Bert Fink Named Chief Creative Officer for MTI Europe
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2015
Bert Fink will join Music Theatre International (MTI) as Chief Creative Officer for MTI Europe, it was announced today by Drew Cohen, President and Chief Operating Officer of MTI Worldwide.
BRITTEN 100/LA Celebration Comes to a Close with LA Opera's BILLY BUDD, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2014
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, concludes his three-year commemoration of the centenary of composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) and brings the Britten 100/LA celebration to a close in Los Angeles with LA Opera's production of Billy Budd, which opens today, February 22 and continues through March 16, 2014.
BRITTEN 100/LA Celebration Comes to a Close with LA Opera's BILLY BUDD, 2/22-3/16
by Diana Heisroth - Jan 30, 2014
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, concludes his three-year commemoration of the centenary of composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) and brings the Britten 100/LA celebration to a close in Los Angeles with LA Opera's production of Billy Budd, which opens on February 22 and continues through March 16, 2014. For more information about this production, please visit www.LAOpera.org.
Good People Theater Debuts 1st Show A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013
Today, a newly formed Board of Directors joined with Producing Artistic Director Janet Miller to announce the launch of a non-profit theater venture-the Good People Theater Company (GPTC)-and its opening show, LA's first fully staged production of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.
Jenna Russell to Host Sondheim Society Awards on May 19
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2013
The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Competition (SSSSPOTY), now in its seventh year, was created to give musical theatre students a platform to showcase their work before graduation.
Imagem Music Group Expands with R&H Theatricals Europe
by Robert Diamond - Sep 6, 2012
The Imagem Music Group, owner of some of the world's most popular musicals including The Sound of Music and The King and I, is expanding its US-based theatrical licensing division, R&H Theatricals, with the creation of a European branch headquartered in the London offices of Imagem UK. R&H Theatricals Europe will represent a catalogue of Broadway evergreens (South Pacific, Oklahoma!) and contemporary classics (Footloose, White Christmas) throughout the UK and across the European market.
STAGE TUBE: FRAULEIN MARIA Retires After Jacob's Pillow Festival 2012, Opening Today, 8/22
by Stage Tube - Aug 22, 2012
Choreographer Doug Elkins and co-directors Barbara Karger and Michael Preston have announced that they will conclude a three-year tour of the acclaimed production Fräulein Maria at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, today, August 22 through August 26. If you aren't able to attend the festival, take a last look at the piece in the video below!
2012-2013 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Revealed
by Robert Diamond - Jun 18, 2012
The Tony Awards Nominating Committee is a rotating group of up to 35 theatre professionals selected by the Tony Awards Administration Committee. Nominators serve for overlapping three-year terms. They are asked to see every new Broadway production and then meet each year shortly after the Tony eligibility deadline. They determine the nominations based on secret ballots supervised by an accounting firm. The results are announced early the following morning.
Looking Glass Theatre Presents THE ANGEL PLAY, 3/16-4/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2012
Looking Glass Theatre presents the world premiere of Bella Poynton's The Angel Play, directed by Amanda Thompson, opening March 16 and running through Sunday, April 1 at Looking Glass Theatre. Tickets are $18, general admission ($15 students/seniors) and available at www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com. Group tickets are also available. Running time is approximately two hours including one intermission.
Looking Glass Theatre Presents THE ANGEL PLAY, 3/16-4/1
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 13, 2012
Looking Glass Theatre presents the world premiere of Bella Poynton's The Angel Play, directed by Amanda Thompson, opening March 16 and running through Sunday, April 1 at Looking Glass Theatre. Tickets are $18, general admission ($15 students/seniors) and available at www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com. Group tickets are also available. Running time is approximately two hours including one intermission.
Looking Glass Theatre Announces THE ANGEL PLAY
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 7, 2012
Looking Glass Theatre, celebrating almost 20 years of productions strengthening the voice of women in theater and the arts, will present the world premiere production of Bella Poynton's The Angel Play, directed by Amanda Thompson. The Angel Play opens Friday, March 16 and continues through Sunday, April 1 with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Looking Glass Theatre, located at 422 West 57th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. Tickets are $18, general admission ($15 students/seniors) and available at www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com. Group tickets also available. Running time is approximately 100 minutes with one intermission.