'FLOWER DRUM SONG' Among 25 Films Inducted Into Registry
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 31, 2008 Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Flower Drum Song,' the 1961 movie musical based on the Broadway production of the same name, is among the 25 films selected for the National Film Registry. The holiday season is usually a busy time for moviegoers, but December is also the time of year when attention is ...
Tickets Now on Sale for Signature's 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - October 14, 2008 Tickets go on sale today for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME, the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). ...
Photo Flash: Once On This Island at Freud Playhouse
by Faetra Petillo - August 27, 2008 Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3. Bradley Rapier, founder of the Groovaloos, choreogr...
Baldwin & Lithgow Set to Host TCM's 'Essentials' Series
by Eddie Varley - March 10, 2009 Turner Classic Movies (TCM), television's foremost authority and showplace for classic film, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year by sharing a passion for cinema with the network's devoted fans. ...
Cindy Adams Chats 'OSCAR' with 'WALL-E' Creator
by Eddie Varley - February 20, 2009 The New York Post's gossip legend Cindy Adams talks Oscar in her current column in advance of this Sunday's Academy Awards telecast. She chats with a few Oscar contenders including, director Stephen Daldry, who is nominated for the The Reader, Frozen River Best Actress nominee Melissa Leo and WALL-E...
Showcase of New Musicals Tour London and Beyond Starting in March
by Robert Diamond - February 07, 2009 Following their sell-out debut in the autumn, this acclaimed revue of new musical theatre writing, featuring music from over twenty new musicals from around the world, is preparing to embark upon a UK Regional Tour. The A STAGE KINDLY new musical theatre initiative offers composers a chance to have ...
Signature Theatre Announces Full Cast of 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008 Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for HOME, by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Ron OJ Parson. HOME will be the second production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble...
Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn' at El Portal
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2007 Kathryn Crosby film, television and stage star brings her one-woman show to the El Portal Theatre for a limited holiday engagement. Bing Crosby is remembered by Kathryn Crosby in 'Holidays with Bing & Kathryn,' with Musical Director Edward Sayegh at the piano. Produced by dear friend Dolores Hope, ...
A 'Midnight Train' that never gained much steam: Gladys Knight at Mohegan Sun's Arena
by Randy Rice - February 21, 2006 Motown Legend Gladys Knight with Special Guest Sinbad performed at Mohegan Sun's Arena on February 19, 2006....
HAIRSPRAY Director Shankman Signs on For SINBAD and BOB: THE MUSICAL
by Eddie Varley - December 18, 2008 Variety is reporting that Hairspray and upcoming Bedtime Stories director Adam Shankman has signed on to direct two new projects, Bob the Musical at Disney and Sinbad at Sony...
HAIRSPRAY Director Shankman Signs on For SINBAD and BOB: THE MUSICAL
by Eddie Varley - December 18, 2008 Variety is reporting that Hairspray and upcoming Bedtime Stories director Adam Shankman has signed on to direct two new projects, Bob the Musical at Disney and Sinbad at Sony...
Reed Brings On The Comedy in East 14th at New World Stages
by TJ Fitzgerald - July 10, 2008 Acclaimed comedian talks about his new one man show and life growing up with his peculiar parents...
Showcase of New Musicals Tour London and Beyond Starting in March
by Robert Diamond - February 07, 2009 Following their sell-out debut in the autumn, this acclaimed revue of new musical theatre writing, featuring music from over twenty new musicals from around the world, is preparing to embark upon a UK Regional Tour. The A STAGE KINDLY new musical theatre initiative offers composers a chance to have ...
Caroline's Announces July Lineup Headlined By Gottfried and Mooney
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2008 Carolines on Broadway, 'America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,' announces its all-star line-up of comedy talent for the month of July 2008, highlighted by headliners PAUL MOONEY, from Comedy Central's 'Chappelle's Show' and Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled,' July 3 - 6 and July 24 - 27; CAPONE, 'The Gangster of...
Orlando Jones and LaChanze Join Cast of Encores! THE WIZ; Full Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - May 07, 2009 Orlando Jones will play The Wiz, and Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze will play Glinda, the good witch, in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, June 12 July 5 at New York City Center. Glinda's sister-witches will include Tichina Arnold as Evillene and Dawnn Lewis a...
Signature Theatre Announces Full Cast of 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008 Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for HOME, by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Ron OJ Parson. HOME will be the second production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble...
Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events In Detroit
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 11, 2009 Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events for Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe. On Sale Friday! Friday, April 24 @ 11 p.m., Flight Of The Conchords with special guest Eugene Mirman (FOX): Tickets ($38.50) go on...
Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events In Detroit
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 25, 2009 Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events for Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe On Sale Thursday! Thursday, April 16 @ 8 p.m., Robin Williams (SOUNDBOARD): Tickets ($98 & $153) go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday,...
Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events In Detroit
by Reynard Loki - April 15, 2009 Olympia Entertainment announces upcoming events for Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe. ...
Tickets Now on Sale for Signature's 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - October 14, 2008 Tickets go on sale today for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME, the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). ... |