Cornelia Street Cafe Announces Lady Got Chops Festival And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010
In May 1977 three artists--Robin Hirsch, a writer and director; Charles McKenna, an actor; and Raphaela Pivetta, a visual artist--stumbled across a tiny storefront on Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village and thought it the perfect place to open a café.
Queens Theater In The Park Presents CLOSER THAN EVER 4/16-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) and Bristol Riverside Theatre, in association with Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will present a new production of the award-winning musical revue Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Malty. Jr. and starring original cast members Sally Mayes and Lynne Wintersteller along with Broadway alums George Dvorksy and Sal Vivinio from April 16-25 (Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm; and Sunday at 3pm) in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.
George Dvorsky and Sal Viviano Complete Cast of CLOSER THAN EVER 4/16-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) and Bristol Riverside Theatre, in association with Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will present a new production of the award-winning musical revue Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Malty. Jr. and starring original cast members Sally Mayes and Lynne Wintersteller along with Broadway alums George Dvorksy and Sal Vivinio from April 16-25 (Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm; and Sunday at 3pm) in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.
Mayes & Wintersteller Set For CLOSER THAN EVER At Queens Theater In The Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) and Bristol Riverside Theatre, in association with Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will present a new production of the award-winning musical revue Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Malty. Jr. and starring original cast members Sally Mayes and Lynne Wintersteller
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Performs at The Center for Performing Arts at Gov. State University, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State Universit proudly presents the triumphant return to its stage, for the first time since 2001, of Chicago's celebrated international dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) for one night only, Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. Following the performance, HSDC Artistic Director Glenn Egderton will be available for a free post-show question and answer session with the audience in Governors State University's Engbretson Hal
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Performs at The Center for Performing Arts at Gov. State University, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2010
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State Universit proudly presents the triumphant return to its stage, for the first time since 2001, of Chicago's celebrated international dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) for one night only, Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. Following the performance, HSDC Artistic Director Glenn Egderton will be available for a free post-show question and answer session with the audience in Governors State University's Engbretson Hal
Shakespeare Festival's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates 32 Years, Runs 12/4-20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009
The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's A Christmas Carol celebrates its 32nd anniversary this December. First produced in 1977, The Festival's premiere season, Dickens' classic has become a holiday tradition for schools, families and groups throughout the Piedmont.
Mann Helms Albee's ME, MYSELF & I 2010 NY Premiere
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009
Playwrights Horizons announced today that the New York premiere of ME, MYSELF & I, a new play by three-time Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony Award winner Edward Albee (A Delicate Balance; Seascape; Three Tall Women; Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolf?; The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?) will open the theater company's 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. Mr. Albee will be making his Playwrights Horizons debut.
Shakespeare Festival's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates 32 Years, Runs 12/4-20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2009
The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's A Christmas Carol celebrates its 32nd anniversary this December. First produced in 1977, The Festival's premiere season, Dickens' classic has become a holiday tradition for schools, families and groups throughout the Piedmont.
Shakespeare Festival's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates 32 Years, Runs 12/4-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009
The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's A Christmas Carol celebrates its 32nd anniversary this December. First produced in 1977, The Festival's premiere season, Dickens' classic has become a holiday tradition for schools, families and groups throughout the Piedmont.
SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009
SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
Old Globe Theatre's SAMMY Begins Previews 9/19
by Eddie Varley - Sep 19, 2009
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Old Globe Theatre Annouces Full Cast & Creative Team For SAMMY, Runs 9/19-11/8, Opens 10/2
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.
'THE STORY OF MY LIFE' Comes To Broadway 2/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008
This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, 'Caroline in the City'), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.
BWW Asks: 'What's Your Favorite Halloween Memory?'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 31, 2008
Monsters, Witches and Ogres... OH MY! What better place to celebrate the spooks and creeps of HALLOWEEN than The Great Fright Way? In the spirit of good fun and festivities, BroadwayWorld asked some of New York's finest Broadway and Off-Broadway actors to share their craziest MEMORIES of Halloween... with PHOTOS!