BWW Reviews: Sekou Sundiata Honored in Apollo Theater's TONGUES OF FIRE CHOIRby Elisa Kimble - May 4, 2013I was introduced to American griot, educator, activist, and poet Sekou Sundiata (1948-2007) on Saturday April 27, 2013 at The Apollo Theater's TONGUES OF FIRE CHOIR performance, a part of the Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited series. (more...)
Transport Group to Present THE MEMORY SHOW, Starring Leslie Kritzer and Catherine Cox, Beginning 4/16by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that the New York premiere of a new musical, The Memory Show, book and lyrics by Sara Cooper; music by Zach Redler; directed by Joe Calarco, will begin performances Tuesday, April 16, at 7pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street project, at 229 West 42nd Street. The Memory Show features Catherine Cox and Leslie Kritzer. Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 7pm. (more...)
THE DECLASSIFIED, THE ITTY BIDDIES, Community Sing and More Set for Carnegie Hall's Family Programs, March-April 2013by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2013This spring, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to bring outstanding live performances to community venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City with its free Neighborhood Concerts. For 37 years, the Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concerts have featured performances by top artists across multiple genres of music, including classical, jazz, and world music. (more...)
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE to Open at Imagination Theater, 2/15by BWW
News Desk - Mar 2, 2013Come and see Imagination Theater's current production of the hilarious comedy RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, running from February 15 to March 3. Written by Ray Cooney, this play is a superb example of British farce and will having you laughing All the Way Home. (more...)
James Van Der Beek, Kathy Baker and More to Lead THE GIFT at Geffen Playhouseby BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2013James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring roles on Dawson's Creek and in Varsity Blues and who currently can be seen on ABC's Don't Trust the B-in Apartment 23, is set to appear in the American premiere production of Joanna Murray-Smith's The Gift at the Geffen Playhouse. Joining Van Der Beek is Golden Globe and Emmy award winner Kathy Baker (Picket Fences, Edward Scissorshands, All the King's Men) as well as acclaimed stage and screen actors Chris Mulkey (First Blood, Southland, Twin Peaks) and Jamie Ray Newman (Eastwick, Catch Me If You Can). Helmed by international powerhouse director/actor Maria Aitken, The Gift begins in previews in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse on January 29, 2013 and officially opens on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. (more...)
Robert Cuccioli to Sing From New Album on ON THE COUCH Tomorrow, 1/4by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2013ROBERT CUCCIOLI, who electrified audiences in Broadway's smash hit musical, Jekyll & Hyde, is electrifying listeners again with the release of his debut solo album, ROBERT CUCCIOLI - THE LOOK OF LOVE. It includes 28 magnificent American Songbook classics from the '30s and '40s. Cuccioli who is currently starring in Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark will be appearing on WLNY's 'On The Couch' tomorrow morning, January 4 to perform a song from the album. The program airs 7 AM-9 AM ET on Channel 10 in Long Island, Queens and Staten Island. (more...)
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE to Open at Imagination Theater, 2/15by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013Come and see Imagination Theater's current production of the hilarious comedy RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, running from February 15 to March 3. Written by Ray Cooney, this play is a superb example of British farce and will having you laughing All the Way Home. (more...)
FST Extends LET'S TWIST AGAIN Through 2/2by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013Florida Studio Theatre has once again extended the run of the hit show Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers, into its sixteenth week. This is the longest running Cabaret show in FST history. The ‘50s & ‘60s style musical revue that has kept the Goldstein Cabaret hopping since it opened on October 19. Tickets can now be purchased through February 2, 2013 online at Floridastudiotheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the FST Box Office at 1241 North Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota. (more...)
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Continues thru 3/3 at Imagination Theaterby BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013Come and see Imagination Theater's current production of the hilarious comedy RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, running through March 3. Written by Ray Cooney, this play is a superb example of British farce and will having you laughing All the Way Home. (more...)
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Opens at Imagination Theater Tonightby BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013Come and see Imagination Theater's current production of the hilarious comedy RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, running from tonight, February 15 to March 3. Written by Ray Cooney, this play is a superb example of British farce and will having you laughing All the Way Home. (more...)
THE DECLASSIFIED, THE ITTY BIDDIES, Community Sing and More Set for Carnegie Hall's Family Programs, March-April 2013by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013This spring, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to bring outstanding live performances to community venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City with its free Neighborhood Concerts. For 37 years, the Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concerts have featured performances by top artists across multiple genres of music, including classical, jazz, and world music. (more...)
FST Extends LET'S TWIST AGAIN Through Todayby BWW
News Desk - Feb 1, 2013Florida Studio Theatre has once again extended the run of the hit show Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers, into its sixteenth week. This is the longest running Cabaret show in FST history. The ‘50s & ‘60s style musical revue that has kept the Goldstein Cabaret hopping since it opened on October 19. Tickets can now be purchased through February 2, 2013 online at Floridastudiotheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the FST Box Office at 1241 North Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota. (more...)
Transport Group Benefit Gala Honors Christian Borle, Sue Frost and Paul Huntley Tonightby BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2012Transport Group presents GIMME A BREAK! an evening of performances honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley at it's benefit gala tonight, December 10, 2012, at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The GIMME A BREAK! performance features Broadway stars sharing their 'big break' moments in story and song. (more...)
InDepth InterView: Maureen McGovern Discusses 54 Below Show, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Plus Broadway, Hollywood Memories & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Dec 18, 2012Today we are talking to a versatile performer first known to the world at large through her iconic early-career movie theme recordings - singing the Oscar-winning 'The Morning After' from THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, as well as the classic themes from THE TOWERING INFERNO, SUPERMAN and musical material and a memorable musical moment in AIRPLANE!; in addition to her many full-length studio albums later in life - who then emerged as a compelling theatrical performer with a string of roles on Broadway, Off Broadway and in regional theater - a replacement star of NINE, as well as THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, as well as original cast member of 1989's THE 3 PENNY OPERA, 1984's premire production of BROWNSTONE, and, most recently, a Broadway featured cast member in LITTLE WOMEN - the radiant and vocally resplendent Maureen McGovern. Looking back on her remarkable career and taking us on the journey from Hollywood to Broadway and beyond, McGovern reflects on some famous co-stars and her side of the riveting productions she participated in both onstage and onscreen, as well as opens up about some of her favorite recordings and composers to date insofar as her recording career is concerned, to say nothing of her proud position as the so-deemed self-confessed 'Disaster Theme Queen'. We also outline her cabaret work over the years, in anticipation of McGovern's week of shows at 54 Below, titled HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, beginning December 18 and running through December 23, where she will be sharing some of her favorite seasonal songs, new and old, as well as reviving some of her show-stopping standards and iconic movie themes and perhaps a surprise or two, too. Additionally, we touch upon her bio-musical, CARRY IT ON, her new women writer retrospective concert show and much, much more! (more...)
Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala Tonightby BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK! honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley tonight, December 10, 2012 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The evening will be hosted by Julie Halston and will feature a special performance by the cast of the Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher. (more...)
Carnegie Hall Community and Family Programs Announced for May and Juneby BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) concludes its 2012-2013 season with outstanding live performances in community venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City with its free Neighborhood Concerts. For almost four decades, the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts have featured free performances by top artists across multiple genres of music, including classical, jazz, and world music. In addition, WMI presents a number of free family-friendly programs throughout New York City as part of McGraw-Hill Carnegie Kids. (more...)
MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF, ROMANCE/ROMANCE and More Set for North Coast Rep's 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2013North Coast Repertory Theatre announces its 32nd Season. From its modest beginning in 1982, North Coast Repertory Theatre, a non-profit organization, has evolved into one of the area's leading performing arts organizations, recognized for the quality of its work and its commitment to excellence. North Coast Repertory's 32nd Season promises to be a season filled with laughter, romance, mystery and passion. With two World Premieres, two San Diego Premieres and two Musicals, this season promises to be one of the most exciting ever. (more...)
Photo Coverage: SA WAKAS, A New Rock Musicalby Jory Rivera - Apr 24, 2013The musical's plot may be simple: a typical love triangle seen in the movies. But what makes 'Sa Wakas' totally different is the style of how the story is told: it starts from where it's supposed to end. Instead of a linear storytelling, the play tells its story backwards. Every scene makes you ask yourself, 'How did that happen?' (more...)
Ayub Khan Din Leads The New Group's BUNTY BERMAN PRESENTS…, Opening 5/9by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
The New Group announced today that Ayub Khan Din has stepped into the title role in the new musical Bunty Berman Presents..., replacing actor Erick Avari who withdrew from the production last week on doctor's orders following an injury. The world premiere of this musical comedy, with book & lyrics by Ayub Khan Din and music by Ayub Khan Din and Paul Bogaev, is directed by Scott Elliott. Previews began April 12. Performances resume Wednesday, April 24 in advance of Official Opening Night on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00pm. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through June 1 at The New Group at Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre / 410 West 42nd Street). (more...)
Transport Group to Present David Greenspan, and Mary Testa and Michael Starobin in Upcoming Concertsby BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that it will present two, special, one-night-only, dark night performances, featuring Transport Group alumni: David Greenspan on Sunday, April 28, at 7pm, and Mary Testa and Michael Starobin on Sunday, May 5, at 7pm. (more...)
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