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InDepth InterView: Susan Stroman Talks PBS Mel Brooks Doc, BIG FISH, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, SCOTTSBORO BOYS In LA/UK, BLAZING SADDLES & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 19, 2013

Today we are talking to a five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer celebrated for her stupendous work on CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, CONTACT, THE FROGS, THOU SHALT NOT, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS and many more - the master musicals director Susan Stroman. In discussing a vast array of topics, Stroman and I touch upon many of her past projects as well as look ahead to her current and future endeavors - that is: the forthcoming Broadway bow of the new musical BIG FISH, starring Norbert Leo Butz, as well as the world premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER next year. Most importantly, Stroman shines a light on her enduring artistic partnership with Mel Brooks in bringing to life the screen-to-stage musical adaptations of both THE PRODUCERS and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, with BLAZING SADDLES on the way - their rich collaboration also being highlighted in this week's AMERICAN MASTERS tribute to Mel Brooks on PBS. Additionally, Stroman reflects on some of her lesser-known entities and casts a light on some of her foremost influences as well as candidly discusses her specialty work for a bevy of major stars - such as at SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION AT CARNEGIE HALL in 1992 - and the finer points of working with Stephen Sondheim and Nathan Lane on Sondheim's most recent original Broadway musical, THE FROGS. Plus, Stroman shares first details of her upcoming collaboration with comedy master Woody Allen on the musical stage adaptation of Allen's Academy Award-winning BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and also offers the 411 on the upcoming Los Angeles and West End productions of Kander & Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - including the real-life role the musical has played in the pardoning of the originally accused nine just last month. Stroman also comments on her work with Hal Prince on the career revue PRINCE OF BROADWAY, opening in Japan in 2015, and also touches upon her ongoing desire to pursue a film adaptation of her multi-Tony Award-winning and genre-redefining 2000 Best Musical, CONTACT. All of that and much, much awaits in this wide-ranging conversation! (more...)

Berkshire Theatre Group Celebrates its 85th Summer Season this Year
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

Berkshire Theatre Group will celebrate its 85th Summer Theatre Season this year, making it the third oldest regional theatre in the country. (more...)

2013 Theatre World Award Winners Announced - Carvel, Hanks, McClure, Settle & More Plus Alan Alda to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

The 2013 Honorees for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance, the 5th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater for an Outstanding Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production, and the newly established John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, were announced today. The winners will be celebrated at the 69th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony set for a new day and time, representing a change from past years, on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Music Box Theater (239 West 45th Street), home of the current Broadway revival of Pippin. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering 5/20
by TV News Desk - Apr 17, 2013

In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: MEL BROOKS - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. Check out clips below to get a first look! (more...)

BWW Reviews: THE GRADUATE by Repertory Philippines
by Dale Bacar - Apr 09, 2013

During Act One of 'The Graduate,' Benjamin Braddock exclaims brattishly that his father and everyone his father knows are grotesque. We think there couldn't be a more appropriate description to what follows in the next hour of the play. (more...)

Lindy Pendzick stars as William Gibson's THE MIRACLE WORKER Opens Friday, April 5, at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 03, 2013

Opening Friday, April 5, in the Adventure Theater at Cumberland County Playhouse is William Gibson's The Miracle Worker, starring Lindy Pendzick as Annie Sullivan, the gifted young teacher who brought light, words, and the world to a blind, deaf child. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Broderick, Lane & More Featured on PBS's MEL BROOKS Special
by TV News Desk - Mar 11, 2013

Premiering nationwide Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on PBS (check local listings), American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise features new interviews with Brooks, his friends and colleagues, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman and Joan Rivers. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

Hollywood Legend Jodie Foster to Appear at Sun Valley Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Feb 01, 2013

Jodie Foster, Academy Award-winning actress and recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, will be a featured guest at the 2013 Sun Valley Film Festival, March 14-17 in Sun Valley, Idaho, presented by Zions Bank. The Festival will feature over 50 curated cutting-edge films, TV premieres, special children's programming, fabulous parties, engaging coffee talks with industry insiders, intimate filmmaker dinners, apres ski gatherings, a screenwriters lab, a spectacular closing awards ceremony and more. (more...)

Cristina Fontanelli Presents 9th Annual CHRISTMAS IN ITALY Show at Symphony Space Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 01, 2012

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host Cristina Fontanelli brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 9th-Annual "Christmas In Italy" concert at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space today, December 1 at 3:00 PM. (more...)

Award-winning Singer/PBS Host Cristina Fontanelli 'Christmas in Italy Concert'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates host Cristina Fontanelli brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 9th-Annual "Christmas In ItalyŽ" concert at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space today, December 1 at 3:00 PM. (more...)

Award-winning Singer/PBS Host Cristina Fontanelli 'Christmas in Italy Concert'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2012

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates host Cristina Fontanelli brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 9th-Annual "Christmas In ItalyŽ" concert at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space on Saturday, December 1 at 3:00 PM. (more...)

Cristina Fontanelli Presents 9th Annual CHRISTMAS IN ITALY Show at Symphony Space, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host Cristina Fontanelli brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 9th-Annual "Christmas In Italy" concert at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space on Saturday, December 1 at 3:00 PM. (more...)

Photo Flash: Leapin' Lizards! ANNIE Begins Previews Tonight - Meet the Cast
by Meet the Cast - Oct 03, 2012

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below! (more...)

Peter Lefcourt's MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION Makes World Premiere at Odyssey Theatre, 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2012

Emmy Award-winner Peter Lefcourt's new play makes its World Premiere debut at the Odyssey Theatre, opening on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8pm. Mutually Assured Destruction runs 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 3pm Sundays through August 26, 2012. (more...)

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of ANNIE, Now in Rehearsal!
by Meet the Cast - Aug 16, 2012

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below! (more...)

Andrew Prine and Salome Jens Set for ON GOLDEN POND at Glendale Centre Theatre, 7/12-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2012

The Glendale Centre Theatre continues its 2012 season with the heartwarming and poignant Tony Award-nominated On Golden Pond starring stage and screen veterans Andrew Prine and Salome Jens, July 12 through August 11, 2012 at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale, Calif. (more...)

Peter Lefcourt's MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION Makes World Premiere at Odyssey Theatre Tonight, 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2012

Emmy Award-winner Peter Lefcourt's new play makes its World Premiere debut at the Odyssey Theatre, opening tonight, July 21, 2012 at 8pm. Mutually Assured Destruction runs 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 3pm Sundays through August 26, 2012. (more...)

Andrew Prine and Salome Jens Set for ON GOLDEN POND at Glendale Centre Theatre, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012

The Glendale Centre Theatre continues its 2012 season with the heartwarming and poignant Tony Award-nominated On Golden Pond starring stage and screen veterans Andrew Prine and Salome Jens, tonight, July 12 through August 11, 2012 at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale, Calif. (more...)

Peter Lefcourt's MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION Makes World Premiere at Odyssey Theatre, 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2012

Emmy Award-winner Peter Lefcourt's new play makes its World Premiere debut at the Odyssey Theatre, opening on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 8pm. Mutually Assured Destruction runs 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 3pm Sundays through August 26, 2012. (more...)

Andrew Prine and Salome Jens Set for ON GOLDEN POND at Glendale Centre Theatre, 7/12-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012

The Glendale Centre Theatre continues its 2012 season with the heartwarming and poignant Tony Award-nominated On Golden Pond starring stage and screen veterans Andrew Prine and Salome Jens, July 12 through August 11, 2012 at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale, Calif. (more...)

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