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Promises, Promises - 1983 - Off-Off-Broadway Articles Page 18

JAZMO Makes New York Debut at the Iridium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2013


The Bedford Hills based, much buzzed about and highly acclaimed new intergenerational rock band, JAZMO, will make its New York Premiere at the world-renown Iridium (1650 Broadway at 51st Street, NYC) tonight, January 8th at 8:00pm and 10:00pm.

Gary Griffin, John Rando and Warren Carlyle to Direct 2013 Encores! Season!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2013


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the directors and choreographers of the Encores! 20th Anniversary season, opening on January 30, 2013. The Tony Award-winning series welcomes back directors Gary Griffin, John Rando and Warren Carlyle, choreographers Alex Sanchez and Joshua Bergasse, and Guest Music Director Rob Fisher.

Photos: In Remembrance - 2012 Passages
by Walter McBride - Dec 30, 2012


2012 is coming to a close, and BroadwayWorld's senior photographer Walter McBride takes a moment to look back at some of the many influential people we've lost this year. 2012 saw the death of some of the most beloved actors, musicians, comedians, writers and true heros.

JAZMO to Make New York Debut at the Iridium, 1/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2012


The Bedford Hills based, much buzzed about and highly acclaimed new intergenerational rock band, JAZMO, will make its New York Premiere at the world-renown Iridium (1650 Broadway at 51st Street, NYC) on Tuesday, January 8th at 8:00pm and 10:00pm.

Cicely Tyson to Make Broadway Return Starring in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL this Spring at Sondheim Theatre!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2012


Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress CICELY TYSON will return to Broadway for the first time in 30 years to star in a new production of HORTON FOOTE'S beloved classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, directed by MICHAEL WILSON and produced by NELLE NUGENT.

Jazmo Hosts Album Release Party and Concert at Lagond Music School Tonight, 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2012


The Bedford Hills based, much buzzed about and highly acclaimed new band, JAZMO, will host a concert/party at one of America's most revered schools of music to unveil their new 14-song Song List which is being readied for the recording studio. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. tonight, September 9, at The Haven Room at the Lagond Music School, 9 Haven Street, Elmsford, New York (45 minutes from Manhattan).

Jazmo Hosts Album Release Party and Concert at Lagond Music School, 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012


The Bedford Hills based, much buzzed about and highly acclaimed new band, JAZMO, will host a concert/party at one of America's most revered schools of music to unveil their new 14-song Song List which is being readied for the recording studio. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, at The Haven Room at the Lagond Music School, 9 Haven Street, Elmsford, New York (45 minutes from Manhattan).

Roger Hodgson of Supertramp Announces Breakfast in America U.S. Tour Dates
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 19, 2012


Fresh on the heels of sold out performances earlier this year in the U.S., South America, and Europe, Roger Hodgson, co-founder and original singer-songwriter of Supertramp, brings his Breakfast in America tour back to the United States. Hodgson's 34 city U.S. itinerary resumes on August 5 in Park City, Utah - marking his first major North American tour since his departure from Supertramp in 1983.

Lincoln Center Festival Kicks Off Tonight, 7/5; Full Listings
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 5, 2012


Nigel Redden, Director of Lincoln Center Festival, announced the Festival's line-up, which runs from tonight, July 5 through August 5, 2012. Theater offerings include Mikhail Baryshnikov in Dmitry Krymov's staging of a new play, In Paris, as well as Sydney Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Uncle Vanya directed by Tamas Ascher and adapted by Andrew Upton. The stellar cast includes John Bell, Cate Blanchett, Hayley McElhinney, Richard Roxburgh, and Hugo Weaving.

RED VELVET, ARABIAN NIGHTS & More Set for Indhu Rubasingham's First Tricycle Programme
by James T Harding - Jun 18, 2012


Indhu Rubasingham has announced her inaugural season at The Tricycle, which will launch with the World Premiere of Red Velvet, written by Lolita Chakrabarti with Adrian Lester in the role of Ira Aldridge; followed by The Tricycle's first festive family show, The Arabian Nights, written by Mary Zimmerman and adapted from The Book Of The Thousand Nights and One Night. In 2013, The Tricycle present an Eclipse Theatre production of One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, by Don Evans, followed by another World Premiere: Paper Dolls, written by Philip Himberg and adapted from the award-winning documentary by Tomer Heymann, produced by Stanley Buchthal.

