The New Kid 2005 - Articles Page 20

Opened: April 6, 2005
Closing: April 20, 2005

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A New York City Public High School is forever changed by the appearance of Jamal, a mysterious new student determined to make things better, by any means necessary. Dealing with contemporary themes, The New Kid is a story of unlikely heroes and finding hope and redemption in the face of apathy and injustice.

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NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY Marks The End Of Colony Theater 08-09 Season 4/18-5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 - 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler.

27th Annual NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL Celebrates New Voices, Runs 4/15-19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


The Brown University Literary Arts Program and the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium are pleased to announce the second installment of the 27th annual NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL. A celebration of the diversity and strength of new theatrical voices, the NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL has been instrumental in bringing the work of America's finest emerging playwrights to life for nearly three decades.

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY Runs At The Colony Theatre Company 4/15 - 5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 ? 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, No Way to Treat a Lady, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler. No Way to Treat a Lady will preview on Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY Marks The End Of Colony Theater 08-09 Season 4/18-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 - 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler.

27th Annual NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL Celebrates New Voices, Runs 4/15-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2009


The Brown University Literary Arts Program and the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium are pleased to announce the second installment of the 27th annual NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL. A celebration of the diversity and strength of new theatrical voices, the NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL has been instrumental in bringing the work of America's finest emerging playwrights to life for nearly three decades.

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY Runs At The Colony Theatre Company 4/15 - 5/17
by Reynard Loki - Mar 26, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 ? 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, No Way to Treat a Lady, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler. No Way to Treat a Lady will preview on Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

2009 Festival Of New American Musicals Held April-July
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 6, 2009


The 2009 Festival of New American Musicals, a four-month musical theatre festival, will be held in April through July, 2009, throughout Southern California. Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are the Executive Producers of the second annual Festival.

Truvillion, Genet, And Gupton Join The Cast Of INKED BABY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting and complete details for the World Premiere of INKED BABY, a new play by 2007 Susan Smith Blackburn nominee Christina Anderson in her Off-Broadway playwriting debut. Directed by Kate Whoriskey (Fabulation at Playwrights Horizons, the current Ruined at MTC), the production will begin previews on Thursday, March 5, 2009 with an Opening Night set for Monday, March 23 at 7PM. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, April 5 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Leslie Kritzer and Doug Kreeger to Star in 'ROOMS, a rock romance' at New World Stages
by Robert Diamond - Jan 25, 2009


Van Hill Entertainment is proud to announce that the Off-Broadway premiere of ROOMS a rock romance, starring Leslie Kritzer and Doug Kreeger, will begin performances on Friday February 27th at New World Stages/Stage 2 (340 West 50th Street). Opening Night is set for Monday March 16th (7 PM). ROOMS a rock romance has music and lyrics by Paul Scott Goodman (Bright Lights Big City) and book by Goodman and Miriam Gordon, and will be directed by Scott Schwartz (Golda's Balcony, Bat Boy: The Musical, tick, tick... BOOM!, Jane Eyre).

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kelly Sheehan of 'White Christmas'
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 1, 2008


Tap dancing is a family tradition for Kelly, who's in 'White Christmas' for the fourth straight holiday season.

Cory Grant is Chicago's New Frankie Valli in 'Jersey Boys'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2008


The Chicago company of JERSEY BOYS is thrilled to welcome Chicagoan Cory Grant to the role of Frankie Valli beginning Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Vital Theatre Company To Present 'The Bully'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2008


VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its upcoming production of THE BULLY, a revival of the original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 pm, September 13th - 28th, with Special Holiday Performances on Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st at 1 pm.

Cory Grant is Chicago's New Frankie Valli in 'Jersey Boys'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 9, 2008


The Chicago company of JERSEY BOYS is thrilled to welcome Chicagoan Cory Grant to the role of Frankie Valli beginning Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Vital Theatre Company To Present 'The Bully'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its upcoming production of THE BULLY, a revival of the original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 pm, September 13th - 28th, with Special Holiday Performances on Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st at 1 pm.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Megan Reinking of 'Hair'
by Adrienne Onofri - Aug 3, 2008


The daughter of a Vietnam vet, Megan plays one of the hippies in this summer's Shakespeare in the Park revival.

'Gutenberg! The Musical' to Make Chicago Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008


The critically acclaimed musical comedy by Scott Brown and Anthony King, 'Gutenberg! The Musical' will make its Chicago premiere at The Royal George Theatre on June 19.

'Monday Nights, New Voices' Continued Last Night With Tory Ross
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008


The fourth year of the acclaimed series, 'Monday Nights, New Voices,' continued on June 16th at 7pm with guest host, Tory Ross.

Guttenberg! The Musical! : Royal George Theatre July 19
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


'Monday Nights, New Voices' Continues 6/14 with Tory Ross
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


The fourth year of the acclaimed series, 'Monday Nights, New Voices,' will continue on June 16th at 7pm with guest host, Tory Ross.

'Gutenberg! The Musical!' Chicago Premiere June 19
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 1, 2008


'Gutenberg! The Musical!' Chicago Premiere June 19
by Chicago News Desk - May 4, 2008


Monday Nights New Voices Makes Chicago Debut 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


The acclaimed New York series, Monday Nights New Voices, now in its fourth season, makes its official debut in Chicago April 21st at Gentry On State.

The Strangers of 'Passing Strange' Part 2
by Eugene Lovendusky - Feb 20, 2008


The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roots of this adventurous new musical which seeks 'the real.'

The Strangers of 'Passing Strange' Part 1
by Eugene Lovendusky - Feb 10, 2008


The new musical Passing Strange is truly bringing something 'strange' to today's world of musical theatre... originality. Shaped out of personal life experiences, 'Passing Strange' utters a refreshing sound for the streets of Broadway. The cast dive-into their eclectic mix of characters and the roots of this adventurous new musical which seeks 'the real.'

Jim Brickman Releases 'Homecoming' New Holiday CD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2007


On September 25, 2007, Brickman released his most diverse holiday collection yet, 'Homecoming' on SLG Records, an inspired triptych of original compositions and instrumental covers that promises to toast the seasonal embers.

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