Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards- Part 1
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 2, 2014
Just last night, Drama Desk and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti ('The Sound of Music Live!', Gypsy, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) hosted the 59th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). Big winners for the night included Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, Jessie Mueller, and Neil Patrick Harris and Jefferson Mays- who tied for Outstanding Actor in a Musical.
Off-Broadway's TIL DIVORCE DO US PART Plays Final Performance on 4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2014
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL, will conclude its 10-week engagement at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street in Union Square) after the matinee on Sunday, April 13th, prior to a national tour, which is soon to be announced. Mark Waldrop is the director with concept, lyrics and choreography by Ruthe Ponturo and music by John Thomas Fischer. The musical comedy revue opened to acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Among the raves, The New York Times exclaimed: 'The show is buoyant and high spirited. Revenge is truly sweet!' The New Yorker acclaimed: 'Laugh-Out-Loud Funny!' and New York Magazine called Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical 'a wacky and clever musical comedy.' For tickets call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL Closes This Sunday, 4/13
by Louisa Brady - Apr 10, 2014
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL, will conclude its 10-week engagement at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street in Union Square) after the matinee on Sunday, April 13th, prior to a national tour, which is soon to be announced. Mark Waldrop is the director, with concept, lyrics and choreography by Ruthe Ponturo, and music by John Thomas Fischer. The musical comedy revue opened to acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART Will End Run at DR2 Theatre on 4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2014
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL, will conclude its 10-week engagement at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street in Union Square) after the matinee on Sunday, April 13th, prior to a national tour, which is soon to be announced. Mark Waldrop is the director with concept, lyrics and choreography by Ruthe Ponturo and music by John Thomas Fischer. The musical comedy revue opened to acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Among the raves, The New York Times exclaimed: 'The show is buoyant and high spirited. Revenge is truly sweet!' The New Yorker acclaimed: 'Laugh-Out-Loud Funny!' and New York Magazine called Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical 'a wacky and clever musical comedy.' For tickets call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com
Photo Flash: TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2014
The opening night of TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL celebrated Ruthe Ponturo and John Thomas Fischer's new original production. Directed by Mark Waldrop, the musical comedy revue, which received a rave review from The New York Times and the New Yorker, among others, continues at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street -- in Union Square. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!
Photo Flash: Dr. Ruth Visits TIL DIVORCE DO US PART
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2014
TIl DivoRCE DO US PART, an original musical comedy revue based on the real-life story of a jilted wife who wrote this show while going through her own divorce from a Broadway producer, will open Tuesday, February 18th at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street at Union Square). The show will play an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement. Mark Waldrop is the director with concept, lyrics and choreography by Ruthe Ponturo and music by John Thomas Fischer. TIl DivoRCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL is presented by Rosemary Kalikow, Leslie Simpson, 3 Cats Productions and Dean A.Carpenter. For tickets call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com. Dr. Ruth attended the show last night - check out a look back at her visit with the cast, below!
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL to Give Valentine's Presents to Its Entire Audience, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL, which begins previews on Friday, February 7th will be giving Valentine's presents to the entire audience on Friday, February 14th at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street- in Union Square). The producers of the show felt that everyone deserves to feel loved and appreciated. After all, the musical comedy is based on the real-life story of a woman who wrote this show while going through her own divorce from a Broadway producer, who left her for a much younger woman.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of TIL DIVORCE DO US PART
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2014
TIL DIVORCE DO US PART, an original musical comedy revue based on the real-life story of a jilted wife who wrote this show while going through her own divorce from a Broadway producer, will open Tuesday, February 18th at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street at Union Square). The show will play an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement, beginning with previews on Friday, February 7th. Mark Waldrop is the director with concept, lyrics and choreography by Ruthe Ponturo and music by John Thomas Fischer. TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL is presented by Rosemary Kalikow, Leslie Simpson, 3 Cats Productions and Dean A.Carpenter. For tickets call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com
DIVORCE - THE MUSICAL...BETTER MAD THAN SAD Opens at the Triad Tonight, 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
"Divorce - The Musical…Better Mad Than Sad," created by Ruthe Ponturo, will deliver eight showcase performances beginning tonight, September 28, 2012 at the Triad Theater in New York City at 158 West 72nd Street. The eight performances will be the first productions of the comedic cabaret.
