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Old Vic Season to Include The Entertainer, Frye's Cinderella
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


London's Old Vic has announced its 2006-2007 season, with a number of Shakespearean plays, a pantomime-inspired adaptation of Cinderella by Stephen Frye and a production of John Osborne's The Entertainer starring Robert Lindsay among the highlights

West End Movin' Out to Shutter Early on May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


The West End production of the Billy Joel-Twyla Tharp dance musical Movin' Out will close early on May 22nd

Rees, Kaye, Burton & More Star in 5/22 'Romance' Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


On May 22nd, Judy Kaye, Roger Rees, Kate Burton, Jan Maxwell and more will star in the benefit A Swell Night for Romance

Amy Coleman Launches New Tony's Downtown, May 18
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Singer/actress/playwright Amy Coleman will inaugurate the new series at Tony's Downtown

'Downstage Center' to Air Interviews with 30 Tony Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Marking the 60th annual presentation of the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, XM Satellite Radio will launch a four week series of encore episodes of 'Downstage Center,' featuring interviews with Tony Award-winners

Trinity Rep. Free Play Reading: The Persians by Aeschylus
by Randy Rice - May 9, 2006


Trinity Rep. will present a free reading of 'The Persians' to enhance their world premeire play 'Boots on the Ground'

Tommy Tune Honored with Lifetime Service Award, May 8
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Celebrated choreographer, director and performer Tommy Tune has been honored with the Distinguished Lifetime Service Award by the League of American Theatres and Producer at the League Awards on May 8th

Wicked Tops Touring Broadway Awards, Given May 8
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Wicked scored three Touring Broadway Awards, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers on May 8th

Summer Play Festival Announces Directors and On Sale Date
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


The 3rd Annual Summer Play Festival (SPF) has announced the directors who will be staging the 15 plays to be showcased at this year's festival, as well as the on sale date (June 5th)

Marni Nixon Joins Hollywood Bowl The Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Marni Nixon will play the Mother Abbess in the upcoming Hollywood Bowl staged concert presentation of The Sound of Music on July 28th and 29th

At This Performance Stars Bway Understudies, 5/14 & 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Musicals Tonight! will continue its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys and understudies with its current editions of 'At This Performance,' to be held on Sunday, May 14th and Monday, May 15th

Chita Rivera Honored at 'One World' Dance Gala, Oct. 23
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


On October 23rd, Career Transition for Dancers will present Chita Rivera with the Rolex Dance Award at their annual gala

Alan Cumming Featured on 'The Tony Danza Show,' May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


On May 11th, The Threepenny Opera's Alan Cumming will be featured on 'The Tony Danza Show'

Cast Announced for Broadway Musicals of 1978, Batt Directs
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


The largest, most star-studded cast ever for a Broadway by the Year concert at Town Hall is in the process of being assembled by the show's creator/writer/host Scott Siegel.

Front Row Centre: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - May 9, 2006


An ideal match of cast, director, producer and venue results in the delightful production of OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS that opened at the studio theatre last Thursday. The seemingly innocuous title heralds a really special play that is not to be missed!

'Damn Red Sox..I Mean Yankees'at North Shore Music Theatre
by Charles Shubow - May 9, 2006


A hell of a time for baseball and/or theater fans.

A Chat with Debbie Gravitte
by Pati Buehler - May 12, 2006


Debbie has been called 'one of the best voices on Broadway' by the Associated Press. With a new solo CD and a full concert schedule, this talented lady is working and loving it.

Broadway Showstoppers - A Philly Favorite
by Pati Buehler - May 10, 2006


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops close out their 2005-06 season with one of their most popular concerts.

Evita's Terri Klausner Appears with Steve Marzullo on May 15
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2006


The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is pleased to present Broadway's Terri Klausner and Steve Marzullo in a special, encore concert event on Monday, March 15 at 7pm.

Altar Boyz Plays 500th Show on Friday, May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2006


Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, proudly announce that ALTAR BOYZ will play its 500th performance on Friday, May 12th.

An Interview with Patti LuPone
by Michael J. Roberts - May 9, 2006


From her dressing room at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre where she is currently playing the role of Mrs. Lovett in the hit production of Sweeney Todd, the incomparable Patti LuPone talks to Michael J. Roberts about her newly released CD 'The Lady with the Torch', her upcoming May 22, 2006 concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS, and her return this summer to the Ravinia Festival where she will be portraying Mamma Rose in GYPSY.

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