JSP to Release Judy Garland Box SetFebruary 18, 2012The British label JSP Records will release a box set of Judy Garland recordings in 2013 titled CREATIONS 1936-1962 - SONGS SHE SANG FIRST.
F.U.D.G.E. Nominated for 8 IRNE AwardsFebruary 18, 2012The Nominating Committee of the Independent Reviewers of New England has honored the F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company with eight (8) 2012 Award Nominations for their completely sold-out and unanimously acclaimed productions of the Broadway musicals "CAROUSEL" which opened at The Arsenal Center for the Arts on July 29, 2011 and "SPRING AWAKENING" which opened at The Arsenal Center for the Arts on November 4, 2011.
Winners Announced for 41st Annual George London Foundation AwardsFebruary 18, 2012The winners of the 41st annual George London Foundation Awards Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers were announced at the conclusion of the competition's final round this evening, which took place in a front of a capacity audience at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
Harris Theater Presents 'Eat to the Beat' Series, 3/1-31 February 18, 2012The Harris Theater for Music and Dance continues the third season of its celebrated Eat to the Beat $5 lunchtime performance series with the "Rising Star Spring Series" featuring performances by some of the Theater's most renowned arts education partners.
THE AGONY & THE ECTASY OF STEVE JOBS Transcript Available For Download, 2/21February 18, 2012Monologist Mike Daisey will make his critically acclaimed one man show THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS available free of charge, without royalty, under an open license to anyone who wishes to perform or adapt the work in any way around the world. Beginning Tuesday, February 21st a transcript of the monologue will be available for download on Daisey's website, http://mikedaisey.com.
Watch GODSPELL & Sutton Foster on PROJECT RUNWAY!February 18, 2012Broadway's new revival of Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL was featured on Lifetime Television's acclaimed reality competition 'Project Runway All Stars,' February 16. In the episode, the contestants competed for their 'Broadway debut' when Stephen Schwartz challenged the All Stars to put together an outfit for inclusion in the Broadway production of GODSPELL. The episode also featured ANYTHING GOES star and Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as a guest judge.
Bucks County Playhouse Announces Rennovation PlansFebruary 18, 2012At an open house event held on February 16, Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, revealed exciting and sweeping renovation plans to its storied facilities. The long-term vision is centered on how to make the Playhouse more functional, self-sustaining, and enjoyable for all who visit, and these renovations will be executed in phases.
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, et al. Win NAACP Image AwardsFebruary 18, 2012The 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards were held on Friday, February 17 at the Shrine Auditorium. The awards were hosted by Sanaa Latham and Anthony Mackie. According to Deadline.com, 'The Help' was the big winner of the night, taking home the award for Outstanding Motion Picture. The film's stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer won Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
STAGE TUBE: Lapine & Blankenbuehler Talk ANNIE!February 18, 2012Director James Lapine and Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler talk about the return of ANNIE, which is headed to Broadway in the Fall. See audition footage and hear what the have to say about the new revival below!
John Leguizamo Joins ABC's 'Only Fools and Horses'February 18, 2012According to Deadline.com, actor and comedian John Leguizamo is set to star in the new ABC pilot, 'Only Fools and Horses.' The comedy is based on the British format. It is adapted and executive produced by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. It is also executive produced by Leguizamo's manager Jeff Golenberg.
Julie White Signs on to NBC's 'Go On'February 18, 2012Deadline.com announced that Tony Award winner Julie White has been cast in the new NBC pilot, 'Go On.' The comedy is written and executive produced by Scott Silveri (Friends). It is also executive produced by Karey Burke and directed by Todd Holland.
Romney Announces Plans to Reduce National Arts FundingFebruary 18, 2012According to The Huffington Post, GOP candidate Mitt Romney said that he would reduce National Arts funding by half. He would 'enact deep reductions' in cultural and art grantmaking agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.'