Groff, Ebersole Join Second Round of Auction Specials for Playwrights Horizons Spring Gala BenefitApril 14, 2009Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for a second round of major items for their special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit. Bidding for the auction, which already features an exceptionally eclectic array of items and unique opportunities, is currently underway at www.playwrightshorizons.cmarket.com.
The New York Times On HAIR's Bright FutureApril 14, 2009HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and had its Opening Night on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park?s Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years. The show has been met with critical acclaim and audience passion since it celebrated opening night. The New York Times reports on the production and its at one time uncertain but finally joyful journey to Broadway success.
Paula Vogel Honored with Schwarzman Legacy Award 4/17April 14, 2009The Stephen and Christine Schwarzman Legacy Award for Excellence in Theater will be presented to Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Theater during the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 14 - 18, 2009. Each year, this award recognizes a distinguished artist for lifetime achievement in theater and unparalleled commitment to the future of the art form through teaching. A $10,000 scholarship in her name to the student of her choice accompanies the award which enables her to continue her commitment to emerging theater practitioners
John, Laurents and Lansbury Honored at 75th Annual Drama League Awards 5/15April 14, 2009Elton John (Billy Elliot: The Musical) will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award, Arthur Laurents (West Side Story) will be honored with the Julia Hansen Award for Excellence in Directing, and Angela Lansbury (Blithe Spirit) will receive the Unique Contribution to the Theatre Award. In addition, Broadway producer Herb Blodgett will receive The 75th Anniversary Leadership Award.
Kind and Akers Set for Play Company's CABARET GOURMET 4/27April 14, 2009Off-Broadway's The Play Company brings together some of NYC's top chefs and theater artists for its sixth annual gala CABARET GOURMET 2009 -- a unique evening hosted by Broadway's Richard Kind (THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE and THE PRODUCERS) and featuring musical entertainment by cabaret legend Karen Akers (NINE and GRAND HOTEL), along with savory and sweet dishes prepared by chefs from several of the city's most celebrated restaurants -- on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the American Airlines Theatre Penthouse (227 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.
'LANSKY' Ends NY Run 4/30April 14, 2009'Lansky' starring Mike Burstyn, the one-hander written by Richard Krevolin and Joseph Bologna that explores legendary mobster Meyer Lansky's conflicted identity as a Jew, ends its New York run on Thursday April 30.
WEST SIDE STORY Performs on ABC's Dancing With The Stars 4/14April 14, 2009Karen Olivo and the talented ladies of the Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' will perform the classic number 'America' on the Tuesday night results show of 'Dancing With the Stars' on April 14th. ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (EST), check local listings.
'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Begins Previews 4/14April 14, 2009Coming directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget...Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls.
McG Looks to Big Screen 'SPRING AWAKENING' April 14, 2009The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Terminator Salvation director McG is in talks to bring the 'Spring Awakening' to the big screen, developing it with original book and lyrics writer Steven Sater.
Ripley, Diaz, Rivera & NEXT TO NORMAL Among 25th Annual Helen Hayes Award WinnersApril 14, 2009The 25th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were presented last night as one of our nation's most prestigious cultural events. Nearly 2,000 theatre artists and supporters filled the majestic Warner Theatre in downtown DC for an evening of dazzling entertainment replete with humor, celebration, and great tributes to Washington area professional theatre.
WEST SIDE STORY Performs on ABC's Dancing With The Stars 4/14April 13, 2009Karen Olivo and the talented ladies of the Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' will perform the classic number 'America' on the Tuesday night results show of 'Dancing With the Stars' on April 14th. ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (EST), check local listings.
Talking Beethoven With 33 VARIATIONS' Zach GrenierApril 13, 2009It's a known fact that actors like to talk. Stereotypically, they like to talk about themselves: about their latest endeavors, about their past performances and about their upcoming projects. Zach Grenier is a different kind of actor. He likes to talk about Ludwig Van Beethoven. The fact that he's currently playing the composer in Moisés Kaufman's brilliant play entitled 33 VARIATIONS has him talking about the play, too. It's a very special production and it's brought Jane Fonda back to Broadway after 43 years in film, television and activism. Still it is obvious that Grenier is in love with the art of acting and enjoys discussing his current project and the musical giant he portrays in it.