Contra Costa Civic Theatre to Present NINE, Beginning February 6, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2009
Contra Costa Civic Theatre will open its production of Nine (The Musical) on Friday, February 6, 2009. Directed and choreographed by Amy Nielson, with musical direction by Joe Simiele, Nine was the winner of numerous Tony awards, including Best Musical and Score in 1982 and Best Revival in 2003, and will soon be made into a movie.. It features a book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. The musical was inspired by Federico Fellini's movie 8 1/2 and was adapted from the Italian by Marrio Fratti.
CCCT's production features Derrick Silva as Guido Contini, a famous Italian film director. His last three films have been flops. A creative block sends him into the fearful throws of a mid-life crisis, questioning his life's direction and his own mortality. What does an artist do if he cannot create?
NINE Role Leaves Cruz with 'Bruz', But Actress Loves It
by Eddie Varley - Jan 16, 2009
Aussie news website LiveNews had a brief chat with NINE film star Penelope Cruz, and the sulty star admitted that performing the classic 'A Call From the Vatican' number from the show and sure to be a highlight in the film version, left her blistered and bruised-but she loved doing it!The song required the actress to perform a rope routine and the stunt left her worried she would lose her grip and fall.
Cruz explained to the site 'When something like that happens, you just have to keep going and forget about any physical pain. I was dancing in the dark with one spotlight on me, so I had to be extremely alert and focused.
'There were other things to think about, so I was not in pain while dancing - I was just praying not to fall!'
Nicole Kidman Talks NINE on ABC's The View
by Eddie Varley - Dec 26, 2008
Film and stage superstar Nicole Kidman was featured on 'The View' this morning, Friday, December 26th, at 11am on the ABC television network. Kidman discussed a number of topics, including the upcoming Rob Marshall directed big screen transfer of the stage hit NINE.
The Builder's Association Returns to BAM with 'Continuous City'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 10, 2008
Following the popular and critical success of Alladeen (2003 Next Wave Festival) and Super Vision (2005 Next Wave Festival), Obie award-winning, New York-based The Builders Association returns to BAM with the New York premiere of Continuous City. Poignant and thought-provoking, this multimedia theater work investigates how networking technology both encourages and hinders human interaction and relationships.
Met Opera Donor Purchases 500K in 'Dr. Atomic' Orchestra Seats to Reduce Ticket Price for Patrons
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008
Thanks to the generosity of one of its board members, the Metropolitan Opera announced today that a number of prime orchestra seats, usually $175 - $220, will be available for $30 for all nine performances of John Adams's Doctor Atomic. Agnes Varis, a managing director of the Met board, and her husband Karl Leichtman, have purchased $500,000 worth of some of the best orchestra seats for Doctor Atomic, so that they can be redistributed at this lower price.
Zeffirelli's 'La Traviata' Returns to the Metropolitan Opera
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008
Franco Zeffirelli's lavish production of Verdi's poignant masterpiece about love and sacrifice, La Traviata, returns to the Metropolitan Opera stage on October 20 for nine performances through November 20, 2008. Anja Harteros sings the title role for the first time at the Met.
Keach and Cox Kick Off National Frost/Nixon Tour TONIGHT in Des Moines, IA
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008
Tonight, September 30th the first performance of the national Frost/Nixon tour will begin in Des Moines, IA The 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, will run at the Des Moines Civic Center through October 5th.
TV: In Conversation with Frost/Nixon National Tour Stars Keach and Cox
by Eddie Varley - Sep 23, 2008
The the stars of the upcoming national tour of The Donmar Warehouse production of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, met the press on Friday, September 19th at the New 42nd Street Studios. Award-winning stage and screen actor Stacy Keach takes on the role of President Richard Nixon and is joined by Alan Cox as David Frost. BroadwayWorld TV had the opportunity to chat with the play's celebrated leads.
Photo Coverage: Frost/Nixon National Tour Meet & Greet
by Eddie Varley - Sep 21, 2008
The full cast for the upcoming national tour of The Donmar Warehouse production of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, met the press on Friday, September 19th at the New 42nd Street Studios. Award-winning stage and screen actor Stacy Keach takes on the role of President Richard Nixon joined by Alan Cox as David Frost. BroadwayWorld.com was invited to share the afternoon with the cast and creative team as they took a break from rehearsals and posed for the media cameras!
Keach and Cox To Star In National Frost/Nixon Tour
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 6, 2008
The full cast for the tour of Frost/Nixon, the 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, has been announced.
Tommy Tune To Be Honored By Actor's Fund 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008
The Actor's Fund will present the 12th Annual Tony Awards Bash honoring nine time Tony Award nominated Tommy Tune on Sunday June 15th, 2008 at the Skirball Ball in Los Angeles. Florence Henerson will host and Mr. Tune will be presented with the Julie Harris Lifetime Achievement by his 'Theatrical God-Mother' Carol Channing. The gala features the only approved live feed of the Tony Awards as they happen in New York.
Mya Makes Broadway Debut In 'Chicago' This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2008
This Spring,Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Mýa makes her Broadway debut as Velma Kelly in 'Chicago' for a nine-week limited engagement beginning Monday, May 12, 2008.
Megan Hilty: From 'Wicked' to 'Nine to Five'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2008
Broadway darling Megan Hilty stars in the smash hit Wicked, a story inspired by The Wizard of Oz. 'Wicked follows Glinda (Hilty), the Good Witch of the North and her relationship with Elphaba (Eden Espinosa), the future Wicked Witch of the West, as they struggle through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, and ultimately, Elphaba's public fall from grace,' press notes state. The show has been nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning those for Best Actress, Scenic Design and Costume Design, and has won six Drama Desk Awards.
'Nine The Musical' Opens April 6 at Porchlight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2008
Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago presents the season finale, the sexy and sophisticated Broadway musical, Nine. This Tony-Award Winning Best Musical is now in development with Rob Marshall to become a major motion picture. Chicago audiences can catch this musical live at Theatre Building Chicago from April 4 to May 18, 2007. The Press Opening is Sunday, April 6 at 2:30PM.
Tommy Tune to Receive 2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Award
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2008
The 2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards recognizing excellence in dance on both stage and film have announced that nine time Tony Award & two time Astaire Award winner Tommy Tune will receive the 2008 Fred & Adele Astaire Lifetime Achievement at the awards gala slate for June 2, 2008
Grammy-Winner Mýa is Velma Kelly in 'Chicago' This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2008
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Mýa will make her Broadway debut as Velma Kelly in Chicago for a nine-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) beginning Monday, May 12, 2008.
Katie Holmes and Demi Moore Audition for 'Nine' Film
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2007
Both Katie Holmes and Demi Moore are reportedly keen on landing roles in the upcoming film version of Nine, directed by Tony- and Oscar-nominee Rob Marshall and produced by Harvey Weinstein
Frost/Nixon to Open at the Jacobs Theatre April 22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2007
Frost/Nixon, the new play by Peter Morgan, directed by Michael Grandage, will open on Broadway this spring starring Frank Langella (as President Richard Nixon) and Michael Sheen (as Sir David Frost).