Photo Coverage: Alicia Witt at Joe's PubJuly 30, 2008Actress/singer/songwriter Alicia Witt sang and performed a set of her original songs with piano and full band at the Public Theater's JOE's PUB on Monday, July 28th at 9:30 PM. Alicia is an award-winning classical pianist. Special guests included Josiah Early, Jeff Fiorello and Lady Rizo of Lady Rizo and the Assettes.
Photo Coverage: Hunter Bell Visits Happy Kung Fu Sunshine FlowerJuly 29, 2008On July 26th, 2008, Hunter Bell, co-creator and co-star of Broadway's [title of show] was a featured special guest for Off Broadway's Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower. Also appearing was author, pundit, and Iraq veteran, First Lt. Paul Rieckhoff who's book critically acclaimed book Chasing Ghosts details his tour in the region. He has appeared on Bill Maher, Colbert Report, and Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann, in addition to contributing writing to many publications including the New York Times and Huffington Post.
Photo Coverage: Max Crumm and Laura Osnes Have Last 'Grease' PerformanceJuly 21, 2008Max Crumm and Laura Osnes played their last performance as Danny and Sandy in Grease on Sunday, July 20th 2008. The gang at Rydell High will get a new 'class couple' on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 when Derek Keeling and Ashley Spencer join the cast in the lead roles of 'Danny' and 'Sandy.'
Photo Coverage: [title of show] Curtain Call & After PartyJuly 20, 2008[title of show] had their official Broadway opening on July 17th, 2008. [title of show] is written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell. Michael Berresse directs. The cast stars Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell,Heidi Blickenstaff and Jeff Bowen. Larry Pressgrove is musical director.
Photo Coverage: [title of show] ArrivalsJuly 20, 2008[title of show] held its official Broadway Opening on July 17th, 2008. [title of show] is written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell. Michael Berresse directs. The cast stars Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell,Heidi Blickenstaff and Jeff Bowen. Larry Pressgrove is musical director.
Photo Coverage: Sierra & Summer Boggess Together On 'The Little Mermaid'July 17, 2008Sierra Boggess and her younger sister Summer Boggess sat down with photographer Peter James Zielinski to commemorate Summer subbing as the cellist in the orchestra of The Little Mermaid. Summer is a gifted cellist who made her Broadway debut this past April as a sub in various Broadway productions.
Photo Coverage: HAIR Theory Performance AfterpartyJuly 11, 2008On July 9th, clothing store Theory (40 Gansevoort St and Hudson) presented a 45-minute preview performance of the Public Theater's upcoming revival of Hair (the show opens July 22nd). The store also exhibited its own original Hair paraphernalia, ranging from scripts to T-shirts and programs inside the boutique. After the show the cast, writer Jim Rado, Public Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, and guests attended an exclusive after-party.
Photo Coverage: Cast Of 'Hair' Performs Live At TheoryJuly 11, 2008On July 9th, clothing store Theory (40 Gansevoort St and Hudson) presented a 45-minute preview performance of the Public Theater's upcoming revival of Hair (the show opens July 22nd). The store also exhibited its own original Hair paraphernalia, ranging from scripts to T-shirts and programs inside the boutique.
Photo Coverage: Meet The Cast Of New Broadway Show 'Angels'July 10, 2008Angels, a new musical based on Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, will premiere on Broadway during the 2008-9 season. Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), Angels will feature a cast of 24, including Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grové and Nicholas Rodriguez, in the leading roles. The musical gave a special presentation on Wednesday July 9th to an invited audience, and BroadwayWorld.com was there!
Photo Coverage: [title of show] First Preview Performance!July 7, 2008[title of show] opened the 2008-09 theatre season with its own brand of fireworks and hilarity for its first preview performance on July 5, 2008. [title of show] is written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell and is directed by Michael Berresse. [title of show] on Broadway will star the musical's original cast -- Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff and musical director Larry Pressgrove.
Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Samsung Store CD SigningJuly 1, 2008This past Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, hosted an afternoon with the cast of A Catered Affair. The afternoon events included a meet and greet with cast members, including stars Tom Wopat, Matt Cavenaugh and Harvey Fierstein, a special in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.