Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 3
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.
Stage Door Chicago: Jerry Herman Discusses His Life & Shows
by Michael J. Roberts - Jan 13, 2008
Jerry Herman pulls the stops out in this in-depth and heartfelt conversation about his incredible career. You have seen the PBS documentary, now hear Jerry in his own words enlighten us on his remarkable life and music.
Photo Flash: Bway: The Golden Age's McKay at WLIW
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 9, 2007
On Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 pm, filmmaker Rick McKay appeared live in the WLIW studio with behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Broadway: The Golden Age and its upcoming sequels.
Photo Coverage: Herman Toasted at L.A. Tonys Party
by BWW - Jun 12, 2007
On Sunday, June 10th at L.A.'s Skirball Center, the Actors Fund paid tribute to Jerry Herman at its 11th Annual Tony Awards Party, featuring a live feed of the 61st Annual Tony Awards as they happened in New York.
Sandy Duncan's Mame at Barrington Stage Co Oct 4-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006
Stage and screen actress Sandy Duncan will 'coax the blues right out of the horn,' as she makes her Barrington Stage debut as the glamorous Mame Dennis in a semi-staged concert version of Jerry Herman's legendary musical 'Mame,' directed by Julianne Boyd. BSC's first fall production in its new home in Pittsfield, at 30 Union Street, will run for two weeks from October 4 through 15.
Sandy Duncan to Star as Mame for Barrington Stage
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2006
Tony Award-nominee Sandy Duncan will open a new window in the title role of the Barrington Stage Company's upcoming production of Mame, which will run as a staged concert version at the Pittsfield, MA theatre from October 4th through 15th
Kennedy Center Mame May be Broadway Bound
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2006
The New York Post's Michael Riedel has reported that the Kennedy Center's hit production of Mame, starring Christine Baranski, may settle for a Broadway run at the Palace for a limited run beginning in July--if the show isn't curtailed by production expenses
Photo Flash: Christine Baranski as Mame
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006
Mame, starring Christine Baranski as the glamorous aunt of the title, will begin previews at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre on May 27th, open officially on June 1st and run through July 2nd
Dixon, Gottschall & More Join Cast of Kennedy Center Mame
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2006
Complete casting is now set for the upcoming Kennedy Center production of Mame, which will open at the Eisenhower Theatre at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on June 1st after beginning previews on May 27th; the show, starring Christine Baranski, will run through July 2nd
New Book Spotlights Golden Age Bway Set Designs of The Eckharts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2006
A new book--The Performing Set--will pay tribute to the theatrical world of William and Jean Eckart, an overlooked husband and wife team of stage designers and producers who worked on Broadway during the golden age of the musical
Bea Arthur's Back on Broadway - November 21 at Symphony Space
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2005
The Ali Forney Center - New York's primary emergency housing resource for homeless LGBT youth - is proud to present the legendary and internationally renowned Emmy and Tony Award-winning star of television, film and stage, Bea Arthur, in a one-night-only benefit performance of her Tony nominated show.
When was the last
by "Broadway Bill" Schmalfeldt - Jun 23, 2003
Like fine wines, there are some years in Broadway history where one finds a better vintage than others. Just today, for instance, I was playing a selection of tunes from shows that opened in 1966...