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Date Of Birth:
January 26, 1946 (67)
Gender:
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's STEPHEN WARD Set to Open at Aldwych Theatre in November 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013
According to the New York Post, Andrew Lloyd Webber recently announced that his new STEPHEN WARD musical, based on the Profumo Affair, will begin previews at the Aldwych Theatre this October with opening night set for November 2103. The musical features lyrics by Don Black, a book by Christopher Hampton and direction by Richard Eyre- all of whom where at Lloyd Webber's estate to preview excerpts from the show at his annual Sydmonton Festival. Official casting has not yet been announced. (more...)
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Musical Theatre West to Present Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013
Sunset Boulevard, the Musical Theatre West (MTW) production of the Broadway hit based on the 1950 Oscar-winning movie about a former star of the silent screen era living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street, has its much anticipated Southern California 20th Anniversary revival July 12 through July 28, 2013 at the exquisite 1,070-seat Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. MTW Executive Director/Producer Paul Garman has appointed Larry Raben as Director with Musical Direction by David Lamoureux and Musical Staging by John Todd. MTW's Sunset Boulevard opens exactly 20 years to the day of the show's world premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre where it ran for 1529 performances. (more...)
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Gregg Edelman, Natalie Toro and More Set for MAKING ROOM ON BROADWAY, 6/15-16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
The Museum of the City of New York will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its beloved Perform! series by showcasing the best of Broadway musical cabaret featuring lead performers Gregg Edelman, Michael McElroy, Christianne Tisdale, Natalie Toro, as well as Musical Director Christopher McGovern on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. (more...)
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Regional Theater of the Week: The Bunbury Theatre at the Henry Clay in Louisville, KY
by BWW Features - May 22, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Bunbury Theatre at the Henry Clay in Louisville, KY (more...)
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Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces Changes to 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
Merrimack Repertory Theatre's (MRT's) Artistic Director Charles Towers has just announced an updated schedule for the 2013-2014 Season. Due to rights availability, MRT is pleased to announce next season will now include Lanford Wilson's classic American love story Talley's Folley. An updated schedule of the 2013-2014 Season is included below. Subscriptions to MRT's 2013-2014 Season are on sale now. Discounted season tickets are available in a full 7-play subscription or 3-6 play customizable packages and can be purchased online at MRT.org or at the box office by calling 978-654-4678. (more...)
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11 Minutes Theatre Company to Present the Denver Premiere of Yasmina Reza's LIFE X 3
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013
11 Minutes Theatre Company announces the Denver premiere of Life X 3 by Yasmina Reza (translation by Christopher Hampton). The cast includes Andy Anderson, Todd Black, Dawn Bower and Margaret Casart. Directing the play is the company's artistic director, Janine Ann Kehlenbach, Ph.D. "We are thrilled to be embarking on our second season with this amazing script and stellar cast," said Kehlenbach. (more...)
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BROADWAY BOUND, CATS, LES MIS and More Set for La Mirada Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 'Broadway's Best' 2013- 2014 season of shows, as they also celebrate McCoy Rigby's 20th Anniversary season with the theatre! Beginning its 'Broadway's Best' anniversary season with Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning masterwork BROADWAY BOUND; followed by two of the most acclaimed recent plays of our time, the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire and Yasmina Reza's comedy of manners (where there are no manners!), GOD OF CARNAGE; followed by two of the biggest Broadway musical hits ever CATS and the regional theatre premiere of a brand new production of LES MISERABLES! Add into the mix the bonus options of its new 'Onstage Series' production of FLOYD COLLINS and the unmistakable harmonies of THE OAK RIDGE BOYS and La Mirada and the Southern California area will certainly have the 'Best of Broadway' and beyond coming its way in 2013-2014. (more...)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's STEPHEN WARD Eyes Aldwych Theatre as West End Home
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical STEPHEN WARD is eyeing the Aldwych Theatre as its West End home, with hopes to begin rehearsals in October in time for November previews. Its said that Lloyd Webber is also considering two other theaters in case Top Hat, which is currently running at the Aldwych, doesn't close in time for STEPHEN WARD. (more...)
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Milos to Perform STEPHEN WARD Theme on Classic FM Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013
According to the show's official Twitter account, Milos will again perform the theme from Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical Stephen Ward tomorrow, April 25, at the Royal Albert Hall for Classic FM. Milos previously premiered the song as a part of the ITV special 'Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years,' which aired on March 31. (more...)
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