Boston Pops Pays Tribute to Bernstein
by Jan Nargi - May 16, 2008
Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall
Musical Mondays Present 'Talk to the Dead' Preview
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Musical Mondays Theatre Lab, present a fifty minute preview of 'Talk to the Dead', the true story of Kate and Maggie Fox, 12 and 14 year-old sisters, whose prank convinced their parents that there were ghosts in their house and the movement of spiritualism was born.
NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce 'G&S Fest 2008'
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, is proud to announce its new 'G&S Fest 2008,' a festival of Gilbert & Sullivan productions featuring an unprecedented number of shows in one season slated January 4-13th and June 6-15th on the great stage of New York's historic City Center.
Drama League Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Today, May 16th, the winners of this years Drama League awards were announced with big wins for Patti LuPone, A Catered Affair, August: Osage County, Macbeth and South Pacific
NYC Gay Mens' Chorus 'Take the A-Train' at NJPAC May 17
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
On Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30PM, in an exclusive New Jersey appearance, the world-renowned New York City Gay Mens' Chorus brings its hit concert, 'Take the A-Train: The Music of Billy Strayhorn,' to the Victoria Theatre at NJPAC - with special guest Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel.
'Vincent River' Comes Brits Off Bway 6/10 @ 59E59
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to premiere Philip Ridley's striking drama VINCENT RIVER at Brits Off Broadway.
Dame Edna Everage Comes To Post Street 11/20
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Following the national success of her previous Tony attracting shows, 'The Royal Tour' and 'Back with a Vengeance,' Dame Edna Everage - International Housewife, Therapist, Gigastar, Fashion Icon, Guru and Swami today proclaimed she will appear at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, November 20 and continue through Sunday, January 4, 2009.
Kate Shindle to Perform Concert at Birdland 6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Kate Shindle will perform at Birdland, Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7:00p.m., as part of the long-running, Nightlife Award-winning concert series Broadway at Birdland.
The Little Mermaid's Bailey Files Petition; Potential Lawsuit
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Adrian Bailey, an ensemble member in the cast of The Little Mermaid on Broadway, was injured after a fall through a trap door prior to the start of this past Saturday's matinee. The New York Times reported this morning that the actor has asked for a court order to preserve a prop in the show in preparation for a potential lawsuit.
Bee Gee's Gearing Up For Second Musical?
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
According to various UK news sources, the popular group The Bee Gees are preparing for another stage musical based on a second compilation of their greatest hits.
O'Neil Puppetry Conference Announces Projects
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Puppetry Conference, announced today the projects selected for the 2008 Conference, which features puppet artists from throughout the world who come to Waterford to collaborate on new puppet theater works.
'Fem-i-na-zi' Reopens Off-Broadway May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Following a successful Off-Off-Broadway run, fem¢•i•nä•zi…a play about strong women & the men they scare will reopen Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre.
New York Musical Theatre Fest. Memberships Go On Sale 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
Memberships for the 5th annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), which runs September 15 to October 5, 2008, will be available for purchase by the general public on May 16, beginning at 10am.
Lincoln Park Theatre to Open in 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008
In a major announcement expanding the landscape of Chicago's theater scene, Theater Producer Walter Stearns announced plans to open The Lincoln Park Theater, 1425 W. Fullerton Ave., in the fall of 2009.
What's In A Name? Go Ask Ernest
by Nancy Grossman - May 15, 2008
Lyric Stage Company closes the season with great comedy, great costumes, and great cast in Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'