Comedians - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 15

Sandy Hackett grew watching his dad, legendary comic Buddy Hackett, tickle the funny bones of thousands of people packed into Las Vegas showrooms night after night. Now, the producer and star of the international hit touring musical 'Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show' (www.sandysratpackontour.com) brings 'My Buddy' (www.MyBuddyHackett.com) home once again via his critically hailed one man musical comedy show about his dad and the special father-son relationship they shared.

There's a rather funny thing about relationships, whether they be friendships or romantic. We all know that they take hard work to maintain, but the best ones appear to require no work at all. While the unlikely chums in Richard Alfieri's dramedy Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks put in a painstaking amount of work to maintain their friendship, the show itself seems effortless. The show may tug at our heartstrings, but I say tug away. These characters, brilliantly brought to life in Paradox Players' current production, are just what we need around Valentine's Day.

Jonathan Fielding (Broadway's Pygmalion, The Seagull) and Carrie Heitman (Off-Broadway's Phallacy) star in the New York premiere of Thomas Ward's International Falls, a dark comedy about a stand-up comedian and a hotel desk clerk, directed by Daniel Hubbard. Greyman Theatre Company's inaugural New York production begins performances Feb. 27 at The Tank and continues its limited engagement through March 9.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra joins with French pianist, writer and activist Helene Grimaud for a BNY Mellon Grand Classics program full of passionate and dramatic emotions on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 at Heinz Hall, under the direction of Music Director Manfred Honeck.

Due to critical acclaim and audience response, including 16 sold-out performances in Watertown, New Repertory Theatre announces an encore presentation of Deborah Margolin's IMAGINING MADOFF, May 28 through June 1, 2014.

Legendary Comedian Buddy Hackett is brought to life in this live musical, theatrical production, told by the person closest to him… his son, Sandy Hackett. 'MY BUDDY" premieres at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts January 16-19.

ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, a musical revue based loosely on fact and mostly fiction about the people and performers who took the stage and filled the tables at the majestic Club Harlem 'on Kentucky Avenue' in the north section of Atlantic City from the 1930s until the late 1980s, will make its NYC commercial stage debut at STAGE72/THE TRIAD, 158 West 72nd Street, on Sunday, February 2, with performances at 3pm and 7pm and Monday, February 3 at 7pm in honor of Black History Month.

Jonathan Fielding (Broadway's PYGMALION, THE SEAGULL) and Carrie Heitman (Off-Broadway's PHALLACY) will star in the New York premiere of Thomas Ward's INTERNATIONAL FALLS, a dark comedy about a stand-up comedian and a hotel desk clerk, directed by Daniel Hubbard. Greyman Theatre Company's inaugural New York production begins performances Feb. 27 at The Tank and continues its limited engagement through March 9.

Since its founding in 1961, La MaMa Experimental Arts Club has been a hub for risk-taking theater artists from around the globe. La MaMa will celebrate their 2013 season of performances with a gala honoring two pillars of arts journalism: former Village Voice critic Michael Feingold, and publisher Patsy Tarr of 2wice. Throughout their long careers, these two individuals have carved out a voice for the arts, championing countless artists working across platforms.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lopez is currently developing an hour-long musical drama for The CW, with THE WONDER YEARS' Bob Brush and Mel Harris set to write. Lopez will produce.

Brainstorm Media, Rival Pictures, Hungry Monster Productions, are pleased to announce the November release of Mortified Nation, a comedic documentary about adults who share their most embarrassing childhood diaries, letters, poems and art

Since its founding in 1961, La MaMa Experimental Arts Club has been a hub for risk-taking theater artists from around the globe. La MaMa will celebrate their 2013 season of performances with a gala honoring two pillars of arts journalism: former Village Voice critic Michael Feingold, and publisher Patsy Tarr of 2wice. Throughout their long careers, these two individuals have carved out a voice for the arts, championing countless artists working across platforms.

November's Greater Than Social Club features Total Ghost, comic Adrian Mesa, and host Andrew Orvedahl!

November's Greater Than Social Club features Total Ghost, comic Adrian Mesa, and host Andrew Orvedahl!

The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, continues to shine on the Pollstar 2013 Third Quarter Top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venue rankings. The Morris is listed at #62 based on January 1 to September 30, 2013, ticket sales, as reported in Pollstar magazine, the concert industry's leading trade publication. South Bend's favorite live performance venue shines alongside such well-known venues as Radio City Music Hall in New York City and the Fox Theatres in Atlanta and Detroit, and ranks above the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Pollstar 2013 Third Quarter rankings include 25 venues located in other countries.

Critically acclaimed theatre company The Playwrights Realm presents the New York premiere of Lauren Yee's new play The Hatmaker's Wife, directed by recent OBIE Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812). The Hatmaker's Wife marks the first Playwrights Realm production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street) in midtown Manhattan, following previous engagements in several downtown Off-Broadway venues. Previews begin tonight, August 27, for an opening Thursday, September 5.

Dave Attell and COMEDY CENTRAL will be keeping fans up late into the night once again as the #1 brand in comedy is back in business with the iconic comic, ordering its first-ever uncensored, weekly late-night stand-up series

The Hollywood Reporter writes that newcomer Tobit Raphael has joined FX's 10/90 George Lopez half-hour sitcom SAINT GEORGE, starring and created by Lopez.

Critically acclaimed theatre company The Playwrights Realm has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Lauren Yee's new play The Hatmaker's Wife, directed by recent OBIE Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812). The Hatmaker's Wife marks the first Playwrights Realm production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street) in midtown Manhattan, following previous engagements in several downtown Off-Broadway venues. Previews begin Tuesday, August 27, for an opening Thursday, September 5.

Mark Rylance directs James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave in Shakespeare's timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing opening on 19 September 2013 with previews from 7 September. Further cast includes Tim Barlow, Penelope Beaumont, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Katherine Carlton, Beth Cooke, Alan David, Michael Elwyn, Lloyd Everitt, James Garnon, Melody Grove, Trevor Laird, Leroy Osei-Bonsu, Mark Ross, Peter Wight and Danny Lee Wynter.

Tonight, MTV will air “The Challenge: Rivals II” launch special hosted by Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Kenny Santucci with commentary by “Challenge” cast favorites and “Girl Code”/ “Guy Code” comedians.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online atwww.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Before stage and screen comedy legend Lily Tomlin takes the stage for 'An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin' at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 22, the two-time Tony Award winner spoke candidly with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about her influences, her work in the theater, and why she would probably never do a Broadway musical anytime soon.

The 20th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival welcomes for one night only STEAL HEAVEN, written by and starring Herbert Siguenza of LA's Culture Clash. The staged reading will take place tonight, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.

MTV travels to Thailand when 16 men and 16 women return to one of the Challenge's most exciting recent formats. “The Challenge: Rivals II” premieres on MTV Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. Check out the trailer below!