NYMF's HURRICANE Sold Out, Extends by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions announce the addition of 2 performances to the World Premiere production of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. After selling out its initial run, two performances have been added: Fri. Oct. 9 at 5pm and Tues. Oct. 13 at 5pm. A complete schedule is below. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 11 Invites Rosie's Broadway Kids to Record by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009 Once again, Rosie's Broadway Kids has been invited to experience professionally recording a track for Broadway's Carols for a Cure. Stamos, Peters, Ripley and More Set For BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION 9/27 by Eddie Varley - September 22, 2009 Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced additional celebrities scheduled to appear at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held Sunday, September 27 in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). The FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION is produced by and benefits BC/EFA. 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 11' Set For Release On 10/24 by Eddie Varley - September 17, 2009 Rock-It Science Records presents Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 11 (a new title for the newest CD in the series formerly known as Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure). Featuring the incredible talents of stars and casts from virtually every show on Broadway this year, the annual holiday CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Alan Muraoka Directs All Asian-American Cast In LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! At Cherry Lane 9/14 by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009 The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, on Monday, September 14 with a 6:00pm cocktail reception and a 7:00pm performance at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO. Musical Numbers Announced For Upcoming 'BROADWAY ON BROADWAY' 9/13 by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2009 Musical numbers for the 2009 Broadway on Broadway concert (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) were announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance. Superior Donuts' star Michael McKean will host the 18th annual concert presented by the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Continental Airlines, to be held this Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m in Times Square. John Stamos Added to Broadway on Broadway 2009 Roster to Make Special Appearance by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2009 John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye, Bye Birdie will make a special guest appearance at Broadway on Broadway 2009 (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m. Musical Numbers Announced For Upcoming 'BROADWAY ON BROADWAY' 9/13 by Eddie Varley - September 11, 2009 Musical numbers for the 2009 Broadway on Broadway concert (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) were announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance. Superior Donuts' star Michael McKean will host the 18th annual concert presented by the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Continental Airlines, to be held this Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m in Times Square. Largest Ever Cast of 30 Announced for HURRICANE at NYMF Festival by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2009 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions proudly present the World Premiere of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. Performances begin September 28 at The Theatre at St. Clements. R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to Run at NYMF Starring Balser and Deitch Oct. 1 -3 by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2009 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal). 23rd Annual BC/EFA Flea Market to Take Place 9/27, Broadway Stars Arcelus, Cavenaugh, Maroulis & More Set To Appear by Gabrielle Sierra - September 8, 2009 Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Ripley, Peters, Fierstein, Batt, DeGarmo, Ashley And Many More Set For '23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION' 9/27 by Eddie Varley - September 8, 2009 Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Shindle, McGillin, Abramovitz & Zagnit to Star in 'Garbo and Me' Reading at York by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2009 The cast has been announced for the upcoming reading of Garbo and Me at the York Theatre on September 17, 2009. The new musical, with book and lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner (Fermat?s Last Tango) and music and lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum (Bush Is Bad), is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair). LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Extends Through 10/25 At The Hudson Mainstage Theatre by Gabrielle Sierra - September 1, 2009 David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to announce that the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, LA WEEKLY GO!) smash-hit world premiere production of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me) is EXTENDING through Sunday, October 25 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. Stage And Screen Star Nicholas Rodriguez Featured On AfterElton by Eddie Varley - September 1, 2009 Nicholas Rodriguez recently joined The cast of the ABC-TV daytime soap opera 'One Life To Live,' set in the fictional town of Llanview. The young actor is featured in an interview on the popular website, AfterElton.com. Photo Coverage: The New York Theater Community's Mobilization Rally for Equality In Central Park by Eddie Varley - August 30, 2009 The New York Theater Community's Mobilization Rally for Equality, organized by The Public Theater, the cast of HAIR, Broadway Impact and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) was held on Friday, August 28th onstage at Central Park's Delacorte Theater. Foster And Van Cappelle Join Public Theatre, HAIR, BC/EFA And Broadway Impact Hosted Central Park Equality Rally 8/28 by Eddie Varley - August 28, 2009 The New York Theater Community's Mobilization Rally for Equality, being organized by The Public Theater, the cast of HAIR, Broadway Impact and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), has added more noteworthy participants to its line-up. Foster And Van Cappelle Join Public Theatre, HAIR, BC/EFA And Broadway Impact Hosted Central Park Equality Rally 8/28 by Eddie Varley - August 27, 2009 The New York Theater Community's Mobilization Rally for Equality, being organized by The Public Theater, the cast of HAIR, Broadway Impact and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), has added more noteworthy participants to its line-up. HAIR Cast, The Public Theater, Broadway Impact and BC/EFA Join Together For CP Equality Rally 8/28 by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2009 The rally will be held at Central Park's Delacorte Theater (enter at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue) on Friday, August 28 from 2:30-3:30 PM and will be open to the public. Noteworthy members of both the civil rights and theater communities will be on hand to speak, including Oskar Eustis, legendary gay rights activist Cleve Jones, HAIR star Gavin Creel and producer David Stone. BC/EFA Ebay Auction Offers 9 TO 5 VIP Closing Night Tix & More! by Charlie Piane - August 27, 2009 In-keeping with their series of once in a lifetime auction packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) announces an offering that will sure to leave the winner singing 'What a way to spend and evening!' Alan Muraoka Directs All Asian-American Cast In LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! At Cherry Lane 9/14 by Gabrielle Sierra - August 25, 2009 The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only all Asian-American performance of Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, directed by Alan Muraoka, on Monday, September 14 with a 6:00pm cocktail reception and a 7:00pm performance at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to benefit NAATCO. BC/EFA And ReVision Theatre?s THE FULL MONTY Company Present A THONG FOR HOPE Benefit Concert 8/28 by Gabrielle Sierra - August 24, 2009 ReVision Theatre Company's production of The Full Monty will produce A THONG FOR HOPE a benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS on Friday August 29th, 2009 at 11 PM at the Carousel House on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ. 100% of proceeds will benefit BC/EFA in their mission to fight the AIDS epidemic. Photo Coverage: Spotlight Exclusive On Nicholas Rodriguez by Walter McBride - August 24, 2009 After a recent performance of the Off-Broadway hit The Toxic Avenger, actor Nicholas Rodriguez took some time out to pose for a very special 'Spotlight' feature for the BroadwayWorld.com cameras. Newly Updated 'DOW JONES' With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Plays Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23 by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2009 The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will begin performances this Saturday at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. This new production will also restore an Elmer Bernstein-Carolyn Leigh cabaret favorite to the show: 'Shakespeare Lied'. HAIR Cast, The Public Theater, Broadway Impact and BC/EFA Join Together For CP Equality Rally 8/28 by Eddie Varley - August 20, 2009 The rally will be held at Central Park's Delacorte Theater (enter at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue) on Friday, August 28 from 2:30-3:30 PM and will be open to the public. Noteworthy members of both the civil rights and theater communities will be on hand to speak, including Oskar Eustis, legendary gay rights activist Cleve Jones, HAIR star Gavin Creel and producer David Stone. |
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