René Pape Reprises His Mephistopheles in Met's Faustby BWW
News Desk - Nov 28, 2011Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff. (more...)
René Pape Reprises His Mephistopheles in Met's Faustby BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2011Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff. (more...)
Maureen McVerry to Direct Moon's Oh, Kay!by BWW
News Desk - Nov 19, 2011Award-winning actress Maureen McVerry will direct the second musical of 42nd Street Moon's l9th season: George and Ira Gershwin's OH, KAY! (1926). (more...)
FALSETTOS Final Performance To Benefit Military Families by BWW
News Desk - Nov 16, 2011Third Street Theatre has announced that its first production in L.A.'s newest 99-seat Equity Waiver house; their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, Ovation Recommended!) smash-hit production of the Tony award-winning musical FALSETTOS, with book by James Lapine and William Finn, music and lyrics by William Finn, choreography by John Todd, musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel is adding a BENEFIT PERFORMANCE on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:30pm at the THIRD STREET THEATRE, 8115 W. Third Street in West Hollywood to benefit the NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION'S OPERATION PURPLE! (more...)
FALSETTOS Final Performance To Benefit Military Families by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2011Third Street Theatre has announced that its first production in L.A.'s newest 99-seat Equity Waiver house; their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, Ovation Recommended!) smash-hit production of the Tony award-winning musical FALSETTOS, with book by James Lapine and William Finn, music and lyrics by William Finn, choreography by John Todd, musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel is adding a BENEFIT PERFORMANCE on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:30pm at the THIRD STREET THEATRE, 8115 W. Third Street in West Hollywood to benefit the NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION'S OPERATION PURPLE! (more...)
BWW Interviews: PRODUCERS Director Talks Comedy, Broadway Experience, Hillbarn Productionby Harmony Wheeler - May 3, 2012Broadway veteran Bill Starr directs Hillbarn Theatre's upcoming production of the Mel Brooks musical, The Producers, playing May 3-27. Below, Starr talks about how his own experience informed his direction of the show, what makes the show fun and unique, and what audiences can expect from Hillbarn's production. (more...)
LEADING LADIES Comes to Long Beach's International City Theatre, 6/8-7/1by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012Some Like It Hot meets Twelfth Night in Ken Ludwig’s delightful madcap comedy, Leading Ladies. Richard Israel directs a four-week run, June 8 through July 1, at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Low-priced previews take place on Tuesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 6; and Thursday, June 7. (more...)
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES to Begin Previews May 1, Opens May 20by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012The new off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at the Westside Theatre. (more...)
Rubenstein Atrium Adds Unsound Festival, Heartbeat of the Highlandsby BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2012Just added to the April schedule of FREE events at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center is the return of the acclaimed Unsound Festival New York on April 19 with “Interzone.” The Target® Free Thursdays concert, at a special time, 7:30 p.m., features two exciting duo projects that explore the edges of sound, melding psychedelic, rock, dub, and other influences in engaging new ways: Polish duo LXMP, (pictured, right) making their U.S. debut, and American duo Peaking Lights. And in honor of Tartan Day, Meet the Artist Saturdays’ April 7 program, Heartbeat of the Highlands will feature the dazzling Scottish dancers of Shot of Scotch (pictured, left) in a one-hour family program. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Kicking Off The O'Neill Festival With AH, WILDERNESS! by Tracy Danoff - Mar 20, 2012How lucky we are in the DC area. Rich with culture, the region has an especially vibrant theater scene. Arena Stage is a prominent part of that scene and this year they are treating us to something special – The Eugene O’Neill Festival. Arena is working with other area venues to present the festival for two months. They have kicked off the festival with O’Neill’s comedy, Ah, Wilderness!
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TIN PAN ALLEY Premieres Off-Broadway, 3/19by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2012Edmund Gaynes, in association with David Gersten, will present Loni Ackerman, Brad Bradley Gene Castle, and Karla Shook in TIN PAN ALLEY (The Original iTunes), which began an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement February 25th at Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Opening Night is tonight, March 19th (7pm). TIN PAN ALLEY will run 75 minutes.
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Full Cast Announced for Encores! PIPE DREAMby BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2012Casting is complete for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, running March 28 – April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. It will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. (more...)
René Pape Reprises His Mephistopheles in Met's Faustby BWW
News Desk - Jan 19, 2012Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff. (more...)
Laura Osnes to Star in PIPE DREAM at City Center Encores! March 28-April 1by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2012Laura Osnes has been cast as Suzy in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Encores! presentation marks the first time the musical will be seen on the New York stage since the original production closed in June 1956.
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Tom Wopat and Will Chase Join Laura Osnes in Encores! PIPE DREAM!by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2012Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. (more...)
James Lapine, Marc Bruni, John Rando to Direct Encores! at City Centerby BWW
News Desk - Feb 7, 2012Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the final two directors for the 2012 Encores! season. (more...)
TIN PAN ALLEY to Premiere Off-Broadway, 3/19by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2012Edmund Gaynes, in association with David Gersten, will present Loni Ackerman, Brad Bradley Gene Castle, and Karla Shook in TIN PAN ALLEY (The Original iTunes), which began an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement February 25th at Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Opening Night is set for March 19th (7pm). TIN PAN ALLEY will run 75 minutes.
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ABC to Premiere Mini Series TITANIC, 4/14by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2012From the creative minds of Julian Fellowes, Academy Award ("Gosford Park"), Emmy and Golden Globe winner ("Downton Abbey"), and BAFTA-winning producer Nigel Stafford Clark ("Bleak House") comes the highly anticipated ABC Premiere Event, TITANIC, a four-part miniseries that will premiere SATURDAY, APRIL 14 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (more...)
CAT IN THE HAT, DOCTOR DOLITTLE et al. Set for Orlando Rep in 2012-2013by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP), in partnership with UCF, has announced its 10th Birthday Season. The REP is Orlando’s only professional theatre for families and young audiences and has performed shows such as PINKALICIOUS: The Musical, Lyle the Crocodile, and A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol et al. at Old Jews Telling Jokes Cast Photo Callby Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2012OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The Off Broadway show will star Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Todd Susman, Audrey Lynn Weston and Lenny Wolpe, pictured at the cast photo call below! (more...)
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