Rupert Holmes Joins Creative Team For 'ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS' MusicalJuly 26, 2009The swinging '60's meet Broadway when Robin and the 7 Hoods, a brand new musical comedy, opens in New York during the 2010-11 season, it was announced by the show's producers (Bruce Charet, Dennis Mastro, Dennis Farina, Billy Campbell; Barry Brown, executive producer)
The Attic Ensemble Holds COME BLOW YOUR HORN Auditions 8/3 & 8/4July 26, 2009The Attic Ensemble, Theater for a New Jersey City, will hold auditions for a non-union production of the Neil Simon's classic comedy Come Blow Your Horn, directed by Marcie Colleen. Auditions are at the Attic Ensemble, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City.
Philly Improv Theater Announces August ScheduleJuly 26, 2009Philly Improv Theater has one quick performance week before they get ready for a 16-day run during the annual Philly Fringe. In August, the theater is presenting a line-up of improv, sketch and stand-up comedy favorites and a one-night performance of Amnesia and Attempted Murder, a one-woman show that has taken New York City's comedy scene by storm. All PHIT shows take place at 407 Bainbridge Street. More information is available online at www.phillyimprovtheater.com or at 267-233-1556.
Theatre By The Sea Presents 'DANCE, DANCE, DANCE' 7/31July 26, 2009Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to continue Theatre By The Sea's 2009 Children's Festival with Dance, Dance, Dance presented by the Okra Dance Company on Friday, July 31, 2009.
GOD OF CARNAGE Takes 'Summer Break' 7/26, Re-Opens 9/8 with Celebrated Cast IntactJuly 26, 2009The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE have extended their contracts through November 15. The entire production will take a 6 week summer hiatus beginning after today's performance to allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15.
Ball, Jones And James-Ellis Play Final HAIRSPRAY Performances 7/25July 25, 2009Current and original lead performers Michael Ball, Leanne Jones and Ben James-Ellis play their final performances in the UK hit tonight, Saturday, July 25th, 2009. The role of ?Edna Turnblad' is the longest continuing part that Michael has ever played in the West End.
Howard McGillin Exits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 7/25July 25, 2009THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Howard McGillin will sing his last 'music of the night' this evening as he ends his long run in the production's title role. Now, after 10 years since his first of many engagements with the production, he has decided to pursue other theatrical ventures and will play his final performance tonight Saturday, July 25th.
BURN THE FLOOR Begins Performances Tonight 7/25 At Broadway's Longacre TheatreJuly 25, 2009BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, begins performances tonight Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18.
Marvin Hamlisch Talks 'THE NUTTY PROFESSOR' In The NY POSTJuly 25, 2009Legendary actor, director, writer and producer Jerry Lewis will make his theatrical directorial debut on Broadway with the new musical, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, based on the 1963 film that he starred in and co-wrote. With music by Academy Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marvin Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by multiple Tony Award winner and Grammy Nominee Rupert Holmes, the musical is aiming for a bow on Broadway in the 2010/2011 season and is being produced by Loud Watch Productions, LLC.