NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM Announces June Line-Up
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 26, 2010
The National Jazz Museum's June line-up includes discussions with musical artists Paquito D'Rivera and Craig Harris for Harlem Speaks; a talk with a living literary legend, Peter Straub, at Jazz for Curious Readers; and our adult education series, Jazz for Curious Listeners, features instrumentalists Jeremy Pelt, Nicholas Payton and Orrin Evans taking the reins of discourse on jazz in the 21st century. For more information visit http://jazzmuseuminharlem.org/
Sarah Jessica Parker Puts Broadway Plans on Hold for Family
by Caroline Cole - May 18, 2010
According to IMDB.com, 'Sex and The City 2' star, Sarah Jessica Parker, is putting her career on hold to focus on raising her three children. Recently, Parker expressed plans to return to Broadway. Parker's first Broadway role was in the play, THE INNOCENTS, at the young age of 11. Then, in 1977, she performed in the classic musical, ANNIE.
Twyla Tharp: 'My Way' is an Encapsulation of Time'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010
In an article published on March 5, The New York Times features dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp and speaks to her about hew new show 'Come Fly Away' which is currently in previews and is set to open March 25 at the Marquis Theatre.
Corthron's 'A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK' Completes Playwrights Horizon's 2009/2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 4, 2009
Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director).
Tommy Tune Just Keeps On Dancing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2009
Tommy Tune doesn't let his age slow him down as he continues to perform and make waves dancing on The Great White Way and all around America.
On January 23 and 24 Tommy Tune performed 'Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance' at the Strathmore.
Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings.
With an unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four categories, Tommy Tune's credentials are impressive, but it's his effortless charm that brings audiences back again and again. 'The last genuine song-and-dance man' (Variety), Tune is top-hatted, white-tied, and tailed for this delicious evening of show standards, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings trio providing impeccable accompaniment.
On November 12, 2003, The President of The United States presented Tommy Tune with the nations' highest honor for Artistic Achievement, The National Medal of Arts. In a private ceremony in the oval office of the White House, Mr. Tune received this honor to add to his already unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four different categories plus, among other accolades, eight Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, two Astaire Awards, the American Dance Award, the Drama League Award, and the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation
by Jan Nargi - Aug 6, 2008
The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 2
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Martin Vidnovic: What Matters to Him
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jul 15, 2007
Martin Vidnovic, a Father in the current revival of 'The Fantasticks,' and father to Laura Benanti, discusses the theatre experiences that have collected into his new and original cabaret debut 'What Matters to Me' at the Metropolitan Room July 16-August 6.
A Chat with Legendary Theatre Director Stuart Vaughan
by Maya Cantu - Jun 1, 2007
For over half a century, Stuart Vaughan has been - in every sense of the phrase - a true Renaissance man of the theatre. Vaughan's latest project is a new stage version of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic 1850 novel about the conflict between Puritanism and passion. With honesty, eloquence and insight, Vaughan recently answered some questions about his incredible life in the theatre - and about a career that shows no signs at all of slowing down!
2006 Tanglewood Jazz Festival has many Broadway Ties
by Randy Rice - Sep 1, 2006
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Labor Day Weekend Tanglewood Jazz Festival September 1-3 at the Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshire Mountains in Lenox, Massachusetts.
'Thank you and good night'
by Michael Dale - Jan 22, 2004
With those words and one last musical flourish, the final performance at Henry Miller's Theatre came to an end
An Interview with the Infamous Michael Riedel
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2003
BroadwayWorld.com recently sat down with the New York Post's always controversial theater columnist - Michael Riedel. Read on to hear what he has to say about growing up *not* singing show tunes, Bernadette Peters, the current state of Broadway, and lots more...