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Photo Coverage: LuPone, Cerveris, McDonald et al. Pay Tribute to Sondheim at Ravinia Gala
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2010


On Saturday, July 31, stage favorites Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris and George Hearn teamed up with the Ravina Festival and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Lonny Price and conducted by Paul Gemignani, the concert featured Sondheim classics from shows such as A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Gypsy and more. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the concert below.

Donna McKechnie Premieres Solo Show at Laurie Beechman July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jul 28, 2010


Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and esteemed performers, will present the New York premiere of her critically-acclaimed solo show, My Musical Comedy Life (directed by Richard Jay-Alexander), at the Laurie Beechman Theatre for one performance only, Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm. There is a $35 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/beverage minimum (a full dinner menu is available). The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave)., in the heart of New York's theatre district. For tickets, please contact Smarttix at www.smarttix.com or 212 868 4444.

Babino, Callaway et al. Set for Great Entertainers on Broadway Performance Series; Begins 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2010


The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

Callaway Joins GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY Series At Time Square Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2010


Liz Callaway has joined the roster of stellar performers in Great Entertainers on Broadway, the new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers which premieres in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY To Feature Andreas & More At TSAC 7/26-8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2010


The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

'Sondheim: The Birthday Concert' PBS Special Gets Nov. DVD Release
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 23, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, The New York Philharmonic's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert, which took place on March 15-16, 2010 at Avery Fisher Hall, will be broadcast on THIRTEEN'S Great Performances on PBS on Wednesday, November 24 (check local listings). WNET, Channel 13 in New York City, will air the concert at 9:30 p.m. that evening. The concert includes songs and orchestral pieces from Sondheim musical theater favorites such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, and Sunday in the Park with George. Today, it has been announced that in addition to the PBS telecast, the concert will be released on DVD in November by Image Entertainment.

Brat Productions Presents CARRIE, 10/2-11/7
by Marivic Tagala - Jul 20, 2010


It's Halloween week, and CARRIE is a scream of a good time! We have a lot going on, from a special late-nite performance with perks for the 21+ set on Friday, October 29 at 11pm, to our gift card giveaways to some of the best bars in Philly.

RENT To Play the Westchester Broadway Theatre, 8/19-9/25
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.

Donna McKechnie Premieres Solo Show at Laurie Beechman July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2010


The Laurie Beechman Theatre announce that Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and esteemed performers, will present the New York premiere of her critically-acclaimed solo show, My Musical Comedy Life, at the midtown venue for one performance only, Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm.

GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY Cancelled At Times Square Arts Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2010


Great Entertainers on Broadway, a summer series of live performances scheduled for late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) has been cancelled, it was announced today by Herbert G. Goldman, the series producer.

Penn Shakes. Fest Closes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Babino, Callaway et al. Set for Great Entertainers on Broadway Performance Series; Begins 7/26
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 24, 2010


The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Donna McKechnie Comes To Melbourne And Sydney
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


Broadway Tony-Award winning star Donna McKechnie enjoyed one of her greatesttriumphs as Sally, in the acclaimed revival of the Stephen Sondheim - James Goldman musical, Follies, in the spring of 1998.

Tony-Winner McKechnie Takes the Stage in Syndey, 6/24
by BWW - Jun 24, 2010


Broadway Tony-Award winning star Donna McKechnie enjoyed one of her greatest triumphs as Sally, in the acclaimed revival of the Stephen Sondheim - James Goldman musical, Follies, in the spring of 1998. "She defined the art of torch singing with 'Losing My Mind,' raved Variety, joining the New York Times and other critics in unstintingly praising her performance. She is now coming to Australia for the first time in a new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Donna McKechnie Wows at Adelaide Cabaret Festival
by Robert Diamond - Jun 22, 2010


Broadway Tony-Award winning star Donna McKechnie debuted her brand-new incarnation of MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE in Australia, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and presented by the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. She has wow-ed audiences, garnering rave reviews and multiple standing ovations in both Adelaide and Melbourne and now, just one stop remains in Sydney on Thursday, June 24th (see below for ticketing information), with the touring production presented by David M. Hawkins in association with the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Here are a few special photos of one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies on, and back stage, delighting audiences down under, where we are hearing words used liked 'diva' and 'legend.' Early word is that the phone is ringing and offers are coming in from various markets and we're keeping our fingers crossed here for New York as well!

Sondheim & Weidman's ROAD SHOW To Play Menier Chocolate Factory
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre's David Babani told the U.K. Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye that plans are in progress to produce Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman's ROADSHOW at the venue.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

Donna McKechnie Comes To Melbourne And Sydney
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


Broadway Tony-Award winning star Donna McKechnie enjoyed one of her greatesttriumphs as Sally, in the acclaimed revival of the Stephen Sondheim - James Goldman musical, Follies, in the spring of 1998.

Callaway Joins GREAT ENTERTAINERS ON BROADWAY Series At Time Square Arts Center
by Charlie Piane - Jun 7, 2010


Liz Callaway has joined the roster of stellar performers in Great Entertainers on Broadway, the new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers which premieres in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

Penn Shakes. Fest Opens Season With THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

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