Keenlyside and Petersen Led HAMLET at The Met Concludes 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD
Sheen, Lee Headline Cast Of MARY POPPINS At The Fox, Opens 4/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Atlanta engagement of MARY POPPINS. Atlanta's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, April 29 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, May 16. The opening night is Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m.
Cincinnati Playhouse Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will continue its Marx Theatre season with the world premiere of DADDY LONG LEGS by John Caird, the Tony Award-winning co-director of Les Miserables and Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon, the creator of last season's enchanting musical Emma. This charming and lighthearted new musical begins previews in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre March 13 and continues through April 10.
The Tricycle Theatre Presents WOMEN, POWER AND POLITICS, Previews 6/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010
The Tricycle Theatre will present Women, Power and Politics, a season opening immediately after the general election, exploring the history and current role of women in politics in Great Britain through twelve different plays, a film festival, curtain raisers (in conjunction with the National Theatre Studio) and an exhibition in the Tricycle's Gallery.
Keenlyside and Petersen to Star in Thomas's HAMLET at The Met, 3/16-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD
Keenlyside and Petersen to Star in Thomas's HAMLET at The Met, 3/16-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet returns to the Met stage for its first performances since 1897, with the powerful pairing of Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Keenlyside's acclaimed interpretation of Hamlet in Geneva, London and Barcelona finally arrives in the United States, with a performance in the Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser production that was hailed by the British press as 'magnificent . . . sheer vocal genius.' Petersen, who steps in for Natalie Dessay, brings her haunting portrayal of Ophélie to the Met; she earned praise for the role during a 2006 run of Hamlet in Düsseldorf. Louis Langrée conducts a cast that includes Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence in his Met debut as Laërte, and James Morris in the role of Claudius. Jane Archibald, in her Met debut, sings the role of Ophélie on April 5 and 9. The creative team is rounded out by Christian Fenouillat with set designs, Agostino Cavalca with costume designs, and Christophe Forey with lighting designs, all in their Met debuts. Performances run through April 9, with the March 27 matinee shown worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD
Cincinnati Playhouse Presents World Premiere of DADDY LONG LEGS, 3/13-4/10
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 4, 2010
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will continue its Marx Theatre season with the world premiere of DADDY LONG LEGS by John Caird, the Tony Award-winning co-director of LES MISERABLES and Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon, the creator of last season's enchanting musical EMMA. This charming and lighthearted new musical begins previews in The Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre March 13 and continues through April 10.
Encore Theater Offers Latest Episode of Musical World: Interview With Paul Gordon
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010
MusicalWorld chats with Tony nominated composer & lyricist Paul Gordon. His musical Jane Eyre ran on Broadway in 2000 and was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. He is currently developing several new musicals including Emma, Daddy-Long-Legs (opening March 13th in Cincinnati), Lucky Break, The Circle, Little Miss Scrooge and Death: The Musical. We discuss his life in the business of writing musicals and several of the shows on which he is working, including the recent World Premiere of Daddy-Long-Legs which has been shared between theaters on the West Coast and Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park.
NewMusicalTheatre.com Adds Tony-nominee Paul Gordon's Sheet Music To Catalogue
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 26, 2010
NewMusicalTheatre.com, the first website ever exclusively devoted to selling sheet music by musical theater writers, launches Tony-nominee Paul Gordon's sheet music catalogue today.
The e-commerce site already sells sheet music written by Nick Blaemire (Glory Days), Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days), Joe Iconis (The Black Suits, The Plant that Ate the Dirty Socks, Things to Ruin), Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk (Henry & Mudge, Tales from the Bad Years, The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown), Ryan Scott Oliver (Darling, Mrs. Sharp, Rated RSO), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dogfight, Edges), and most recently Jeremy Schonfeld (Drift).
Full Cast Announced For THE REAL THING At The Old Vic
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 25, 2010
Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct a stellar cast led by Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award winning modern classic, The Real Thing, opening on Wednesday 21 April
2010, with previews from 10 April.
Cincinnati Playhouse Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will continue its Marx Theatre season with the world premiere of DADDY LONG LEGS by John Caird, the Tony Award-winning co-director of Les Miserables and Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon, the creator of last season's enchanting musical Emma. This charming and lighthearted new musical begins previews in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre March 13 and continues through April 10.
TheatreWorks' DADDY LONG LEGS Extends Thru February 21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2010
ith audiences absolutely delighted by John Caird and Paul Gordon's sparkling new musical romance, DADDY LONG LEGS at TheatreWorks will now extend through February 21 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
John Caird's DADDY LONG LEGS Gets TheatreWorks Run, 1/23 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010
Rubicon Theatre Company opens the 2009-2010 Season with the World Premiere of a musical from John Caird, the Tony and Olivier Award-Winning director of Les Misérables and Nicholas Nickleby, and the creators of Jane Eyre.
American Premiere of THE PITMEN PAINTERS Starring Original UK Cast Coming to MTC
by Robert Diamond - Jan 20, 2010
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.
TheatreWorks Presents DADDY LONG LEGS 1/20-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2010
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is thrilled to present a sparkling new musical romance, DADDY LONG LEGS, based on the beloved novel by Jean Webster.
John Caird's DADDY LONG LEGS Gets TheatreWorks Run, 1/23 - 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009
Rubicon Theatre Company opens the 2009-2010 Season with the World Premiere of a musical from John Caird, the Tony and Olivier Award-Winning director of Les Misérables and Nicholas Nickleby, and the creators of Jane Eyre.
TheatreWorks Presents DADDY LONG LEGS 1/20-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is thrilled to present a sparkling new musical romance, DADDY LONG LEGS, based on the beloved novel by Jean Webster.
Toby Stephens Returns To The Old Vic In THE REAL THING
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 7, 2009
Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award-winning modern classic The Real Thing, opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from
10 April.
Casting Complete for Knightley-Led THE MISANTHROPE in West End, Opens December 7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.
Keira Knightley Led West End THE MISANTHROPE Begins Previews 12/5
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2009
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.