John Tartaglia News

On Sunday, May 13th, the Tony Awards Film Series featured two films, “Carol Channing: Larger Than Life,” and “Oklahoma!” (more...)

The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its 23nd season of world-class performing artists. The 2012-13 season includes 52 performances of 36 shows from a wide range of categories including Broadway, popular music, comedy, dance, classical music, world music and jazz, family offerings and theater. More than half of the 36 scheduled shows will make their first appearance at the Lied Center. See below for details. (more...)

Canton Theatrical will present a special staged reading of Damon Intrabartolo’s PLOP, with music supervision by Ethan Popp (“SMASH”, Motown, Rock of Ages) and directed by Anthony J. Cantalupo. PLOP will be performed on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. (more...)

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed its 2012/13 Bemis Company Education Series last night to a group of educators from throughout the Fox Cities and Northeast Wisconsin. (more...)

The Eugene OÂ’Neill Theater Center's star-studded 12th Annual Monte Cristo Awards honored tonight, April 16, the distinguished accomplishments and contributions of long-time Trustee Michael Douglas to the American Theater. The award was presented to Mr. Douglas by his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. See photos of the honoree Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury and more below! (more...)

One Direction step aside, there's a new kind of boy band on the circuit! The all male string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, and more. Directed by Donna Drake and starring Edmund Bagnell; first violin, Christopher Marchant: second violin, Daniel Shevlin; cello and Trevor Wadleigh; viola, the show debuts at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30PM. Well-Strung was workshopped this past winter at Ars Nova and the group will be playing The Art House in Provincetown this July and August. (more...)

The Eugene OÂ’Neill Theater Center is poised for a star-studded evening to honor the distinguished accomplishments and contributions of long-time Trustee Michael Douglas to the American Theater. (more...)

Continuing its six year reign as the most popular and award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, dedicated to presenting the best of Broadway performers and nightclub artists dedicated to the Great American Songbook, Sterling’s Upstairs had its Grand Opening Sunday, April 1st at The Federal Bar and Restaurant in North Hollywood’s trendy NoHo Arts District. Sterling’s presented Bruce Kimmel’s Kritzerland production of Take Me Along: The Songs of Bob Merrill as its premiere offering. The six member cast starred musical theatre stars Julie Garnyé and Juliana Hansen, Broadway’s Melody Hollis and Kristofer McNeely, and musical theatre star Jeffrey Christopher Todd, with Special Guest... Broadway, film, TV, concert and recording star Lainie Kazan. Christy Crowel served as the evening’s Musical Director, with Shelly Markham serving as Musical Director for Lainie Kazan. Bruce Kimmel conceived, produced and directed Take Me Along, with Adryan Russ on board as Associate Producer. (more...)

ontinuing its six year reign as the most popular and award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, dedicated to presenting the best of Broadway performers and nightclub artists dedicated to the Great American Songbook, Sterling’s Upstairs had its Grand Opening Sunday, April 1st at The Federal Bar and Restaurant in North Hollywood’s trendy NoHo Arts District. Sterling’s presented Bruce Kimmel’s Kritzerland production of Take Me Along: The Songs of Bob Merrill as its premiere offering. The six member cast starred musical theatre stars Julie Garnyé and Juliana Hansen, Broadway’s Melody Hollis and Kristofer McNeely, and musical theatre star Jeffrey Christopher Todd, with Special Guest... Broadway, film, TV, concert and recording star Lainie Kazan. Christy Crowel served as the evening’s Musical Director, with Shelly Markham serving as Musical Director for Lainie Kazan. Bruce Kimmel conceived, produced and directed Take Me Along, with Adryan Russ on board as Associate Producer. (more...)

