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Diablo Theatre Co. Presents FUNNY GIRL In Concert August 27-29
by Charlie Piane - Aug 6, 2009


As a summer extra, the Diablo Theatre Company will present a semi-staged concert version of ' Funny Girl,' the 1964 classic Broadway musical comedy that starred Barbra Sreisand and introduced a score that includes the standards 'People' and 'Don't Rain On My Parade,' for four performances beginning August 27.

Freeman, LaCause, And More Cast In York Theatre's Cariou-Directed ONCE UPON A PASTIME Reading 8/6
by - Aug 6, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for Once Upon a Pastime, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested.

Freeman, LaCause, And More Cast In York Theatre's Cariou-Directed ONCE UPON A PASTIME Reading 8/6
by Charlie Piane - Aug 3, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for Once Upon a Pastime, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested.

Buonopane, Burden, Deitch, Ferrara And More Cast In York Theatre Company's 999 B.C. 8/3, 8/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for 999 B.C., the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series.

Buonopane, Burden, Deitch, Ferrara And More Cast In York Theatre Company's 999 B.C. 8/3, 8/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for 999 B.C., the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series.

Submissions For York Theatre Company's Noel Coward Prize Now Being Accepted
by Reynard Loki - Jul 29, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces the administration of a new award celebrating musical theatre talent: The Noël Coward Prize.

Tickets Now On Sale For York Theater Company's BLIND LEMON BLUES Opening 9/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 17, 2009


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) today announced that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th

Beaty, Frey, McDaniel & More Cast For BREATH AND IMAGINATION Reading At York Theatre 7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for Breath and Imagination, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested and can be obtained by e-mailing Reading Series Coordinator Jeff Landsman at jlandsman@yorktheatre.org or calling 212-935-5824 x24.

Beaty, Frey, McDaniel & More Cast For BREATH AND IMAGINATION Reading At York Theatre 7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for Breath and Imagination, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested and can be obtained by e-mailing Reading Series Coordinator Jeff Landsman at jlandsman@yorktheatre.org or calling 212-935-5824 x24.

'The Musical of Musicals' Returns for 'One Night Only' York Theatre Benefit 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), the acclaimed off Broadway hit by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart that has played to sold-out houses across the United Stages, in Canada and on London's West End, will return to New York for a one-night-only performance, on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm. The evening will benefit the York Theatre Company, the award-winning off-Broadway company that first produced the show, in 2004, in honor of the theatre's 40th Anniversary.

'MUSICAL OF MUSICALS' Benefit Performance 7/8, Dedicated To Memory Of Original Cast Member Lovette George
by Eddie Varley - Jul 6, 2009


The producers and cast of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) have dedicated the one-night-only benefit performance on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm to the memory of Lovette George, who starred in the original off Broadway production and died in September, 2006 from ovarian cancer, at the age of 44. The benefit will be presented at The York Theatre Company in Saint Peter's Church, (54th Street and Lexington Avenue).

York Theatre Company Announces Next Line-up For Developmental Reading Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces six new titles as the next offerings in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series

NAKED BOYS SINGING Returns To Provincetown 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2009


Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Café and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man!

NAKED BOYS SINGING Returns To Provincetown 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2009


Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Caf? and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man! The show features six handsome 'boys' of various body types with gorgeous voices, perfect comedic timing, and no clothing! With song titles ranging from 'The Bliss of a Briss' to the culinary inspired 'I Beat My Meat', Naked Boys Singing is 60 minutes of non-stop laughter!

NAKED BOYS SINGING Returns To Provincetown 6/25
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009


Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Café and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man!

'The Musical of Musicals' Returns for 'One Night Only' York Theatre Benefit 7/8
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009


The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), the acclaimed off Broadway hit by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart that has played to sold-out houses across the United Stages, in Canada and on London's West End, will return to New York for a one-night-only performance, on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm. The evening will benefit the York Theatre Company, the award-winning off-Broadway company that first produced the show, in 2004, in honor of the theatre's 40th Anniversary.

York Theater Company Announces Blind Lemon Blues Opening 9/8 & Yank! In 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is proud to announce two upcoming mainstage productions. Blind Lemon Blues-based upon more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs - will return to the York Mainstage in Fall 2009. Performances begin September 8th. Spring 2010 will see the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical Yank!. Performances begin in February 2010.

2009 Lucille Lortel Award Winners Announced; Fela!, Our Town, Ruined, Cripple of Inishmaan Lead Pack
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2009


Awards were handed out for 14 categories and 2 special awards are announced by the Off-Broadway League for the Lucille Lortel Awards recognizing Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. This year?s ceremony benefits The Actors Fund. A list of nominees follows below.

Brown, Freeman, Hammerle, Larsen Cast In BOOMERS At York Theatre, Begins 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce casting for Boomers, the next offering in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. As always, these readings are open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested, and can be obtained by e-mailing Reading Series Coordinator Jeff Landsman at jlandsman@yorktheatre.org or calling 212-935-5824 x24.

Hobo Junction Hosts BOSS' SPEAKEASY SOIREE 4/10, Benefits BAD GUYS IN SUITS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2009


The Boss requests your presence at a swanky soiree to fund his new legitimate and fully legal business enterprise: Hobo Junction Theatre. Be at the Boss' hideout (The SPOT) between 7:00 and 10:00 PM on April 10th. Go around to the back and look for the palooka in the red fedora, and give the password, 'Boondoggle', to the mechanical man. Breathe a word to the fuzz and you'll be singin' with the sparrows.

Lane, Burstyn, Gummer, Birbiglia Among 2009 Lucille Lortel Award Nominees
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


Nominations in 14 categories and 2 special awards are nnounced by the Off-Broadway League for the Lucille Lortel Awards recognizing Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. This year's ceremony will benefit The Actors Fund.

Hobo Junction Hosts BOSS' SPEAKEASY SOIREE 4/10, Benefits BAD GUYS IN SUITS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2009


The Boss requests your presence at a swanky soiree to fund his new legitimate and fully legal business enterprise: Hobo Junction Theatre. Be at the Boss' hideout (The SPOT) between 7:00 and 10:00 PM on April 10th. Go around to the back and look for the palooka in the red fedora, and give the password, 'Boondoggle', to the mechanical man. Breathe a word to the fuzz and you'll be singin' with the sparrows.

NAKED BOYS SINGING Returns To Provincetown 6/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 10, 2009


Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Caf? and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man! The show features six handsome 'boys' of various body types with gorgeous voices, perfect comedic timing, and no clothing! With song titles ranging from 'The Bliss of a Briss' to the culinary inspired 'I Beat My Meat', Naked Boys Singing is 60 minutes of non-stop laughter!

'MY VAUDEVILLE MAN' Nears Its Final Performance On 1/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!), announce the final performances of the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on the life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue. My Vaudeville Man! had its world premiere at last year's NY Musical Theatre Festival under the title Mud Donahue and Son.

MY VAUDEVILLE MAN! Swings Into Recording Studio 1/2
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008


The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and Melanie Herman, who produced The Musical Of Musicals (The Musical!), are proud to announce that the Off-Broadway Premiere of My Vaudeville Man!, a new musical based on The Life of legendary eccentric tap star Jack Donahue, will be recorded on January 2nd for release this Spring.

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My Vaudeville Man! - 2008 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Shonn Wiley
2009 The Lortels Outstanding Musical The York Theatre Company
2009 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Melanie Harman
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Karen Murphy
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Lynne Taylor-Corbett
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Shonn Wiley

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