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Spangler & Ullman Take Final Bow in THE FANTASTICKS; Altemus & Leisy Join the Company, 12/4 & 12/28
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Spangler & Ullman Take Final Bow in THE FANTASTICKS; Altemus & Leisy Join the Company, 12/4 & 12/28
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Spangler & Ullman Take Final Bow in THE FANTASTICKS; Altemus & Leisy Join the Company, 12/4 & 12/28
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2009


Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Kimberly Whalen Takes Steps Into THE FANTASTICKS Tonight 11/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Kimberly Whalen, recently seen in Lyric Stage's productions of West Side Story as Maria and Carousel as Julie, steps into the role of Luisa in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks tonight, November 5, 2009. She replaces Addi McDaniel, who played her final performance on October 18, 2009.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

Musicals Tonight Continues its Understudy/Stand-By Salute with AT THIS PERFORMANCE, 10/25-26
by Aimee Savoth - Oct 20, 2009


Musicals Tonight! returns for its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance... to be held on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre at 8 PM. This weekend marks the 6th Anniversary of the concert series.

TWITTER WATCH: THE FANTASTICKS - 'Congrats to former Fantasticks cast member Kristin Chenoweth'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 21, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

THE FANTASTICKS To Hold 'Secrets Behind A Long-Running Show' Event 9/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2009


Don Farber and Robert Viagas, authors of The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks, will hold a conversation and Q&A before the Thursday, September 17, 2009 performance of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, entitled 'The Fantasticks: The Secrets Behind A Long-Running Show - How They Did It And How You Can, Too.' The event, which begins at 6:15 PM at The Snapple Theater Center, is part of the yearlong celebration of The Fantasticks' 50th anniversary.

THE FANTASTICKS To Hold 'Secrets Behind A Long-Running Show' Event 9/17
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


Don Farber and Robert Viagas, authors of The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks, will hold a conversation and Q&A before the Thursday, September 17, 2009 performance of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, entitled 'The Fantasticks: The Secrets Behind A Long-Running Show - How They Did It And How You Can, Too.' The event, which begins at 6:15 PM at The Snapple Theater Center, is part of the yearlong celebration of The Fantasticks' 50th anniversary.

MacIntyre Dixon Joins Cast of THE FANTASTICKS 8/17, Replaces John Thomas Waite
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2009


MacIntyre Dixon, whose Broadway career spans five decades, will assume the role of Henry in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, August 17, 2009. He replaces John Thomas Waite, whose final performance is August 16.

MacIntyre Dixon Joins Cast of THE FANTASTICKS 8/17, Replaces John Thomas Waite
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2009


MacIntyre Dixon, whose Broadway career spans five decades, will assume the role of Henry in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, August 17, 2009. He replaces John Thomas Waite, whose final performance is August 16.

The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS Performs At Broadway In Bryant Park 8/6
by - Aug 6, 2009


Members of the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform at Broadway in Bryant Park this Thursday, August 6, 2009. The free lunchtime concert, presented by 106.7 LiteFM, will take place on The Lawn from 12:30-1:30 PM. Members of the casts of Next to Normal, Burn the Floor, The Lion King and The Marvelous Wonderettes complete the lineup.

The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS Performs At Broadway In Bryant Park 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2009


Members of the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform at Broadway in Bryant Park this Thursday, August 6, 2009. The free lunchtime concert, presented by 106.7 LiteFM, will take place on The Lawn from 12:30-1:30 PM. Members of the casts of Next to Normal, Burn the Floor, The Lion King and The Marvelous Wonderettes complete the lineup.

Dennis Parlato Takes On Role Of El Gallo In THE FANTASTICKS 7/13-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2009


Dennis Parlato, seen on Broadway in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Sound of Music and The Graduate, will assume the role of El Gallo in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks from July 13 through August 2, 2009 while Lewis Cleale, who normally plays the role, appears in Camelot at The Muny.

Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2009


Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.

Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by Eddie Varley - Jun 19, 2009


Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.

TV: Acting 'THE FANTASTICKS' With Ramona Mallory
by Eddie Varley - Jun 2, 2009


The theater community recentky kicked off The Fantasticks 50th anniversary year with an early curtain of the show and a post-performance cocktail reception at The Snapple Center on Monday May 4th. The beloved hit also recently welcomed a number of new cast members, including the charming young actress Ramona Mallory as 'Luisa.'

Photo Coverage: 'The Fantasticks' Celebrates 50 Years!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 6, 2009


The theater community kicked off The Fantasticks 50th anniversary year with an early curtain of the show (7PM) and a post-performance cocktail reception at The Snapple Center on Monday May 4th.

Rubin-Vega, Gardner, Orfeh & More To Appear Tonight At FANTASTICKS Reception
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009


Tonight the theater community will kick off The Fantasticks 50th anniversary year with an early curtain of the show (7PM) and a post-performance cocktail reception at The Snapple Center with performances by Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Anna in the Tropics, Jack Goes Boating), Rita Gardner (original 1960 production of The Fantasticks, The Cradle Will Rock, The Wedding Singer), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Footloose), Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables), GrooveLily (Striking 12) and Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White). In addition, The Office of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will offer a special proclamation declaring Fantasticks Day in New York City.

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