Allison Briner News

The first four new production photos have been released, along with photos of the cast members who made the treck west from Broadway! (more...)

CAP 21 Theatre Company announces a one-week extension of the hit new musical SOUTHERN COMFORT, by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. (more...)

On Thursday, Chaz Bono ("Dancing with the Stars") visited with the company of SOUTHERN COMFORT, the new hit musical about transgender friends in rural Georgia, at CAP21 (18 West 18th Street, 5th floor). Based on Kate Davis' award-winning documentary, the musical has recently been extended through November 5. (more...)

CAP 21 Theatre Company announces a one-week extension of the hit new musical SOUTHERN COMFORT, by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. (more...)

Producer Michael Cooper, and actor/writer Bill Connington attended the new musical SOUTHERN COMFORT at CAP 21 in Manhattan. (more...)

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Jeffrey Kuhn and Todd Cerveris join previously announced Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, with official press opening tonight at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Thomas Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs. (more...)

SOUTHERN COMFORT is a uniquely American musical with a folk/bluegrass score (book and lyrics by Dan Collins; music by Julianne Wick Davis; directed by Thomas Caruso). (more...)

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. (more...)

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Jeffrey Kuhn and Todd Cerveris join previously announced Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, with previews to begin October 5, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Thomas Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs. (more...)

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, recently awarded the 2010 Regional Theater Tony Award, has announced cast members for this summer's National Music Theater Conference. (more...)

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, had great cause to celebrate this week, from eight 2010 Tony® Award nominations and seven 2010 Drama Desk Award nominations for the TheatreWorks-born Broadway hit MEMPHIS to capturing top honors in the Bay Area Theatre Critic's Circle Awards. The week began with TheatreWorks accepting seven Bay Area Theatre Critic's Circle Awards, putting them on top for the most awards garnered in the musicals category. (more...)

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has a special concert coming up this week called POPS Goes Vegas! Part of their POPS Concert Series, this particular show is being conducted by world renowned conductor (and Broadway veteran) Jack Everly. BWW sat down to talk with Mr. Everly about why this concert will hold a special appeal to Broadway lovers. (more...)

The Bay Area Critics Circle nominations are in and TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, received 21 nominations for the company's 2009 productions. With over 8,000 subscribers and 100,000 patrons per year, TheatreWorks has captured a national reputation for artistic innovation and integrity. (more...)

This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring. (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA!, currently playing on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre has had quite a big year. BroadwayWorld brings you the highlights: (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomed a host of new Broadway stars to the Winter Garden Theatre stage on Tuesday, September 22, as Tony Award® nominee John Dossett, Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel, Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis, Eric William Morris, Patrick Boll, David Andrew Macdonald, Alison Briner, Michael Mindlin and Halle Morse all joined the Broadway cast for the mega hit! (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes a host of new Broadway stars to the Winter Garden Theatre stage tonight, Tuesday, September 22, as Tony Award® nominee John Dossett, Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel, Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis, Eric William Morris, Patrick Boll, David Andrew Macdonald, Alison Briner, Michael Mindlin and Halle Morse join the cast. (more...)

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, launches its 40th Anniversary season with a vibrant world premiere musical, TINYARD HILL, by Tommy Newman and 2009 Jonathan Larsen Award-winning composer Mark Allen. (more...)

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, launches its 40th Anniversary season with a vibrant world premiere musical, TINYARD HILL, by Tommy Newman and 2009 Jonathan Larsen Award-winning composer Mark Allen. (more...)

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, launches its 40th Anniversary season with a vibrant world premiere musical, TINYARD HILL, by Tommy Newman and 2009 Jonathan Larsen Award-winning composer Mark Allen. (more...)