Bob Bartner

New College Foundation Raises $500,000 During the 'O'Shea Formula'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2021

MaryAnne Young, executive director of the New College Foundation, announced that more than $500,000 was raised during the “O’Shea Formula,” a virtual event on May 6 that celebrated New College of Florida President Donal O’Shea’s accomplishments.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Cast Album To Be Released
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2020

The cast album of the hugely acclaimed musical Flowers for Mrs Harris, recorded by the Chichester Festival Theatre company, will be released on 3 December. With a book by Rachel Wagstaff and music and lyrics by Richard Taylor, Flowers for Mrs Harris captures the glowing humanity of the novel by Paul Gallico on which it is based.

Asolo Rep Elects New Board President and Adds Five New Members to Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that Carole Crosby has assumed the leadership of its Board of Directors, on July 1, 2020. Ms. Crosby has served on Asolo Rep's Board for the past seven years.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Launches Online Productions Streamed From Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2020

For the first time, Chichester Festival Theatre is to stream a selection of its archive productions online, beginning with the musical Flowers for Mrs Harris from Thursday 9 April for the Easter weekend.

THE MODERATE SOPRANO Enters its Final Weeks
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2018

Audiences have just five weeks left to see David Hare's critically acclaimed new play The Moderate Soprano, about the love story at the heart of the foundation of Glyndebourne, directed by Jeremy Herrin and starring Olivier Award winners Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll. The production enters its final weeks at the Duke of York's Theatre where it must end a strictly limited season on Saturday 30 June.

Asolo Rep Announces 2018-19 Board Of Directors
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018

Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces its 2018-19 Board of Directors. Officers include Ann Charters (President), Carole Crosby (Vice President/President Elect), Sy Goldblatt (Vice President), Dennis Dirks (Treasurer), and Giselle Huberman (Secretary).

Photo Flash: First Look at THE MODERATE SOPRANO at the Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2018

Production images have today been released for David Hare's The Moderate Soprano, directed by Jeremy Herrin, which is currently previewing at the Duke of York's Theatre, with opening night for press this evening.

David Hare's THE MODERATE SOPRANO Will Have West End Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2017

David Hare's critically acclaimed play The Moderate Soprano will make its West End premiere next spring at the Duke of York's Theatre, with performances from 5 April to 30 June 2018 and opening night for press on 12 April 2018.

Irresistible Comedy BAD DATES to Complete Huntington's 2017-2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2017

The 15th anniversary production of Theresa Rebeck's irresistible comedy Bad Dates will complete the Huntington Theatre Company's 2017-2018 season. Bad Dates will be directed by Huntington favorite Jessica Stone (This season's Ripcord and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Huntington), and the play joins the previously announced seven titles in the 2017-2018 season.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, TARTUFFE, & More Highlight Huntington Theatre Co's 2017-18 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2017

Huntington Theatre Company, Boston's leading professional theatre, announces its 2017-2018 season. The Huntington has long been an anchor cultural institution of Huntington Avenue, the Avenue of the Arts, and will remain so on a permanent basis. The Huntington's upcoming season will include productions in the Huntington Avenue Theatre (known as the BU Theatre through June 30), and plans are underway to convert the theatre into a first-rate, modern venue with expanded services to audiences, artists, and the community. The 36th season will include four plays at the Huntington Avenue Theatre, as well as three plays at the Wimberly Theatre and one special event in the Roberts Studio Theatre, both located in the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA in the South End.

KING LEAR, Starring Glenda Jackson, in Talks for West End and Broadway Transfers
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2016

Baz Bamigboye of the UK Daily Mail has reported that producers Sonia Friedman, Bob Bartner and Scott Rudin are perusing both Broadway and West End real estate for a potential transfer of the acclaimed Old Vic production of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' for potential 2017 productions.

Broadway Producer Bob Bartner to Speak at Asolo Rep's 2016 Fall Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016

The Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon today, October 26 at noon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. This year's luncheon guest speaker will be Broadway producer and past Asolo Rep Board President Bob Bartner.

Broadway Producer Bob Bartner to Speak at Asolo Rep's 2016 Fall Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016

The Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon on Wednesday, October 26 at noon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. This year's luncheon guest speaker will be Broadway producer and past Asolo Rep Board President Bob Bartner.

West End's SHOW BOAT Will Now Play Final Performance in August
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016

This limited season of Daniel Evans' five star Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat will now play its final West End performance on 27 August 2016. The production was previously announced to be booking to 7 January 2017.

Asolo Rep to Stage U.S. Premiere of HETTY FEATHER
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2016

Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the final production of its record breaking 2015-16 season, the U.S. premiere of the U.K. phenomenon HETTY FEATHER, Dame Jacqueline Wilson's wildly popular U.K. novel adapted into a thrilling theatrical masterpiece by Emma Reeves.

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of West End's SHOW BOAT - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 26, 2016

Daniel Evans' Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat has now transferred to the West End with opening night last night (Monday 25 April 2016) at the New London Theatre.    

STAGE TUBE: Rebecca Trehearn Sings 'Bill' From SHOW BOAT
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 22, 2016

Rebecca Trehearn, Julie in SHOW BOAT, performs 'Bill' from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at Chris Peluso, Gina Beck and More in UK's SHOW BOAT
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 15, 2016

Daniel Evans' sell-out Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat has transferred to the West End and is now in previews, with press night on Monday 25 April 2016.  Show Boat is booking at the New London Theatre to 7 January 2017.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Malcolm Sinclair and Chris Peluso Join SHOW BOAT - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 18, 2016

Malcolm Sinclair (Capt. Andy Hawks) and Chris Peluso (Gaylord Ravenal) will join original Sheffield cast members Gina Beck (Magnolia Hawks), Lucy Briers (Parthy Ann Hawks), Rebecca Trehearn (Julia La Verne), Emmanuel Kojo(Joe), Sandra Marvin (Queenie), Alex Young (Ellie May Chipley) and Danny Collins (Frank Schultz) in the West End cast of Daniel Evans' five star production of Show Boat.

CMSD Students Present MEMPHIS as 16th Annual All-City Musical This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its sixteenth annual All-City Musical, MEMPHIS to crown the District's 2014-15 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of nearly fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, this weekend, May 22 - 24, 2015. Tony Sias, Director of Arts Education / Cleveland School of the Arts Artistic Director for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, co-directs the production with the CMSD All-City Arts Program's Managing Director, Kimberly Brown.