Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 27, 2024
Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.
Bondi Festival Returns to The Pav in July
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
Waverley Council has announced this year’s Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with first-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 5th to Sunday 21st July 2024.
Jason Alexander on Stage: A Look Back at the Actor's Theatrical Roles
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2023
Tony Award winner Jason Alexander is making his Broadway directorial debut with The Cottage, which is now playing on Broadway. While Alexander may be best known for his roles on screen, including Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, and more, he also has a longstanding history with the stage!
Theatre By The Sea to Host 90th Anniversary BIG BARN BASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
How Rob Marshall's Theatre Background Brought THE LITTLE MERMAID to Life
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023
Ahead of the release of The Little Mermaid, find out how director Rob Marshall's background in theater brought the film together. Hear from Marshall, Alan Menken, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuce, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, and more about how the director's Broadway background grounded the film.
Leslie Uggams and Ted Chapin to be Honored at the 30th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
The York Theatre Company will honor Tony Award-winning musical theater icon Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Ted Chapin with The York Theatre Company Founders’ Award at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
BC/EFA's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $753,321
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021
After a two-year in-person hiatus, fans gleefully filled the streets of New York City’s famed Theater District on Sunday, October 3, 2021, coming together in celebration and rejuvenation at the 35th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
VIDEO: Get a First Look at THE RINK at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2018
The new production of Kander and Ebb's THE RINK is playing at Southwark Playhouse for a limited season from 25 May to 23 June 2018. The production stars Caroline O'Connor as Anna and Gemma Sutton as Angel, and features Stewart Clarke, Ross Dawes, Michael Lin, Elander Moore, Ben Redfern and Jason Winter as Dino, Lino, Lucky, Benny, Lenny and Tony respectively.
Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet at Press Night of THE RINK
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018
Caroline O'Connor and Gemma Sutton star as Anna and Angel respectively in the first London revival in 20 years of Kander and Ebb's THE RINK. They are joined by Stewart Clarke as Dino, Ross Dawes as Lino, Michael Lin as Lucky, Elander Moore as Benny, Ben Redfern as Lenny and Jason Winter as Tony.
Gemma Sutton To Play Angel In THE RINK
by BWW
News Desk - May 25, 2018
Gemma Sutton will star as Angel, alongside Caroline O'Connor in the first London revival in 20 years of Kander and Ebb's THE RINK. The new production of THE RINK will play at Southwark Playhouse for a limited season from 25 May to 23 June 2018, with a national press night on Tuesday 29 May. Further casting to be announced.
Broadway Raises $5.7 Million at BC/EFA's 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2018
Stars from some of the most popular shows on Broadway, including Angels in America, The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, Frozen, Hello, Dolly!, The Lion King, Mean Girls, Once on This Island and SpongeBob SquarePants, gathered today at the Minskoff Theatre for the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. What were the results of this fundraising season? A whopping $5,721,879!