Review: JERSEY BOYS at Osceola Arts
Jukebox musicals are a polarizing topic in the world of musical theatre. For fans of an artist or group whose music is used as the score of a musical, these can often be favorites due to the familiarity and affinity one might have for the songbook. For musical purists, however, jukebox musicals often feel like one is being cheated out of a new, original score, not to mention the fact that many times these types of shows employ very thinly constructed books (e.g., ALL SHOOK UP) or stories that verge on the truly absurd (e.g., ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE). But there are a rare few of these productions that get the mix right – making them enjoyable for both sides of the theatrical aisle and can often be the recipe for a megahit. Such is the case with JERSEY BOYS, the 2005 Tony Award winning musical which tells the story of the formation, success, and breakup of the hit Rock and Roll group, The Four Seasons including lead singer, Frankie Valli. This high energy, audience favorite opens the 64th season for Osceola Arts in Kissimmee and is a highly entertaining and solid production – one that is sure to please fans of the show and newcomers alike.
EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Farewell Performance Held For Spero Chumas 3/5
On Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8pm, (Times Square Arts Center, 669 8th Ave, New York NY 10036) the cast and fans of Comedy Troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (www.eightimprov.biz) will say farewell to long time troupe member, Spero Chumas, in his final performance before moving to LA for some exciting new opportunities.
EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Farewell Performance Held For Spero Chumas 3/5
On Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8pm, (Times Square Arts Center, 669 8th Ave, New York NY 10036) the cast and fans of Comedy Troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (www.eightimprov.biz) will say farewell to long time troupe member, Spero Chumas, in his final performance before moving to LA for some exciting new opportunities.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20
LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20
LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20
LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
Markham, Murray & Frasier to Guest on LMAO at Midtown Theater Thru 4/10
Running off-broadway since Thanksgiving of 2009, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH presents the interactive Improv Musical Comedy Show, LMAO. This march, heavy hitter guest stars join cast. Now Through April 10th at the MIDTOWN THEATER (163 West 46th Street, Times Square), Lee Markham, Charles Murray and Walt Frasier will head up the cast every Friday and Saturday at 8pm.
Photo Coverage: Altar Boyz Closing Party
The off-Broadway staple Altar Boyz, played its final performance on January 10, 2010 at its home, New World Stages after playing 2032 performances. It is the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical in history.
Photo Coverage: Altar Boyz Closing Curtain Call
The off-Broadway staple Altar Boyz, played its final performance on January 10, 2010 at its home, New World Stages after playing 2032 performances - cast members past and present were on stage and on hand to celebrate the show's success. It is the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical in history.
Photos: ALTAR BOYZ Give to BC/EFA
On Wednesday, January 6, the current cast of ALTAR BOYZ, in addition to cast alum, presented a $203,916 check to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids that the show raised for the organization at New World Stages.
ALTAR BOYZ to Get Silver Screen Treatment?
Reports are circulating that the off-Broadway Hit, ALTAR BOYZ, may be getting big screen treatment and that Tony-winning Avenue Q librettist Jeff Whitty has been tapped by the show's creators to adapt the script for the film.