TheatreWorks Announces Associate Artistic Director Leslie Martinsonby BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, has announced the appointment of Leslie Martinson, previously Casting Director/Associate Artist and director of many hit TheatreWorks productions, to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Martinson has served as a director and administrator at TheatreWorks since 1984 (more...)
TheatreWorks Announces New Director of Advancementby BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, announces Jodye Friedman's appointment as TheatreWorks' new Director of Advancement. Having previously served as Director of Advancement for Brandeis Hillel Day School in San Francisco, Ms. Friedman has over 20 years of development and strategic fundraising experience, with positions in the arts and culture communities at One World Theatre in Austin, Texas and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Daisy Eagan Joins The Skivvies in 'Like a Virgin' Medley!by Stage Tube - Mar 7, 2013The Skivvies just made their Los Angeles debut at the Rockwell Table & Stage on March 4 at with Tony Award Winning special guests, Laura Benanti and Daisy Eagan. In the video below, a very pregnant Eagan performs a hilarious medley that includes 'Like a Virgin', 'Wick', 'Don't cha', and 'Buttons.'
Check it out below! (more...)
A.R. Gurney's THE OLD BOY Will Close 3/30 at Keen Companyby BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2013The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company will conclude its acclaimed engagement A.R. Gurney's 1991 play, The Old Boy on March 30th only. (more...)
Becca Tobin, Angel Reed and More Set for Studio 7Arts' BROADWAY COMES TO THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY at Fascinating Rhythm School, 3/16-17by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013Studio7Arts, a Non Profit Arts Education Program for disadvantaged children, is holding its first event, 'Broadway Comes to The Biggest Little City', today, March 16 and the 17th at Fascinating Rhythm School of the Performing Arts. Partial proceeds from the weekend will go to SAFF (Sierra Association of Foster Families), Executive Director, Joseph Galata. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Texas Rep's COMPANY - A Gem of Theatrical Brillianceby David Clarke - Mar 15, 2013Many in the industry consider George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY to be one of the best American musicals ever created. The piece is complicated and challenging for the cast, crew, and orchestra, but when done well is one of the most rewarding nights at the theatre for the audience. For audiences in the Houston area, The Texas Repertory Theatre Company's production of COMPANY is a sparkling gem of theatrical brilliance from top to bottom. (more...)
Lyric Stage Company of Boston to Open STONES IN HIS POCKETS, 2/15by BWW
News Desk - Mar 15, 2013The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents STONES IN HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones, featuring Daniel Berger-Jones and Phil Tayler, running February 15 - March 16, 2013. (more...)
Tarragon Theatre's 2013-14 Season Announcedby BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2013Artistic Director Richard Rose and General Manager Gideon Arthurs have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2013-14 season. Ten contemporary plays - which include world and English-language premieres, as well as remounts of acclaimed Canadian productions and imaginative new plays from the international stage - make up one of Tarragon's most ambitious seasons to date. (more...)
Tarragon Announces 2013-2014 Season of Ten Playsby BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2013Artistic Director Richard Rose and General Manager Gideon Arthurs have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2013-14 season. Ten contemporary plays - which include world and English-language premieres, as well as remounts of acclaimed Canadian productions and imaginative new plays from the international stage - make up one of Tarragon's most ambitious seasons to date. (more...)
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti, Barrett Foa & More Sing with The Skivvies in LA!by Stage Tube - Mar 11, 2013The Skivvies just made their Los Angeles debut at the Rockwell Table & Stage on March 4 at with special guests, Laura Benanti, Daisy Eagan, Barrett Foa & more. Click below to watch all of the performances from the LA show! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: The Skivvies' Sing Medley Inspired by Pantages' New Seasonby Stage Tube - Mar 10, 2013A fan challenged The Skivvies to create a medley after the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood announced its 2013-14 season. The medley is written, arranged, and performed by Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina. Watch below! (more...)
Erin Cummings, Randy Harrison and More Join Primary Stages' HARBOR; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Primary Stages launches their 29th season with the New York premiere of Harbor by Tony-nominated writer Chad Beguelin (Elf, The Wedding Singer). Directed by Tony-nominated director Mark Lamos (Seascape, The Rivals, The Deep Blue Sea), the production features Erin Cummings (Starz's 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand', CBS' 'Made In Jersey'), Randy Harrison (Showtime's 'Queer As Folk', Broadway's Wicked), Alexis Molnar (world premiere of Harbor at Westport Playhouse), and Paul Anthony Stewart (Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, The People in the Picture). Harbor runs July 23 - September 8 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Opening night is August 6. (more...)
Mone Teruel y Toni Viñals protagonizarán 'Marry Me A Little'by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 14, 2013Hoy se ha anunciado que Mone y Toni Viņals protagonizaran Marry Me a Little, el musical con canciones de Stephen Sondheim, segun la idea de Craig Lucas y Norme Rene, en el Espai Lliure del 27 de Noviembre al 22 de Diciembre. (more...)
Judy Kuhn, Bruce Vilanch & More Set for 54 Below this Weekby BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosheris the '54 Piano Bar,' a new vocal competition - 'The Callback,' and more: (more...)
InDepth InterView: Jeremy Jordan Talks NY Pops THE WIZARD & I Schwartz Gala, SMASH, LAST FIVE YEARS Film, NEWSIES & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Apr 6, 2013Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Broadway headliner and SMASH Season Two Breakout star Jeremy Jordan about a wide range of topics, covering the vast majority of his career thus far in anticipation of the upcoming New York Pops Stephen Schwartz concert event, THE WIZARD & I: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, on April 12 at Carnegie Hall. So, today, in this all-encompassing conversation, Jordan and I discuss his preparation for the sure-to-be sensational Schwartz event and provides analysis and ideas on the songs he will be performing as well as Schwartz's oeuvre in general. Also, Schwartz reveals a plethora of information about Season Two of NBC's musical drama series SMASH and what we can expect from the series over the next several weeks as the drama heats up and HIT LIST hits the stage. Also, Jordan reveals preliminary information about the forthcoming feature film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's celebrated Off Broadway musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS, co-starring fellow Broadway/Hollywood crossover Anna Kendrick, and he shares some initial impressions of the project, as well as new details about what we can expect from the highly anticipated Richard LaGravenese-directed movie musical that is set to start shooting in June. Additionally, Jordan reflects upon his time playing Tony in WEST SIDE STORY under the direction of Arthur Laurents, in addition to remarking upon roles he would enjoy pursuing in the future, near and far, as well as much, much more! (more...)
Custom Made Theatre to Present PRELUDE TO A KISS, 5/17-6/16by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013Directed by Stuart Bousel, Prelude to a Kiss previews May 17-19, opens May 21, and runs through June 16 at the Gough Street Playhouse. (more...)
Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE Receives Summer Cast Recording, Featuring Lauren Molina and Jason Tamby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013The company of the Keen Company production of Marry Me a Little, Lauren Molina and Jason Tam, will enter the studio today, April 26th, to preserve the Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording for Ghostlight Records. A summer release is planned. Joel Moss will produce the album, with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer. Musical Director is John Bell. (more...)
2013 Drama League Nominations Announced -- KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN & More Lead with 3!by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 23, 2013The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees for Distinguished Play, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie this morning at Sardi's Restaurant which were streamed live online at www.BroadwayWorld.com. (more...)
Stephen Sondheim & Wynton Marsalis to Collaborate on A BED AND A CHAIR Concert at New York City Center, Nov. 13-17by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis will collaborate on A BED AND A CHAIR: A New York Love Story, a new musical event featuring Sondheim's music arranged and performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, announced Arlene Shuler, President & CEO of New York City Center. This Encores! Special Event, directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator John Doyle, and conceived by Peter Gethers, Jack Viertel and John Doyle, will run for seven performances, November 13 - 17 at City Center. City Center's annual Gala Benefit will take place on Thursday, November 14 and will include a post-performance dinner at the Plaza Hotel. (more...)
Barbara Cook, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway and More Join Feinstein's at the Nikko Lineupby BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the spring lineup - featuring legendary stars of stage and cinema - for the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko will present a wide range of local, regional and national entertainers in an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. Tickets for all performances are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com. (more...)
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