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InDepth InterView: Susan Stroman Talks PBS Mel Brooks Doc, BIG FISH, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, SCOTTSBORO BOYS In LA/UK, BLAZING SADDLES & More

Today we are talking to a five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer celebrated for her stupendous work on CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, Contact, THE FROGS, THOU SHALT NOT, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS and many more - the master musicals director Susan Stroman. In discussing a vast array of topics, Stroman and I touch upon many of her past projects as well as look ahead to her current and future endeavors - that is: the forthcoming Broadway bow of the new musical BIG FISH, starring Norbert Leo Butz, as well as the world premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER next year. Most importantly, Stroman shines a light on her enduring artistic partnership with Mel Brooks in bringing to life the screen-to-stage musical adaptations of both THE PRODUCERS and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, with BLAZING SADDLES on the way - their rich collaboration also being highlighted in this week's AMERICAN MASTERS tribute to Mel Brooks on PBS. Additionally, Stroman reflects on some of her lesser-known entities and casts a light on some of her foremost influences as well as candidly discusses her specialty work for a bevy of major stars - such as at SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION AT CARNEGIE HALL in 1992 - and the finer points of working with Stephen Sondheim and Nathan Lane on Sondheim's most recent original Broadway musical, THE FROGS. Plus, Stroman shares first details of her upcoming collaboration with comedy master Woody Allen on the musical stage adaptation of Allen's Academy Award-winning BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and also offers the 411 on the upcoming Los Angeles and West End productions of Kander & Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - including the real-life role the musical has played in the pardoning of the originally accused nine just last month. Stroman also comments on her work with Hal Prince on the career revue PRINCE OF BROADWAY, opening in Japan in 2015, and also touches upon her ongoing desire to pursue a film adaptation of her multi-Tony Award-winning and genre-redefining 2000 Best Musical, Contact. All of that and much, much awaits in this wide-ranging conversation! (more...)

39th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Bash Set for Iselin, NJ, 6/21-22

The 39th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Bash will be held June 21-22, 2013 at the Hilton Woodbridge Iselin, NJ, featuring 78s, LPs, CDs & memorabilia. (more...)

BLITHE SPIRIT Begins Previews at Stratford Festival

A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production started previews on Thursday, May 16, at the Avon Theatre. (more...)

Bard & Book Publishing Announces 2014 Novel Contest!

Bard and Book Publishing announces submissions are now being accepted for the 2014 Novel Contest. Authors have until October 1, 2013 to submit their previously unpublished manuscripts and self-published manuscripts into the contest. Judging will take place between October 1, 2013 and February 1, 2014. Winners will be announced Spring 2014. (more...)

Stage Left Theatre Seeks Submissions for DrekFest 2013; Deadline 6/24

Stage Left Theatre in association with ComedySportz, the interactive improv experience, announces DrekFest 2013, Stage Left's Annual National Contest for the Worst Ten-Minute Play. (more...)

STOMP's Precision Percussion Brings Energetic Rhythm to PPAC

For two non-stop, high-energy hours, the performers in STOMP drum, dance, and – yes – stomp their way through an array of impressive percussive exhibitions. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Sven Ortel, Master Projection Designer

It's not your imagination. There are more projections at the theatre. Are they just glorified PowerPoint slides? Not at all. Sven Ortel, the projection designer, explains it all to you. (more...)

Carnival Sunshine Returns From Inaugural 12-Day Voyage Following Massive $155 Million Makeover

Carnival Sunshine which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities arrived today in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy. (more...)

Boston Ballet Presents George Balanchine's Coppélia, Now Through 5/26

Boston Ballet brings the spring season to a triumphant close with George Balanchine's jubilant classic, Coppélia. Brimming with delightful characters and intricate choreography, Coppélia is a captivating full-length story ballet that will charm both young and old. The production runs from May 16-26, 2013 at The Boston Opera House. (more...)

Team Push Walks to Raise Over $34G for Client Scholarship Fund

On Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Long Branch, NJ Team Push to Walk raced for its third year to show its support and dedication to the non-profit they represented. The team consisted of 23 people, including trainers, family, friends, members of the community, and 5 Push to Walk clients who used hand-cycles to participate. All Team Push to Walk members' hard work showed in the satisfaction they displayed when crossing the finish line. (more...)

PLAYTIME Joins the Child Life Council in Promoting Healthy Play

PLAYTIME, the global provider of interactive, soft play areas, will join more than 1,000 child life specialists from around the world in promoting play therapy at the 31st Annual Child Life Council Conference, May 16-19, 2013 in Denver, CO. (more...)

SLCL Celebrates Black History

St. Louis County Library continues its year–long Black History Celebration with a variety of programs and activities throughout the summer months. The line-up includes a performance by Kim Massie, thought-provoking discussions about current racial issues, musical revues, children's programming and an authors and artists expo. All programs are free and open to the public. (more...)

Eric Bogosian, Rory O'Malley and More Set for LITTLE MURDERS Benefit Reading, 5/19

On Sunday, May 19, Jules Feiffer's Little Murders arrives at The New Group @ Theatre Row in a one-night-only benefit reading. Directed by Cynthia Nixon, this benefit reading features Eric Bogosian, Kevin Cahoon, John Doman, America Ferrera, Charles Grodin, Rory O'Malley, Caroline Rhea and Michael Stuhlbarg. (more...)

Berkshire Theatre Group Holds 8th Annual Richie duPont Award Event, 6/8

Berkshire Theatre Group will hold the 8th Annual Richie duPont Award Event on June 8 at 8pm at Firefly Restaurant in Lenox. (more...)

No Name to Welcome The Summer Replacements and Comic Liam McEneaney, 5/31

No Name' Comedy and Variety Show house band THE SUMMER REPLACEMENTS will bring their mix of old school R & B and rock and comedian Liam McEneaney (Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend'), will bring the laughs to Brooklyn's Williamsburg Music Center (WMC) at a special show on Friday, May 31st. (more...)

Shane & Shannon Jensen and More Join BALLROOM DANCESPORT EXTRAVAGANZA at WBT, 6/25

Shane & Shannon Jensen, one of the world's most spectacular ballroom dance teams, are part of the new generation of American ballroom dancers who have created a unique partnership that has won them prominence throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. The Jensens will be one among six world renown couples who will perform in the Ballroom Dancesport Extravaganza show scheduled at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford Tuesday evening June 25. (more...)

Bo Bice to Perform in Capistrano Beach, 5/11

The Surfin Cowboy Sports Bar and Grill in Capistrano Beach, California is honored to welcome recording artist Bo Bice who will perform this Saturday, May 11th at 9pm. (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - Sonny & The Sunsets' 'Palmreader'

This week, Sonny & The Sunsets shares the third single from their new album, Antenna to the Afterworld, which is out on June 11 via Polyvinyl. Click below for a first listen! The band is touring soon, including a show tonight in LA at the Satellite. In addition to the regular full-band shows, Sonny Smith has a couple special performances coming up, including the multimedia / musical theater / spoken word show 'Sees All Knows All' at the Roxie in SF on May 25 and in NYC at the Cake Shop on June 15. (more...)

URINETOWN Opens at the Eagle Theatre, 6/7

The Eagle Theatre, located at 208 Vine Street in Hammonton, NJ, will continue its Main Stage season with a delightfully entertaining production of Urinetown: The Musical, running from June 7 through June 29. (more...)

Carole King Set for 'In Performance at the White House' Series, 5/22

As part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring singer-songwriter Carole King, who will be awarded the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder (2009), Sir Paul McCartney (2010), and the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David (2012). The program will include performances by King, as well as Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Jesse McCartney, Emeli Sande, James Taylor and Trisha Yearwood. (more...)

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