Open Calls Set for Bway-Bound Aretha Franklin Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2007
Aretha Franklin, known internationally as the Queen of Soul, is presently searching for performing talent for a musical stage production of her autobiographical book, From These Roots
Six New Works Presented in MITF Developmental Series
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2006
The Midtown International Theatre Festival, which showcases more than 40 different productions over a three-week period every summer, is expanding its reach with the Next Step MITF Developmental Series, presenting six works by MITF Alumni, and running from January 15th - June 28
Grey Gardens Hits Broadway in October w/ Ebersole and Wilson
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2006
Grey Gardens, which recently concluded its sold out World Premiere production at Playwrights Horizons, will open on Broadway this Fall with performances beginning in October at The Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).
LA Drama Critics Circle Announces 2005 Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2005. The 37th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place Monday, March 13 at the El Portal Theatre, located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.
Clayburgh and Thomas Appear on 'On Stage' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2005
Jill Clayburgh and Richard Thomas, currently starring in A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, will be interviewed on NY1's 'On Stage,' with the episode to air this weekend from October 22nd through 24th
Universal Pictures to Distribute HBO's "Outkast" Musical, Vereen, Battle and Labelle Involved as Well
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2005
ANDRE BENJAMIN AND ANTWAN PATTON STAR IN LEAD ROLES; ALSO STARRING VING RHAMES, TERRENCE DASHON HOWARD, FAIZON LOVE, MALINDA WILLIAMS, PAULA PARKER, JACKIE LONG, PAULA PATTON AND PATTI LABELLE; WITH MACY GRAY, BEN VEREEN AND CICELY TYSON
AWARD-WINNING BRYAN BARBER MAKES THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM DIRECTING DEBUT
TONY-WINNER HINTON BATTLE CHOREOGRAPHS DANCE SEQUENCES
Cast Recording of "Illyria" out April 1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2005
Prompted by the wildly enthusiastic response of audiences and theatre critics, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is producing their cast recording of Illyria, a new musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel.