Photo Flash: Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS STORY in Seattle
Based on the stories of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and adapted from the hilarious 1983 family holiday film, A Christmas Story: The Musical! follows young Ralphie Parker, as he schemes his way towards the holiday gift of his dreams -- a Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air Rifle. With its sparkling original score by Broadway's hottest young composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, its wicked wit, and its heart of pure gold, A Christmas Story: The Musical! is a yuletide delight for the whole family.
BLOODY BLOODY Cast Recording Released 9/21
Ghostlight Records has confirmed a September 21st release date for their Original Cast Recording of The Public Theater's Production of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON. The show will soon move to Broadway (The CD will be released to coincide with previews, which begin September 20 at The Bernard B Jacobs Theatre.)
BLOODY BLOODY Cast Recording Gets 9/21 Release
Ghostlight Records has confirmed a September 21st release date for their Original Cast Recording of The Public Theater's Production of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON. The show will soon move to Broadway (The CD will be released to coincide with previews, which begin September 20 at The Bernard B Jacobs Theatre.)
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Closes Today at the Public Theater 6/27
The Public Theater's critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will close on Sunday, June 27. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON began previews on March 23 and was originally scheduled to close on April 25.
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Celebrates 100 Performances at the Public, 6/19
Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced that the critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will play its 100th performance on Saturday, June 19 at 9:30 p.m. By the time the show closes at the end of June, it will be the second highest grossing show in The Public Theater's downtown history.
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Celebrates 100 Performances at the Public, 6/19
Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced that the critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will play its 100th performance on Saturday, June 19 at 9:30 p.m. By the time the show closes at the end of June, it will be the second highest grossing show in The Public Theater's downtown history.
TV: BLOODY's Friedman & Timbers Talk Emo Music and Jackson with Riedel
Theatre Talk's Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins recently sat down with BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson creators Alex Timbers and Michael Friedman to discuss the show's recent success and the genesis of the Emo music used in the piece. Click below to see the segment. Theatre Talk airs on PBS Thirteen in New York and CUNY TV. For schedules and more information, visit www.theatertalk.org.
Photo Flash: Inside the BLOODY BLOODY Recording Session
The cast of the new Off-Broadway hit, BLOOD BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON now playing at The Public, gathered on April 26 to record their cast album, which will be produced by Kurt Deutsch and Dean Sharenow on the Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records label. A release date for the album will be announced shortly.
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Extends at The Public Thru May 9
Due to popular demand, The Public Theater will extend the critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON through Sunday, May 9. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. The show began previews on March 23, officially opened on April 6 and was scheduled to close on April 25.
BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Author Talks Bringing Politics to the Stage
Alex Timbers, author/director of the politically charged BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, recently sat down with New York Times reporter Erik Piepenberg to discuss what it takes to bring politics to the stage. Timbers troupe, Les Freres Corbusier, has been performing political musicals since its inception in 2003, including A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED CHILDREN'S SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT, BOOZY, and HELL HOUSE.
Public Theatre's BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Previews 3/23
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that returns to The Public after a sold-out run last spring as part of The Public's Public LAB season. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. Previews begin on Tuesday, March 23 and will continue through Sunday, April 25 with an official press opening on Tuesday, April 6.
Walker et al. Lead Public Theatre's BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON; Opens 3/23
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that returns to The Public after a sold-out run last spring as part of The Public's Public LAB season. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. Previews begin on Tuesday, March 23 and will continue through Sunday, April 25 with an official press opening on Tuesday, April 6.
The Gallery Players' Audiences Raise Over $3000 For Haiti Relief
udiences to the first ever NYC revival of Caroline, or Change at The Gallery Players proved to be generous with more than praise, contributing to a total of $3,495.03 toward the tragedy in Haiti. The Caroline, or Change performers made a direct appeal to the audience after each performance to give what they could towards those affected by the tragedy in Haiti, and the donations proved to be extremely charitable. All funds collected by the company will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.
TV: BLOODY's Friedman & Timbers Talk Emo Music and Jackson with Riedel
by Jessica Lewis - May 12, 2010