Back to JULIE ANDREWS... Meredith Patterson Announced As Opening Night Guest At James Barbour's Holiday Concert 2009 12/11 by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2009Broadway star and vocal magician, JAMES BARBOUR, will repeat last season's holiday sold-out success with this season's HOLIDAY CONCERT 2009 which will be presented in both New York and Los Angeles. (more...) Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY; Previews Tonight, 12/9 by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2009The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct. (more...) Stephen Collins and JoBeth Williams Land Guest Starring Roles on 'Private Practice,' Set To Appear 12/3 by Movies News Desk - November 18, 2009Broadway veteran Stephen Collins will appear alongside JoBeth Williams on the December 3rd episode of ABC's 'Private Practice.' The actors will portray the father of actor Kate Walsh's character, Dr. Addison Montgomery. Collins will appear as the husband of actress JoBeth Williams. (more...) Timeless and Timely 'Mary Poppins' Premieres in Los Angeles by Timothy Kuryak - November 18, 2009Many people rightly consider "Mary Poppins" a timeless classic. Well, with the new musical's Los Angeles premiere Sunday night at the Ahmanson Theater, you can also call it timely. While it first premiered in London five years ago in a very different economic and social climate, seeing it now, amidst the current economic crisis and the want to go 'back to basics', the stage musical seems more appropriate, meaningful and heartfelt. We could all use a little "Mary Poppins" in our lives, to teach us all that the love of family is more important than anything else.
(more...) CAMELOT Comes To Olney 11/18-1/3 by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2009Winner of four Tony Awards, the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Camelot follows the journey taken when unexpected passion and betrayal upend the world of an idealistic king, his beloved queen, and a virtuous knight. (more...) Bobby Crush Stars In LIBERACE LIVE FROM HEAVEN From 10/13 Thru 11/8 by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2009Chris Davis for Norwell Lapley in assocation with That's Entertainment Productions presents Bobby Crush in LIBERACE LIVE FROM HEAVEN, written and directed by Julian Woolford. (more...) THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Recording Gets 50th Anniversary Re-Release, 11/3; Barnes & Noble Original Cast Reunion Set for 11/16 by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2009On November 16, 1959, The Sound of Music - the last musical collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II - made history when it opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Masterworks Broadway celebrates that milestone with a special 50th anniversary edition of the musical's beloved original cast recording, starring Broadway legend Mary Martin. The 50th anniversary edition of the original cast recording of The Sound of Music will be released on November 3, 2009. (more...) CHRISTINE PEDI'S HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS FOLLY Plays The Forum Theater 12/18 by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2009Broadway's Christine Pedi's Holly Jolly Christmas Folly Saturday December 18th at 8pm $20 / $18 Seniors & students (more...) Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein Will Team For Broadway's ALL ABOUT ME by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2009Shubert Organization Chairman Philip J. Smith and President Robert E. Wankel have intervened in the ever growing public feud between Michael Feinstein's All About Me and Dame Edna: It's All About Me. (more...) Christopher Plummer & Ewan McGregor Lead 'Beginners' Indie Flick by Movies News Desk - November 9, 2009Stage star and former Mr. Von Trapp, Christopher Plummer, will topline the new Indie film, Beginners, alsongside Ewan McGregor, Melanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds), and Goran Visnjic (ER). Production has already begin in Los Angeles. (more...) VICTOR/VICTORIA Asian Premiere Opens 11/9 by Oliver Oliveros - November 8, 2009Zebra Crossing Singapore raises the curtain for the Asian premiere of acclaimed composer and conductor Henry Mancini's VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre on November 9, 2009. It stars international jazz songstress Laura Fygi as Victor/Victoria, and Filipino theatre stalwart Jake Macapagal as King Marchan. (more...) The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents CINDERELLA 12/4-20 by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2009The Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, starring Jeff McKerley as the Herald, Ingrid Cole as the Wicked Stepmother, Tameka Scotton as the Fairy Godmother, Bradley Bergeron as the Prince, and Anna Kimmell as Cinderella at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre for a three weekend engagement December 4 - 20, 2009. (more...) THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Recording Gets 50th Anniversary Re-Release, 11/3; Barnes & Noble Original Cast Reunion Set for 11/16 by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2009On November 16, 1959, The Sound of Music - the last musical collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II - made history when it opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Masterworks Broadway celebrates that milestone with a special 50th anniversary edition of the musical's beloved original cast recording, starring Broadway legend Mary Martin. The 50th anniversary edition of the original cast recording of The Sound of Music will be released on November 3, 2009. (more...) Oakbrook's 'MILLIE' a Tappy, Happy Hit by Paul W. Thompson - November 1, 2009Opening this week at the high-flying Drury Lane Theatre, in Chicago's far western suburb of Oakbrook Terrace, is "Thoroughly Modern Millie," the 2002 Best Musical Tony winner which gave the world the career of Sutton Foster (and didn't too badly for her male co-stars Gavin Creel and Marc Kudisch). Based on the pretty successful 1967 film starring Julie Andrews, more..... (more...) Rachel York Joins National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Cobb Energy Centre 10/28-11/1 by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2009Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009. (more...) DeMattis, Grove, Parry Cast In Long Wharf Theatre's THE FANTASTICKS, Runs 10/7-11/1 by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2009Long Wharf Theatre announces the cast of its upcoming production of The Fantasticks, book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The play will run from October 7-November 1 on Mainstage. (more...) THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1 by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2009Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage. (more...) STAGE TUBE: MSNBC Visits the Stars of 101 DALMATIONS by Movies News Desk - October 28, 2009The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family. Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York leads that cast as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots. (more...) Rachel York Leads National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Cobb Energy Centre 10/28-11/1 by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009. (more...) FRANK'S CLOSET Returns to London's Hoxton Hall, 12/3-1/10 by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2009Following on from the hugely successful run in summer 2009, the hit music-hall musical Frank's Closet returns to London's Hoxton Hall for a limited six-week Christmas run. The perfect outing for the festive season, Frank's Closet flings open its doors from December 3-January 10, 2010. (more...) Rachel York Joins National Tour Cast Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Plays Appleton October 20-25 by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009. (more...) Knightley Will Be 'Loverly' in Wright Helmed 'MY FAIR LADY' Film, Craig Mentioned as 'Higgins' by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2009The UK Telegraph's Mandrake reports that Keira Knightley been cast her in the lead for the big screen remake of My Fair Lady. Mandrake reveals that the actress beat out Scarlett Johansson for the part. (more...) Julie Andrews May Sing Once More Due to New Treatment by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2009The UK Daily Mail is reporting the exciting news that legendary stage and screen star Julie Andrews may soon be able to sing again. Andrews, whose vocal cords were destroyed during a throat operation, has been working with a Massachusetts scientist to restore her voice. (more...) CAMELOT Comes To Olney 11/18-1/3 by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2009Winner of four Tony Awards, the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Camelot follows the journey taken when unexpected passion and betrayal upend the world of an idealistic king, his beloved queen, and a virtuous knight. (more...) 'An Inspector Falls', Is THE PINK PANTHER Stage Bound? by Movies News Desk - October 21, 2009WhatsOnStage is reporting that the long in development 'Pink Panther' stage musical is gaining steam again and is heading into workshop readings. (more...)
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