DIVORCE - THE MUSICAL...BETTER MAD THAN SAD Opens at the Triad, 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012
"Divorce - The Musical…Better Mad Than Sad," created by Ruthe Ponturo, will deliver eight showcase performances beginning on September 28, 2012 at the Triad Theater in New York City at 158 West 72nd Street. The eight performances will be the first productions of the comedic cabaret.
DIVORCE THE MUSICAL: BETTER MAD THAN SAD To Hold Workshop At Triad Theatre
by Alyssa Holcomb - Aug 2, 2012
Former St. Louisan Ruthe Ponturo stars in DIVORCE THE MUSICAL: BETTER MAD THAN SAD in New York City, along with Parkway Central alum Emily Peterson and Lindsay Naas. Parkway Central alum Dana Wilson is also part of the cast. The workshop production opens Sept. 28 and was co-written and produced by Ponturo.
Photo Coverage: Rosie O'Donnell Honors Nancy Coyne et al. For Rosie's Theater Kids
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 20, 2011
Last night, September 19, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a special event honoring Nancy Coyne, CEO of Serino Coyne, Ruth Ponturo, Teacher/Choreographer and Marva Smalls, EVP of Public Affairs & Chief of Staff to benefit Rosie's Theatre Kids Foundation. The evening featured performances from Rosie's Theater Kids and Aaron Neville, a live auction hosted by Z100's Elvis Duran and Rosie, and more.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage of the red carpet below!
ABT Presents Culinary Pas de Deux at Pier Sixty, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010
On Monday evening, March 22 at 7:00 P.M., American Ballet Theatre will present its fourteenth Culinary Pas de Deux, a unique evening of dining and dancing, at Pier Sixty in New York City. Hosted by ABT Principal Dancer Marcelo Gomes and Soloist Craig Salstein, the event celebrates superb cuisine, fine wines, exciting cocktails and world-class dance. Along with creative samplings from some of New York City's most celebrated chefs, pairings from several premier wineries and specially designed cocktails by the city's top mixologists, the evening will also feature original performances by several ABT dancers.
ABT Presents Culinary Pas de Deux at Pier Sixty, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010
On Monday evening, March 22 at 7:00 P.M., American Ballet Theatre will present its fourteenth Culinary Pas de Deux, a unique evening of dining and dancing, at Pier Sixty in New York City. Hosted by ABT Principal Dancer Marcelo Gomes and Soloist Craig Salstein, the event celebrates superb cuisine, fine wines, exciting cocktails and world-class dance. Along with creative samplings from some of New York City's most celebrated chefs, pairings from several premier wineries and specially designed cocktails by the city's top mixologists, the evening will also feature original performances by several ABT dancers.
HAIR Announces Cancellation of March 30 Preview
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2009
The producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced the cancelleation of the Monday, March 30th performance of the show 'to allow the company a day of rest in the midst of a long string of consecutive performances.'
HAIR Announces Lottery for 'BE-IN BOXES' Beginning 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2009
The producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have established a pre-performance ticket lottery for box-seat tickets, aptly renamed 'BE-IN BOXES.' Those wishing to purchase these tickets are asked to show up at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre 2 1/2 hours before each performance for a drawing that will take place 2 hours before curtain. For every performance (beginning Friday), a limited number of lucky audience members will receive $25 'be-in box' tickets, promising to make their experience of the show both affordable and unique.
HAIR Announces Lottery for 'BE-IN BOXES' Beginning 3/6
by Eddie Varley - Mar 5, 2009
The producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have established a pre-performance ticket lottery for box-seat tickets, aptly renamed 'BE-IN BOXES.' Those wishing to purchase these tickets are asked to show up at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre 2 1/2 hours before each performance for a drawing that will take place 2 hours before curtain. For every performance (beginning Friday), a limited number of lucky audience members will receive $25 'be-in box' tickets, promising to make their experience of the show both affordable and unique.
