Theater Oobleck Brings 'Strangerer' To New York
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Theater Oobleck's acclaimed production of Mickle Maher's The Strangerer will conclude an extended Chicago run on June 29 before taking the show to New York for performances at the Barrow Street Theatre in the West Village, beginning July 9, 2008. Produced by Theater Oobleck, in association with the Barrow Street Theatre, the production is slated for an initial six-week run and will feature original Chicago cast members Guy Massey, Mickle Maher, Colm O'Reilly, and Brian Shaw. Tickets will be on sale at the Barrow Street box office and via Telecharge beginning Tuesday, June 24.
Man Of La Mancha To Run At Engeman In Northport
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
After completing it's first season, The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is proud to announce the production of the Tony Award Winning Musical MAN OF LA MANCHA, running June 26 - August 3, 2008. The show kicks of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport's Second Season after finishing off its First Season with their critically acclaimed production of OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY. MAN OF LA MANCHAis an Original Play by Dale Wasserman based upon his award-winning play for television titled I, DON QUIXOTE.
NSMT Announces 'Bye Bye Birdie' Cast
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Return to a simpler time with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical, when it lands on the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) main stage. Winner of four 1961 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE runs July 15 to August 3, 2008 and Press Night is scheduled for July 17 at 7:30 pm.
Photo Flash: Damn Yankees at City Center
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, and Randy Graff star in Damn Yankees, running July 5 - 27, 2008 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).
'Men Are Real…Women R2' Returns Off-Bway 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Men Are Real…Women R2, the spicy, savagely-funny monologue show featuring an all-Latino cast at their raunchiest, raciest & sexiest, returns to Off-Broadway with a special preview performance/gala on June 27th.
Cast Announced for 'First Breeze of Summer'
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Signature Theatre Company is proud to announce full casting for THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).
MAC 'New Face Showcase' 6/25 at the Duplex
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song on Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm at The Duplex.
'Can I Help You?' Begins 7/17 in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
CAN I HELP YOU? dismantles the television editing process as well as our complicity in giving this official storyteller its power.
MTC Renames Biltmore Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
The Tony Awardâ-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) today announced it will rename its Broadway house, the landmarked Biltmore Theatre, the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist.
Michael Greif to Direct 'Boys' Life' at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Second Stage Theatre has announced that Tony-nominated director MICHAEL GREIF, who recently staged the company's musical Next to Normal, will direct this fall's 20th Anniversary production of Howard Korder's comedy BOYS' LIFE.
Photo Flash: Actors Fund Honors Tommy Tune on Tony Night
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008
Held at the popular Skirball Center in Los Angeles, the Actors Fund's 12th annual TONY Award party was completely sold out well in advance and by far the most successful year ever by raising over $125,000, which is a tribute in itself to honoree Tommy Tune and host Florence Henderson, who was on hiatus from her own program on the RLTV network entitled 'The Florence Henderson Show.'
'Credit Clinic And Workshop' For Artists
by Beau Higgins - June 19, 2008
Broward Cultural Division and the South Florida Regional Planning Council will offer an informational clinic and workshop to assist applicants for the Artist Micro Credit Program on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale
New Shows from Oscar Winners Coen and McDonagh Lead Atlantic Theater's Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2008
Atlantic Theater Company has just announced its exciting 2008-2009 season. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Academy Award® winning filmmakers Ethan Coen and Martin McDonagh, who return to the Atlantic stage, and the debut of young playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon.
Stokes: In Tune with the Boston Pops
by Jan Nargi - June 18, 2008
Brian Stokes Mitchell once again enchants Boston with his tried and true solo concert backed by Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops
Photo Flash: Palace Of The End
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2008
Epic Theatre Ensemble presents the New York Premiere of 'Palace of the End', a new drama by Judith Thompson.