RIALTO CHATTER: Producers Say 'MINSKY'S' Broadway Bound
by Eddie Varley - Feb 12, 2009
Associated Press Theatre writer Michael Kuchwara is reporting that 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that just opened last week in Los Angeles, is set for a summer or fall Broadway bow, according to its producers.
MINSKY'S Opens at Ahmanson 2/6
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009
Minsky's opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam and Triumph of Love), Minsky's is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Photo Flash: MINSKY'S at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Jan 28, 2009
'Minsky's' opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone')
STAGE TUBE: MINSKY'S Gregg Barnes on Costuming Burlesque
by Eddie Varley - Jan 3, 2009
Minsky's is a big, racy, new musical comedy set in a time when entertainment was about legs and laughs, and you had to push the limits to keep the customers buying tickets. A rollicking backstage story, set in Prohibition Era New York City. Tony Award winning costume designer Gregg Barnes talked about his creations for MINSKY'S on the show's official site in a wonderful audio/video essay that we are excited to bring you here on BWW TV!
MINSKY'S Rachel Dratch Hopes For Broadway Run
by Eddie Varley - Dec 6, 2008
Former SNL genius, Celebrity Autobiography mainstay and gifted comic actress Rachel Dratch is a member of the cast of the currently in rehearsal musical Minsky's, she reveals her joy of working with composer Charles Strouse and her hope of it continuing to Broadway in the future to NYMag.com's Diana Scholl.
Photo Flash: MINSKY'S In Rehearsal
by Eddie Varley - Dec 4, 2008
Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of 'Minsky's,' which opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews begin January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone').
Steve Wilson Joins Cast of Sweet Charity National Tour
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006
Steve Wilson, whose Broadway credits include Lestat, The Frogs and By Jeeves, will portray the role of Vittorio Vidal when he joins the national tour of Sweet Charity in Salt Lake City on Nov 17
Photo Coverage: The Best Little Whorehouse in TX Preview
by Ben Strothmann - Oct 13, 2006
The cast of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas--the next star-studded Actors' Fund Benefit concert--recently posed for pictures at a press preview, and BroadwayWorld was there for the sneak peek!
Emily Skinner is Miss Mona in 'Whorehouse' Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2006
The Actors' Fund of America has announced that Tony-nominee Emily Skinner will take on the role of Miss Mona in The Fund's one-night-only benefit production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on October 16th at The August Wilson Theatre
Jennifer Hudson and Bob Martin Join 'Whorehouse' Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006
Jennifer Hudson, 'American Idol' finalist and star of the upcoming film of Dreamgirls, and The Drowsy Chaperone's Tony-winning star Bob Martin have joined the cast of The Actors' Fund one-night-only benefit performance of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas