Asolo Rep Presents FANNY BRICE, AMERICA'S FUNNY GIRLby Beau Higgins - May 6, 2012Fanny Brice, America's Funny Girl will open May 23, 2012 and run until June 17, 2012. Previews begin May 20. Fanny Brice, America’s Funny Girl is a reworking of Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2009 hit production Fanny Brice: The Real Funny Girl. Writer and Director David H. Bell modified the script and is bringing Asolo Rep the most inspiring version yet. TCPalm raved, “Marya Grandy may not be the real Fanny Brice…but she just might be a new version of Ethel Merman. That’s with a little Patti LuPone and the emotional singing delivery al a Judy Garland tossed in for good measure”. WJTW FM said “what really brought the audience to its feet for a standing ovation however was the finale…it doesn’t get any better than that.” (more...)
Illinois Theatre Center Takes Its Bows; Needs Help to Finish Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 5, 2012Actor and daughter of the late ITC Board Member Barbara Manuell, Lynn Manuell wrote the following as a plea to help the Illinois Theatre Center finish its season before its impending closure. (more...)
IT'S MAGIC: 90 YEARS OF SONGS FROM WARNER BROS. to Feature Tom Wopat, Christine Andreas and More at 92nd Street Yby BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012To close out the 2012 season of 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists, Rex Reed pays tribute to the studio that gave us such iconic movie musicals as 42nd Street, Yankee Doodle Dandy, A Star is Born and My Fair Lady. (more...)
Tommy Tune to Open Gretna Theatre's 2012 Season in STEPS IN TIME, 6/3by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012Gretna Theatre celebrates its 85th Anniversary season at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse with a sparkling opening performance by the one and only Tommy Tune in “Steps in Time” featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings for a single performance Sunday, June 3 at 7:30 pm. The nine-time Tony Award winner will perform his Broadway biography in song and dance to celebrate 50 years on the Great White Way. (more...)
Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents GEORGE M, 6/7-7/1by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012George M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American Musical Theater who gave us such songs asYankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards to Broadway. The show follows him over a 60-year period period from the late 1880s until 1937. Beginning with his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as "The Four Cohans," to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage. (more...)
Theatre Under The Stars to Present YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, 7/17-22by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012Theatre Under The Stars will continue its tradition of performing free to the public each summer with its presentation of Yankee Doodle Dandy. The production recounts the life of showman George M. Cohan, the first giant of American musical theatre, as he experiences the trials and tribulations of the entertainment industry. (more...)
Asolo Rep Presents FANNY BRICE, AMERICA'S FUNNY GIRLby Beau Higgins - May 14, 2012Fanny Brice, America's Funny Girl will open May 23, 2012 and run until June 17, 2012. Previews begin May 20. Fanny Brice, America’s Funny Girl is a reworking of Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2009 hit production Fanny Brice: The Real Funny Girl. Writer and Director David H. Bell modified the script and is bringing Asolo Rep the most inspiring version yet. TCPalm raved, “Marya Grandy may not be the real Fanny Brice…but she just might be a new version of Ethel Merman. That’s with a little Patti LuPone and the emotional singing delivery al a Judy Garland tossed in for good measure”. WJTW FM said “what really brought the audience to its feet for a standing ovation however was the finale…it doesn’t get any better than that.” (more...)
Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE, 3/29-4/29by BWW
News Desk - Mar 28, 2012Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde is described as "a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow!" (more...)
THE BOYFRIEND Musical Comedy From TheatreZoneby Beau Higgins - Apr 7, 2012“Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye” is attributed to legendary entertainer and producer George M. Cohan, so it’s no surprise when TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni adheres to Cohan’s advice, completing a successful Season 7 by the Equity professional theatre group, with The Boy Friend.
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Bernadette Peters Plays the Jorgensen Stage, 4/13-14by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012Bernadette Peters is set to perform at Jorgensen's Cabaret on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, at 8 p.m. Fresh from wowing audiences in the Broadway revival of “Follies” and coming to Storrs on her first East Coast stop of her national tour, Peters will perform selections from a rich stock of musicals and popular tunes by Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein and others. (more...)
Westchester Broadway Theatre to Present HAIRSPRAY, 5/3-6/3by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is described as "a musically rockin' story which takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the '50s are out and change is in the air." (more...)
Mercedes Ellington to host TAP!, a Dancers Over 40 Eventby BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012TAP!, Dancers Over 40’s final event of their 2011 – 2012 season brings the world of tap center stage for a discussion and performance by DO40 members and guests. This May’s event is hosted by Mercedes Ellington, (Sophisticated Ladies, No, No, Nanette!) and begins with a discussion of the history of tap by DO40 members Mercedes and Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street). (more...)
Asolo Rep Presents FANNY BRICE, AMERICA'S FUNNY GIRLby Beau Higgins - Apr 25, 2012Fanny Brice, America's Funny Girl will open May 23, 2012 and run until June 17, 2012. Previews begin May 20. Fanny Brice, America’s Funny Girl is a reworking of Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2009 hit production Fanny Brice: The Real Funny Girl. Writer and Director David H. Bell modified the script and is bringing Asolo Rep the most inspiring version yet. TCPalm raved, “Marya Grandy may not be the real Fanny Brice…but she just might be a new version of Ethel Merman. That’s with a little Patti LuPone and the emotional singing delivery al a Judy Garland tossed in for good measure”. WJTW FM said “what really brought the audience to its feet for a standing ovation however was the finale…it doesn’t get any better than that.” (more...)
THE BOYFRIEND Musical Comedy From TheatreZoneby Beau Higgins - Apr 23, 2012“Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye” is attributed to legendary entertainer and producer George M. Cohan, so it’s no surprise when TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni adheres to Cohan’s advice, completing a successful Season 7 by the Equity professional theatre group, with The Boy Friend.
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Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY, 5/3-6/3by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2012Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is a musically rockin' story which takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the '50s are out and change is in the air. Loveable, plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. (more...)
THE BOYFRIEND Musical Comedy From TheatreZoneby Beau Higgins - Apr 16, 2012“Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye” is attributed to legendary entertainer and producer George M. Cohan, so it’s no surprise when TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni adheres to Cohan’s advice, completing a successful Season 7 by the Equity professional theatre group, with The Boy Friend.
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BWW TV Exclusive: Joel Grey Wows Birthday Crowd with 'Willkommen' by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 16, 2012On April 11, 2012, Broadway legend Joel Grey celebrated his 80th birthday with a special private party hosted by his longtime PR firm, O&M Co., at The McKittrick Hotel’s Manderley Bar (also home to SLEEP NO MORE), following that evening's performance of ANYTHING GOES. BWW's scoopers got their hands on a cell phone shot video of the tireless star entertaining the crowd with another unforgettable performance of 'Willkommen' from CABARET. Where he gets the energy from, we don't know.
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XANADU to Close Signature's 22nd Season, 5/6-7/1by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2012Signature Theatre closes out its 2011/12 season sporting funky legwarmers and wielding neon glow sticks with the Washington premiere of the musical comedy hit Xanadu. Beginning performances on May 6th, Xanadu will be transforming Signature’s MAX Theatre into one big disco-ball heaven – complete with satin shorts and roller skates! Nominated for four Tony Awards® (including “Best Musical”), the musical features a Book by Douglas Carter Beane, with Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Xanadu will play at Signature from May 6, 2012 through July 1, 2012. Tickets are now on sale. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Joel Grey Celebrates His 80th Birthday with Bernadette Peters & ANYTHING GOES Companyby Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2012Bernadette Peters surprised Broadway legend Joel Grey on his 80th birthday with a cake backstage at "Anything Goes" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City yesterday, April 11, 2012. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you complete photo coverage below!
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STAGE TUBE: Happy 80th Birthday, Joel Grey!by Stage Tube - Apr 11, 2012Today, April 11, Broadway legend Joel Grey celebrates his 80th birthday! Grey originated the role of the Master of Ceremonies in the Broadway musical Cabaret in 1966 for which he won the Tony Award. Additional Broadway credits include Come Blow Your Horn (1961), Stop the World - I Want to Get Off (1962), Half a Sixpence (1965),George M! (1968), Goodtime Charley (1975), The Grand Tour (1979), Chicago (1996), and Wicked (2003). Grey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in March 1973 for his performance as the Master of Ceremonies in the 1972 film version of Cabaret. (more...)
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