Hayworth Theatre to Present World Premiere of 'Lovelace' 10/18
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008
The Hayworth Theatre, in association with Roz Bernstein Productions, will present the world debut of 'Lovelace: A Rock Opera,' on October 18, 2008. The new show, recounting the life and times of legendary adult film superstar Linda Lovelace of 'Deep Throat' fame, is based on the Book, Music and Lyrics of Charlotte Caffey (founding member of 'The Go-Go's,) and Anna Waronker (singer/songwriter, founding member of 'That Dog.,') with the Original Concept and Lyrics from Jeffery Leonard Bowman.
'Happy Days' to Run at La Mirada Theatre Starting 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008
Bob Boyett, Nice Productions, Inc., McCoy Rigby Entertainment, CBS Corporation, Tom Miller and La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts are thrilled to present the second production of La Mirada Theatre's 2008-2009 season of shows, the launch of the national tour of HAPPY DAYS -A New Musical, book by Garry Marshall, music and lyrics by Paul Williams, directed by Gordon Greenberg, Music Arrangement and Music Supervision by John McDaniel and Choreographed by Michele Lynch. HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical will begin performances on Friday, October 31 (with a press opening on Saturday, November 1) and will run through Sunday, November 16 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.
Andrea Marcovicci Returns to 'Lyrics & Lyricists'
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008
Andrea Marcovicci Returns to 'Lyrics & Lyricists'™ with an evening of gems from the post-1965 repertoire to refute the notion that rock 'n' roll killed the art of songwriting. At the final 'Lyrics & Lyricists' of the 2009 season - Did the American Songbook Really End in 1965?
TV: Fidelity FutureStage Director Sam Scalamoni on Bringing Professional Insight to Students
by Craig Brockman - May 28, 2008
Sam Scalamoni served as the Associate Director of Disney's Beauty and the Beast for more than three years, setting and maintaining companies on Broadway, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Korea. He most recently served as the Associate Director for Elton John's recent Broadway musical Lestat based on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. He brings that professional theatrical experience to the Fidelity FutureStage program as director of its performance production finale.
Gary Mauer to Play Three Weeks as Bway's Phantom
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2007
Beginning Monday, April 30, Gary Mauer will step into the title role of The Phantom of the Opera- the longest-running show in Broadway history - for three weeks at The Majestic Theatre
Grey, Henshall, Crivello, Etc. Set for 5/6 London Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2007
For the first time Tony and Academy Award Winner and Broadway legend Joel Grey will be headlining at The Night of 1000 Voices. He will be joined by the current Phantom in Las Vegas, Anthony Crivello, Tony Award Winner for his performance in Kiss of The Spiderwoman, Ruthie Henshall and members of the Cast of Avenue Q and special guests. This exciting and exclusive performance will introduced by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Queen, Myleene Klass and will be for the benefit of The National Artistic Society.
Chase, Keenan-Bolger & More Star in Actors' Fund WORKING
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2007
The Zipper Theatre, Ryan Hill and John Johnson are pleased to announce a one-night only, newly adapted concert version of WORKING, the 1978 musical adapted from the acclaimed non-fiction book by Studs Terkel. This one-night only premiere concert event to benefit the Actor's Fund of America will take place on Monday, February 19, 2007 at The Zipper Theatre (336 West 37th Street, between 8 th and 9th Avenues).
Elaine Paige to Return to West End in The Drowsy Chaperone
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2007
Multi award-winning actress and recording artist Elaine Paige will return to the West End to take the title role in the Broadway smash hit musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, the five-time Tony Award winning musical will preview at the Novello Theatre from 14 May, with press night on 5 June and opening night on 6 June.
FESTEN with Bryggman, Hayden, MacGraw and Margulies Begins Previews March 23 and Opens April 9 at Music Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006
Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin announce that they will present the Almeida Theatre production of FESTEN, the hugely successful London play about a family with a dark secret, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), with performances beginning Thursday, March 23. Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw and Julianna Margulies have been cast in the Broadway production. Directed by Rufus Norris, in a dramatization by David Eldridge from the Danish 1998 film, FESTEN will have its official press opening on Sunday, April 9.
Kevin Gray to Star in New UK Tour of The King and I, Opens January 2005
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2005
Kevin Gray will reprise his Broadway role as the King alongside esteemed English actress Elizabeth Renihan as Mrs Anna in a brand new production of the much-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King & I, which will open at the Liverpool Empire in January 2005 ahead of a year-long national tour.
SHREK: The Musical is Broadway Bound
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2004
SHREK - THE MUSICAL, a new musical planned for Broadway, will be directed by Jason Moore with a book by David Lindsay-Abaire.