Broadway-Bound A CHRISTMAS STORY to Hold Open Call for Children, 6/16
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2012


As A Christmas Story, The Musical! prepares for a Broadway engagement this holiday season, the show's producers have announced that they will begin their search for young actors. An open audition for children between the ages of 8-13 will be held on Saturday June 16, 2012 at Pearl Studios (500 8th Avenue, 12th floor). Registration begins at 11:30AM with auditions from 12:00-5:00PM.

Lincoln Center Festival Set for July-August; Full Listings
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 23, 2012


Nigel Redden, Director of Lincoln Center Festival, today announced the Festival's line-up, which runs from July 5 through August 5, 2012. Single tickets go on sale on April 2. Theater offerings include Mikhail Baryshnikov in Dmitry Krymov's staging of a new play, In Paris, as well as Sydney Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Uncle Vanya directed by Tamas Ascher and adapted by Andrew Upton. The stellar cast includes John Bell, Cate Blanchett, Hayley McElhinney, Richard Roxburgh, and Hugo Weaving.

Broadway Bound TUCK EVERLASTING to Play Boston June 2013; Shear, Miller, Tysen & Nicholaw on Creative Team
by Robert Diamond - Mar 5, 2012


Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Howard Kagan and Barry Brown have just announced that the new Broadway musical TUCK EVERLASTING will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Colonial Theatre (106 Boylston Street) in June of 2013. With a book by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear (Dirty Blonde), music by Chris Miller (The Burnt Part Boys), lyrics by Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), TUCK EVERLASTING is based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt. Broadway production details, design team and casting for TUCK EVERLASTING will be announced at a later date.

Photo Coverage: Daniel Radcliffe in Toronto for THE WOMAN IN BLACK Premiere
by Kelly Cameron - Jan 28, 2012


On January 26th Daniel Radcliffe arrived in Toronto for the very first time to promote his upcoming film The Woman in Black. BWW was on hand to speak to the star about his latest project and possible plans to return to the stage. We are thrilled to bring our readers these photos of Mr. Radcliffe on the black carpet.

'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' Announces Talkbacks
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


The Open Book (Marvin Kaye, Co-founder and Artistic Director) has announced post-show talkbacks immediately following its production of 'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' written and performed by Anne Pasquale and directed by Mary Ann Hay on January 19th, 20th and 21st.

'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' Announces Talkbacks
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2012


The Open Book (Marvin Kaye, Co-founder and Artistic Director) has announced post-show talkbacks immediately following its production of 'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' written and performed by Anne Pasquale and directed by Mary Ann Hay on January 19th, 20th and 21st.

'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' Announces Talkbacks
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 12, 2012


The Open Book (Marvin Kaye, Co-founder and Artistic Director) has announced post-show talkbacks immediately following its production of 'BOB, Blessed Be The Dysfunction That Binds' written and performed by Anne Pasquale and directed by Mary Ann Hay on January 19th, 20th and 21st.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Jan-March Exhibits
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2012


Museum of the Moving Image advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Jan-March Exhibits
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


Museum of the Moving Image advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

Finborough Theatre Presents FOG
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2012


The world premiere of Fog opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre on Tuesday, 3 January 2012 (Press Night: Thursday, 5 January 2012 at 7.30pm) for a limited four-week season, the final play in the New Writing at the Finborough Theatre Season, playing November 2011 to January 2012.

Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS STORY Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2011


On Wednesday, December 14, A Christmas Story, The Musical! celebrated its opening night at Chicago's legendary Chicago Theatre with producer Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, there to cheer the company on. Check out photos from opening night below!

TV: A CHRISTMAS STORY On Tour - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 28, 2011


Want to see tour highlights from A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical? Click below for the show's official montage!

Finborough Theatre Presents FOG January 3 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011


The world premiere of Fog opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre on Tuesday, 3 January 2012 (Press Night: Thursday, 5 January 2012 at 7.30pm) for a limited four-week season, the final play in the New Writing at the Finborough Theatre Season, playing November 2011 to January 2012.

Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS STORY Launches National Tour
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 12, 2011


On November 8th, A Christmas Story, The Musical! launched its National Tour at The Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA. America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as hilarious holiday musical featuring a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Wedding Singer) will direct the production with Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow, Follies, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) choreographing. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

A CHRISTMAS STORY Launches National Tour in Hershey
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2011


This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

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