Eddie Varley - Page 174

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter present the acclaimed David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Performances will began on February 17th with an official opening night set for tonight, Thursday, February 26th, 7:30 p.m., at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street), whose space was completely redesigned for this production.

13 time Emmy Award winner Rosie O'Donnell stars in and executive produces the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie, 'America,' premiering, Saturday February, 28th 2009. Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film follows the story of a boy named America, an emotionally vacant sixteen-year-old, who spent his entire life shuffled through the foster care system.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Caf? (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong in it's third year, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistor, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (Make Me A Song) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district.

The Federal stimulus won't expand a number of certain states' arts funds, due to other cuts various news reports reveal.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's effort to reduce traffic congestion in Midtown will be taking another big step as he plans to close several blocks of Broadway to vehicle traffic through Times Square and Herald Square, a project that would turn sections of the Great White Way into wide reaching pedestrian malls.

RENT will be performed at Corona del Mar High School beginning April 23rd in a happy ending to a sticky and drama filled lead up to rehearsals. The production was halted by Principal Fal Asrani because of 'homosexual' content. Last week, she replaced RENT with You're A Good Man Charlie Brown as the school's upcoming spring musical.

The 2009 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to British playwright and Liverpool native, Chloe Moss for her critically acclaimed play This Wide Night.

Legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley will continue her successful Song Interpretation and Communication Workshop hosted by Imagination Celebration in March and April 2009. The Fort Worth native will share her singing and acting techniques in her master class designed for both dedicated students and advanced professional performers.

The smash hit musical WICKED has extended booking, with tickets now on sale over a year in advance until Saturday 3 April 2010.

After slowly making her way back into the spotlight with performances at the Super Bowl and Grammys, Jennifer Hudson will appear on this Friday, February 27th's episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show singing her new single, 'If This Isn't Love.' Check local listings for times.

Connie Fisher will be making a personal appearance at Dress Circle, 57/59 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden WC2H 9DG, on Saturday 28th February at 1.00pm to sign copies of her new CD Secret Love.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, announces the cast of Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The production, directed by Chris Fisher, features Max Cole-Takanikos, Patricia Duff, Tom Harris, Jill Johnson, and Melissa McAlerney. Performances will begin at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, on Friday, April 10 and continue through Saturday, April 25.

Simon Levy directs the West Coast premiere of the original drama about scientific intrigue and competition - and a woman's life in a man's world. Photograph 51 by Anna Ziegler opens on March 21 at The Fountain Theatre for a seven-week run through May 3. Low-priced previews begin March 14.

Horse Trade Theater Group presents Sci Fi Screening Room: SUPERHERO Night! on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM

The Yentl Extended Director's Edition Two-Disc DVD set was released Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009. The long awaited release includes never before seen bonus features such as Barbra Streisand's Original Concept Reel, rehearsal/final film comparisons, storyboard montages for musical numbers, deleted scenes, and much more, Streisand spoke to The Los Angeles Times about the film, her directorial debut and the possibility of her working on The Normal Heart.

The induction and awards dinner is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Special award honorees will be announced at a later date.

Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical will heat up the Bethesda Theatre for a limited engagement, April 14 through May 10.

Variety reports that ShoWest has named Zac Efron as its 2009 breakthrough performer of the year. Efron will be presented with the honor at ShoWest's Final Night Banquet and Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 2nd, at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas.

Becky Shaw and Remembering 'Tin Pan Alley' featured on Theater Talk Thursday February 26th at 11:30 PM.

EINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the nightclub debut of Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson, and concerts with stage legend Barbara Cook and more!