'The Grinch' To Go On Tour This Winter
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2008
'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical' will go on tour this winter, playing both Baltimore and Boston.
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Presents 'King Lear'
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2008
One of the greatest plays ever written, King Lear, takes the stage of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey beginning July 2 and continuing through July 27th.
'Life In A Marital Institution' Begins Off-Broadway 6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2008
After a critically-acclaimed, sold out run at 59E59 Theaters, 'Life In A Marital Institution (20 Years of Monogamy in One Terrifying Hour)' is moving off-Broadway to the Soho Playhouse beginning June 26, 2008.
Brownbox Presents Chad Goller-Sojourner's Solo Show 7/11
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2008
Brownbox African American Theatre hosts the world premiere of Seattle poet Chad Goller-Sojourner's highly anticipated solo show, 'Sitting in Circles with Rich White Girls: Memoirs of a Bulimic Black Boy.'
Pan Asian Rep Hosts Eathquake Relief Benefit 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2008
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will perform excerpts from their recent Off-Broadway hit, THE JOY LUCK CLUB at the Hands together: New York Artists Gather for China Earthquake Relief to Benefit UNICEF hosted by The Players Theatre and presented by Matrix Music Collaborators on June 14, 2008 at 3pm.
Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
by Peter James Zielinski - June 11, 2008
On Wednesday June 11, 2008 the Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2007-2008 theatrical season took place. The awards were presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Alec Baldwin (Loot, 1986), Griffin Dunne (Search and Destroy, 1992), Alexander Gemignani (Assassins, 2004), Andrea Martin (My Favorite Year, 1993), Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, 2007), Rosie Perez (References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, 2001), and B.D. Wong (M. Butterfly, 1988). There were also be performances by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Karen Akers (Nine, 1982), Cheyenne Jackson (All Shook Up, 2005), Carol Lawrence (West Side Story, 1958) and Alice Playten (Henry, Sweet Henry, 1968).
Lea Michele Returns To Feinstein's One Night Only, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2008
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Spring 2008 season with the return of Spring Awakening star LEA MICHELE.
92nd Street Y Announces 'Lyrics and Lyricists' Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2008
The 92nd Street Y announces the 2009 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists™, the Y's legendary American Songbook series. This is the first season curated by new series artistic director DEBORAH GRACE WINER, who created three shows for L&L over the last five years, and is now taking on responsibility for the overall artistic direction of the series. Her inaugural line-up of guest artistic directors features MARTIN CHARNIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, ROBERT KIMBALL, REX REED, and BILLY STRITCH.
August: Osage County Headed On National Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2008
is proud to announce the launch of its national tour, which will begin its first engagement at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco from August 11 - September 6th, 2009. Subsequent engagements will be announced shortly.
Tickets for 'Shrek' Pre-Broadway Try-Out Go on Sale 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2008
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Ltd. are pleased to announce that tickets for the Pre-Broadway engagement of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre will go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Southeastern Premiere of McPherson's 'Shining City'
by Beau Higgins - June 11, 2008
McPherson's plays include Rum & Vodka, The Good Thief, This Lime Tree Bower, St. Nicholas, The Weir (Olivier Award, Best Play,) Dublin Carol, Port Authority, and The Seafarer (Tony Award nomination, Best Play.) Shining City received critical acclaim in London and New York and was awarded a Tony Nomination for Best Play.