Bad Musicals Festival Begins July 21st
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
The Bad Musicals Festival, in its third year, invades the Grand Theatre at the Producers Club in the Times Square/ theatre district, July 21-August 10, Mon - Sat @ 8 pm; Sun @ 2 pm.
Casting Announced for Tiata Delights 08
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
Casting for Tiata Delights 08, the six new plays presented by the British African Theatre Company Tiata Fahodzi during their summer residency at the Almeida, includes Cathy Tyson, Ellen Thomas and Cyril Nri who are joined by Jenny Jules, last at the Almeida in The Homecoming, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Danny Sapani, who played alongside her in Big White Fog.
Henry Winkler to Star in 'Peter Pan'
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
Henry Winkler, Andy Ford and Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing, and The Bill) star in Peter Pan at the Milton Keynes Theatre starting December 5th.
Heights Writer Hudes Has Benefit Reading of Play 'Yemaya' 7/21
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
R.Evolución Latina is presenting a benefit reading of 'Yemaya's Belly', a new play from Tony Award Nominee, Quiara Alegria Hudes, featuring In The Heights cast members: Robin De Jesus, Eliseo Román, Tony Chiroldes, Janet Dacal, Doreen Montalvo and special guest, Carlos Gómez with Gabriela García.
'Light & Music' Begins July 22nd
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
John MacDonald & Maggie Maes will present LIGHTS & MUSIC, written by PATRICK CERVANTES LETTERII & directed by JEREMY QUINN.
Town Hall Presents Broadway's Rising Stars 7/21
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
The Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall. Presented on Monday nights at 8PM is BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on Monday, July 21st and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 28th .
Curtain Call Hosts Special Guest Julie Garnye 7/21
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
On Monday, July 21st Splash Bar will present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with the return of one of our favorite belting beauties - Julie Garnye. Tonight, directly following the video madness of 'Musical Mondays', Julie Garnye returns from the West Coast where she is preparing for her performance in the All Star concert version of 'Les Mis' at the Hollywood Bowl!
Valerie Pettiford Performing At Birdland 7/21
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2008
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com have announced VALARIE PETTIFORD Monday, July 21, 2008 at 7:00p.m., as part of the long-running, Nightlife Award-winning concert series Broadway at Birdland.
Optimism Doesn’t Grow Old with "Annie"
by Jan Nargi - July 20, 2008
Reagle Players of Waltham, Mass., present a sparkling 'Annie' with the help of jovial direction, a strong cast, and an inspired performance by Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan
Next Installment of NYTB at the Duplex will be 7/21
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2008
On Monday, July 21, New York Theatre Barn will be presenting its next installment of its monthly show highlighting new composers, writers and artists, NYTB at the Duplex.
'Adding Machine' to Close July 20th
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2008
The critically acclaimed Off Broadway hit 'Adding Machine' will play its final performance on Sunday, July 20 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
Yeston/Kopit 'Phantom' Makes a Lovely, Puzzling Production
by Paul W. Thompson - July 20, 2008
Veteran Chicago theatergoers will recall the long-running production of the musical called simply 'Phantom,' at the now-razed Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in southwest suburban Summit, Illinois. The show, written in the 1980s by composer/lyricist Maury Yeston and bookwriter Arthur Kopit as a follow-up to their Tony-winning musical 'Nine,'...
Improv Comedy Plus Useless Trivia Equals Laughter
by Beau Higgins - July 19, 2008
'There's a need out there for quiz shows that regular people can actually win, with questions that don't require a PH.d. We reward people for good grades in school; should we not equally reward those who know all the American Idol winners, Luke Skywalker's home planet, or Screech's real name?! Answer - Yes we should!'