First Lady Suite 2002 - Articles Page 3

Opened: March 9, 2002
Closing: April 28, 2002

First Lady Suite - 2002 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Second Stage Theatre
307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue) New York, NY

A collection of related chamber musicals focusing on the wives of American presidents and the people around them. Over Texas visits the Secretaries of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy as they fly into Dallas on November 22, 1963. In Where's Mamie? Mamie Eisenhower travels through time and space to warn her husband off an affair and of the upcoming racial strife during his presidency. The comic Olio features Margaret Truman attempting to sing at a recital while she is constantly interrupted by Lady Bess. The final piece, "Eleanor Sleeps Here," finds Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok flying over Washington with Amelia Earhart

First Lady Suite - 2002 - Regional (US) Cast

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THE SIMPSONS Contributing Writer Gary Apple Will Debut New Irreverent Holiday Musical at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017


Gary Apple, who has served as a contributing writer on hit comedy series such as "The Simpsons," will debut his new irreverent holiday musical Christmas In Hell during this summer's New York Musical Festival.

Upcoming Events at the Auditorium Theatre Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2017


Upcoming events have been announced for Auditorium Theatre. See the full lineup below!

BENNY & JOON Musical, Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS and More Slated for The Old Globe's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017


The Old Globe today announced its 2017-2018 Season, which will kick off with the world premiere musical Benny & Joon, with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

Maurice Hines to Bring His Story to Life in TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at Herberger Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2016


?He's going to put a smile on your face and song in your heart.

Tyne Daly, Jason Danieley and More Complete Cast for Transport Group's A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016


Drama Desk and OBIE-winning Transport Group has announced that Tyne Daly (Master Class, Mothers and Sons, It Shoulda Been You, Rabbit Hole), Jason Danieley (The Visit, Chicago), Hannah Elless (Bright Star, Godspell), and Marc Kudisch (Hand to God, Finding Neverland) will join Richard Thomas ('The Americans,' You Can't Take it With You) in its concert of A Man of No Importance, which takes places Monday, December 5 at 8pm at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street.

Andrew Samonksy, Jason Graae, Beverly Ward and More to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Concert at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2016


The 2015-16 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company concludes with a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Andrew Samonksy, Jason Graae, Beverly Ward and More to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Concert at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2016


The 2015-16 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company concludes with a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Transport Group Announces 2016-17 Season: PICNIC and COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA - William Inge in Repertory
by Liz Cearns - Sep 21, 2016


Drama Desk and OBIE-winning Transport Group will present Picnic and Come Back, Little Sheba: William Inge in Repertory, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, two plays in rotating repertory as the centerpiece of its 2016-17 season.  Performances begin Thursday, February 23 and run through Sunday, April 23 at the Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson Street.  The opening night has been set for Sunday, March 26.

Critic's Choice: Nashville Theatre's New Season Continues at Breakneck Pace
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 9, 2016


It's another one of those perplexing and invigorating weekends in Nashville theater as some of the season's most anticipated shows open - and theater-goers find themselves sometimes making a "Sophie's Choice" decision in some cases when the options somehow seem overwhelming. And as confounding as that can be for audiences, it once again shows that the theater scene in these parts remains as vital and as artistically challenging as ever…

Maurice Hines to Bring His Story to Life in TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at Herberger Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2016


?He's going to put a smile on your face and song in your heart.

Photo Coverage: Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

Broadway Veterans to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016


Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!

Richard Bean's TOAST Makes US Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of TOAST, written by Richard Bean and directed by Eleanor Rhode. Produced by Snapdragon Productions, in association with Jagged Fence Theatre for the 2016 Brits Off Broadway festival, TOAST begins performances today, April 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22.  Press opening is Today, April 27 at 7 PM. 

Richard Bean's TOAST Makes US Debut at 59E59 Theaters Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


59E59 Theaters hosts the US premiere of TOAST, written by Richard Bean and directed by Eleanor Rhode. Produced by Snapdragon Productions, in association with Jagged Fence Theatre for the 2016 Brits Off Broadway festival, TOAST begins performances today, April 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22. Press opening is Wednesday, April 27 at 7 PM.

Richard Bean's TOAST to Make US Debut at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of TOAST, written by Richard Bean and directed by Eleanor Rhode. Produced by Snapdragon Productions, in association with Jagged Fence Theatre for the 2016 Brits Off Broadway festival, TOAST begins performances on Wednesday, April 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22.  Press opening is Wednesday, April 27 at 7 PM. 

WAKE UP with BWW 1/8/2016 - Bowie's BLACKSTAR, McDonald & Mitchell at the White House & More!
by Jessica Khan - Jan 8, 2016


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell appear IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE tonight, ALADDIN and THE LION KING appear on this morning's GMA!

Actor's Express Focuses on Local Playwrights with THRESHOLD Festival This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2015


Actor's Express presents THRESHOLD, a new festival of new play readings this weekend, December 5-6, 2016. This year's festival focuses on works by local playwrights.

Ballet Arts Announces Guest Artists for THE NUTCRACKER at Carl Perkins Civic Center
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2015


MARENA PEREZ, principal dancer of the Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico, DANIEL RAMIREZ, principal soloist of the Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico, and CRISTIAN LAVERDE KÖNIG, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will appear as guest artists in Ballet Arts' production of The Nutcracker on December 11, 12 & 13, 2015 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.

Actor's Express to Focus on Local Playwrights with THRESHOLD Festival, 12/5-6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015


Actor's Express presents THRESHOLD, a new festival of new play readings December 5-6, 2016. This year's festival focuses on works by local playwrights.

TWITTER BREAK: Ten Terrific Tweets From ONCE UPON A MATTRESS' Jackie Hoffman
by Michael Dale - Nov 9, 2015


The outrageous Broadway clown tweets about rehearsing ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, seeing ALLEGIANCE and more.

Anais Chalendard and Lasha Khozashvili Dance in Bay Pointe Ballet Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


ANAIS CHALENDARD, first soloist of the Boston Ballet, and LASHA KHOZASHVILI, principal dancer of the Boston Ballet, will appear as guest artists in the Bay Pointe Ballet's Gala at the Oshman Community Center Palo Alto, Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto, California tonight, October 1, 2015.

NJ Symphony Honors Marilyn Horne at Opening Celebration Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2015


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra honors luminary opera singer Marilyn Horne at its Opening Night Celebration tonight, September 25, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.

Anais Chalendard and Lasha Khozashvili to Dance in Bay Pointe Ballet Gala, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2015


ANAIS CHALENDARD, first soloist of the Boston Ballet, and LASHA KHOZASHVILI, principal dancer of the Boston Ballet, will appear as guest artists in the Bay Pointe Ballet's Gala at the Oshman Community Center Palo Alto, Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto, California on October 1, 2015. Ms. Chalendard and Mr. Khozashvili will dance the White Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake, and Don Quixote Pas de Deux.

NJ Symphony to Honor Marilyn Horne at Opening Celebration, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2015


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra honors luminary opera singer Marilyn Horne at its Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 25, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.

Darko Tresnjak Helms Anastasia Barzee in KISS ME, KATE, Starting Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2015


The Old Globe's presentation of Kiss Me, Kate, the classic musical comedy featuring a book by Sam and Bella Spewack and an iconic score by Cole Porter, begins tonight, July 1, on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

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