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Opened: September 18, 1981
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Jennifer Holliday Will Return to DREAMGIRLS, Playing Effie at the Muny
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2012


Before Jennifer Hudson gave Effie White life on the big screen, Jennifer Holliday was playing her on the Broadway stage. This summer, Holliday will return to DREAMGIRLS, playing the role at the Muny in St. Louis.

LILLIAS WHITE And THE PALM BEACH POPS Honor LOUIS ARMSTRONG
by Beau Higgins - Jan 29, 2012


Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops celebrate the great Louis Armstrong with Tony Award Winner Lillias White and renowned trumpeter and vocalist Longineu Parsons to honor the everlasting legacy of this legendary musician. With a six-night South Florida engagement entitled "Wonderful World: A Salute to Louis Armstrong," this concert will run February 6 & 7 at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, February 8, 10 & 11 at The Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU, Boca Raton and February 12 at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. Fans will swing to the sounds of classic Armstrong standards such as 'Hello Dolly,' 'Mack the Knife,' and 'Wonderful World,' among many other favorites.

THE PICTURE BOX to Perform Final Weekend 1/27-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 27, 2012


THE PICTURE BOX by Cate Ryan that is being presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street plays the final performances this weekend for the limited engagement.

Margaret O'Brien to Speak at Lyons English Grille, 1/29
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2012


Legendary Oscar-winning actress Margaret O'Brien will present a personal retrospective of her illustrious film career.

LILLIAS WHITE And THE PALM BEACH POPS Honor LOUIS ARMSTRONG
by Beau Higgins - Jan 22, 2012


Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops celebrate the great Louis Armstrong with Tony Award Winner Lillias White and renowned trumpeter and vocalist Longineu Parsons to honor the everlasting legacy of this legendary musician. With a six-night South Florida engagement entitled "Wonderful World: A Salute to Louis Armstrong," this concert will run February 6 & 7 at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, February 8, 10 & 11 at The Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU, Boca Raton and February 12 at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. Fans will swing to the sounds of classic Armstrong standards such as 'Hello Dolly,' 'Mack the Knife,' and 'Wonderful World,' among many other favorites.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Plays The Fox Theatre 1/3-15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2012


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives in St. Louis, MO at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances January 3-15, 2012!

Negro Ensemble Company OpensTHE PICTURE BOX Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2012


The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

Marisa Redanty Joins THE PICTURE BOX Off-B'way
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

LILLIAS WHITE And THE PALM BEACH POPS Honor LOUIS ARMSTRONG
by Beau Higgins - Jan 11, 2012


Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops celebrate the great Louis Armstrong with Tony Award Winner Lillias White and renowned trumpeter and vocalist Longineu Parsons to honor the everlasting legacy of this legendary musician. With a six-night South Florida engagement entitled "Wonderful World: A Salute to Louis Armstrong," this concert will run February 6 & 7 at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, February 8, 10 & 11 at The Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU, Boca Raton and February 12 at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. Fans will swing to the sounds of classic Armstrong standards such as 'Hello Dolly,' 'Mack the Knife,' and 'Wonderful World,' among many other favorites.

Blitzstein Music Donated to Weill Foundation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2012


Composer Marc Blitzstein's nephew Stephen Davis has donated his 50% share of Blitzstein's musical and literary estate to the Kurt Weill Foundation.

The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2012


'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.

Marisa Redanty Joins THE PICTURE BOX Off-B'way
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Plays The Fox Theatre 1/3-15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2012


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives in St. Louis, MO at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances January 3-15, 2012!

Arthur French, Elain Graham Lead THE PICTURE BOX At Beckett Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011


The Picture Box by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row at the Beckett Theatre. The theater is located at 410 West 42nd Street.

Musical America Announces 2012 Awards
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2011


Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

Designers Set For Negro Ensemble Co's THE PICTURE BOX
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2011


"The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Plays The Fox Theatre 1/3-15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2011


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives in St. Louis, MO at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances January 3-15, 2012!

Negro Ensemble Company Presents THE PICTURE BOX
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2011


The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by Jennie Mamary - Nov 28, 2011


'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.

La Bohème Returns to the Met in La Bohème 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011


Puccini's La Bohème will return to the Met on November 18 under the baton of Louis Langrée, who will lead his first house performances of Puccini's extraordinarily popular romantic opera.

Photo Flash: Performance Network Theatre's AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2011


The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'

New Line Theatre's Artistic Director Scott Miller Releases Book, 'Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll and Musicals'
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 13, 2011


New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' announces the release of artistic director Scott Miller's sixth book on musical theatre, SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL, AND MUSICALS, exploring these three powerful cultural forces and the musicals that tackle them - The Rocky Horror Show, Bat Boy, Grease, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, and many others - discovering what these works reveal about American culture and politics.

Performance Network Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2011


The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'

La Bohème Returns to the Met 11/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2011


Puccini's La Bohème will return to the Met on November 18 under the baton of Louis Langrée, who will lead his first house performances of Puccini's extraordinarily popular romantic opera.

Musical America Announces 2012 Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2011


Musical America, now in its third century as the indispensable resource for the performing arts, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

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