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A Stage Kindly's Third Concert Tour, BRAVO, Takes To The Stage In October

Following on from their successful concert tour in the autumn of 2008 (Debut) and March 2009 (Encore), A Stage Kindly will make a welcome return in October with their third series of concerts showcasing new musical theatre, entitled Bravo. (more...)

The end of summer marks the close of the classical repertory season at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. However, the Botanicum continues its theatrical exploration by supporting new artistic voices through its ongoing development series for playwrights, 'Botanicum Seedlings.' The program's fall playreadings are Brett Webster's Lost and Found in the Underground on Sunday, November 2 and Nude and Sunflower by Reba Waters Thomas on Sunday, November 9. Readings begin at 1 pm and admission is free. (more...)

Jim Parsons, Jesisca Hecht & Charles Kimbrough Lead HARVEY for Roundabout this Spring

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, announced that Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons) and Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.) starring in a new Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase and directed by Scott Ellis. (more...)

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre Presents They Changed Broadway

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre (Michael & Barbara Ross) take pride in introducing you to THEY CHANGED BROADWAY, a new musical revue, for three performances only, June 8, 12 & 15, at The Excelsior Dinner Theatre in Manalapan, New Jersey. (more...)

New Musical AMAZING GRACE Opens at Goodspeed Tonight, 5/17

Goodspeed Musicals takes to the high seas with the new musical Amazing Grace. This tale about a slave trader who sees the light and dedicates himself to ending slavery will run from tonight, May 17 through June 10, 2012 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. (more...)

Small, Kaplan et al. Set For 'They Changed Broadway' Benefit, 6/13

The Forum Theatre Presents 'They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond' a benefit performance June 13 at 4pm. 'They Changed Broadway' will benefit Congregation Neve Shalom of Metuchen New Jersey. (more...)

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre Presents They Changed Broadway

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre (Michael & Barbara Ross) take pride in introducing you to THEY CHANGED BROADWAY, a new musical revue, for three performances only, June 8, 12 & 15, at The Excelsior Dinner Theatre in Manalapan, New Jersey. (more...)

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre Presents They Changed Broadway

The Ladies Who Lunch Theatre (Michael & Barbara Ross) take pride in introducing you to THEY CHANGED BROADWAY, a new musical revue, for three performances only, June 8, 12 & 15, at The Excelsior Dinner Theatre in Manalapan, New Jersey. (more...)

Small, Kaplan et al. Set For 'They Changed Broadway' Benefit, 6/13

The Forum Theatre Presents 'They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond' a benefit performance June 13 at 4pm. 'They Changed Broadway' will benefit Congregation Neve Shalom of Metuchen New Jersey. (more...)

Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Ernest Borgnine

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Oscar-winner, Emmy-nominated film and television star and Broadway actor Ernest Borgnine died of renal failure on July 8, 2012. He was 95. BroadwayWorld salutes the iconic actor with photos from his career below (more...)

TV, Film and Stage Star Ernest Borgnine Dies at 95

According to Deadline, Oscar-winner, Emmy-nominated film and television star and Broadway actor Ernest Borgnine died of renal failure today, July 8, 2012. He was 95. (more...)

Showcase of New Musicals Tour London and Beyond Starting in March

Following their sell-out debut in the autumn, this acclaimed revue of new musical theatre writing, featuring music from over twenty new musicals from around the world, is preparing to embark upon a UK Regional Tour. The A STAGE KINDLY new musical theatre initiative offers composers a chance to have their new musicals introduced to the London stage, and gives theatre enthusiasts a chance to experience future hit shows before anyone else. (more...)

'A Stage Kindly' showcase of new musicals in London

Following their sell-out debut performances last autumn, A Stage Kindly will present a new series of revues of new musical theatre writing at various venues in London and Brighton in March 2009. This new musical theatre initiative provides the opportunity for fresh new writing talent to introduce their work to the stage and gives musical theatre fans a chance to experience possible future hit shows before anyone else. (more...)

Carol Kane & More Join Jessica Hecht, Jim Parsons & Charles Kimbrough in Roundabout's HARVEY This Spring

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, has announced the full company for the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.) and directed by Scott Ellis. (more...)

Chris Peluso, Whitney Bashor to Lead Goodspeed's AMAZING GRACE, 5/17-6/10

Goodspeed Musicals takes to the high seas with the new musical Amazing Grace. This tale about a slave trader who sees the light and dedicates himself to ending slavery will run from May 17 through June 10, 2012 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Amazing Grace is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank. (more...)

Helen Hayes' 1947 Tony Award Sells at Auction for Over $37,000

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Helen Hayes' 1947 Tony Award for Best Dramatic Actress for her performance in HAPPY BIRTHDAY just sold at an auction for $37,230. Hayes' award was a silver makeup compact from Tiffany. (more...)