Dee Dee Bridgewater Leads LADY DAY Musical at the Little Shubert Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
Multi-award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, along with noted costumes designer Patricia A. Hibbert, and acclaimed lighting designed by Ryan O'Gara will head the design team for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical "Lady Day" starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd(6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier "Best Actress in a Musical" Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productionsthe show's creative team also includes three-time Emmy Award winning composer & arranger Bill Jolly, who will serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM). (more...)
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THE FAZZINO RIDE is getting extended through Today
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 30, 2012
The extensions of THE FAZZINE RIDE, New York's Multi-Million dollar spectacular traveling theatre, designed by Internationally Renownded 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino, has been extended through December 31, 2012. Happy New Year! (more...)
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BULLET FOR ADOLF Extends at New World Stages Through 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, the new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, has extended its run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Originally scheduled to play its final performance on Sunday, September 9, the production will now play through Sunday, October 21. (more...)
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BULLET FOR ADOLF Extends at New World Stages Through 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, the new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, has extended its run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Originally scheduled to play its final performance on Sunday, September 9, the production will now play through Sunday, October 21. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Woody Harrelson Chats BULLET FOR ADOLF on 'Colbert'
by Stage Tube - Aug 10, 2012
Woody Harrelson appeared on last night's 'The Colbert Report' on Comedy Central to discuss his new Off-Broadway play, BULLET FOR ADOLF. During the interview, the actor managed to unbutton his shirt to casually reveal a bit of advertising for the show. Check out the appearance below! (more...)
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BWW TV: Woody Harrelson-Helmed BULLET FOR ADOLF- Performance Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 08, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere tonight, August 8. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show began performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Woody Harrelson-Helmed BULLET FOR ADOLF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 08, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere tonight, August 8. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show began performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld rings you photos of the cast in action below! (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Woody Harrelson Chats BULLET FOR ADOLF on 'The View'
by Stage Tube - Aug 01, 2012
Woody Harrelson visited ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to talk about his new Off-Broadway comedy BULLET FOR ADOLF now in previews at New World Stages. The Academy Award-nominee was joined by the play's co-writer Frankie Hyman who talked about his friendship with Harrelson. Check out the clips below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Leon Addison Brown, Ritchie Coster and More Rehearse Signature Theatre's THE TRAIN DRIVER
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2012
Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The cast includes Leon Addison Brown (The Orphans' Home Cycle, Two Trains Running) as Simon and Ritchie Coster ("Luck," The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as Roelf. The show opens Sept 9, 2012. Check out photos of the team in rehearsal below! (more...)
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Full Photo Coverage: Woody Harrelson and Cast of BULLET FOR ADOLF Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - Jun 26, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show begins performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. Woody Harrelson and the cast and creative team just met the press today, and you can check full photo coverage of the festivities below! (more...)
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BWW TV: Woody Harrelson & Co. Introduces BULLET FOR ADOLF to New York!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 26, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Harrelson (Academy AwardŽ nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages in anticipation of an official opening on August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through September 9, 2012.
Woody Harrelson and the Bullet company met the press today, June 26, and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with the team. Click below to hear all about the exciting new production. (more...)
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FREEZE FRAME: Woody Harrelson & BULLET FOR ADOLF Cast Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - Jun 26, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Mr. Harrelson (Academy AwardŽ nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. Woody Harrelson and the creative team just met the press today, and you can check out a photo preview of the festivities below! Be sure to check back later for full photo coverage! (more...)
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Woody Harrelson Brings BULLET FOR ADOLF to New World Stages in July
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2012
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer, it was announced today. Directed by Mr. Harrelson (Academy AwardŽ nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. (more...)
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Colman Domingo, Scott Shepherd Set for Signature Theatre's BLOOD KNOT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 03, 2012
Signature Theatre has just announced casting for the new production of BLOOD KNOT, written and directed by Athol Fugard. The production will feature Tony Award-nominee Colman Domingo (The Scottsboro Boys) as Zachariah and Obie Award-winner Scott Shepherd (Gatz) as Morris. BLOOD KNOT, which is the first play in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series, runs January 31 - March 11, 2012 with a February 16th opening night. BLOOD KNOT is the first of three Fugard shows Signature will present this season, and is the inaugural production in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues). (more...)
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56th Annual Drama Desk Awards Air on Ovation Network June 4
by BWW News Desk - Jun 04, 2011
The Drama Desk Awards ceremony was hosted by Harvey Fierstein on May 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan Center. This year, for the first time, a 90-minute Highlights Special of the Drama Desk Awards Ceremony will be televised nationally on OVATION, the national cable network dedicated to presenting creative arts programming to national TV audiences. The ceremony will be given two primetime broadcasts plus four other airings between June 4 and June 19, 2011. (more...)
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2011 Drama Desk Award Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
The Awards ceremony was hosted by Harvey Fierstein last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan Center! BroadwayWorld was updating the winners list live throughout the evening.
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