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Eileen Brennan News

Date Of Birth:
September 03, 1935 (77)
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Gender:
Female
Scholarship Programs Launched at Duke University and Hartt School in Memory of Kevin Gray
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013

'The Kevin Gray Musical Theater Award Endowment Fund' at Duke University and 'The Kevin Gray Memorial Scholarship Award' at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford have been created to provide financial support to promising students as they pursue training in musical theater. Any level of contribution will help guarantee that this type of educational experience is made available to students who choose to follow in Kevin's footsteps as they attend one of these two institutions. (more...)

Erin Markey Plays Joe's Pub Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013

Erin Markey returns to Joe's Pub tonight, March 15. Known for her dark wit and absurdist transformations, Markey has been likened to Kristen Wiig, Kathy Acker and Eileen Brennan. Erin weaves together an exciting bill of R&B, 90's pop and grunge, standards and original music under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) with musical direction by Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb). (more...)

Broadway's Kevin Gray Dies at 55; Starred in PHANTOM, THE LION KING, SHOWBOAT, SPIDER WOMAN & More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com has just learned the sad news that Kevin Gray, who most recently was seen in New York at the 25th Anniversary Gala for The Phantom of the Opera, passed away suddenly of a heart attack last night at the young age of 55. Gray leaves behind his wife, Dodie Pettit, who he met while starring in Broadway's Phantom. (more...)

Erin Markey to Play Joe's Pub 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2013

Erin Markey has announced a return to Joe's Pub. Known for her dark wit and absurdist transformations, Markey has been likened to Kristen Wiig, Kathy Acker and Eileen Brennan. Erin weaves together an exciting bill of R&B, 90's pop and grunge, standards and original music under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) with musical direction by Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb). (more...)

Photo Blast From The Past : Eileen Brennan
by Walter McBride - Sep 22, 2012

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's 'Photo Blast From the Past' series. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Today, we're featuring Eileen Brennan circa 1981. (more...)

THE KING & I Starring Kelli O'Hara Headed to Lincoln Center?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 18, 2012

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that Lincoln Center Theater 'wants the Beaumont for its next big production - a revival of THE KING AND I starring Kelli O'Hara.' BroadwayWorld.com first reported back in 2011 that the theatre was considering a Bartlett Sher helmed revival of the classic show. O'Hara is currently starring opposite Matthew Broderick in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. (more...)

Kevin Gray Joins Hartt Faculty
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2011

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Gray as Associate Professor of Theatre. (more...)

Anna Faris to Star in Remake of 'Private Benjamin'
by Movies News Desk - Mar 31, 2010

Actress Anna Faris will star in a remake of the 1980 comedy 'Private Benjamin', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Amy Talkington is in negotiations to pen the New Line project, which will be produced by Mark Gordon. (more...)

A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING Closes at New City Stage, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2010

New City Stage Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, From the Other Side, with the Philadelphia revival of John Ford Noonan's A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING for February and March. This poignant and dark drama-comedy is running NOW through March 7, 2010. Performances are at the Second Stage at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street. Tickets cost $18 - $22. Discounted tickets available for returning patrons through our 'Repeat Offender' program. (more...)

A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING Ends New City Stage's Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010

New City Stage Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, From the Other Side, with the Philadelphia revival of John Ford Noonan's A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING for February and March. This poignant and dark drama-comedy is running NOW through March 7, 2010. Performances are at the Second Stage at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street. Tickets cost $18 - $22. Discounted tickets available for returning patrons through our 'Repeat Offender' program. (more...)

New City Stage Presents A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010

A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking An Off-Broadway hit, this two-character comedy takes place in the suburban New York kitchen of a model housewife, who is having a tough day: her husband is off on a weekend spree with his secretary and she can't get rid of her pesky new neighbor just arrived from Texas. (more...)

New City Stage Presents A COUPLA WHI9TE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING
by BWW News Desk - Feb 02, 2010

A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking An Off-Broadway hit, this two-character comedy takes place in the suburban New York kitchen of a model housewife, who is having a tough day: her husband is off on a weekend spree with his secretary and she can't get rid of her pesky new neighbor just arrived from Texas. (more...)

New City Stage Company Announces Its Upcoming Season Including WHEN YOU COMIN' BACK RED RYDER & More
by BWW News Desk - Aug 03, 2009

New City Stage Company is pleased to announce its upcoming season. This four-year old company will present a challenging three-show season of work that travels to the dark corners of the human condition and dives into the current collective uncertainty in the world. (more...)

New City Stage Company Announces Its Upcoming Season Including WHEN YOU COMIN' BACK RED RYDER & More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2009

New City Stage Company is pleased to announce its upcoming season. This four-year old company will present a challenging three-show season of work that travels to the dark corners of the human condition and dives into the current collective uncertainty in the world. (more...)

Singer and Voice Teacher Joan Kobin Passes Away at 88
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2009

Joan Kobin, accomplished singer on Broadway, and respected voice teacher to many Hollywood and Broadway stars, passed away in her sleep of natural causes on May 30th, 2009. (more...)

Masterworks To Release Legendary Herman Recordings in New Digital Collection
by BWW News Desk - Aug 05, 2008

For the first time ever, the legendary recordings of the exuberant, tune-filled musicals of Broadway composer-lyricist Jerry Herman are available in a new digital-only collection from Masterworks Broadway. (more...)

'Student Gypsy' Opens at Eureka Theater on 03/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2008

42nd Street Moon continues its fifteenth season of Uncommon Musicals in Concert with Alameda native Rick Besoyan's riotously funny The Student Gypsy (or 'The Prince of Liederkranz'), the 1963 follow-up to his smash-hit operetta-spoof, Little Mary Sunshine. Maureen McVerry, who made her highly-acclaimed company debut last year in Pardon My English, returns to play the role of gypsy queen Zampa Allescu. The show previews on March 27 & 28, opens on March 29 at 6 pm, and runs through April 13, with a special family matinee on Saturday April 5 @ 1 pm. (more...)

He's Still Here: A Chat with Broadway's John McMartin
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Jewsical-The Chosen Musical--By Ruthless! Creators--Plays Jan. 13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2006

The world premiere of Jewsical-The Chosen Musical--by the creators of Ruthless!--will play one performance on January 13th (more...)

'The King and I' - still whistles a happy tune
by Pati Buehler - Sep 17, 2004

'Something Wondrful' pulled into town in the latest revival tour of Rogers and Hammerstein's 'The King and I.' With its lavish sets and timeless score this classic has not lost it's charm. (more...)

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