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PFP to Host Stage Readings of Women's Work Contest Finalists, 9/7 - 11
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 12, 2011


Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce that eight writers have been named finalists in Women's Work. Four plays and four screenplays with lesbian themes or characters have been selected as finalists in the Sapphics on Stage and Sapphics on Screen categories, and all eight will be performed as staged readings September 7 - 11 in the Hoover-Leppen Theater of Center on Halsted.

TV: Brooke Shields Celebrates Her ADDAMS FAMILY Opening!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 8, 2011


On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Hear what she and her costars have to say about the celebratory night!

Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Welcomes Brooke Shields - After Party
by Walter McBride - Jul 8, 2011


On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Here, we bring you photo coverage of te opening night party!

Photo Coverage: Brooke Shields Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Jul 9, 2011


On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and BroadwayWorld was there to snap the star during her final bows. Below we bring you complete coverage of her opening night curtain call!

FREEZE FRAME: Brooke Shields Officially Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY!
by Walter McBride - Jul 8, 2011


On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and BroadwayWorld was there to snap the star during her final bows. Below we bring you a FREEZE FRAME preview! Stay tuned for full coverage today!

Theatre of Note Presents PITY OF THINGS, Begins Performances 7/14
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011


Theatre of NOTE continues the celebration of its 30th anniversary with an homage to its roots of producing orginal one act plays: Pity of Things, an evening of 5 one act plays written by, Jason Grote (Kawaisoo), Phinneas Kiyomura (The Little Darling), Bill Robens (Breaking), Tommy Smith (PTSD) and Delondra Williams (Desert Aria). The plays will be directed by Sabrina Lloyd (Kawaisoo), Phinneas Kiyomura (The Little Darling), Jaime Robledo, Sabina Ptasznik, Christopher William Johnson (Desert Aria). Pity of Things will preview on Thursday, July 14 at 8pm and will open on Friday, July 15th at 8pm and run through Saturday, August 7th at Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (just North of Sunset) in Hollywood.

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.

Photo Coverage: First Look at Production Shots of Brooke Shields in THE ADDAMS FAMILY!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 6, 2011


On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Ms. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Here we have a first look at Shields and the cast!

STAGE TUBE: Brooke Shields Joins THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tomorrow; Check out the New Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 27, 2011


Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez. Shields is replacing Bebe Neuwirth, who originated the role. Click below for the new ADDAMS FAMILY commercial featuring Shields!

BILLY ELLIOT Comes To The Orpheum Theatre, Begins June 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


Billy Elliot the Musical begins performances on June 27 at the Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market Street at 8th).

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews July 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Win 'Best Original Score'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2011/2012 Season, Begins With Poster Boys
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2011


Diversionary Theatre has announced the company's 2011/2012 productions and presentations.

ACT Presents 'Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World,' 6/17-7/17
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011


ACT is honored to produce the World Premiere of Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World by award-winning local playwright Yussef El Guindi. Full of unabashed sweetness and goofy charm, this sexy, 'very now' new work reminds us that we are all 'immigrants' with far more connecting than separating us.

Kalk Bay Theatre Presents EDGES, 6/2
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2011


Kalk BayTheatre will present EDGES, with Roland Perold, Shannyn Fourie, David Fick, Luella Holland. The production will be directed by Paul Griffiths, and will feature music direction by Garth Tavares. Previews begin JUNE 01 (tickets R55 each) and opening night is set for JUNE 02 (tickets R150 each).

NEXT FALL Comes To The Jungle Theater,Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


When a Christian gives an atheist the Heimlich Maneuver, love sparks and lives change in this award-winning Broadway hit about two men in love, two parents in denial, and two friends on speed dial.

Pride Films & Plays Announces Writers as Women's Work Semi-Finalists
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2011


Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce that 21 writers have been named semi-finalists in Women's Work. Nine plays and 12 screenplays with lesbian themes or characters have been selected as semi-finalists in the Sapphics on Stage and Sapphics on Screen categories.

Photo Coverage: Laura Benanti & Paper Mill Playhouse Honor Alan Menken
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 16, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse hosted its Center Stage Celebration on Friday, May 13th at the Hilton Short Hills. The benefit honored eight time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken with the theater's prestigious Frank Carrington Excellence in the Arts Award. There to add to the entertainment of the evening and help honor the music man was Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Laura Benanti. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage of the gala below.

J. Mark McVey Joins LES MIZ Tour as Valjean in Arizona, 6/7-6/12
by Jessica Lewis - May 13, 2011


Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables welcomes J. Mark McVey to the role of Jean Valjean beginning in Tempe, AZ, at ASU Gammage June 7-12, 2011. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Alan Menken to be Honored at Paper Mill Playhouse Gala, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is hosting its largest fundraising event of the year, The Center Stage Celebration on Friday, May 13th at the Hilton Short Hills. Tables and individual tickets are now on sale. For more information on Paper Mill Playhouse's Center Stage Celebration or to purchase tickets please contact Roberta Morton at 973-315-1663, rmorton@papermill.org or visit Paper Mill Playhouse's website, www.papermill.org.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Original Score'
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Jackie Hoffman Among Performers Set for Joe's Pub, 5/1 -5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


Joe's Pub Announces its line up for the week of May 1 - May 6. MAY 1-6: LORI LIEBERMAN Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 PM Best known for the hit song, Killing Me Softly, Liebman's honest and heartfelt lyrics, coupled with her haunting, and beautiful melodies, cut through to the heart of the listener.

Legacy of Light Marks Send-off Play at 8500 Euclid Avenue
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


Legacy of Light, a new play by Karen Zacarias, anchors the sixth annual FusionFest of new work and completes the Cleveland Play House's 84-year run at 8500 Euclid Avenue.

Alan Menken to be Honored at Paper Mill Playhouse Gala, 5/13
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is hosting its largest fundraising event of the year, The Center Stage Celebration on Friday, May 13th at the Hilton Short Hills. Tables and individual tickets are now on sale. For more information on Paper Mill Playhouse's Center Stage Celebration or to purchase tickets please contact Roberta Morton at 973-315-1663, rmorton@papermill.org or visit Paper Mill Playhouse's website, www.papermill.org.

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