Northern Stage Names Jason Smoller as Next Managing Director
The Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jason Smoller as Managing Director of Northern Stage beginning January 2023. Smoller joins Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne as co-leader of the award-winning professional theater company in the region.
Northern Stage Welcomes New Leadership Staff and Board Members for 25th Season
Entering its 25th Anniversary season, Northern Stage is thrilled to welcome actor and educator Robert David Grant back to the Upper Valley as the new Director of Education, and Actors’ Equity Stage Manager Brian R. Sekinger as Director of Production. Grant and Sekinger join Northern Stage’s Senior Leadership for this pivotal Anniversary season.
ONSTAGE In Bedford Announces 2019 Season
Last night at the opening night of Steve Peros' The Cat's Meow, ONSTAGE in Bedford announced their 34th season, branded as '2019: A Season of Comedy & Mystery.' 'I've been talking to our patrons throughout this last year about what they wanted to see on our stage,' said Michael B. Winters, Artistic Director of ONSTAGE. 'What I heard over and over again is, 'We want to laugh!' So, we're giving our audiences what they've asked for, with a little mystery and crime thrown in for fun.'
Patchogue Theatre & The Gateway Present WITH LOVE, MARILYN
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts and The Gateway will co-present the nationally touring production of With Love, Marilyn on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. With Love, Marilyn stars Erin Sullivan as Marilyn Monroe in a special one-woman tribute performance to one of the world's most iconic romantic ingenues. Leading up to the show's Long Island debut, Patchogue Theatre and The Gateway will host various Marilyn Monroe themed events throughout the week at Patchogue Theatre.
Celebrate The Life Of Marilyn Monroe With Patchogue Theatre & The Gateway!
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts and The Gateway will co-present the nationally touring production of "With Love, Marilyn" on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. "With Love, Marilyn" stars Erin Sullivan as Marilyn Monroe in a special one-woman tribute performance to one of the world's most iconic romantic ingenues. Leading up to the show's Long Island debut, Patchogue Theatre and The Gateway will host various Marilyn Monroe themed events throughout the week at Patchogue Theatre.
Tomorrow & Tomorrow Theater Launches with JOAN CRAWFORD IN...FLESH AND BLOOD! This Weekend
If the writers of Airplane! had written a film noir, it would be Joan Crawford in...'Flesh and Blood!' The show chronicles the iconic Joan Crawford taking on yet another classic film role, Beulah Drake - the quintessential martyr house frau of film noir. Beulah trades in her apron for jewels and minks by unwittingly associating with the criminal element. Soon, she finds herself entangled in a plot of murder, revenge, and the sordid realm of childhood stardom! If you're not on the edge of your seat yet, you need a smaller chair.
Tomorrow & Tomorrow Theater to Launch with JOAN CRAWFORD IN...FLESH AND BLOOD!, 10/24-26
If the writers of Airplane! had written a film noir, it would be Joan Crawford in...'Flesh and Blood!' The show chronicles the iconic Joan Crawford taking on yet another classic film role, Beulah Drake - the quintessential martyr house frau of film noir. Beulah trades in her apron for jewels and minks by unwittingly associating with the criminal element. Soon, she finds herself entangled in a plot of murder, revenge, and the sordid realm of childhood stardom! If you're not on the edge of your seat yet, you need a smaller chair.
Jim Caruso, Lisa Lambert, Cherry Jones and More Win at the 2014 Joey Awards
Winners of the 2014 Joey Awards were announced last weekend at a formal evening ceremony at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Organized and overseen by the Joe Allen Academy of Arts & Bitching (JAAAB), 'The Joeys' are a set of awards given annually for excellence in food service and patronage at New York's City's famous Times Square celebrity hot-spots: Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale.
Andrew Call, Kathy Fitzgerald and More Set for BERNICE BOBS HER MULLET Reading
Bernice Bobs Her Mullet: A New Musical Comedy with book, music and lyrics by Joe Major will be performed once again at an exclusive, New York City reading before an invited audience of industry professionals on Friday, November 2nd at 2:00pm. Slated to perform the musical's revamped script and score are Andrew Call (American Idiot, Glory Days), Kathy Fitzgerald (9 to 5, The Producers) and Joe Aaron Reid (Ghost, NBC's "Smash"), as well as Devon Buchanan, KC Comeaux, Natalie Hiatt, Dana Mierlak and Kassie Carroll as the show's title character, Bernice.
BERNICE BOBS HER MULLET Writer Joe Major Forfeits Profits, Makes Available to Local Theatres
For the first time in the history of the art form, a musical comedy with an Off-Broadway house on it's resumé is now being independently licensed to the general public at no cost to company producers. Songwriter and librettist Joe Major recently announced that he is forfeiting his share of any profits accrued from all amateur productions of his award-winning musical, Bernice Bobs Her Mullet; effective immediately. A former licensing representative for Samuel French, Inc., Major says he will now authorize the performance rights of his own musical to any community theater companies, non-profit organizations or scholastic institutions for free with no restrictions on length of run, number of seats or ticket prices.
Dideriksen, Grooms & Iconis at 'The After Party' Tonight!
Tonight, Friday February 1 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome Katrina Rose Dideriksen and Luke Grooms, from the recent production of Jerry Springer: The Opera - In Concert, plus 2007 Ed Kleban Award Winner and 2006 Jonathan Larson Award winner Joe Iconis!
Photo Flash: Anastacia McCleskey in 'I Got Love'
'I Got Love' starring Anastacia McCleskey played the Laurie Beechman Theater on October 22 & 23. In the new cabaret/musical revue, McCleskey sang her way through a variety of genres: Broadway, jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel.
Anastacia McCleskey Debuts at Beechman Theatre Oct.22 & 23
In 'I Got Love' a new cabaret/musical revue style show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Broadway performer Anastacia McCleskey (Tarzan) sings her way through a variety of genres: Broadway, jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel. On October 22 at 7PM and October 23 at 8PM & 10:30PM
NYMF Announces 2007 Festival Award Winners
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) proudly announces the winners of its NYMF Awards for Excellence, selected by an independent jury from the 34 new musicals presented at the 2007 Festival.