Booth is Back in Town Revival 1983

Opened: July 7, 1983
Closing: July 17, 1983

Booth is Back in Town - 1983 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Purchase College- The Performing Arts Center
735 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577

The life of Edwin Booth.

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National Sawdust Reveals Winter/Spring 2024 Season Featuring Multidisciplinary Works & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023


National Sawdust has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 3, 2023


Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Flushing Town Hall to Present OCTOGENARIAN WOMEN OF JAZZ During Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023


On Friday, March 24 at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present Octogenarian Women of Jazz during Women’s History Month. 

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Fun Facts About All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019


What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!

“A Night In Old San Antonio” brings the heritage of San Antonio alive in 15 cultural areas through 200-plus food, drink and atmosphere booths and 14 musical acts
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 2, 2019


'A Night In Old San Antonio' (NIOSA) is a four-night festival in the heart of downtown San Antonio that celebrates the city's diverse cultural legacy for more than 85,000 revelers annually.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

Print Room at The Coronet Announces Autumn 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016


Artistic Director Anda Winters today announces Print Room at the Coronet's forthcoming season running through until December 2016. The season opens with Tennessee Williams' A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, directed by Michael Oakley. The production opens in the main theatre space on 15 September, with previews from 12 September, and runs until 7 October.

Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
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Box Office Opens Tomorrow for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Broadway's Booth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2013


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Tickets Go On Sale for ENCORES! OFF-CENTER Series Today
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 15, 2013


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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2013


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Jill Paice & Ryan Silverman Will Lead REBECCA on Broadway at the Broadhurst This Fall
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Joe's Pub Features CMA Songwriter Series, et al. This March
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NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

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by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


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NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

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by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2009


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by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will present 'A Conversation with Playwright David Hare,' whose works include the plays 'Plenty' and 'Stuff Happens,' and the screenplay for the Oscar-winning film 'The Reader,' on Friday, October 16, following the 8 p.m. performance of his play, 'The Breath of Life.' Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, 'The Breath of Life' features Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing.

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by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2008


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