Varla Jean Merman aka Jeffery Roberson will play the title role in Menotti’s THE MEDIUM at The Art House directed by Donna Drake. Produced by Provincetown Counter Productions in association with Mark Cortale this production will run from May 18th – June 3rd. Elizabeth Hastings who has conducted for both New York City Opera and College Light Opera on Cape Cod will music direct. The cast also includes Stefanie Izzo as Monica, Edmund Bagnell as Toby, Shannon Carson as Mrs. Gobineau, Peter Kendall Clark as Mr. Gobineau and Maria Elena Armijo as Mrs. Nolan. This production is slated to transfer to the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre in NY for a limited engagement in the fall. For Art House tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222. (more...)

According to Deadline.com, Jim Henson Co is developing off-Broadway's ImaginOcean, which recently played New World Stages, into a television show. Creator John Tartaglia will executive produce the animated series. (more...)

After reigning since 2006 as the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, SterlingÂ’s Upstairs at VitelloÂ’s will close its doors in Studio City, CA on Sunday, March 18 following its final show headlined by Reba Buhr, co-star of DisneyÂ’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. Miss Buhr is also a host for the Disney ChannelÂ’s popular 365 television series. The announcement became official by producer Michael Sterling. (more...)

Now that the warm weather is setting in...I mean continuing...it might seem counter-intuitive to sit your kids down in a dark theatre in the middle of the afternoon. Buttrust me, by the time Spring break rolls around, you'll have seen one playgroundtoo many and both you and your kids will be hungry for something more. That'swhen it's time to take advantage of being in (or close to) New York City and take insome awesome family theatre. Here are my top picks for Spring 2012. I've carefullyselected shows that are geared towards younger kids but not 100% annoying toparents. I'll be posting reviews on many of these productions as I catch them overthe next few months, so watch this space for the low down on BroadwayWorld Jr.'s2012 SPRING FLASH! (more...)

After reigning since 2006 as the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, SterlingÂ’s Upstairs at VitelloÂ’s will close its doors in Studio City, CA on Sunday, March 18 following its final show headlined by Reba Buhr, co-star of DisneyÂ’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. Miss Buhr is also a host for the Disney ChannelÂ’s popular 365 television series. The announcement became official by producer Michael Sterling. (more...)

It's finally here! The first festival created for the development of children's theatre in New York is happening next month, and they've just announced their fab lineup of original, family-friendly shows! (more...)

StageWrite just launched its new iPad App with lots of theatre veterans in attendance including:Susan Stroman, John Tartaglia, Sierra Boggess, Joshua Henry, Will Swenson, Scott Ellis, Felipe Gamba of Disney Theatricals, Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty - composer/lyricist team for 'Ragtime', Rebecca Luker, Danny Burstein, Robert Petkoff, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers, and many more. (more...)

The New York Children's Theater Festival has announced the accepted participants for its inaugural season, chosen by a judging panel of over 30 industry professionals including Kevin (“Elmo”) Clash, Cheryl Henson (President, The Henson Foundation), John Tartaglia (Emmy, Tony, and Drama Desk Award nominated actor, producer, puppeteer), Thomas Schumacher (President, Disney Theatrical Productions), and Michael Jung, (Vice President, Theatrical Development, Walt Disney Imagineering). (more...)

StageWrite will launch its new iPad App on March 5. Those attending the launch includ Susan Stroman, John Tartaglia, Sierra Boggess, Joshua Henry, Will Swenson, Scott Ellis, Felipe Gamba of Disney Theatricals, Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty - composer/lyricist team for 'Ragtime', Rebecca Luker, Danny Burstein, Robert Petkoff, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers, Forrest McClendon, Scott Chaloff, Broadway casting director Tara Rubin, David Thompson - book writer THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, Broadway Stage Manager Steven Zweigbaum, Brad Oscar, Stacia Fernandez, and a growing list of Broadway celebrities. (more...)

Upon the conclusion of six weeks of intense competition which began January 8, nearly a thousand patrons supported 20 of Southern CaliforniaÂ’s newest and most dynamic, young musical theatre performers in LAÂ’s Next Great Stage Star 2012 at SterlingÂ’s Upstairs at VitelloÂ’s in Studio City, CA. (more...)

Looking for a quick roundup of this week's events? Look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer! (more...)