Jim Wann News

Anchorage Community Theatre will finish its 2010-2011 season with the riotous 1982 musical comedy Pump Boys and Dinettes, written by John Foley, Mary Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Directed by Wayne Mitchell, the show will run from April 29 to May 22. The cast will be announced soon.

Ground UP Productions presents Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Summit Playhouse in Summit, New Jersey. Performances of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST run May 20 through June 5, 2011. Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday @ 8:00pm, Sunday @ 2:00pm.

Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) announced the cast for the world premiere of Michael I. Walker's Letter from Algeria, which plays at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010.

Ground UP Productions will present the world premiere of LETTER FROM ALGERIA, Michael I. Walker's edgy and exhilarating play. Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, performances of LETTER FROM ALGERIA will be held at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors (with valid ID) at http://www.theatermania.com or (212)352-3101.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) will honor producers Barry and Fran Weissler (Chicago, Wonderful Town, La Cage Aux Folles, Scottsboro Boys) and the winners of the NYMF 2010 Awards for Excellence at the Seventh Season Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, November 14th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm.

Composer/lyricist Neil Bartram and book writer Brian Hill, Drama Desk Nominated authors of Broadway's The Story of My Life are in residency at the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at The University of Oklahoma from October 17 to November 6, 2010.

Ground UP Productions will present the world premiere of LETTER FROM ALGERIA, Michael I. Walker's edgy and exhilarating play. Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, performances of LETTER FROM ALGERIA will be held at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors (with valid ID) at http://www.theatermania.com or (212)352-3101.

Composer/lyricist Neil Bartram and book writer Brian Hill, Drama Desk Nominated authors of Broadway's The Story of My Life are in residency at the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at The University of Oklahoma from October 17 to November 6, 2010.

Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) announced the cast for the world premiere of Michael I. Walker's Letter from Algeria, which plays at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010.

Ground UP Productions will present the world premiere of LETTER FROM ALGERIA, Michael I. Walker's edgy and exhilarating play. Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, performances of LETTER FROM ALGERIA will be held at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors (with valid ID) at http://www.theatermania.com or (212)352-3101.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) will honor producers Barry and Fran Weissler (Chicago, Wonderful Town, La Cage Aux Folles, Scottsboro Boys) and the winners of the NYMF 2010 Awards for Excellence at the Seventh Season Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, November 14th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street) beginning at 6:00pm.

Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Michael I. Walker's Letter from Algeria, which plays at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010.

A friendly giant known best for his devilish and, at times, demonic lead roles in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as Frank N. Furter, the eponymous DRACULA and the first replacement cast of THE LION KING as Scar - in addition to his current essaying of the role of the lecherous lawyer Billy Flynn in the smash hit Broadway revival of CHICAGO - time and perseverance has aided Tony-nominated actor Tom Hewitt in carving out a career on Broadway quite unlike most others in existence. In this comprehensive conversation we discuss his many marvelous stage performances on Broadway and beyond thus far, including his new lead role in the New York Musical Theater Festival musical THE GREAT UNKNOWN written by William Hauptman (PUMP BOYS & DINETTES) and Jim Wann (BIG RIVER) and directed by Don Stephenson. In addition to a thorough discussion of that new NYMF musical, we also talk about working with Julie Taymor on the PBS film FOOL'S FIRE and Broadway's THE LION KING, what the insane ROCKY HORROR LIVE experience was like from a stage perspective, his many stints in CHICAGO, as well as working with co-stars like Matt Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Brenda Braxton, Charlotte D'Amboise and Chip Zien. We also discuss his feelings on Dan Savage's IT GETS BETTER campaign and what he thinks of GLEE taking on the garters, boas and stilettos of Frank & Crew when they do their ROCKY HORROR tribute later this month. Performances of the original bluegrass musical THE GREAT UNKNOWN have already begun so be sure to grab some tickets a the link below and catch the show on Sunday if you haven't done so yet!

Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) announced the cast for the world premiere of Michael I. Walker's Letter from Algeria, which plays at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Patricia Miller and DiStar Productions/Diana Glazer are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE GREAT UNKNOWN, choreographed by Liza Gennaro and directed by Don Stephenson.

The Great Unknown Book by William Hauptam Music and Lyrics by Jim Wann

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 4 & 5 are the fourth and fifth editions of evenings of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The evening features performances and stories from original cast members of several of the featured shows.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Patricia Miller and DiStar Productions/Diana Glazer are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE GREAT UNKNOWN, choreographed by Liza Gennaro and directed by Don Stephenson.

Ground UP Productions will present the world premiere of LETTER FROM ALGERIA, Michael I. Walker's edgy and exhilarating play. Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, performances of LETTER FROM ALGERIA will be held at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor) October 29 through November 20, 2010. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors (with valid ID) at http://www.theatermania.com or (212)352-3101.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows.