William Wheatley

Cast and Creative Team Announced for STARDUST ROAD at York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

The York Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for will the New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. 

The York Theatre Company Presents The New York Premiere of HOAGY CARMICHAEL'S STARDUST ROAD Starting In November
by Grace Cutler - Jul 11, 2022

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, in association with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, will present the New York premiere of HOAGY CARMICHAEL'S STARDUST ROAD.

BWW Review: Landmark Musical THE BLACK CROOK Returns To New York
by Michael Dale - Sep 28, 2016

Just as modern New York City evolved from a combination of immigrant societies that eventually mingled into one great metropolis, the major art form created by the city, the American musical play, evolved from a combination of stage entertainments these immigrant societies brought with them.

VIDEO: Historic Musical THE BLACK CROOK Seeks Funding For 150th Anniversary Production
by Michael Dale - Jul 18, 2016

The spectacular 19th Century production is traditionally regarded as the first American musical comedy.

STAGE TUBE: Signature Theatre's AND THE CURTAIN RISES Review Panel!
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 1, 2011

AND THE CURTAIN RISES marks the third production presented as part of Signature's groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year. For more information, visit www.signature-theatre.org, and view the reviews below!

TV: Inside Hanggi's BEHIND THE CURTAIN RISES at Signature - Part 3
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 30, 2011

Welcome back to Inside Behind the Curtain Rises! In this exclusive BroadwayWorld special, Tony nominated director Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages) takes you inside the rehearsal room for her new production at Signature Theatre. Click below for the final installment, the making of the finale!

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011

Signature Theatre will be hosting their traditional "Pride Night" on Friday, March 25, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 3/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011

Signature Theatre will be hosting their traditional "Pride Night" on Friday, March 25, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside AND THE CURTAIN RISES with Kristin Hanggi at Signature Theatre Part 2!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 17, 2011

Welcome back to Inside Behind the Curtain Rises! In this exclusive BroadwayWorld special, Tony nominated director Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages) takes you inside the rehearsal room for her new production at Signature Theatre.

New Musical AND THE CURTAIN RISES Opens at Signature 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has announced the artistic team behind the upcoming world premiere of the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly), which begins performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011. And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Behind AND THE CURTAIN RISES with Kristin Hanggi at Signature!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 8, 2011

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, through its groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project (AMVP), presents the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly). Beginning performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011, And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's AMVP, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - March 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Mar 1, 2011

With over 30 new productions opening on DC area stages, 4 large festivals, and 2 world premiere musicals, it may still be chilly outside, but DC area stages are sizzling and bursting with great theatre. So come visit the Nation's Capital and visit our vibrant theatre scene.

ROCK OF AGES Hanggi Helms AND THE CURTAIN RISES at Signature Theatre; Begins 3/17
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 28, 2011

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre, through its groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project (AMVP), announces the world premiere of the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly). Beginning performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011, And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's AMVP, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year. The Washington Post has said that 'Signature's AMVP is the most ambitious embrace of new musical theater in the DC region.'

Hanggi, Thalken, Slade, Campbell & More Set for New Musical AND THE CURTAIN RISES at Signature
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2011

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has announced the artistic team behind the upcoming world premiere of the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly), which begins performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011. And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year.

Signature Theatre Announces ART, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More in '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Next for Signature Theatre's '10-'11 Season; Chess Closes 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

Signature Theatre Announces CHESS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More in '10-'11 Season
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 24, 2010

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.