All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019
The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's KRYPTON Season 2 on Syfy This June
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 18, 2019
What better way to celebrate the anniversary of Superman's first comic book appearance than to announce the return of SYFY's KRYPTON airing June 12? Our brand new, full-length trailer puts a spotlight on villains, both familiar and new, as the fate of our much-loved heroes is threatened once more.
BWW Review: IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN at TYKES
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Mar 16, 2019
Tykes (Theatre Young Kinds Enjoy Seeing) returns to the JCC Hart Theatre for a thrilling adventure that will excite and entertain the whole family. And of course, living in the age of the constant drip-drip of superhero movies, it's one we're all familiar with. But while Superman awes and delights on the silver screen, nothing beats seeing him in person!
Charles Strouse Celebrates 90th Birthday
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018
On June 7, 2018, Charles Strouse, the Tony Award-winning composer of Annie, Bye Bye and Applause, and some of the most popular music from the last 60 years of Broadway, film and television, turns 90. To mark the occasion, a year-long celebration of events, including tributes, concerts, revivals and international productions, will take place across the United States and around the world.
ANNIE, BYE, BYE BIRDIE Composer Charles Strouse Gears Up to Celebrate 90th Birthday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018
What do Jay-Z, Kobe Bryant, Archie Bunker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ed Koch, Bart Simpson, Bruce Campbell, Bonnie and Clyde, and J-Lo have in common? The answer: Charles Strouse (and his hit songs)!
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, it's Theatre Horizon's HERO SCHOOL!
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 4, 2017
Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA) is battling those mid-summer humdrums with a brand new theatrical production that puts kids right in the center of the action. Hero School, written by Philadelphia artist Jeremy Gable, will lead audience members of all ages in an interactive quest to become heroes-in-training during a run at the Norristown theatre. Inquisitive superhero wannabes, and guests of all ages, can take in the interactive fun from August 4 through August 27, 2017.
BWW Exclusive: Celebrating the Unsung Musicals of Hal Prince
by Daniella Parcell - Aug 5, 2017
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SWEENEY TODD, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, COMPANY, CABARET, FOLLIES. Each was directed and/or produced by Broadway legend Harold Prince. Each contributed to his record-high pile of Tony awards, and has been produced and acclaimed across the world.
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, it's Theatre Horizon's HERO SCHOOL!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2017
Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA) is battling those mid-summer humdrums with a brand new theatrical production that puts kids right in the center of the action. Hero School, written by Philadelphia artist Jeremy Gable, will lead audience members of all ages in an interactive quest to become heroes-in-training during a run at the Norristown theatre. Inquisitive superhero wannabes, and guests of all ages, can take in the interactive fun from August 4 through August 27, 2017.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/7/16- Charles Strouse
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2016
Happy Birthday, Charles Strouse! Strouse's first Broadway musical was the 1960 hit Bye Bye Birdie, with lyrics by Lee Adams, who would become his long time collaborator. Following this was Golden Boy (1964, also with Adams), starring Sammy Davis, Jr. and It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman (1966, based on the popular comic strip) which introduced the song 'You've Got Possibilities' sung by Linda Lavin. In 1970, Applause (starring Lauren Bacall, with book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and lyrics by Adams) won Strouse his second Tony Award. In 1977, Strouse adapted another comic strip for the stage, creating the hit Annie, which garnered him his third Tony Award and two Grammy Awards. Other Strouse musicals include Charlie and Algernon (1979), Dance a Little Closer (1983, with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner), Rags (1986), Nick & Nora (1993), and An American Tragedy (1995, with lyrics by David Shaber).
BWW Review: Rarely Revived It's a Bird...It's a Plane...IT'S SUPERMAN THE MUSICAL
by Don Grigware - Apr 25, 2016
Wham! Pow! Boom! Up and away, it's Superman! Growing up in the 50s I couldn't wait for the next weekly adventure-filled installment of Supie and Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White and the Daily Planet on the small television screen. It was thrilling to see a man go into a telephone booth and change from street clothes into tights - even if they were baggy - and fly off - imagine! - to save the world from crime and destruction. It didn't matter that it was pure fantasy and that he he was only a comic book hero. Superman brought lots of excitement into our young lives. In 1966, the same musical composers who wrote the successful Broadway hit Bye Bye Birdie, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, penned It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman! The New Musical Comedy and in spite of the great reviews, it did not catch on with the public, so quickly fizzled. Now 50 years later, what a camp to look back and laugh at all the silliness and innocence of that era, for the Superman musical is loaded with clumsy, goofy, campy laughs. Now onstage in a rare revival ... It's Superman receives a terrifically entertaining production at the Grove Theatre in Upland.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/7/15- Charles Strouse
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2015
Happy Birthday, Charles Strouse! Strouse's first Broadway musical was the 1960 hit Bye Bye Birdie, with lyrics by Lee Adams, who would become his long time collaborator. Following this was Golden Boy (1964, also with Adams), starring Sammy Davis, Jr. and It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman (1966, based on the popular comic strip) which introduced the song 'You've Got Possibilities' sung by Linda Lavin. In 1970, Applause (starring Lauren Bacall, with book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and lyrics by Adams) won Strouse his second Tony Award. In 1977, Strouse adapted another comic strip for the stage, creating the hit Annie, which garnered him his third Tony Award and two Grammy Awards. Other Strouse musicals include Charlie and Algernon (1979), Dance a Little Closer (1983, with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner), Rags (1986), Nick & Nora (1993), and An American Tragedy (1995, with lyrics by David Shaber).
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Stages IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs tonight, April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to Stage IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, 4/17-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.
Neglected Musicals Presents IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S SUPERMAN, 10/06
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 31, 2014
Neglected Musicals will present It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman, on Hayes Theatre Co on Monday, 6 October. Directed by Stuart Maunder this 1966 Broadway Musical is the classic battle between good and evil by one of the comic world's most renowned superhero's, Superman.
IT'S A BIRD… IT'S A PLANE… IT'S SUPERMAN to Move to Leicester Square Theatre in February
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2014
All Star Productions has just announced that their acclaimed production of IT'S A BIRD… IT'S A PLANE… IT'S SUPERMAN will transfer to The Leicester Square Theatre in February 2015 for a limited run of just 10 performances! All Star Productions presented the UK Premiere of the show in March 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre.