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Orlando Jones and LaChanze Join Cast of Encores! THE WIZ; Full Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2009


Orlando Jones will play The Wiz, and Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze will play Glinda, the good witch, in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, June 12 July 5 at New York City Center. Glinda's sister-witches will include Tichina Arnold as Evillene and Dawnn Lewis as Addaperle. Easing down the road with Ashanti's Dorothy will be Joshua Henry as the Tinman, James Monroe Iglehart as the Lion and Christian White as the Scarecrow.

'Sweetie' Hosts 'WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANZA' at Vineyard Theatre 5/21
by Eddie Varley - Apr 29, 2009


Drag superstar Sweetie, recently seen on 'Project Runway' and in WIG OUT!, hosts the WIG OUT! COSTUME EXTRAVANGZA, a special one-night-only event offering drinks, divas, drag and dance presented by the Vineyard Theater on Thursday, May 21, beginning with a cocktail reception at 7:00pm, followed by a fashion show, silent auction of costumes from the hit musical WIG OUT! designed by Toni-Leslie James, and dance party featuring the stars of WIG OUT! at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

Garber, Mulgrew & Grodin Among New Additions to Vineyard Seldes Tribute 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2009


Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony-winners Nathan Lane, Anika Noni Rose Set for Vineyard Gala Feb. 9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2009


Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

Garber, Mulgrew & Grodin Among New Additions to Vineyard Seldes Tribute 2/9
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009


Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony-winners Nathan Lane, Anika Noni Rose Set for Vineyard Gala Feb. 9
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2009


Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

WIG OUT! Ends Run on November 16 with Benefit Performance
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2008


Tarell Alvin McCraney's WIG OUT! concludes its twice-extended run with a special performance to benefit The Vineyard Theatre at 7:30pm on Sunday, November 16 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), where the critically acclaimed play has been playing to packed houses and breaking box office records that surpass such past hits as [title of show] and AVENUE Q.

THE AFTER PARTY Presents Alison Fraser and the Cast of WIG OUT Tonight
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 31, 2008


Friday, October 31st, THE AFTER PARTY will celebrate Halloween with a special line up.

Vineyard Theatre Announces Extension of WIG OUT! Through 11/16
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 17, 2008


The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) has announced another two-week extension of its newest hit play WIG OUT! by Tarell Alvin McCraney -- author of the acclaimed play, THE BROTHERS SIZE and the first recipient of The Vineyard's Paula Vogel Playwriting Award in 2007 -- now set to play through November 16.

'Wig Out!' Extends Its Run at The Vineyard Theatre Through November 2nd
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008


The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) has announced a two-week extension of its newest hit play WIG OUT! by Tarrell Alvin McCraney -- author of the acclaimed play, THE BROTHERS SIZE and the first recipient of The Vineyard's Paula Vogel Playwriting Award in 2007 -- now set to play through November 2.

'Wig Out!' To Open TONIGHT, 9/30 at the Vineyard Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


WIG OUT! at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) will open officially tonight, September 30th, 2008 at 7PM after beginning previews on September 11th

Photo Flash: Wig Out! Opens at the Vineyard Theatre Tomorrow, 9/30
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 29, 2008


WIG OUT! will officially open at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) tomorrow, September 30th, 2008. The show began previews on Thursday, September 11 and will play a limited engagement through October 19th.

Vineyard to Present Special Late Night Red Carpet Performance of 'Wig Out!' 10/1
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008


Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre will celebrate its season opener, Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! and honor New York's ball scene with 'The Stunt and Show,' a one-night-only event featuring red-carpet arrivals and a 9pm performance of WIG OUT! on Wednesday, October 1, at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street).

'Wig Out!' Delays Previews One Day for Add't Tech Rehearsal; Begins 9/11
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 9, 2008


WIG OUT! at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) will begin previews on Thursday, September 11, one day later than previously announced, due to the need for an additional technical rehearsal.

Erik King of 'Dexter' Joins Cast of Vineyard's 'Wig Out!'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 22, 2008


Actor Erik King, best known for his portrayal of Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's 'Dexter,' is set to join the cast of Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! beginning previews September 10 prior to its official press opening September 30 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street).

'Wig Out!' Star Daniel T. Booth Featured on Project Runway 8/20
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 20, 2008


Actor Daniel T. Booth -- best known as downtown drag star Sweetie and set to co-star in Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! beginning previews September 10 prior to its official press opening September 30 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) -- walks the runway of the hit design reality series 'Project Runway' in an all-drag episode first airing Wednesday, August 20 on Bravo

Photo Coverage: Paper Mill's 'Little Shop of Horrors' Opening Night
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 9, 2008


On June 8th, 2008 Paper Mill Playhouse opened its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors, a musical written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. The musical is based on Roger Corman's 1960 sci-fi comedy and includes several show-stopping numbers including 'Skid Row (Downtown),' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song. Little Shop of Horrors will run at the Millburn theatre from June 4 through July 6, 2008.

Photo Flash: Papermill's 'Little Shop of Horrors'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2008


Papermill presents 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 'Little Shop' Casting
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) announces its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors, a musical written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. It's a musical comedy to die for - literally! The musical is based on Roger Corman's 1960 sci-fi comedy and includes several show-stopping numbers including 'Skid Row (Downtown),' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song. Little Shop of Horrors will run at the Millburn theatre from June 4 through July 6, 2008.

Photo Flash: 'The Buddy Holly Story' at WBT
by BWW - Feb 22, 2008


Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, plays Westchester Broadway Theatre through April 19, and tells the story of the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over twenty of Buddy Holly's greatest hits.

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