President Obama Officially Announces Rocco Landesman Nomination for NEA Head
by Robert Diamond - May 13, 2009
President Obama said, ?This impressive group of people will add valued voices to my administration as we work to tackle the many challenges our nation faces. I am grateful for their decision to serve, and I am confident they will work hard as we put our country on a path towards prosperity and security.?
Producer Rocco Landesman Nominated As Next NEA Chairman
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that theatrical producer and race-track aficionado, Rocco Landesman, who brought hits like 'Big River,' 'Angels in America' and 'The Producers' to Broadway, has been nominated as the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
PUMP BOYS & DINETTES Previews 5/28, Brings Rock 'n' Roll, Country Music To IL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2009
The popular Rock ?n' Roll, Country and Blue Grass music revue, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, will preview May 28, open June 4 and run through August 2 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Funny Girl, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Curtains, & Cabaret
by Steve Leary - Sep 24, 2008
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals, announces its exciting 2009 season, featuring five musicals that have never been seen on the Drury Lane stage. Hot off the Broadway stage, the musical comedy 'CURTAINS', directed by William Brown previews March 19, opens March 26 and runs through May 17; the feel-good musical review 'PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES', directed by Shawn Stengel previews May 28, opens June 4 and runs through August 2; the Tony Award-winning musical 'CABARET', directed by Jim Corti previews August 13, opens August 20 and runs through October 11; the delightful Jazz Age musical 'THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE', directed by Artistic Director William Osetek, previews October 22, opens October 29 and runs through December 20; and the beloved musical 'FUNNY GIRL', directed by Gary Griffin, previews December 31, opens January 7 and runs through March 7, 2010.
Charm City Call Board: February 19 - 25
by James Howard - Feb 19, 2008
NEW THIS WEEK! Best Bet at BSF! New discounts and workshops! Plus news of BPF, Baltimore Black Arts, and a new production of Little Shop of Horrors!
Pump Boys and Dinettes Returns to NY, May 10-27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2006
The Manhattan Theatre Source will serve up a revival of the 1982 hit Pump Boys and Dinettes; the show will begin performances on May 10th for an opening on May 13th
Cass Morgan Returns to Ring of Fire on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006
Cass Morgan returns full-time to the Broadway musical Ring of Fire beginning Tuesday, March 7th. Cass performed several performances last week after recovering from surgery that required her to take a temporary leave of absence.
Ring of Fire's Cass Morgan to Take Medical Leave of Absence
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2006
Cass Morgan was required to undergo surgery, which was successful. The surgery will require a significant amount of recuperation time that has already begun. Cass has begun a leave of absence from Ring of Fire and is expected to re-join the production prior to the opening on March 12th.
