New Harmony Concludes Season With 'My Fair Lady'
by Faetra Petillo - July 31, 2008
New Harmony Theatre, University of Southern Indiana's professional Equity stage, brings its 2008 season to a close with 'My Fair Lady,' the Tony Award-winning musical that tells a tale of love and transformation as Eliza, a lowly flower seller, learns to speak like a lady with tutelage from phonetics professor and confirmed bachelor Henry Higgins.
New 'Emerging Cultural Leaders' Program
by Beau Higgins - July 31, 2008
Broward County Commission's Broward Cultural council has chosen fifteen young professionals to participate in a new initiative-Emerging Cultural Leaders Program. An orientation ceremony to welcome the fifteen individuals to this brand new program will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Broward County Main Library, 6th Floor, Bienes Ceremonial Room, 100 South Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale
'For Colored Girls' Delayed Because of Loss of Backer
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
The previously-announced production schedule for the upcoming Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's acclaimed play 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf' is being temporarily delayed, producers Whoopi Goldberg and DreamTeam Entertainment Group announced jointly today.
Magic Theatre Launches First Season With New AD Greco
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
Magic Theatre launches its 2008-09 Season of New Plays, artistic director Loretta Greco's first with the company, with The K of D, an urban legend, a new play by Laura Schellhardt and directed by local favorite Rebecca Novick.
Peter Gallagher Visits [title of show]
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
On Thursday, July 24th 2008 Peter Gallagher came to see the new Broadway musical (about making a musical) [title of show].
Travis Nesbitt Joins 'Altar Boyz' August 1st
by Victoria Myers - July 30, 2008
TRAVIS NESBITT will be making his Off-Broadway debut in Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of Mark, beginning Friday August 1st.
Photo Coverage: Alicia Witt at Joe's Pub
by Peter James Zielinski - July 30, 2008
Actress/singer/songwriter Alicia Witt sang and performed a set of her original songs with piano and full band at the Public Theater's JOE's PUB on Monday, July 28th at 9:30 PM. Alicia is an award-winning classical pianist. Special guests included Josiah Early, Jeff Fiorello and Lady Rizo of Lady Rizo and the Assettes.
Princess Grace Award Winners Announced
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA and its Chairman, Hon. John F. Lehman, announced today the recipients of 2008 Princess Grace Awards.
Howard McGillin Returns To Phantom On 7/30
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
Howard McGillin returns to the title role in Phantom of the Opera, replacing John Cudia on July 30th, 2008. With over 2,000 record-breaking performances as Broadway's masked man, Mr. McGillin has played The Phantom on Broadway more than any other performer.
MITF Announces Summer Lineup and Venue Information
by Faetra Petillo - July 30, 2008
With 60 shows in seven different venues (all within a block or so walking distance of each other) the Ninth Avenue Midtown International Theatre Festival is shaping up to be our most successful and enthusiastically received offering to date.