Martin Short News

Photos of 'Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me' during its pre-Broadway runs in San Francisco, Toronto, and Chicago.

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Dozens of stars--among them Harry Connick Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Denis O'Hare and Natasha Richardson--turned out for the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2006 spring gala on April 3rd

Kelli O'Hara, Harry Connick Jr. and Alan Cumming will be among the many stars performing at the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2006 spring gala on April 3rd

The hit Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which has taken Broadway by storm, will launch a National Tour in San Francisco beginning in December, 2006. JERSEY BOYS, which opened to rave reviews on November 6, 2005, continues to set new weekly box office records at the August Wilson Theatre and has been among the top grossing shows on Broadway ever since.

Eight incredible Broadway stars, one night of Broadway's most unforgettable moments.

Casting has been completed for the new Broadway-bound musical Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. Joining the Tony award-winning star are Brooks Ashmanskas, Mary Birdsong, Capathia Jenkins and Nicole Parker.

The Roundabout Theatre Company's 2006 spring gala will be a starry one, with The Pajama Game stars Kelli O'Hara and Harry Connick Jr. and The Threepenny Opera star Alan Cumming among those set to perform; the event will take place on Monday, April 3rd at Chelsea Piers at 7pm

San Francisco heralds in a highly-anticipated season of pre-Broadway premieres and special engagements, including 'Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake,' 'Slava's Snowshow,' and 'A Chorus Line.'

On March 7th, Martin Short-soon to be seen on Broadway in Fame Becomes Me-will be featured on the 'Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Mirvish Subscription Season 2006-07 7 GREAT SHOWS Highlights include: The World Premiere of MARTIN SHORT: FAME BECOMES ME; The Canadian Premiere of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT; legendary stars Joan Collins and Linda Evans in LEGENDS!; and the return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me will play Toronto's Canon Theatre from May 27 - July 2, 2006.

The first annual Waterwell Cabaret Benefit, featuring ensemble members of Waterwell, will take place at Joe's Pub on March 6th

Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me will play from July 5th through 16th in Chicago before opening on Broadway on August 10th

Variety reports that 'Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me' will open at a TBA Shubert theatre on August 10, 2006.

Karen Mason, Amanda Green, Barbara Brussell and Maude Maggart will comprise the line-up for February's Any Wednesday series at Tower Records

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is launching a national touring production of their Broadway smash hit TWELVE ANGRY MEN, starring Richard Thomas, written by Reginald Rose and directed by Scott Ellis. This is the first touring production for the not-for-profit organization.

We checked in with the always busy Seth Rudetsky to get the scoop on his MADE TV appearance, his latest Deconstructing show and more!

Broadway's newest hit, The Odd Couple opened on Thursday night, October 27th and BroadwayWorld was there to cover all opening night festivities.

Adding to the show's September 27-October 9 Boston tryout, it'll next head to Chicago from December 21-January 8, 2006.