STAGE TUBE: RAGTIME's New Viral VideoNovember 1, 2009Take a special look at the fantastic new commercial for the new Broadway production of RAGTIME which is currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). You can watch the new RAGTIME tv spot right here on STAGE TUBE!
TV: Backstage with THE LION KING Tour!November 1, 2009BWW TV's Audra Stafford takes you on a very special trip backstage in this exciting new segment as she gets up close and personal with the productions puppets!
RAGTIME Star Stephanie Umoh Talks 'New Music' to Boston GlobeNovember 1, 2009The John F. Kennedy Center's new production of Terrence McNally,Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, features direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and a majestic 28-piece orchestra led by musical director James Moore.
David Cromer Talks 'NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Closing with The New York TimesOctober 31, 2009BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS will close Sunday, November 1st. Directed by David Cromer, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS opened on Sunday, October 25th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BROADWAY BOUND, which was scheduled to join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18th, 2009 has been cancelled.
'BIRDIE' Star John Treacy Egan's Holiday Recording 'ON CHRISTMAS MORNING' Now AvailableOctober 31, 2009Broadway performer John Treacy Egan's new holiday recording, ON CHRISTMAS MORNING celebrates the season with old and new yuletide Classics. With favorite holiday tunes by composers Styne, Loesser, and Torme, and modern composers like Carey, Foster, and Menken, John Treacy Egan's soaring tenor brings in the warmth of the season under the musical direction of Mr. David Shenton.
Sold Out 'STREETCAR' Starring Blanchett Opens at Kennedy Center 10/31October 31, 2009Sydney Theatre Company's A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, directed by Liv Ullmann, has embarked on its U.S. Tour. The production, which played the Sydney Theatre from 1 September to 10 October 2009, featuring STC Co-Artistic Director Cate Blanchett as Blanche DuBois, is now in previews at run at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from October 29th to November 21st 2009 - with an opening night of October 31 - and Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM), New York from November 27th to December 20th 2009. The Washington D.C. engagement is now completely sold out.
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Update: 'Brighton Beach' Will Close 11/1, 'Broadway Bound' HaltedOctober 31, 2009BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS will close Sunday, November 1st. Directed by David Cromer, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS opened on Sunday, October 25th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BROADWAY BOUND, which was scheduled to join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18th, 2009 has been cancelled.
Photo Flash: Cheyenne Jackson On NBC's 30 ROCK - Sneak Peek!October 30, 2009FINIAN'S RAINBOW star Cheyenne Jackson will be joining the cast of the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series '30 Rock' next month. Jackson's first episode on the hit comedy series will on Thursday November 12th. The episode is titled 'THE PROBLEM SOLVERS' and will also feature Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi.