THE BOYFRIEND Musical Comedy From TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Apr 7, 2012
"Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye" is attributed to legendary entertainer and producer George M. Cohan, so it's no surprise when TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni adheres to Cohan's advice, completing a successful Season 7 by the Equity professional theatre group, with The Boy Friend.
David Strathairn Joins Jessica Chastain in Broadway's THE HEIRESS this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 15, 2012
Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn (Dr. Austin Sloper) will join Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper) in the Tony Award®-winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth Goetz & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award® nominated playwright and director Moisés Kaufman and will open in the Fall of 2012 at a theatre to be announced.
Boyd Gaines & Magaret Colin Join John Lithgow in MTC's THE COLUMNIST this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 21, 2012
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two time Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl," MTC's Defiance) and four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, Contact) will join Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow in the cast of the world premiere of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.
The Public Theater Shifts THE TOTAL BENT Performances to Begin 2/24
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2012
The Public Theater announced new February dates today for THE TOTAL BENT by Stew and Heidi Rodewald and directed by Joanna Settle. The shift in dates for this Public Lab production is due to an unforeseen construction-related delay that prevented the show from getting into the theater on the scheduled start date. The Public Theater's building renovation has been underway since fall 2008 and is expected to be completed on time this summer.
STC Presents Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera)
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 27, 2012
The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with the second installment of the Bard's Broadway series with the Tony Award winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera) performing January 27-29, 2012 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). Galt MacDermot, John Guare and Mel Shapiro come together to create the music, lyrics and book that add a spicy, funky twist to Shakespeare's work of the same name.
STC Presents Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera)
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011
The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with the second installment of the Bard's Broadway series with the Tony Award winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera) performing January 27-29, 2012 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). Galt MacDermot, John Guare and Mel Shapiro come together to create the music, lyrics and book that add a spicy, funky twist to Shakespeare's work of the same name.
TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: The Girl Upstairs - Jan Maxwell on FOLLIES, Life & Family
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2011
Welcome to BroadwayWorld's new feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing rooms and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know.
You've seen Richard chat with Spidey lovebirds Reeve Carney and Jennifer Damiano, visit with UK's First Lady of musical Theatre, Elaine Paige, and go downtown to chat with Jonathan Groff about all things GLEE, Lea Michele and The Submission. Today, Richard is back in Times Square at the Marquis Theatre for some quality time with fan favorite Jan Maxwell, currently starring as 'Phyllis' in Follies. During the talk, Jan speaks candidly about being a young struggling actress in New York, her shortcomings (cooking!), and how she almost left the city for good before she even got going...until she found 'Angels.'
Jan McArt Leads MURDER ON GIN LANE in Boca Raton and Miami Beach
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2011
Jan McArt, the legendary Florida theater pioneer who two Governors proclaimed to be the 'First Lady of Florida Musical Theatre,' returns to the South Florida stage, this time starring in Tony Finstrom's new comedy thriller MURDER ON GIN LANE.
Stewart F. Lane to Receive the John Denver Spirit Award
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 6, 2011
This Wednesday, October 12th the John Denver Spirit Award will be presented to Stewart F. Lane at a ceremony in Central Park (West 75th Street and the West Lake at the Ladies Pavilion), New York City taking place at 5:45PM. Presented by The Starsong Foundation and JD Spirit, the award celebrates the legacy of the late singer/songwriter John Denver.
Photo Flash: Garrick Theatre's RESPECT LA DIVA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2011
Respect La Diva, conceived and directed by AdrIan Grant, the creator of hit international show Thriller Live, will arrive at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited run from 7 September until 24 September, with press night on 8 September.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre Postpones THE WOOD Opening Until 9/15
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2011
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced today that due to Hurricane Irene, performances of The Wood, a new play by award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores about the life of New York columnist Mike McAlary, have been delayed. The Wood will now begin performances on Thursday, September 1 at Rattlestick Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets). Opening night, previously set for Friday, September 9, will now be Thursday, September 15 at 8pm. David Bar Katz directs.
Vladimir Versailles Joins Rattlestick's THE WOOD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced today that Vladimir Versailles has joined the cast of The Wood, a new play by award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores about the life of New York columnist Mike McAlary. Mr. Versailles assumes the role of Abner Louima, replacing Gregory Bastien who has left the production.
Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 7, 2011
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).
ADG to Screen Original 'Directors Cut' of THE BOY FRIEND at the Aero Theatre, 7/31
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 31, 2011
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and American Cinematheque will screen the original widescreen color 'directors cut' of Ken Russell's 'The Boy Friend' (1971), an all but lost treasure with few surviving prints, on Sunday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre (1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica).
John Lithgow Returns to Broadway in THE COLUMNIST for MTC Apr. 25, 2012; Daniel Sullivan Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2011
Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove have announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow returns to Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this new play, Lithgow plays noted newspaper columnist Joseph Alsop. This limited engagement will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and open Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).
RESPECT LA DIVA Set for Garrick Theatre, Opens September 7
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011
Respect La Diva, conceived and directed by Adrian Grant, the creator of hit international show Thriller Live, will arrive at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited run from 7 September until 24 September, with press night on 8 September.
JERUSALEM & Mark Rylance Heading Back to the UK This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2011
JERUSALEM, a new play by Jez Butterworth and starring Tony and Olivier Award-winner Mark Rylance opened April 21 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), in a production directed by Ian Rickson. JERUSALEM originally opened at The Royal Court Theatre in July, 2009 with critics praising Jez Butterworth for his beautiful and comic elegy for a disappearing way of life in rural England and actor Mark Rylance, who was lauded as delivering one of the great stage performances of our time. The production played an extended sold out run at the Royal Court, before moving to the Apollo Theatre in the West End in January, 2010, where it received an unprecedented set of five-star reviews from 12 London newspapers.