Janie Dee Stars In HELLO, DOLLY! At Curve Leicester For Christmas; Replaces O'Connor
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 10, 2012
Award-winning actress Janie Dee returns to Curve to play the title role in Artistic Director Paul Kerryson's production of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's Hello, Dolly! This production reunites Dee and Kerryson following their collaboration on The King and I in 2010. The production opens on Wednesday 5 December, with previews from 30 November, and runs until 12 January 2013.
Dee Hoty Replaces Lucie Arnaz in NSMT's 9 TO 5
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 7, 2012
The award-winning North Shore Theatre (NSMT) is pleased to welcome Broadway star Dee Hoty to the cast of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL. Due to a severe back injury (annular tear of the L5 disc), the previously announced Lucie Arnaz will be unable to play the role of Violet in 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL scheduled to open Tuesday, September 25, and play through Sunday, October 7. Press night is scheduled for September 26 at 7:30pm.
Michael Ball, Janie Dee, Jenna Russell and Danielle Hope to Appear at MERCURY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTS 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, Oct 14
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 19, 2012
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mercury Musical Developments, performers including Michael Xavier, Janie Dee, Claire Moore, Hayley Gallivan, Maria Friedman, Danielle Hope, Alison Jiear, Haydn Gwynne, Sally Anne Triplett, David Bedella, Tam Mutu, Paul Kaye, Stuart Matthew Price, Lucy May Barker, Madalena Alberto and Jenna Russell will feature at a gala concert on October 14 at the Novello Theatre.
Dee Hoty, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Set for BEYOND THE MUSIC Readings, 9/10-11
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2012
Beyond the Music, a new musical with original book and direction by Tony® Award winning producer Andy Sandberg (Hair; The Last Smoker in America) and a fresh and exhilarating pop-rock score by multiple Emmy Award-winner Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz, will have invitation-only readings in New York on September 10th and 11th, 2012.
Billy Dee Williams to Guest Star on CBS's NCIS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2012
TVGuide reports that Billy Dee Williams has been cast in the CBS drama NCIS. In the episode airing this October, the actor will portray LJ, described as 'a World War II veteran and close friend of the Gibbs clan.'
Spin Master Launches La Dee Da in Times Square Today, 8/9
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2012
Spin Master Ltd. is turning Times Square from ordinary into extraordinary today, August 9, with the launch of its Rowdy, Shouty, Chic fashion doll line, La Dee Da (TM), a stunning fashion doll line where everyday things inspire unexpected fashions.
Spin Master Launches La Dee Da in Times Square, 8/9
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Jul 31, 2012
Spin Master Ltd. is turning Times Square from ordinary into extraordinary on Thursday, August 9, with the launch of its Rowdy, Shouty, Chic fashion doll line, La Dee Da (TM), a stunning fashion doll line where everyday things inspire unexpected fashions.
Ruby Dee to be Honored at Evidence, A Dance Company's Hamptons Summer Benefit
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 17, 2012
Evidence, A Dance Company will host its 9th Annual "On Our Toes"… In The Hamptons Summer Benefit -- one of the premier cultural events of the Hamptons social season -- on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Hayground School in Bridgehampton. The contemporary dance company's mission is to promote understanding of the African Diaspora through music, movement and spoken word.
Dee Dee Bridgewater's Birthday Celebration to Run 5/29-6/4 at Blue Note
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2012
Dee Dee Bridgewater has received the Tony Award; London theater's West End equivalent, the Laurence Olivier Award; France's top honor, the Victoire de la Musique; and garnered three Grammy Awards, the most recent for Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee (2010). Ms. Bridgewater celebrates her birthday May 27th by bringing her band back to the Blue Note the following week for the first time since 2010, featuring Edsel Gomez (piano), Craig Handy (saxophone), Kenny Phelps (drums), and Kenny Davis (bass).
Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty et al. Set for TRUNK AND DISORDERLY Tonight, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the York Theatre (James Morgan, Artistic Director) presents an invitation-only showcase presentation entitled Trunk and Disorderly: Songs from the Deep Dark Trunk of Jeff Blumenkrantz, who received the 2011 Fred Ebb Award. The presentation will feature Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, Dee Roscioli, and Sarah Stiles.
Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, et al. Set for TRUNK AND DISORDERLY, 5/14
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2012
The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the York Theatre (James Morgan, Artistic Director) is pleased to present an invitation-only showcase presentation entitled Trunk and Disorderly: Songs from the Deep Dark Trunk of Jeff Blumenkrantz, who received the 2011 Fred Ebb Award. The presentation will feature Drew Gehling, Dee Hoty, Dee Roscioli, and Sarah Stiles.
Anthony Rapp, Dee Roscioli, James Kautz Set for DEDALUS LONGUE, 1/12-30
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 12, 2012
Interart Theatre and Royal Family Productions (RFP) are proud to announce that Anthony Rapp (RENT) and Dee Roscioli (Wicked) and James Kautz (Amoralists) will star in the US premiere of Dedalus Lounge written by Irish playwright Gary Duggan, directed by RFP's Chris Henry, with original musical by Anthony Rapp and Daniel A. Weiss. Dedalus Lounge will begin performances January 8 and will open on January 12 and will initially run through January 30, 2012 at the Interart Theatre Annex (500 West 52 Street, 2nd Floor). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006 .