EXCLUSIVE: Regent's Park Theatre's INTO THE WOODS to Play Central Park's Delacorte Theater in 2012
by Robert Diamond - Jan 9, 2012
BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the hit open-air production of INTO THE WOODS that played London's Regent's Park Theatre in 2011 is now planning for a transfer to Central Part's Delacorte Theater as part of the Public Theater's Summer 2012 programming. Casting is said to be underway already for the role of 'The Witch' and that the producers are seeking a big name. Nothing officially has been announced on a possible transfer, as The Public is expecting to announce the 2012 summer season at the Delacorte sometime next month. The Public Theatre had no comment by press time.
B Street Theatre Announces Winter Line Up
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 13, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its winter play selections for the Mainstage, B-3, & Family Series.
Boston College Theatre Department Ventures INTO THE WOODS, 10/26-30
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 30, 2011
The Boston College Theatre Department will launch the 30th anniversary season of the University's Robsham Theater Arts Center with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated musical Into the Woods, which runs October 26-30 on the Robsham Mainstage. The production is directed by guest artist Paul Daigneault, producing artistic director of Boston's SpeakEasy Stage Company and the 2011-2012 Rev. J. Donald Monan S.J. Professor of Theatre Arts at Boston College.
Anika Noni Rose and Gay Marshall Featured In GIFT OF LIGHT 10/28
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. announced today that in celebration of the Statue of Liberty's upcoming 125th Anniversary on October 28th, Macy's has committed the proceeds from the sale of its newly recorded song 'Gift of Light' to benefit the Foundation's non-profit mission for projects at Liberty and Ellis Islands, working in partnership with the National Park Service.
NAMT Festival of New Musicals Begins With Butler, Shindle & More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2011
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today initial casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Megan Lawrence, Ryan Duncan Join Festival of New Musicals, 10/27-28
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2011
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today complete casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Boston College Theatre Department Ventures INTO THE WOODS, 10/26-30
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 26, 2011
The Boston College Theatre Department will launch the 30th anniversary season of the University's Robsham Theater Arts Center with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated musical Into the Woods, which runs October 26-30 on the Robsham Mainstage. The production is directed by guest artist Paul Daigneault, producing artistic director of Boston's SpeakEasy Stage Company and the 2011-2012 Rev. J. Donald Monan S.J. Professor of Theatre Arts at Boston College.
Boston College Theatre Department Ventures INTO THE WOODS, 10/26-30
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 18, 2011
The Boston College Theatre Department will launch the 30th anniversary season of the University's Robsham Theater Arts Center with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated musical Into the Woods, which runs October 26-30 on the Robsham Mainstage. The production is directed by guest artist Paul Daigneault, producing artistic director of Boston's SpeakEasy Stage Company and the 2011-2012 Rev. J. Donald Monan S.J. Professor of Theatre Arts at Boston College.
Anika Noni Rose and Gay Marshall Featured In GIFT OF LIGHT 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2011
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. announced today that in celebration of the Statue of Liberty's upcoming 125th Anniversary on October 28th, Macy's has committed the proceeds from the sale of its newly recorded song 'Gift of Light' to benefit the Foundation's non-profit mission for projects at Liberty and Ellis Islands, working in partnership with the National Park Service.
Jerry O’Connell To Co-Host Live With Regis And Kelly 10/13
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 13, 2011
Film and television star Jerry O'Connell, now in rehearsals to make his Broadway debut in the World Premiere of Alan Rickman starring in the new comedy SEMINAR by Theresa Rebeck, will co-host 'Live! with Regis and Kelly' this Thursday morning, October 13.
Dylan Baker to Return to THE GOOD WIFE for Season Three
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2011
According to EW.com, stage and screen star Harvey Fierstein has signed on to join the third season of CBS' THE GOOD WIFE as a judge. He'll play 'a liberal, ex-hippie type who marches to a different drummer. He'll preside over a case Alicia (Julianna Margulies) is working on with a sharp eye, but rather laid-back speech.'
CYCLOPS, BIG BANK, et al. Set for 2011 NYMF; Full Line-Up Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced a full slate of musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their eighth annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.
Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).
Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).
INTO THE WOODS Comes To Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2011
Stock?ing Productions will ask audiences to journey with them into a land of fairytales and storybook characters when its production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods opens Friday evening, May 27th at the Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre.
Bristol Riverside Riverside Theater Announces Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2011
An award-winning musical, a Broadway superstar and a world premiere highlight Bristol Riverside Theatre's 25th Anniversary season featuring Barrymore by William Luce, Gypsy with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, A Raw Space by Jon Marans, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and Rent by Jonathan Larson.