Village Originals to Feat. Yorkey & Kitt's IN YOUR EYES et al. in New Musical Fest. 8/12-8/15
by Michelle Wong - Aug 2, 2010
Village Originals has announced the official selections for the 10th Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place August 12-15, 2010 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah. This is an invitation only event, not open to the public.
The Annual Festival of New Musicals has become a jumping off point for a number of Village Theatre's most popular new works. Leading writers and producers from across the world come together for this invite-only event to be part of the process of developing new musicals. Since 2001, the Village Originals Festival has developed over 50 new musicals and worked with over 100 authors.
'The Mel Brooks Collection On Blu-ray Disc' Set for 12/15 Release
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009
Best known as a creator of broad film farces and uproarious parodies, jack-of-all-trades Mel Brooks has been entertaining audiences for years with his wacky and absurdist humor. Now just in time for the holidays, the king of comedy's brilliant work is available for the first time in high definition in The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray Disc, debuting December 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
'The Mel Brooks Collection On Blu-ray Disc' Set for 12/15 Release
by Eddie Varley - Sep 25, 2009
Best known as a creator of broad film farces and uproarious parodies, jack-of-all-trades Mel Brooks has been entertaining audiences for years with his wacky and absurdist humor. Now just in time for the holidays, the king of comedy's brilliant work is available for the first time in high definition in The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray Disc, debuting December 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Son's Broken Wrist Sidelines O'Donnell from Hollywood Bowl Les Miz; Ruth Williamson to Replace
by Robert Diamond - Jul 28, 2008
Les Misérables in Concert makes its Hollywood Bowl debut in a production featuring Melora Hardin as Fantine, Maddie Levy as Young Cosette, Tom Lowe as Enjolras, Michele Maika as Cosette, Michael McCormick as Thénardier, J. Mark McVey as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Javert, Sage Ryan as Gavroche and John Lloyd Young as Marius. Rosie O'Donnell, who was to play the role of Madame Thenardier, has withdrawn from the performances in order to care for her eldest son, who broke his wrist. She will be replaced by veteran actress Ruth Williamson.
'My Fair Lady' Dances All Night
by Michael J. Roberts - Jan 25, 2008
The U.S. tour of the Cameron Mackintosh/Trevor Nunn London revival of 'My Fair Lady' gives Lerner and Loewes' masterpiece and darker and edgier quality.
Being On Stage is the Life of Riley
by James Howard - Jul 12, 2007
Erin Riley, recent star of Neil LaBute's Fat Pig at Spotlighters Theatre talks about life as an actress in Baltimore and beyond.
Women Who Made Theater History: Producer Nelle Nugent
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 19, 2005
In the third in a series of Women's History Month profiles, Nugent talks about producing hits and flops, getting backers, making movies and leveling the playing field for women in theater.