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Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Extends Thru 12/19
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2009


The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

The Starry Messenger Extends at The New Group Through December 19th
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009


The New Group proudly announces a one-week extension for its current production, Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger. This world premiere production will now play its final performance on Saturday, December 19 (previous final performance date: December 12)., Previews began Monday, October 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, and the show enjoyed its Official Press Opening on Monday, November 23.

Photo Coverage: THE STARRY MESSENGER - After Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 17, 2009


The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM.

Maxwell C King Center Announces November-January Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 30, 2009


LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season November 3-8, 2009 8 Shows Individual Tickets On Sale: NOW Tues & Wed 8pm, Wed & Sat 2pm: Orchestra $58 Grand Tier $58, $48, $35

Prompter on Hand for First Week of THE STARRY MESSENGER
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 28, 2009


According to the cast, a prompter will be on hand for the first week of performances of THE STARRY MESSENGER. As the director/writer Kenneth Lonergan continually made changes up to the first preview performance, actors felt they would be more comfortable on stage with a line prompter in the first row to assist them if they got stuck. Due to the last minute rewrites, the cast was unable to hold a full run through with an audience prior to the first preview. The New York Times reports that during the first preview on Monday, an audience member estimated that the show's star, Matthew Broderick, called out for about 10 lines throughout the night.

Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported.

SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL And CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Among King Center's Upcoming Events
by Reynard Loki - Oct 1, 2009


The following are the October-December events at the King Center.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Old Globe Theatre's SAMMY Begins Previews 9/19
by Eddie Varley - Sep 19, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Old Globe Theatre Annouces Full Cast & Creative Team For SAMMY, Runs 9/19-11/8, Opens 10/2
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Greg Giraldo And Emo Phillips Among Those To Appear At Comedy Works Downtown
by Reynard Loki - Jun 10, 2009


The following is Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square's show calendar.

Culture Connection Presents ROAR 12/4-12/13
by Eddie Varley - Nov 16, 2008


Presented by Culture Connection Theater, ROAR is a story about family, pain, personal sacrifice and the need for emotional fulfillment. Directed by Elaine Molinaro, the play will be performed from December 4-13 at Where Eagles Dare Studios, located at 347 West 36th Street. Ms. Shamieh will be doing a talk-back after the performance on Sunday, December 7th.

The New Group Presents 'Rafta, Rafta' Opening Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


The New Group will present the U.S. premiere of Ayub Khan-Din's Rafta, Rafta… in a limited Off-Broadway run from April 18 - June 21.

March of the Penguin: 30 Years, Barn to Off-Broadway
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 16, 2007


Penguin Rep, a suburban Equity house formed in 1977 as a community theater, is presenting 'The Goldman Project' in NYC.

'Caroline, or Change' Comes Up a Dollar Short
by Jan Nargi - Jun 9, 2006


SpeakEasy Stage production of Kushner and Tesori's ambitious musical treatise of race, class and politics in the early 1960s is less than revolutionary

Australian Lion King, Closing 6/4, is Set for Shanghai
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2006


The Australian production, which closes on June 4th, will transfer to Shanghai, China for a limited run

Ana Gasteyer Joins Threepenny Opera Alongside Dale, Cumming, Falco and McKay
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005


The New York Times reports that Ana Gasteyer has joined the cast of Roundabout's 'Threepenny Opera' for which previews will beging on March 24th.

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

Terrorism Begins Off-Broadway Previews on May 9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2005


In a first-time co-production, The New Group and The Play Company are pleased to present the American premiere of Terrorism. Written by the Presnyakov Brothers and directed by Will Frears, Terrorism will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement Monday, May 9th through Sunday, June 26th at The Clurman Theater/Theatre Row.

Hurlyburly Opens Officially April 20th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2005


Written by David Rabe, Hurlyburly depicts the addled lives of four Los Angeles men caught in love-hate relationships with Hollywood women.

ROBESON opens at the Blue Heron Arts Center in May
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2005


Actors Stock Company NYC Presents Miriam Jensen Hendrix's drama ROBESON - An Intimate Portrait of the Later Years of the Entertainer and Activist

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