BWW INTERVIEWS: GEORGE BATAILLE'S BATHROBE Star Bill Weeden
by Eddie Varley - Aug 27, 2009
Bill Weeden, the veteran songwriter-comedian whose tunes were the basis for 2006's long-running musical revue Into the Weeds, closes this weekend in the American premiere of Richard Foreman's George Bataille's Bathrobe at The Brick, the Williamsburg theater known for its adventurousness and edge. The production was much-praised and so was Weeden's performance in the leading role. BWW caught up with Bill this week via e-mail to ask him about Foreman, the production, and his career.
Trick Saddle Presents 'WICKETS' Beginning Previews 1/3/09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2009
Trick Saddle presents the World Premiere of WICKETS beginning previews January 3 at 3LD Art & Technology Center. This radical adaptation of Marie Irene Fornes groundbreaking 1971 drama Fefu and Her Friends is created and conceived by Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers. Developed through Mabou Mines Suite/Space and the HERE Arts Center Artist Residency Program (HARP) with overall support from INTAR Theater. Opening night is slated for Thursday January 8, 2009.
Trick Saddle Presents 'WICKETS' Beginning Previews 1/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008
Trick Saddle presents the World Premiere of WICKETS beginning previews January 3 at 3LD Art & Technology Center. This radical adaptation of Marie Irene Fornes groundbreaking 1971 drama Fefu and Her Friends is created and conceived by Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers. Developed through Mabou Mines Suite/Space and the HERE Arts Center Artist Residency Program (HARP) with overall support from INTAR Theater. Opening night is slated for Thursday January 8, 2009.
D'Abruzzo and Gelber to Star in 4/23 'Green Room' Reading
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2007
Tony-nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo and fellow original Avenue Q cast member Jordan Gelber will lead the cast of an invitation-only developmental reading of a new play, The Green Room by Craig Shemin at the 45th Street Theater on April 23 at 8pm.
Lisa Brescia Guest Stars Closing Night of 'Into the Weeds'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2006
The cast of Into the Weeds: The Bill Weeden Songbook will welcome guest star Lisa Brescia to the show as it's guest star for the production's final performance on Saturday, December 2. The performance will begin at 11 pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue).
Marty Thomas Guests at 'Into the Weeds,' Nov. 18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2006
Marty Thomas will lend his tenor to the musical revue Into the Weeds: The Bill Weeden Songbook at the Laurie Beechman Theatre this coming Saturday, November 18th.
Photo Coverage: Jim Caruso's Cast Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 31, 2006
Jamie DeRoy, Devlin, Bill Weeden with Into the Weeds stars Eddie Varley and Amanda Weeden, as well as the legendary Julie Wilson, were among the stars who appeared at Jim Caruso's Cast Party on October 30th
Naughton & Into the Weeds Cast Set for 'Perfect Evening'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2006
James Naughton and the cast of Into the Weeds have been invited to perform One Big Team at a 'Perfect Evening' - a gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of Don Larsen's legendary World Series Perfect Game
Stephanie D'Abruzzo to Dive 'Into the Weeds,' Sept. 9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2006
Following in the footsteps of previous Special Guest Stars Annie Golden and Felicia Finley, Tony Award-nominated Avenue Q star Stephanie D'Abruzzo will be welcomed into Into the Weeds - Selections from the Bill Weeden Songbook on September 9th
Finley, D'Abruzzo, Naughton to Go Into the Weeds
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2006
Following in the footsteps of last Saturday's Special Guest Star Annie Golden, more Broadway stars will be welcomed into Into the Weeds - Selections from the Bill Weeden Songbook
Annie Golden to Guest Star in Extended Into the Weeds
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2006
Special Guest Star Annie Golden will appear Saturday, August 19th in Dog Run Rep's Into the Weeds - Selections from the Bill Weeden Songbook, a musical revue conceived and directed by Jeff Cohen that has been extended through September 30th
Into The Weeds: Bloomin' Clever
by Michael Dale - Aug 10, 2006
This collection of songs by Bill Weeden is a welcome throwback to the type of simple, sophisticated musical revues featuring clever, intelligent lyrics that used to provide fizzy nightcaps for post-theatre crowds
