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IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE - PAGE 12

Signature Theatre's SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2010

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertin...


STAGE TUBE: Nathan Lane and Bway Stars Reveal Favorite PBS Programs
by Molly Hagan - October 13, 2010

This past July, Broadway stars joined in Washington for 'A Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House,' to promote arts education. The event featured Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Elaine Stritch, Brian d'Arcy James, Chad Kimball, Tonya Pinkins, Marvin Hamlisch, Karen Olivo,...


Watch the White House Broadway Concert LIVE at 7pm on BWW!
by Robert Diamond - July 19, 2010

Tonight, the President and the First Lady will host White House events celebrating the arts, innovation and creativity while at the same time encouraging continued outreach to students and the community. This event, featuring top Broadway talent including Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, B...


Marshall, Griffin & Doyle Set as ENCORES! 2010-11 Directors
by Robert Diamond - September 21, 2010

Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced directors for the 2010-11 Encores! season: Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph the season opener, Bells Are Ringing, with music by Jule Styne and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, ope...


BWW Recap: DC Area Students & HAIRSPRAY Perform for First Lady Michelle Obama
by Charles Shubow - August 05, 2010

What it's like to visit the East Room of the White House and watch a rehearsal of 'We Can't Stop the Beat'...


Menzel, Mitchell, Lane et al. Set for White House Arts Initiative 7/19 for PBS Broadcast
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2010

Next week, the President and the First Lady will host White House events celebrating the arts, innovation and creativity while at the same time encouraging continued outreach to students and the community....


James, Kimball, Menzel And More Set For B'way Celebration At The White House 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 18, 2010

A BROADWAY CELEBRATION: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE will premiere Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS stations nationwide, followed by an encore presentation at 10:00 p.m....


STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY Tour Stars Perform at White House
by Jessica Lewis - July 20, 2010

Last night, July 19, Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated the arts, innovation and creativity with the Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House event, featuring top Broadway talent including Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Brian D'Arcy James, Chad Kimball, Tonya Pinkins, Ma...


Kelli O'Hara, Judy Kaye, David Pittu and Will Chase to Star in BELLS ARE RINGING
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2010

Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase will star in Bells Are Ringing, the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, running November 18-21 at City Center. The cast also features Dylan Baker, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Kaye, Brad Oscar and David Pittu. Bells Are Ringing, directed and choreograph...


BWW Recap: DC Area Students & HAIRSPRAY Perform for First Lady Michelle Obama
by Charles Shubow - August 05, 2010

What it's like to visit the East Room of the White House and watch a rehearsal of 'We Can't Stop the Beat'...


Arnas, Jenkins, Naughton, Esparza & More Lead 92nd Street Y's 2010 Lyrics & Lyricists
by Jessica Lewis - November 17, 2009

The 92nd Street Y has announced casting for the 2010 season of Lyrics & Lyricists. Lucie Arnaz, Debby Boone, Capathia Jenkins, James Naughton and Raúl Esparza are among the performers who will present the music of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, Johnny Burke and Hoagy Carmichael. The season also includes ...


Watch White House Arts Event LIVE on BWW Monday!
by Robert Diamond - July 16, 2010

Next week, the President and the First Lady will host White House events celebrating the arts, innovation and creativity while at the same time encouraging continued outreach to students and the community. This event, featuring top Broadway talent including Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald,...


Signature Theatre's SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2010

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertin...


Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 12/12
by Jessica Lewis - November 12, 2009

For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, a Tony Award winner who has captivated audiences all over the country, on December 12, 2009 at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. ...


Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertin...


President and First Lady Host Concert Honoring Paul McCartney 6/2
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2010

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored...


Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 12/12
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2009

For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, a Tony Award winner who has captivated audiences all over the country, on December 12, 2009 at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. ...


Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2009

For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, a Tony Award winner who has captivated audiences all over the country, on December 12, 2009 at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. ...


Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 12/12
by Jessica Lewis - November 12, 2009

For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, a Tony Award winner who has captivated audiences all over the country, on December 12, 2009 at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. ...


Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010

Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family...


The Rrazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts, Features Leachman, Harrris & More
by Charlie Piane - May 07, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces June 2010 Concerts...


Magic Castle and Cabaret at the Castle Presents AN EVENING WITH LEE ROY REAMS 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2010

The Magic Castle offers yet another great Broadway star to the stage of Cabaret at the Castle with Lee Roy Reams. The man who columnist Liz Smith called 'Broadway's Darling' and the New York Times hailed as 'Broadway's song and dance man nonpareil' is scheduled to appear for one night only. A portio...


Lillias White Joins Bdwy's FELA!, Previews 10/19
by Charlie Piane - August 13, 2009

Tony® Award-winner Lillias White will join the cast of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, playing the role of the iconic artist's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti....


James, Kimball, Menzel And More Set For B'way Celebration At The White House 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2010

A BROADWAY CELEBRATION: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE will premiere Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS stations nationwide, followed by an encore presentation at 10:00 p.m....


Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 12/12
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2009

For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, a Tony Award winner who has captivated audiences all over the country, on December 12, 2009 at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. ...






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