loves Me' Concludes Rubicon's Tenth Anniversary Festival
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


The finale of Rubicon Theatre Company's celebratory 10th Anniversary 'Festival' Season is the delightful Bock & Harnick musical comedy SHE LOVES ME.

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at 'Enter Laughing' In Rehearsal
by Walter McBride - Aug 28, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL. Performances begin September 3rd with opening night set for September 10. This limited engagement runs through October 12; all performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (Lexington Avenue just south of 54th Street).

Havok Theatre Co Announces LA Premiere of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008


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.

Jovan Olague On Board at NCTC as Casting Director
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 19, 2008


The New Conservatory Theater Center (NCTC), in San Francisco, is pleased to announce the addition to their staff of Jovan Olague, noted Bay Area producer, director and production stage manager, as casting director, effective September 1, 2008.

York Announces Casting For 'Enter Laughing: The Musical'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for its first Fall Mainstage Series show, ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL.

Phillips and Easterbrook Join 'Dance With Me'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2008


Joining previously announced Jai Rodriguez (Rent, The Producers, Zanna, Don't!) as Desi Arnaz and Jim J. Bullock (Hair and TV's 'Too Close for Comfort') as Harry Hackerman in the new musical DANCE WITH ME about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are Fleur Phillips (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and Scapin) who will be tackling the role of Lucille Ball and Leslie Easterbrook (California Suite, On the Twentieth Century and the Police Academy movies) as Dede Ball.

Man Of La Mancha To Run At Engeman In Northport
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


After completing it's first season, The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is proud to announce the production of the Tony Award Winning Musical MAN OF LA MANCHA, running June 26 - August 3, 2008. The show kicks of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport's Second Season after finishing off its First Season with their critically acclaimed production of OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY. MAN OF LA MANCHAis an Original Play by Dale Wasserman based upon his award-winning play for television titled I, DON QUIXOTE.

'Tell Me On A Sunday' Makes Chicago Premiere @ Bailiwick
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 14, 2008


Village Theatre Presents 'Henry and Mudge'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2008


Village Theatre Pied Piper presents the new musical Henry and Mudge, based on the award-winning book series. Henry and Mudge has been getting great reviews since it premiered off-Broadway in 2006 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Here comes the Hunchback! Bailiwick Theatre
by Chicago News Desk - Apr 13, 2008


Amas Musical Theatre's 'Street Dreams' To Open 5/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008


Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder) will present the Tony Award-Winning musical Street Dreams: The Inner City Musical, by Eve Merriam, with a score by Helen Miller. Street Dreams: The Inner City Musical will open on Friday, May 9 and run through the 18th at the American Theatre of Actors (314 West 54th St.)

LA Drama Critics Awards Held on 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2008


The 39th annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards will be handed out on March 17 at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre. The awards, recognizing excellence in Southern California theatre, including Los Angeles and Orange County, will be hosted by Jason Graae.

'Serenade' Opens 12/9 with Anika Larsen & Joshua Henry
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2007


Serenade, a new musical, opens Sunday, December 9 at Teatro La Tea (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington) with performances through December 15.

'Serenade' Offers Student Matinees Dec. 5 & 12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2007


'Serenade' by Jaradoa Theater is making two special matinees available at no cost to students participating in their outreach programs on December 5 and 12.

Photo Flash: 'Serenade'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2007


Jaradoa Theater presents Serenade, a new musical, beginning Saturday, December 1 through December 15 at Teatro La Tea (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington). The book and lyrics for Serenade are by Rachel Sheinkin, winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She also co-authored Off-Broadway's Striking 12, which recently launched a nationwide tour. The kinetic score for Serenade, composed by Nils Olaf Dolven, mixes electronica, pop and classical elements.

WGHT New Radio Show 'Curtain Call' Interviews Anika Larsen
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2007


WGHT Radio (1500AM), North Jersey's oldies station, has just launched 'Curtain Call,' a new program covering the NY & NJ theater scene. Morning host Teisha Bader will be interviewing stars of Broadway, Off-Broadway and local theaters (including Paper Mill) every Wednesday at 9:30AM. Up this week on November 21 is Anika Larsen, currently appearing in the Broadway hit Xanadu, and soon to star Off-Broadway in Serenade.

Anika Larsen & Joshua Henry at The After Party Nov.9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2007


The After Party welcomes Anika Larsen (Xanadu) and Joshua Henry (In the Heights) Friday November 9 at 10:30PM.

'Serenade' New Musical by Tony-Winner Sheinkin Debuts 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2007


Jaradoa Theater will present Serenade, a world premiere of an original musical, beginning Saturday, December 1 through December 15 at Teatro LA TEA (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington). The book and lyrics for Serenade are by Tony Award-winner Rachel Sheinkin.

Fraser in 'Chaos Theories' by Dinelaris, Begins 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2007


The Chaos Theories, the critically-acclaimed urban comedy presented by Shotgun Productions in association with The Resistance Theatre Company, is scheduled to open November 1 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater. Written by two-time Drama Desk nominee Alexander Dinelaris, the play will have a four-week run Wednesdays-Saturdays through November 17.

88's Cabaret August 20 Lineup
by James Sims - Aug 20, 2007


Ryan Black presents 88's Cabaret will present a who's who of Los Angeles theatre talent as part of their monthly show, taking place on August 20, 2007 at Eleven Restaurant and Club in West Hollywood beginning at 8:30 p.m...

Photo Preview: FringeNYC's Bye Bye, Big Guy
by BWW - Aug 2, 2007


The 2007 New York International Fringe Festival and 14 Husky Productions will present Bye, Bye Big Guy, a new musical

Changed for Good: An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
by BWW - Aug 2, 2007


If you closed your eyes last night,you would have thought you were back in New York even though you knew you had just valeted your car in West Hollywood. Yes, Broadway came to Hollywood to a new, beautiful new supper club called Eleven for 'Changed for Good: An Intimate Evening with Stephen Schwartz.'

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Zanna, Don't! - 2003 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Alexander Dinelaris
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyric Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Alexander Dinelaris
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Tim Acito
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Zanna, Don't!
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Devanand Janki
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Anika Larsen
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Jack M. Dalgleish
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Stephanie Joel

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