Photo Coverage: MTC Lights Up the Samuel J. Friedman Theatreby Peter James Zielinski - Sep 5, 2008The Tony Award-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) dedicated its Broadway theatre the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' on Thursday, September 4. The ceremony began at the theatre (261 West 47th Street at 8th Avenue) . MTC previously announced that it was renaming its Broadway home, until now known as the Biltmore Theatre, the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist. (more...)
MTC To Hold Samuel J. Friedman Dedication Ceremony 9/4by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2008The Tony Award-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) will dedicate its Broadway theatre the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' on Thursday, September 4. (more...)
LENNON Musical headed to Broadway set for Summer 2005by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2004Based on the life and songs of John Lennon, the new tuner is slated for its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre, Summer 2005. (more...)
Tyne Daly to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot JACKED UPby TV News Desk - Mar 29, 2013Deadline reports that Tyne Daly is set to star in an upcoming CBS comedy pilot JACKED UP. The actress will join cast members Missi Pyle and Patrick Warburton on the project from Sony TV. Fred Savage will helm from a script by Greg Malins. (more...)
Tyne Daly Previews Her Cabaret Show to Benefit ATC 4/26, Feinstein's Run to Followby BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2009Emmy and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly, most recently on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rabbit Hole, will preview her cabaret show on Sunday, April 26, 2009, to benefit Abingdon Theatre Company. Her one-time performance in the June Havoc Theatre will be followed by Miss Daly's debut May 12-16 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.
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Director Ulu Grosbard Dies at 83by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2012Broadway and film director Ulu Grosbard died in Manhattan early this week. Known for his direction of Broadway productions like David Mamet's American Buffalo and films like True Confessions, the 83 year old died at the NYU Langone Medical Center on late Sunday or early Monday, the New York Times reports. (more...)
MTC Renames Biltmore Samuel J. Friedman Theatreby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008 The Tony Awardâ-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) today announced it will rename its Broadway house, the landmarked Biltmore Theatre, the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist. (more...)
Full LENNON Cast Announcedby BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2005Complete casting was announced today for the upcoming Broadway production of LENNON, the world premiere musical based on the life and songs of John Lennon. The cast includes Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts. (more...)
George Street Playhouse to Host A Conversation with Tyne Daly, 2/25by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2013Actress Tyne Daly returns to the George Street Playhouse stage for a one-night-only event Monday, February 25. The event, first in a planned series of 'Conversations with...' will feature the award-winning actress in a one-on-one conversation with GSP Artistic Director David Saint. In addition to conversing with Mr. Saint, Ms. Daly will also take questions from the audience as well. All proceeds of the event will go toward the support of George Street Playhouse's mainstage and educational programming. (more...)
George Street Playhouse Hosts Conversation with Tyne Daly Tonightby BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013Actress Tyne Daly returns to the George Street Playhouse stage for a one-night-only event tonight, February 25. The event, first in a planned series of 'Conversations with...' will feature the award-winning actress in a one-on-one conversation with GSP Artistic Director David Saint. In addition to conversing with Mr. Saint, Ms. Daly will also take questions from the audience as well. All proceeds of the event will go toward the support of George Street Playhouse's mainstage and educational programming. (more...)
Sheen Talks Return to THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES to Los Angeles Timesby BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010In a story in the Los Angeles Times, veteran actor Martin Sheen is profiled for his current work in the Center Theatre Group production of 'The Subject Was Roses' helmed by Neil Pepe and currently in previews at the Mark Taper Theatre in Los Angeles. The play is familiar territory for Sheen who, 46 years ago, acted in the production during its run on Broadway when at the time Sheen played the role of the son; he is now playing the fathe
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What's the Most Romantic Broadway Love Song Ever? Over 85 of Your Favorites Tell Us...by BWW - Feb 13, 2005We spoke to your favorites to find out what they thought was the most romantic Broadway love song. (more...)
Sheen Begins Performances in THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at LA Music Center, 2/10by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2010Martin Sheen is returning to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that brought him a Tony Award nomination in 1964, and join with Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty in 'The Subject Was Roses' by Frank D. Gilroy. Previews begin today. (more...)
Martin Sheen to Return to Stage in 'The Subject Was Roses' with Conroy & Geraghty at LA Music Centerby BWW - Dec 21, 2009Martin Sheen will return to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that brought him a Tony Award nomination in 1964, and join with Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty in 'The Subject Was Roses' by Frank D. Gilroy, it was announced today by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.
'The Subject Was Roses' replaces the previously announced 'Speed-the-Plow' by David Mamet as the first production in the Taper's 2010 season at the Los Angeles Music Center, February 10 through March 21, 2010. Opening is set for February 21. (more...)
MTC To Hold Samuel J. Friedman Dedication Ceremony 9/4by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2008The Tony Award-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) will dedicate its Broadway theatre the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' on Thursday, September 4. (more...)
Tyne Daly's Cabaret Debut at Abingdon Theatre Co. on 4/26 Nearly Sold Outby BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2009Emmy and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly, most recently on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rabbit Hole, will preview her upcoming cabaret evening on Sunday, April 26, as a benefit for Abingdon Theatre Company. Joined by musical director/accompanist John McDaniel, this special performance will precede her debut May 12-16 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. The demand for tickets have left only a few remaining for her first cabaret performance. (more...)
Tyne Daly Previews Her Cabaret Show to Benefit ATC 4/26, Feinstein's Run to Followby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2009Emmy and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly, most recently on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rabbit Hole, will preview her cabaret show on Sunday, April 26, 2009, to benefit Abingdon Theatre Company. Her one-time performance in the June Havoc Theatre will be followed by Miss Daly's debut May 12-16 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.
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Tyne Daly's Cabaret Debut at Abingdon Theatre Co. on 4/26 Nearly Sold Outby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2009Emmy and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly, most recently on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rabbit Hole, will preview her upcoming cabaret evening on Sunday, April 26, as a benefit for Abingdon Theatre Company. Joined by musical director/accompanist John McDaniel, this special performance will precede her debut May 12-16 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. The demand for tickets have left only a few remaining for her first cabaret performance. (more...)