'Spamalot' Hits the Las Vegas Strip
by Ellen Sterling - Apr 1, 2007
When it opened on Broadway in 2005 it instantly became difficult to find fresh adjectives - rather, superlatives - to describe 'Spamalot', the musical (as the subtitle says) 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 film, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'
Davis, Malloy, and Palmer Join ENO's On the Town
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2007
Joshua Dallas, Ryan Molloy and Sean Palmer will star as Gabey, Ozzie, and Chip in ENO's production of the original 'New York, New York' musical On the Town. Having broke ENO box office records in 2005, On the Town will return to the London Coliseum for 20 performances, April 20 through May 25 2007.
Caroline O'Connor Returns as Star of ENO's On the Town
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2007
Caroline O'Connor will return to ENO from April 20-May 25, 2007 to recreate her acclaimed performance as 'Hildy Esterhazy' in the record-breaking staging of Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical On the Town.
Two National Theatres Play London in the Spring
by Tom Atkins - Jan 1, 2007
The new National Theatre of Scotland, which produced its first production in February 2006, will be heading in to England for the staging of two of its productions in London - Anthony Neilson's The Wonderful World Of Dissocia and Pol Heyvaert's Aalst (a new version by Duncan McLean). This means that there will be a total of two National Theatre companies playing London in Spring 2007, with England's own National Theatre already well-established on the South Bank.
Round Table Musical Talk of the Town is Silent, Aug. 7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2006
The Talk of the Town, the musical featuring the witty banter from the illustrious Round Table luncheons, will play its final performance on Monday, August 7th in the Oak Room of the legendary Algonquin Hotel
Testa and Hoffman Join Patriot Acts on May 8th
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2006
Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman join The Civilian’s line-up of musical guests for PATRIOT ACTS: AN AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE a one-night-only benefit concert on Monday, May 8th.
LA Drama Critics Circle Announces 2005 Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2005. The 37th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place Monday, March 13 at the El Portal Theatre, located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.
The Immigrant Recording in Stores on July 26th
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2005
The musical, which received rave reviews for its 2004/2005 Drama-Desk nominated New York City run, as well as raves for its out-of-town productions, will hit the stores on July 26, 2005.
'Live' in the Delfont Room returns
by West End News Desk - Apr 5, 2005
On Thursday 12 May 2005 the Delfont Room will throw its doors open in style once again for an evening of post-show entertainment.
Tickets now on sale for Sondheim "CHILDREN AND ART" All-Star Gala Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2005
The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton and Barbra Streisand (Honorary Chairs), with Young Playwrights Inc. and producers Richard Maltby, Jr., Kevin Stites and Sheri M. Goldhirsch are proud to present 'CHILDREN AND ART,' a spectacular musical gala evening in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, for one performance only at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, March 21, 2005 (7:30 p.m. curtain), the eve of Sondheim's birthday.
On the Town cast announced for London ENO revival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2005
English National Opera's (ENO) new production of Leonard Bernstein's ON THE TOWN begins March 5, 2005 at the London Coliseum (Press Night March 10, 2005). There will be 17 performances playing in repertory until May 24, 2005.