Wakka Wakka Opens BABY UNIVERSE (A PUPPET ODYSSEY) Off-Broadway Tonight
The award-winning theatre company Wakka Wakka presents a strictly-limited return engagement of the acclaimed BABY UNIVERSE (A Puppet Odyssey), written and directed by Wakka Wakka members Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, featuring over 30 expressive hand-and-rod puppets created by Mr. Waage.
Tickets Go on Sale for LADY DAY Musical Today
Tickets will go on sale for the new musical Lady Day about Billie Holiday, starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater today, August 9th at 12noon at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues) . Tickets will also be available on phone and online. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th (7PM) and an opening is set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM).
Tickets Go on Sale for LADY DAY Musical on August 9
Tickets will go on sale for the new musical Lady Day about Billie Holiday, starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater on Friday, August 9th at 12noon at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues) . Tickets will also be available on phone and online. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th (7PM) and an opening is set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM).
Dee Dee Bridgewater Leads LADY DAY Musical at the Little Shubert Theatre
Multi-award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, along with noted costumes designer Patricia A. Hibbert, and acclaimed lighting designed by Ryan O'Gara will head the design team for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical "Lady Day" starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd(6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier "Best Actress in a Musical" Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productionsthe show's creative team also includes three-time Emmy Award winning composer & arranger Bill Jolly, who will serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).
BULLET FOR ADOLF Extends at New World Stages Through 10/21
Bullet for Adolf, the new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, has extended its run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Originally scheduled to play its final performance on Sunday, September 9, the production will now play through Sunday, October 21.
STAGE TUBE: Woody Harrelson Chats BULLET FOR ADOLF on 'Colbert'
Woody Harrelson appeared on last night's 'The Colbert Report' on Comedy Central to discuss his new Off-Broadway play, BULLET FOR ADOLF. During the interview, the actor managed to unbutton his shirt to casually reveal a bit of advertising for the show. Check out the appearance below!
TV: Woody Harrelson-Helmed BULLET FOR ADOLF- Performance Highlights!
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere tonight, August 8. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show began performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Woody Harrelson-Helmed BULLET FOR ADOLF
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere tonight, August 8. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show began performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld rings you photos of the cast in action below!
STAGE TUBE: Woody Harrelson Chats BULLET FOR ADOLF on 'The View'
Woody Harrelson visited ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to talk about his new Off-Broadway comedy BULLET FOR ADOLF now in previews at New World Stages. The Academy Award-nominee was joined by the play's co-writer Frankie Hyman who talked about his friendship with Harrelson. Check out the clips below!
Photo Flash: Leon Addison Brown, Ritchie Coster and More Rehearse Signature Theatre's THE TRAIN DRIVER
Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The cast includes Leon Addison Brown (The Orphans' Home Cycle, Two Trains Running) as Simon and Ritchie Coster ("Luck," The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as Roelf. The show opens Sept 9, 2012. Check out photos of the team in rehearsal below!
Full Photo Coverage: Woody Harrelson and Cast of BULLET FOR ADOLF Meet the Press!
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Harrelson-Academy Award nominee for The Messenger and The People vs. Larry Flynt-the show begins performances on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. Woody Harrelson and the cast and creative team just met the press today, and you can check full photo coverage of the festivities below!
TV: Woody Harrelson & Co. Introduces BULLET FOR ADOLF to New York!
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Harrelson (Academy Award® nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages in anticipation of an official opening on August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through September 9, 2012.
Woody Harrelson and the Bullet company met the press today, June 26, and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with the team. Click below to hear all about the exciting new production.
FREEZE FRAME: Woody Harrelson & BULLET FOR ADOLF Cast Meet the Press!
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer. Directed by Mr. Harrelson (Academy Award® nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012. Woody Harrelson and the creative team just met the press today, and you can check out a photo preview of the festivities below! Be sure to check back later for full photo coverage!
Woody Harrelson Brings BULLET FOR ADOLF to New World Stages in July
Bullet for Adolf, a new comedy by Woody Harrelson and Frankie Hyman, will receive its American premiere this summer, it was announced today. Directed by Mr. Harrelson (Academy Award nominee - The Messenger, The People vs. Larry Flynt), performances will begin Thursday, July 19, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The production is scheduled to play through Sunday, September 9, 2012.