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According to James Lapine, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Was Almost a Movie With Jake Gyllenhaal & Meryl Streep
by TV News Desk - Jul 30, 2021

Lapine said he'd always wanted to make a film out of Sunday, starring original cast members Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin. He intended to direct it himself.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THINGS HEARD & SEEN
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 1, 2021

A Manhattan couple moves to a historic hamlet in the Hudson Valley and come to discover that their marriage has a sinister darkness, one that rivals their new home’s history. Based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Brundage.

BWW Review: TWENTIETH CENTURY at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Feb 21, 2021

Long-awaited since the production was closed down by the pandemic.

Nickelodeon's NICK NEWS Returns with Special Hosted by Alicia Keys
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 23, 2020

Nickelodeon's heralded Nick News marks its return with a special hour-long presentation--Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, premiering Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

National Tour Of KINKY BOOTS Comes To Folsom
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2019

A huge-hearted, high-heeled hit, Kinky Boots is a joyous musical celebration about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, and with songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography. (An extensive list of Kinky Boots's awards is at bottom of attached press release.) During its extensive run on Broadway, the New York Times called it 'the hottest musical on Broadway!'

OU's 2018-19 Theatre Season Offers Something For Everyone
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2018

From fairy tales to a rock opera, OU's 2018-19 theatre season offers 'something for everyone'

NBC to Sneak Peak First Two Episodes of New Comedy I FEEL BAD on September 19th
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 31, 2018

NBC will sneak preview the first two episodes of its new fall comedy 'I Feel Bad' on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Complete Company and Creative Team Announced for Old Globe's Pam Farr Summer Shakespeare Studio
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2017

The Old Globe today announced the complete company and creative team for the Pam Farr Summer Shakespeare Studio, named for a Globe board member whose generosity supports a four-week program for rising 9th - 12th grade students and recent high school graduates to develop foundational skills for reading, interpreting, and performing Shakespeare's plays, and to cultivate their own artistic voice through storytelling and creating original material.

Legendary Violinist Darryl Way to Release New Concept Album/Rock Opera 'Underworld'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 21, 2017

Much to the excitement of prog music fans worldwide, legendary Curved Air violinist Darryl Way is releasing a new Concept Album/Rock Opera called “Underworld” on June 21st. “Underworld” is released in 2 versions: “Underworld Rock Opera Complete” which is the whole show with dialogue and narration and “Underworld Rock Opera the Songs” which just contains the songs.

Review Roundup: Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE- All the Reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2017

Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (in his Broadway musical debut) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford lead the all-star cast of an extremely limited engagement of Stephen Sondheim and George Lapine's, 'Sunday in the Park with George'.

BWW Review: Nancy Harms Is a Brilliant Blue Indigo Delivering the Classics of Duke Ellington at the Metropolitan Room
by Billie Roe - Sep 4, 2015

Opening Tuesday night with a four show run at the Metropolitan Room, Nancy Harms masterfully sang the luxurious, the lonely, and the seductive songs of the great jazz master, Duke Ellington. With classic cameo good looks and dressed in a black cocktail dress embellished with dangling rhinestone earrings, necklace, and bracelet, the statuesque Harms takes immediate charge of the night counting off her opening tune “I'm Beginning to See the Light” (Ellington/Hodges/George/James), her voice soft and sensual to the ear before subtly reaching a crescendo to the sound of a purring sultry feline. Jeremy Siskind on piano further elevates the mood as nimble fingers literally dance across the keyboard. Danton Boller on bass responds as if engaged in conversation, while drummer Williard Dyson maintains a steady driving force for all to follow. The room literally transforms to royal blue as singer and musicians take off to the spontaneous cheers of an appreciative audience. Ellington aficionados will greatly appreciate this gifted singer and her amazing trio of musicians. 

Old Opera House Cancels Today's Performance of SHREK Due to Weather
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2013

The Old Opera House rarely cancels a performance due to the weather, but in the interest of safety, they have annonced that they are cancelling today's performance of SHREK the musical and the auditions for The Love List this evening due to negative weather forecast.

BWW Interviews: SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast at Old Opera House Discuss Making the Modern Fairy Tale
by Johnna Leary - Dec 5, 2013

Directed by Steven Brewer, musically directed by Alison Shafer and choreographed by Ashley Snow, Shrek: The Musical will open this weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia. Shrek: The Musical follows the story of the well-known 2001 movie almost identically. Shrek (Edgar Conn) is a misjudged ogre who lives alone in a swamp.....until tyrannical ruler Lord Farquaad (Shawn Nakia) evicts all of the 'reject' fairy tale creatures in the kingdom of Duloc (including the Three Bears, the Three Pigs, Pinocchio and many others) onto Shrek's muddy home. In order to win back his land, Shrek must rescue the not so typical damsel-in-distress, Princess Fiona (Karilee Grossnickle), from a dragon guarded castle, with the help of his wise-cracking donkey (Andrew McClain).

SHREK THE MUSICAL to Open 12/6 at Old Opera House
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2013

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, SHREK the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to the stage! Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a cookie with attitude, and you've got this year's must-see new musical comedy!

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration at St. Peter's Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration tonight, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band to Host 40th Anniversary Celebration at St. Peter's, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.

Dancing with the UConn Stars Plays 10/23 at Jorgensen on the UConn Campus in Storrs
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009

The show may not have former exterminator and congressman Tom 'The Hammer' DeLay dancing with Cheryl Burke in faux leopard, but on Friday, October 23, at 7:30 pm, 'Dancing with the UConn Stars' will have its own unique brand of talent.

Dancing with the UConn Stars Plays 10/23 at Jorgensen on the UConn Campus in Storrs
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009

The show may not have former exterminator and congressman Tom 'The Hammer' DeLay dancing with Cheryl Burke in faux leopard, but on Friday, October 23, at 7:30 pm, 'Dancing with the UConn Stars' will have its own unique brand of talent.

Photo Flash: Of Mice and Men At Steppenwolf For Young Adults
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009

Steppenwolf for Young Adults continues its 2008-2009 season with Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, directed by Michael Patrick Thornton. The production, featuring ensemble member Robert Breuler with Robert Belushi, Emanueal Buckley, Ron Butts, Paul D'Addario, James D. Farruggio, Jessie Fisher, Richard Henzel, Keith Kupferer and Guy Massey runs April 21 - May 10, 2009 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Tickets are available to the general public for weekend performances only, with all additional shows reserved for school groups. The press performance is Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m.

Steppenwolf Presents OF MICE AND MEN 4/21-5/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2009

Steppenwolf for Young Adults continues its 2008-2009 season with Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, directed by Michael Patrick Thornton. The production, featuring ensemble member Robert Breuler withRobert Belushi, Emanueal Buckley, Ron Butts, Paul D'Addario, James D. Farruggio,Jessie Fisher, Richard Henzel, Keith Kupferer and Guy Massey runs April 21 - May 10, 2009 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Tickets are available to the general public for weekend performances only, with all additional shows reserved for school groups. The press performance is Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m.