Fame 1989 - Articles Page 20

Opened: March 25, 1989
Closing: April 29, 1989

Fame - 1989 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

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25 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD

Based on the film and television series by Christopher Gore

Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.

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Ivey and Wetherall to Star in HAPPY DAYS at Westport Country Playhouse 7/6-24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2010


Jack Wetherall will join the previously announced Dana Ivey in 'Happy Days' by Samuel Beckett, July 6 - 24, as part of the 80th Anniversary Season at Westport Country Playhouse. Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, the production is the third in the Playhouse's premier season under Lamos' artistic direction. Lamos will speak about Beckett's inspiring play at a Sunday Symposium on Sunday, July 11, following the 3 p.m. matinee performance.

The Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off 2010 Summer Season 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

Phil Collins Awarded Johnny Mercer Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


Phil Collins will be the recipient of the annual Johnny Mercer Award at the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Collins will receive the award on June 17th at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off 2010 Summer Season 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

Ivey and Wetherall to Star in HAPPY DAYS at Westport Country Playhouse 7/6-24
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 3, 2010


Jack Wetherall will join the previously announced Dana Ivey in 'Happy Days' by Samuel Beckett, July 6 - 24, as part of the 80th Anniversary Season at Westport Country Playhouse. Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, the production is the third in the Playhouse's premier season under Lamos' artistic direction. Lamos will speak about Beckett's inspiring play at a Sunday Symposium on Sunday, July 11, following the 3 p.m. matinee performance.

PCPA Theaterfest to Present US Premiere of Schwartz's MY FAIRYTALE 8/12-8/19
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 1, 2010


Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts Theaterfest is pleased to present the American Premiere of My Fairytale, a musical about Hans Christian Andersen. The musical is composed by Stephen Schwartz, the award-winning composer of Godspell, Pippin and Wicked, and will be presented in time for the 2011 centennial celebration of Solvang, CA as a Danish-American community. This exclusive engagement will preview in Santa Maria's Marian Theatre August 12 - 19, 2011, then open under the stars in the Solvang Festival Theater August 26, playing through September 25, 2011.

Harris, O'Toole, Short, and More to Be Honored at 'Players Hall of Fame,' 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


Rosemary Harris, Peter O'Toole, and Martin Short will be among the many honorees at the upcoming 'Players Hall of Fame,' presented by The Players Foundation on April 18th. The event will take place at the Players Club.

Harris, O'Toole, Short, and More to Be Honored at 'Players Hall of Fame,' 4/18
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 11, 2010


Rosemary Harris, Peter O'Toole, and Martin Short will be among the many honorees at the upcoming 'Players Hall of Fame,' presented by The Players Foundation on April 18th. The event will take place at the Players Club.

Eddie Palmieri / Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet Perform at Iridium, 3/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet Opens Tonight At The Iridium
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010


Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

Phil Collins Awarded Johnny Mercer Award
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 12, 2010


Phil Collins will be the recipient of the annual Johnny Mercer Award at the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Collins will receive the award on June 17th at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Eddie Palmieri / Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet Perform at Iridium, 3/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

Eddie Palmieri / Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet Perform at Iridium, 3/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2010


Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

LA Phil Announces Additional Artists for Hollywood Bowl Summer Season, Incl. Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patti Austin & More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2010


The following concerts have additional artists added to the already stellar line-up for the 2010 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Closes at Alley Theatre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Alley Theatre's world premiere of the new musical Wonderland will close on Sunday, February 14.

MusicalFare's World Premiere of CROSSROAD BLUES Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


Crossroad Blues, a world premiere from MusicalFare, will close on February 7.

STING Set To Appear As Special Guest For the Academy of Music 153rd Anniversary Concert 1/30/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced that Sting will appear as its special guest for the Academy of Music 153rd Anniversary Concert on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Sting, world-renowned singer/composer, will perform some of his best-known works with the Orchestra, continuing the Academy's long history of presenting popular music.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Announces Hollywood Bowl 2010 Summer Subscription Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announces the Hollywood Bowl summer 2010 subscription series for its 89th season at the historic venue.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2010


Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Moves to Alley Theatre; Opens 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical Wonderland about Alice, a children's book writer in Manhattan who is suffering through a creative block, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. It takes a trip to a strange-yet-familiar Wonderland for her to regain her life's balance and again find the love and everyday magic that reside in us all - if we know how to look. With a book by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War), lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlett Pimpernel, The Civil War), and directed by Gregory Boyd, Wonderland begins previews Friday, January 15, opens officially Wednesday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, February 14.

MusicalFare Presents World Premiere of CROSSROAD BLUES, 1/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


Crossroad Blues, a world premiere from MusicalFare, features some of the greatest Blues music of the 20th century. Crossroad Blues tells the story of a father attempting to reconcile his relationship with his estranged son.

MusicalFare Presents World Premiere of CROSSROAD BLUES, 1/6
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 22, 2009


Crossroad Blues, a world premiere from MusicalFare, features some of the greatest Blues music of the 20th century. Crossroad Blues tells the story of a father attempting to reconcile his relationship with his estranged son.

New Orleans Ballet Presents THANK YOU GREGORY: A Tribute To The Legends Of Tap 11/20, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


New Orleans Ballet Association and The NOCCA Institute present Thank You, Gregory! A Tribute to the Legends of Tap ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT!!!

New Orleans Ballet Presents THANK YOU GREGORY: A Tribute To The Legends Of Tap 11/20, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2009


New Orleans Ballet Association and The NOCCA Institute present Thank You, Gregory! A Tribute to the Legends of Tap ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT!!!

The Cock Tavern Theatre Presents THREE MINUTE HERO, Ends November 14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


The Cock Tavern Theatre presents LONDON NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2009- New plays from some of the UK's most up-and coming new writers and featuring; THREE MINUTE HERO by Phil Setren 28th October - 14th November

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