S.J. Perelman

THE FUNNY MAN Premieres at The Brickhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022

Write Act Repertory Co. will present the world premiere of THE FUNNY MAN, a solo play about America's greatest comic writer, S.J. Perelman,  June 19 – July 17, 2022, at the Brickhouse Theatre in N. Hollywood.  Performances are Sat. nights at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 1.30 pm.

Tony Nominated Melissa Errico to Present Concert at Bucks County Playhouse in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021

Broadway, television and recording artist, Melissa Errico will perform two shows at Bucks County Playhouse as part of recently announced Broadway Spotlight Concert Series.  Entitled, “Ladies of the Playhouse”, performances will be held at Bucks County Playhouse on Thursday, June 3 at 7:30pm and Friday, June 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $40. 

Lisa Datz and GRIMM's Silas Weir Mitchell & Sasha Roiz to Star in THREE DAYS OF RAIN at Portland Center Stage, 5/17-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015

Richard Greenberg's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, Three Days of Rain, opens on Portland Center Stage's U.S. Bank Main Stage on May 22, with preview performances beginning May 17, 2015.

NYPL Hosts Free Events Celebrating Al Hirschfeld Exhibition, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2013

The New York Public Library has announced its upcoming free events celebrating its Al Hirschfeld Exhibit 'THE LINE KING'S LIBRARY' at the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The exhibition showcases NYPL's vast collection of Hirschfeld's work on display, honoring the iconic artist's relationship with the library. The show is on view now through January 4, 2014.

NYPL to Host Free Events Celebrating Al Hirschfeld Exhibition, 11/14 & 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013

The New York Public Library has announced its upcoming free events celebrating its Al Hirschfeld Exhibit 'THE LINE KING'S LIBRARY' at the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The exhibition showcases NYPL's vast collection of Hirschfeld's work on display, honoring the iconic artist's relationship with the library. The show is on view now through January 4, 2014.

Stage Producer Sidney Lanier Dies at 90
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2013

According to The New York Times, Rev. Sidney Lanier, an experimental stage producer, passed away on Sept. 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 90.

Exclusive: Symphony Space Presents KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY and First Look at VENUS Cover
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2013

Some of Broadway's best will take the stage at New York's Symphony Space on 7 October 2013 to celebrate the American music of Kurt Weill. Hosted by Ted Chapin, the evening will highlight songs from Venus as well as favorites from other Weill shows, including Street Scene, Lady in the Dark, Love Life, Lost in the Stars, Knickerbocker Holiday, The Threepenny Opera, and Happy End. The starry cast features Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy Blazer, and Ron Raines alongside Lotte Lenya Competition winners Richard Todd Adams, Douglas Carpenter, Cooper Grodin, Justin Hopkins, Zachary James, Analisa Leaming, Jacob Keith Watson, and Maren Weinberger. Weill specialist James Holmes, who conducted a fully staged production of Venus at England's Opera North in 2004, music directs, and Richard Jay-Alexander directs.

Ron Raines, Melissa Errico & More Set for Kurt Weill Tribute at Symphony Space, 10/7
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2013

Some of Broadway's best will take the stage at New York's Symphony Space on 7 October 2013 to celebrate the American music of Kurt Weill. Hosted by Ted Chapin, the evening will highlight songs from Venus as well as favorites from other Weill shows, including Street Scene, Lady in the Dark, Love Life, Lost in the Stars,Knickerbocker Holiday, The Threepenny Opera, and Happy End. The starry cast features Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy Blazer, and Ron Raines alongside Lotte Lenya Competition winners Richard Todd Adams, Douglas Carpenter, Cooper Grodin, Justin Hopkins, Zachary James, Analisa Leaming, Jacob Keith Watson, and Maren Weinberger. Weill specialist James Holmes, who conducted a fully staged production of Venus at England's Opera North in 2004, music directs, and Richard Jay-Alexander directs.

University of Cincinnati CCM Kicks Off Yearlong Kurt Weill Festival, Oct 19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012

Beginning this month, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) will celebrate the iconic work and enduring legacy of composer Kurt Weill with an unprecedented series of events. Opening on Friday, Oct. 19, and running through Tuesday, March 12, CCM's Kurt Weill Festival will incorporate the renowned theatre composer into a broad range of both public performances and classroom exercises.

Lost Musicals Presents FLAHOOLEY and Cole Porter's ALADDIN, May & Aug 2012
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012

The 2012 LOST MUSICALS season presents two extraordinary musical productions - the fantastical 1951 FLAHKOLEY and Cole Porter's magical 1958 ALADDIN at the Lillian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells in May and August 2012.

Lost Musicals Presents FLAHOOLEY and Cole Porter's ALADDIN, May & Aug 2012
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

The 2012 LOST MUSICALS season presents two extraordinary musical productions - the fantastical 1951 FLAHKOLEY and Cole Porter's magical 1958 ALADDIN at the Lillian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells in May and August 2012.

Musicals Tonight Announces its 2010-2011 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 12, 2010

Musicals Tonight recent announced its 2010-2011 season. The season will feature a number of ambitious works, including One Touch of Venus and the American premiere of Theodore & Co.

Shaw Festival Box Office Now Open for 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2010

The Shaw Festival's box office is now open for its 2010 season set to begin April 1.

Shaw Fest To Feature 'Doctor's Dilemma,' 'One Touch of Venus,' 'Harvey,' and 'The Women' in 2010 Program
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009

Artistic director Jackie Maxwell and producer of the Shaw Festival announced the Shaw Festival's 2010 program this weekend. Hosted by Niagara-on-the-Lake, the festival, which operates in four venues in Ontario Canada features plays by Shaw and his contemporaries, as well as plays about the period in which he lived.

Ian Talks-Louis Walks A Musical Oddity Presented 6/9, 6/12 At Carroll Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009

A staged-reading of Ian Talks - Louie Walks A One Man Show (With A Bunch Of Other People) A Musical Oddity will be presented Tuesday, June 9 at 2PM & 4PM Friday, June 12 at 4PM

Ian Talks-Louis Walks A Musical Oddity Presented 6/9, 6/12 At Carroll Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009

A staged-reading of Ian Talks - Louie Walks A One Man Show (With A Bunch Of Other People) A Musical Oddity will be presented Tuesday, June 9 at 2PM & 4PM Friday, June 12 at 4PM

42nd Street Moon Announces 2007-08 Season
by Eugene Lovendusky - May 28, 2007

42nd Street Moon celebrates its 15th anniversary season with another great line-up of uncommon musicals, including a leading appearance by Andrea Marcovicci.

Tisdale Featured in British Production of One Touch of Venus, Nov. 3-12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2005

Broadway performer Christianne Tisdale will be featured in One Touch of Venus, presented by England's Opera North, from November 3rd through 12th