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P.J. Benjamin, Rachel de Benedet and More Set for York's MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), has announced full casting for a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan L. Wade, the cast will feature P.J. Benjamin (Wicked), Naomi Brockwell, Stephen R. Buntrock (A Little Night Music), Rachel de Benedet (Catch Me If You Can), Nancy Johnston (Elf) and Robert Petkoff (Anything Goes). (more...)

York Theatre Company Announces MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF Concerts, 10/1 & 2

Continuing their "Celebration of Off-Broadway,' The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), will present a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan Wade, Man with a Load of Mischief will play three performances only, Monday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. Casting will be announced shortly. (more...)

York Theatre Company Hosts MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF Concerts, 10/1 & 2

Continuing their "Celebration of Off-Broadway,' The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), will present a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan Wade, Man with a Load of Mischief will play three performances only, today, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. Casting will be announced shortly (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Birmingham - Week of 11/04/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/04/2012 for Birmingham (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Chicago - Week of 11/25/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/25/2012 for Chicago (more...)

Cabaret Life NYC: Lauren Fox ('Canyon Folkies') and Jennifer Sheehan ('Songs of Sensational '60s') Transcend Time at the Metropolitan Room

Stephen Hawking and his fellow physicists may not have yet figured out the formula for traveling through the time-space continuum, but apparently the Metropolitan Room discovered the secret. Last Friday night (October 26), I walked through the curtain into the main performance space and entered a time tunnel that took me from the 21st century into the 1960s and '70s. Two lovely, rising young stars of cabaret, Lauren Fox and Jennifer Sheehan (photo left), had obviously hurtled though that same time warp because in two separate shows on the same evening, they performed songs that had been written and recorded 15 to 25 years before they were born. In the process they transported this particular Baby Boomer joyously back to his youth and to the days of cultural upheaval, generation gaps, peace, love, war, and some of the best pop/rock music ever written. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Philadelphia - Week of 5/05/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Philadelphia (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Los Angeles - Week of 1/06/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/06/2013 for Los Angeles (more...)

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM and DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Set for 2013 CLO Cabaret

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of Side by Side by Sondheim at the CLO Cabaret May 23 - August 18. The sophistication, wit, insight, heart and genius of Broadway's most innovative and influential artist is at the center of this tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim - a perfect introduction to the work of the contemporary master and a must for die-hard fans. Following Side by Side by Sondheim will be the eagerly-anticipated return of Defending the Caveman, back by popular demand after a sell-out run at the Cabaret in 2011. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 1/20/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/20/2013 for Miami (more...)

Breaking News: Cole Porter's CAN-CAN Headed Back to Broadway in Spring 2014 with Revised Book; Workshop This Fall

Just announced is news that the Cole Porter classic, Can-Can, will kick up its heels in a new production to land on Broadway in Spring 2014. Presented by Jonathan Burrows, nephew of the musical's original book writer Abe Burrows, the new production features a revised book by David Lee (Two By Two and Gigi at Reprise, TV's "Frasier" and "Cheers") and Joel Fields (How I Fell in Love at Abingdon Theatre Company, TV's "Ugly Betty' and 'Raising the Bar'). Lee directs the production, featuring choreography byPatti Colombo (Peter Pan) and musical direction by Tony Award nominee Steve Orich (Jersey Boys). Prior to the Broadway production, a workshop will take place in New York in October 2013. Casting has yet to be confirmed. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 1/13/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/13/2013 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Richmond - Week of 1/13/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/13/2013 for Richmond (more...)

Tickets Now On Sale for Pittsburgh CLO's SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM

Tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's Side By Side By Sondheim at the CLO Cabaret are now on sale to the public. Patrons can purchase tickets by calling 412-456-6666, online at CLOCabaret.com or at the Theater Square Box Office. This exciting tribute to the contemporary master first premiered in London before heading to Broadway, and is an absolute must for die-hard fans. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 12/09/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/09/2012 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 12/30/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/30/2012 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 12/23/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/23/2012 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 12/02/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/02/2012 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 12/16/2012

Upcoming Shows - Week of 12/16/2012 for Miami (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Indianapolis - Week of 4/21/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Indianapolis (more...)

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