Let's Put On A Show - 2004 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit and the Biggest Flop of the Season - 1959 to 2009 by Peter Filichia is now available.

Fresh from the wildly successful Off Broadway run of his play, 'My Trip Down the Pink Carpet,' Leslie Jordanreturns to his favorite intimate cabaret venue The Rrazz Room for five fabulous nights filled with storytelling and lots of Hollywood dish.

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces -- LESLIE JORDAN (9/14-19); The Fabulous BUD E. LUV (9/28, 10/26, 12/25); JUDY TENUTA in 'Full Frontal Tenudity' (10/1-2); KAREL STANDS UP! (10/5); WILL DURST (10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1); YouTube Sensation MIRANDA SINGS (11/2) and JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN (11/19-21) -- as well as the San Francisco Premiere Engagement of MARK CURRY in 'Through The Fire Tour' (9/30). The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Comedy, Jazz, Cabaret and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Sandra Bernhard, Mort Sahl & Dick Gregory, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Queer Queens of Qomedy, Marga Gomez, Kate Clinton, Scott Nevins, Mario Cantone and Cloris Leachman. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street at Ellis, San Francisco, California 94102. For Tickets and Information: 866.468.3399 (TicketWeb), 415.394.1189 (the RRazz room) or www.therrazzroom.com

August 2010 Concerts set for the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

One of Orange County, California's newest theater companies, 3D Theatricals, will present HELLO, DOLLY! from July 9 through August 1 at the gorgeous O.C. Pavilion Theatre in the Arts District of downtown Santa Ana. Starring as the matchmaker Dolly Levi will be Broadway veteran (and Los Angeles-area theater favorite) Ruth Williamson. During a break from show preparations, Williamson paused briefly for a chat with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to discuss her extensive history in the theater and her excitement in taking on the iconic role.

August 2010 Concerts set for the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces.

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces.

When Mary Poppins flies into London to help out the Banks family, a familiar face is there to greet her with open arms. Her trusted friend and cohort, the chimney sweep and fun-loving Bert, is ready to help Mary share her magic with this family in need. When Mary Poppins, the award winning Broadway production of the timeless classic story, flies into Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre, Bert will be ready to share the magic of this exciting production with local audiences. Playing this role, a role he originated in London and then Broadway, is Gavin Lee, who sat down to share with me his take on his experience with Mary Poppins and the satisfaction of playing such an amazing role.

When Mary Poppins flies into London to help out the Banks family, a familiar face is there to greet her with open arms. Her trusted friend and cohort, the chimney sweep and fun-loving Bert, is ready to help Mary share her magic with this family in need. When Mary Poppins, the award winning Broadway production of the timeless classic story, flies into Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre, Bert will be ready to share the magic of this exciting production with local audiences. Playing this role, a role he originated in London and then Broadway, is Gavin Lee, who sat down to share with me his take on his experience with Mary Poppins and the satisfaction of playing such an amazing role.

Today, we present the final section of the Sondheim Palooza for this week with a discussion of Sondheim's work in the last two decades. The shows themselves stand as solid proof that this is a composer/lyricist still at the absolute height of his abilities and at the top of his game, as we can very clearly hear in the scores for ASSASSINS, PASSION, THE FROGS and ROAD SHOW...

The 'little show that could' transfers from off-Broadway cult status to Broadway to New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company

FEBRUARY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge.

Just confirmed at a Television Critics Association Press Tour is what many have been speculating for weeks: Simon Cowell will depart American Idol after this season and launch The X Factor on Fox for an early 2011 broadcast.

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After beginning her career in Cleveland in Disney's jukebox musical On the Record, Ashley Brown has triumphantly returned armed with an umbrella, British accent and the ability to fly.

After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

A frank and intimate chat with Lorna Luft, who's performing in York's Larry Grossman revue this weekend in NYC.

Actress/stand-up comedienne Julie Halston and actor/writer Donna Daley bring a new book of fresh monologues for actors.

Taboo star spreads his wings to perform in concerts at the Oak Room.

This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours!

Brian, whose last job was covering the Beast and Gaston in 'Beauty and the Beast,' celebrates his Irish heritage in his 4th Broadway show.

Orson Welles is one of the most influential men in the history of American pop culture. He has had his fingers in more pies than can be imagined, from redifining what radio programing can be to indicting high ranking American officiates. Christian McKay and his fledgling theatre company, Atomic80 Productions have brought their already critically-acclaimed and award winning-play about the life and times of Orson Welles, Rosebud, to New York City. We sat down with Christian McKay to find out about Rosebud, Atomic80, Christian, and, of course, the man, the legend, Orson Welles.