stageFARM's THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE Begins Performances 4/13April 13, 2009stageFARM (Carrie Shaltz, Founder/Executive Director and Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director) announced the complete cast for the upcoming World Premiere The Gingerbread House by Mark Schultz, directed by Alex Kilgore. Performances were set to begin Friday, April 11th, but the first few previews were delayed and the production starts this evening Monday April 13th as a visiting production at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place). Opening Night is set for Saturday evening, April 18th at 8 p.m.
Bdwy Couple Powers and Cavenaugh Featured in NY MagApril 13, 2009Matt Cavenaugh, Tony in Broadway's West Side Story, and Jenny Powers, the co-star of LCT's Happiness, are getting married in Boston this August. They spoke to New York Magazine writer Jesse Oxfeld about the upcoming wedding and the joy of working on the New York.
Abba's Ulvaeus Not Happy About MAMMA MIA! Movie Sequel PlansApril 13, 2009The UK Telegraph's Mandrake reports that Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus is not happy with the rumored plan for a MAMMA MIA! movie sequel, 'It wouldn't work,' the Swedish musician told the reporter at a party at the Café de Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit West End show that inspired the film.
Showbiz Players Present 'tick, tick...BOOM' 4/16 -18 April 12, 2009'tick, tick...BOOM' is Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical about his approaching 30th birthday as his girlfriend wants to get married (..tick), his best friend is a very successful businessman (..tick) and he is still working as a waiter while trying to write the next Broadway hit musical (..BOOM!).
Working In The Theater's 'Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design' Airs 4/12 April 12, 2009The American Theatre Wing presents its newest episode of the popular 'Working in the Theater' series: 'Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design.' The episode features scenic designer David Gallo, sound designer John Gromada, costume designer Susan Hilferty and lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski.
The New York Times on 'IDOL' Favorite Adam LambertApril 12, 2009Adam Lambert has once again advanced on AMERICAN IDOL after last Wednesday's result show, making him a member of the show's Top 7. The show's other judges got their chance to weigh in on his last performance and all agreed with Simon Cowell's standing ovation for the singer. The New York Times has a feature on the dynamic 'Lambert Factor' on the hit FOX show this season
Our American Theater Presents 'DON'T DRINK THE WATER' Staged Readings 4/20 -21April 12, 2009Before Woody Allen started making movies, he wrote this slapstick comedy that takes place in an embassy behind the Iron Curtain. First produced in 1966 on Broadway, and later made into a film starring Jackie Gleason, this circus of miss matched and bumbling characters make for a bracing and laugh filled evening with topical humor that rings remarkably true today.
SF Theatre Festival 7/26, Boasts 100 Free ShowsApril 12, 2009he sixth annual San Francisco Theater Festival, a free one-day extravaganza of 100 shows on 14 stages has been scheduled for Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Yerba Buena Gardens arts complex, including the new Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Jim Caruso and Birdland's 'CAST PARTY' Featured in NY Daily NewsApril 12, 2009Performer/producer Jim Caruso, host of Birdland's Cast Party and recently seen on Broadway singing and dancing in Liza's At The Palace! (and BroadwayWorld.com favorite), is featured in today's Sunday Daily News. The paper has a wonderful article on his Monday night musical soiree.
Public LAB's 'KNIVES AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS' Opens 4/12April 12, 2009The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director John Ortiz; Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman; Co-Artistic and Executive Director John Gould Rubin) began previews on Friday, March 27 for Knives and Other Sharp Objects, the third play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written by Raúl Castillo and directed by Felix Solis, Knives and Other Sharp Objects will run through Sunday, April 19. The official press opening is tonight, Sunday, April 12. Tickets are $10 for all performances.
Colm Wilkinson Stars on 'THE TUDORS' 4/12April 11, 2009Tony Award-nominated actor and theatre veteran, Colm Wilkinson stars on the SHOWTIME mini-series 'The Tudors' as Lord Thomas Darcy on April 12th at 9PM (EST).
Harnar Sings Porter at Landmark on Main Street 5/1April 11, 2009Landmark on Main Street is pleased to present an evening of some of the most memorable songs ever written by the incomparable Cole Porter as interpreted by Jeff Harnar on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8 PM.
Darien Arts Center Cabaret Presents World Premiere of New Musical 'FAMILY' 4/24 - 26April 11, 2009The Darien Arts Center's Cabaret presents the world premiere of 'FAMILY,' a new musical by Cici Hunt and Carole Claps, a Stamford native, with music and lyrics by Cici Hunt and the late Wes Caswell. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25 at 8 pm, and April 26, at 4 pm (talk back with cast and authors) at the DAC's Weatherstone Studio. The cast includes John Congdon (Milford), Bob Filipowich (Fairfield), Karen McCormick (Westport), Michael Messina (New Canaan), Lou Ursone (Stamford), Morgan Wilson (Fairfield), and Gail Yudain and Ted Yudain (Stamford).
CLAIRE VOYANT 'Soars' to Avo Playhouse 5/7April 11, 2009Carlsbad playwright, Steven Oberman, is launching the world premiere of his new comedy, 'Claire Voyant,' in Vista this May. The play is a comic-book spoof about psychic superheroes, and runs May 7 through 17 at the Avo Playhouse, located at 303 Main Street, Vista. Performance times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.