Mayes and Strickland To Star In 'Play It Cool' At NYMF
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008
TONY AWARD nominee SALLY MAYES and TARZAN's JOSH STRICKLAND will star in a new jazz musical 'PLAY IT COOL' at The New York Musical Theatre Festival from September 22 to October 4 at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street.
Bernadette Peters & Ballet Stars Join "Prelude to a Dance" Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008
Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Julie Kent and Marcelo Gomes will join the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company as guest artists at 'Prelude to a Dance,' a gala performance on Wednesday, April 23.
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 2
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Kathleen & Rob Marshall to Receive Richard Rodgers Award
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2008
Pittsburgh CLO, in conjunction with the families of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, will present the 10th Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theater to siblings Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 2008 Pink Frolic Ball on May 10, 2008, at the Omni William Penn Hotel. This awards ceremony will mark the first time that the Richard Rodgers Award will be presented to two Broadway professionals.
Broadway Bullet Interview: Piaf-Love Conquers All
by Michael Gilboe - Aug 8, 2007
We interview Naomi Emmerson (Actor/Producer/Director), and Stephanie Layton (Actor/Accompanist). They perform two songs, in-studio. For those who have loved, suffered and survived, come share a cocktail with a French legend, as she shares her passion for music, men and morphine! 'Top Ten of the 2005 Toronto Fringe'. Experience the power of chansons and l'amour!
The Apple Tree: Golden Delicious
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2007
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's 1966 charmer is given a sublime revival with Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch all in scrumptious form.
Sally Mayes Plays the Metropolitan Room, Nov. 16-18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006
Broadway and cabaret favorite Sally Mayes, a 1994 Tony Award-nominee for She Loves Me, will perform a limited run show at the Metropolitan Room (34 W. 22nd. St.) this month
Lemenager, La Cause, Etc. Set for Arena's She Loves Me
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006
Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has announced casting for its upcoming production of the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me, which will begin performances on November 17th on the Fichlander Stage, with opening night set for November 28th
Photo Flash: The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006
Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, returned to the Playhouse as guest of honor for 'The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim' on September 25
Carmello, Etc. Stars in Reading of Anna Christie Musical
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2006
Tony Award-nominees Carolee Carmello and Gregg Edelman, as well as Falsettos star Heather MacRae, will star in a September 14th reading of a new musical based on the Eugene O'Neill classic Anna Christie
Sondheim Appears at 9/25 Evening with Cook, LuPone, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2006
Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, will return to the venerable Playhouse as guest of honor for 'The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim.'
A Chat with Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me's Comedy All Stars
by Robert Diamond - Aug 29, 2006
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Broadway's most raucous ensemble - the very talented cast of Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. The show's 'Comedy All Stars' features Brooks Ashmanskas, Mary Birdsong, Capathia Jenkins and Nicole Parker all of whom sat with us to dish the dirt and give us the scoop on the hilarious show.
Audra McDonald: Living Her Dream
by Pati Buehler - Aug 15, 2006
'The only thing I've ever wanted to do in my entire life is to be on Broadway' ~ Audra McDonald upon winning her fourth Tony Award and Broadway is all the better for it!
She Loves Me to Romance Arena Stage; Replaces Vogel Work
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2006
Washington, DC's Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has replaced Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas with the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me for the holiday season
Roundabout Announces Harry Connick, Jr. to Star in The Pajama Game
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2005
Performances of THE PAJAMA GAME will begin Friday, January 27th on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre with the official opening set for Thursday, March 2nd. The limited engagement is scheduled to run 20 weeks through June 18th, 2006.