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Tilly, Ross, Malloy, Cummings, and Oritz Join ALL ABOUT EVE Cast
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008


Oscar nominated actress Jennifer Tilly will play 'Miss Caswell,' Cabaret star Steve Ross will play the 'Pianist,'Jessica Cummings will play 'Phoebe,' and Maura Lisabeth Malloy and Victor Joel Ortiz will also appear in The Actors Fund's highly anticipated all-star reading of ALL ABOUT EVE, the classic backstage drama that is one of the most entertaining and witty films of all time.

Keri Russell is 'Eve' in ALL ABOUT EVE Benefit 11/10
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 6, 2008


Keri Russell will appear as 'Eve Harrington' in The Actors Fund's highly anticipated all-star reading of ALL ABOUT EVE, the classic backstage drama that is one of the most entertaining and witty films of all time.

Zoe Caldwell and Joel Grey Join The Actors Fund's ALL ABOUT EVE Reading Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 31, 2008


Four-time Tony Award winner Zoe Caldwell as 'Chief Prompter' and Oscar and Tony Award winner Joel Grey as 'Max Fabian' join the cast of The Actors Fund's highly anticipated all-star reading of ALL ABOUT EVE, the classic backstage drama that is one of the most entertaining and witty films of all time.

'The Fantasticks' Is First Rate Theatre
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 24, 2008


Merrimack Repertory Theatre kicks off 30th season with the world's longest-running musical and it'll leave you humming

Jones and Schmidt Honored at Kansas' Inge Theatre Festival
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2008


Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt are the Honorees of the 28th annual William Inge Theatre Festival in Independence, Kansas. Jones and Schmidt-perhaps best known for 'The Fantasticks,' the longest running musical in history-will receive the Inge Festival's Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award during the festival, which runs April 22-25, 2009.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: The Fantasticks' Nick Spangler Takes An 'Amazing Race'
by Walter McBride - Sep 9, 2008


The Fantasticks star Nick Spangler is about to take the greatest adventure of his life as he becomes a competitor on the hit CBS reality series, 'The Amazing Race', joining him as his teammate will be his sister, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Starr Spangler. The Amazing Race Season 13 premieres on CBS September 28th at 8pm.

Civic Light Opera Company to Present FANTASTICKS in Toronto
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Aug 24, 2008


The Civic Light Opere Company proudly presents The Fantasticks for a 3-week run at Fairview Library Theatre.

Entire Fantasticks Audience to Share in Opening Night Party on Thursday
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008


This Thursday, July 17, 2008 the entire Fantasticks audience will be invited to join the cast and creators of the show for dinner and drinks at a party celebrating the return of the world's longest-running musical. Entry to the party will be granted to anyone holding a ticket for Thursday's performance.

Nick Spangler Awarded Elaine and Jerry Orbach Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


Nick Spangler, who is currently starring as Matt in the revival of The Fantasticks at The Snapple Theater Center, has been awarded the Theater Hall of Fame's 2008 Elaine and Jerry Orbach Musical Theater Fellowship. The award was presented by Elaine Cancilla-Orbach on Thursday, June 19 at a luncheon held at the Friars Club.

'The Fantasticks' Returns To Snapple June 16th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008


'The Fantasticks', the world's longest-running musical, will return after a brief hiatus to Broadway's Snapple Theater Center for performances beginning June 16, 2008.

'The Fantasticks' Returns To Snapple June 16th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


'The Fantasticks', the world's longest-running musical, will return after a brief hiatus to Broadway's Snapple Theater Center for performances beginning June 16, 2008.

42nd St Moon to Celebrate Strouse at Gala June 30th
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2008


42nd Street Moon begins its 16th season of uncommon musicals with a gala concert at the Alcazar Theatre on Monday, June 30, 2008. 'You've Got Possibilities!' celebrates the great musicals of the 1960s, and will offer a special 80th birthday salute to the prolific Award-winning composer Charles Strouse, who will be in attendance.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents 'Shlomo' Starting 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008


SHLOMO The New Musical, about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, plays a three-week limited engagement, April 22nd - May 9th at the Edmund J. Safra Hall at The Museum of Jewish Heritage (36 Battery Place). Featuring music by Carlebach, a book by Daniel S. Wise (Rent, producer of the world tour), lyrics and direction by David Schechter (Drama Desk nominee for Hannah Senesh) and additional material by Carlebach's daughter, Neshama Carlebach, SHLOMO The New Musical tells the story of the foremost innovator in Jewish Music of the 20th Century, and one of the most pivotal, unconventional and controversial Jewish personalities of the post WWII generation.

Arena Stage Presents Miller's 'Salesman' & 'View from the Bridge' in Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2008


Arena Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge in rotating repertory as a salute to one of America's best playwrights, Arthur Miller.

'The Fantasticks' in Final 2 Weeks of Performances
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2008


The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks is in its Final 2 Weeks of performances, to close on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater

'The Fantasticks' Plays Final Performance February 24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2008


The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th). Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, The Fantasticks will have played 27 preview and 628 regular performances.

Mason Joins Fuller & Gardner in Emelin's 'Kleinbort Collection
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2007


The Emelin Theatre, a non-profit performing arts center in Mamaroneck, NY, today announced that Broadway star Karen Mason, who originated the role of Tanya in Broadway's Mamma Mia! - a role for which she received a 2002 Drama Desk nomination for Best Actress - will join the cast of the Emelin's Kleinbort Collection.

Photo Flash: 'The Fantasticks' Celebrates 500th Performance
by BWW - Nov 5, 2007


The new Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks celebrated 500th performance on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The beloved, musical love story plays at the Snapple Theater Center in the newly dedicated Jerry Orbach Theater.

Portion of 53rd Street Renamed 'Jerry Orbach Way' 9/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2007


The City of New York will name a portion of 53rd Street at 8th Avenue after legendary star of stage and screen, Jerry Orbach. A street sign reading 'JERRY ORBACH WAY' will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Monday, September 17 at 2:30PM

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.

Pedi, Vidnovic, Brinberg, Etc. to Play Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2007


The Metropolitan Room, the popular cabaret located at 34 W. 22nd St., has announced a partial July line-up of performers

Photo Coverage: Orbach Rechristening at Snapple Center
by Mark Rupp - Jun 22, 2007


On June 21st, the Snapple Theater Center - currently home to the Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks and to the long-running mystery Perfect Crime - named once of its two stages after the late Broadway legend Jerry Orbach, who created the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks' original 1960 production.

Snapple Center Renames One Stage After Orbach
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2007


the Snapple Theater Center, currently home to the Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, will name once of its two stages after the late Broadway legend Jerry Orbach, who created the role of El Gallo in that show's original 1960 production

There's Nothing Mute About Nick Spangler
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 31, 2007


Nick Spangler chats about a performing career that has led him to the current Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, in which he plays the Mute

Photo Coverage: Fedorov Celebrates 2 Fantastick Birthdays
by Walter McBride - May 8, 2007


On May 6th, Anthony Fedorov attended a celebration for his Off-Broadway debut, 22nd birthday and for the 47th birthday of The Fantasticks, in which he currently stars as Matt.

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