Samuel French Short Play Fest Writers Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
Six of New York's most highly regarded playwrights have agreed to jury the 40 short plays featured in the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival beginning July 15th.
A.N.T Fest Extends Submission Deadline
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
Ars Nova announced today that due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for submissions to A.N.T. FEST 08 has been extended to Monday, June 23.
Gazillion Bubble Show Teams Up With Most Valuable Kids
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
With over 600 performances under its bubble belt, the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW starring Ana Yang is teaming up with Most Valuable Kids of Greater New York (MVK), by inviting under-privileged children to experience the off-Broadway hit GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW.
Primary Stages Announces 'Buffalo Girl' Cast
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) launches its 24th season with the New York premiere of Buffalo Gal by A.R. Gurney.
Public's 'Hair' Extends At Delacorte Until 8/31
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced today that it would extend HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical an additional two weeks at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park this summer.
Photo Coverage: TV at the Tony's
by Walter McBride - June 16, 2008
Last night, at the 2008 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld.com teamed up with Legally Blonde star Laura Bell Bundy and interviewed some of the evenings winners as they stepped off the stage.
For a complete list of the winners please click HERE.
Also, be sure to stay tuned to wwww.BroadwayWorld.com for the LIVE footage from last nights interviews as we post throughout the day.
Michele Lee is Mame at Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
The Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the casting of Tony®- and Emmy®-nominated star Michele Lee in the title role of its production of Mame July 8 through 13 at the Benedum Center.
Narrators Announced for Candlelight Processional
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
A Disney tradition now in its 38th year (2008), the Candlelight Processional is a moving presentation of the Christmas story in readings by a celebrity narrator and music by a Mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.
Suzanne Carrico Will Return to the Metropolitan Room 7/2
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
SUZANNE CARRICO, the 2008 MAC Award Winner for 'Outstanding Debut,' will return to the Metropolitan Room with THE FRIENDLIEST THING, for three performances only, Wednesday, July 2nd & 9th & Saturday, July 5th all shows at 7:30pm.
Nigel Lindsay Joins 'Under the Blue Sky' Cast
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
Nigel Lindsay will join Francesca Annis, Lisa Dillon, Chris O'Dowd, Dominic Rowan and Catherine Tate in the West End premiere of David Eldridge's 'Under The Blue Sky.'
'The Fantasticks' Returns To Snapple June 16th
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008
'The Fantasticks', the world's longest-running musical, will return after a brief hiatus to Broadway's Snapple Theater Center for performances beginning June 16, 2008.
Photo Coverage: The 2008 Tony Awards After Party
by Peter James Zielinski - June 16, 2008
Last night June 15, 2008 the 2008 Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall. After the ceremony was over the nominees and winners attended an exclusive after party where they celebrated the end of a great year on Broadway.
Liza Minnelli Aims For Broadway Run?
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2008
On the red carpet of the 2008 Tony Awards, Liza Minnelli told interviewers that she's hoping to return to Broadway soon, starring in the Kay Thompson (Liza's Godmother) tribute show that she's been performing in around the country and world.
'Disney's High School Musical The One Act'
by Beau Higgins - June 15, 2008
Disney's High School Musical is now in session and will be followed up with the ALL NEW Summer intensive (June 23-27), Annie, Jr. (July 7-18), Schoolhouse Rock Live! (July 21-August 1) and Willy Wonka, Jr. (August 4-15).
Review: 'Marguerite', an almost great musical
by Robert Gould - June 25, 2008
Marguerite, the new musical currently playing at London's Theatre Royal, Haymarket, has most of the ingredients required to make a great show - stunning music, a wonderfully inventive set, a very strong story that should stir the emotions of an audience, a stellar cast led by performers of genuine star quality and a creative team whose previous track record proves they know how to create a hit. But somehow the result is slightly unsatisfying.