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Augesen, Felciano & More Set For ACT's ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, Opens 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2009-10 season with famed British theater maker Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious rumination on love and marriage, Round and Round the Garden, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Musical, The Wedding Singer on Broadway; Urinetown, Rich and Famous at A.C.T.).

Augesen, Felciano & More Set For ACT's ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, Opens 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2009-10 season with famed British theater maker Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious rumination on love and marriage, Round and Round the Garden, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Musical, The Wedding Singer on Broadway; Urinetown, Rich and Famous at A.C.T.).

Hal Leonard Corp. Publishes Vocal Selections for MEMPHIS & TOXIC AVENGER; Available 6/18
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 27, 2010


The world's largest and most respected music print publisher, Hal Leonard Corporation is publishing publish vocal selections for Memphis and The Toxic Avenger, two highly acclaimed new musicals from the songwriting team of Joe DiPietro and David Bryan. Both titles are due off press for the Summer NAMM convention, held June 18-20 in Nashville.

Keenan-Bolger, Countryman & Cohen Join Duncan in 'CLAIRE at George Street, 5/11-6/6
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 9, 2010


Beginning May 11th, Sandy Duncan will star in Creating Claire, written by Joe DiPetro. David Saint will direct the production which will run through June 6th at George Street Playhouse. Today it was announced that Celia Keenan-Bolger, Michael Countryman and Lynn Cohen have joined the cast.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

Greene Space Hosts Talk with MEMPHIS' Kimball, Glover & More, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2010


On Monday, April 5th at 7pm, WNYC's The Greene Space goes behind the scenes of Memphis with bookwriter and co-lyricist Joe Pietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and stars Montego Glover and Chad Kimball. This is an intimate opportunity to spend an evening with some of the people behind one of Broadway's newest plays, recently seen by First Lady Michelle Obama and her family.

Ivey, Dancy, Urie, YANK! et al. Garner Lucille Lortel Nominations; Awards Ceremony Set for 5/2
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


Nominations in 14 categories and 2 special awards were announced today by the Off-Broadway League for the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards recognizing outstanding achievement Off-Broadway. This year's ceremony will benefit The Actors Fund.

MEMPHIS Announces National Tour, Begins In Memphis, TN In October 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


The producers of the hit Broadway musical MEMPHIS announced today that the critically acclaimed production will launch a U. S. national tour in Memphis, TN. Performances will begin in October, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre (203 South Main Street). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.

Augesen, Felciano & More Set For ACT's ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, Opens 5/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2009-10 season with famed British theater maker Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious rumination on love and marriage, Round and Round the Garden, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, The Musical, The Wedding Singer on Broadway; Urinetown, Rich and Famous at A.C.T.).

Greene Space Hosts Talk with MEMPHIS' Kimball, Glover & More, 4/5
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 22, 2010


On Monday, April 5th at 7pm, WNYC's The Greene Space goes behind the scenes of Memphis with bookwriter and co-lyricist Joe Pietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and stars Montego Glover and Chad Kimball. This is an intimate opportunity to spend an evening with some of the people behind one of Broadway's newest plays, recently seen by First Lady Michelle Obama and her family.

Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records Presents Desmon & Feichtner At Joe's Pub 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010


Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records presents the songwriting team of Jeremy Desmon and Vadim Feichtner in an evening of Desmon & Feichtner Continue To Disappoint Their Parents, at Joe's Pub on Monday, March 22 at 9:30p.m., a raucous concert brimming with original songs of love and dysfunction.

Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records Presents Desmon & Feichtner At Joe's Pub 3/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records presents the songwriting team of Jeremy Desmon and Vadim Feichtner in an evening of Desmon & Feichtner Continue To Disappoint Their Parents, at Joe's Pub on Monday, March 22 at 9:30p.m., a raucous concert brimming with original songs of love and dysfunction.

HOT TOXIC LOVE: THE MAKING OF TOXIC AVENGER To Premiere on CityTV 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

THE TOXIC AVENGER Tickets On Sale Through 2/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


The Toxic Avenger, winner of 'Best New Off- Broadway Musical' by both the Outer Critics Circle and BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fans, is on sale through February 21st, 2010. The Joe DiPietro/David Bryan penned musical is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

HOT TOXIC LOVE: THE MAKING OF TOXIC AVENGER To Premiere on CityTV 3/7
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010


Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

Arena Stage Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


The sights and sounds of Italy alight in Arlington's Crystal City as Arena Stage presents the lush and soaring The Light in the Piazza, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith.

ROOMS: A Rock Romance Cast Album Released
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


Time Life, which has spent the last several years supporting the music behind an array of New York theatrical productions, released the original cast recording of ROOMS a rock romance on February 2nd, 2010.

F*CKING MEN Returns To The Celebration Theater In January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Celebration Theatre, in association with Calvin Remsberg, presents a special, limited return engagement of the Fall 2009 hit production F*CKING MEN. F*CKING MEN, written by Joe DiPietro and directed by Calvin Remsberg, opened at Celebration Theatre September 11, 2009 for a scheduled six week run.

Year End Recap: Advice for Making it in Theatre from BWW Interviews
by Kelly Cameron - Jan 3, 2010


2009 was a fantastic year for Canadian Theatre, and with many exciting things on the horizon for 2010, there is a lot for us to be thankful for. Throughout the year, BWW interviewed many people who were part of the various productions that graced the Canadian stage, and asked them for their advice on how to break into musical theatre. Here is a recap of some of the best tips we heard throughout 2009, to help gear up for 2010!

The Toxic Avenger to Close January 3, 2010; National Tour Expected Fall 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


After a successful nine and a half month run, The Toxic Avenger, the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, will end its New York run, having played over 300 performances at New World Stages on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010, to prepare for its national tour. The Toxic Avenger had its world premiere at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey where it broke box office records before transferring Off-Broadway, beginning previews on March 18, 2009 and officially opening on April 6, 2009.

Photos: 2009 Curtain Call Flashback
by Walter McBride - Jan 2, 2010


A look back at some of the most exciting curtain calls of 2009!

Photos: In The SPOTLIGHT Tribute- The Men of 2009
by Walter McBride - Dec 31, 2009


Photos: In The SPOTLIGHT Tribute- The Women of 2009
by Walter McBride - Dec 31, 2009


THE TOXIC AVENGER To Appear At The Skate Rink At Bryant Park 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2009


Come warm yourself up with a dose of 'Hot Toxic Love' as The Toxic Avenger cast makes an appearance at The Pond at Bryant Park (40-42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue).

The New York Times Profiles MEMPHIS
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 18, 2009


In a special feature this week, the New York Times profiles Broadway's MEMPHIS, providing insight into the show's 6-year journey to Broadway and 900+ rewrites.

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