Billy Crystal Brings 700 Sundays to Chicago November 2005
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2005
Broadway In Chicago announces today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his 2005 Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster to Chicago for a limited engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) from November 8-20, 2005.
The Immigrant Recording in Stores on July 26th
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2005
The musical, which received rave reviews for its 2004/2005 Drama-Desk nominated New York City run, as well as raves for its out-of-town productions, will hit the stores on July 26, 2005.
Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, Cady Huffman And Others Set To Honor Tony Walton
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2005
On Monday, June 6, 2005, The York Theatre Company will present the international stage and film designer Tony Walton with the fifteenth Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at its annual spring benefit at Broadway's Hudson Theatre, 145 West 44th Street.
2005 Tony Awards Q&A: Gary Beach
by Robert Diamond - Jun 1, 2005
Nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for La Cage aux Folles, Gary Beach stars in the show as Albin.
WICKED, LION KING and More Announced for Philly's Kimmel Center 2006 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2005
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts today announced details of the 2005-06 Kimmel Center Presents Broadway at the Academy series. Four spectacular family musicals, including two of Broadway's biggest smash hits, will highlight the 2005-2006 season.
The new 2005-06 Broadway at the Academy season will include: DOCTOR DOLITTLE (Sept. 21 - 25, 2005); ANNIE (November 22 - 27, 2005); WICKED (limited engagement begins March 22, 2006; subscribers' week March 22 - 26) and THE LION KING (limited engagement begins June 8, 2006; subscribers' week June 13 - 18).
Broadway Benefit for the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Project January 31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2005
Hosts for the event include the former star of NBC-TV's Ed and Broadway's Urinetown, TOM CAVANAGH; former star of The Monkee's, Disney's Aida, and current CBS-FM radio personality MICKY DOLENZ; and former star of CBS-TV's The Jim Gaffigan Show, and FOX-TV's That 70's Show, comedian JIM GAFFIGAN. Featured Broadway performers include CHRISTOPHER SIEBER (Monty Python's Spamalot/ABC-TV's It's All Relative) ANDREA MCARDLE (original Annie/Les Miserables), STEPHEN BOGARDUS (Falsettos/Tony nominee for Love!Valour!Compassion), and BROOKE TANSLEY (currently starring as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast). Featured Club performers include Dance Diva MARTHA WASH (It's Raining Men) Robbins recording artist and club circuit favorite REINA, and former Broadway diva (co-star of film version Little Shop of Horrors) and current Dance hit recording artist MICHELLE WEEKS.
On the Town cast announced for London ENO revival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2005
English National Opera's (ENO) new production of Leonard Bernstein's ON THE TOWN begins March 5, 2005 at the London Coliseum (Press Night March 10, 2005). There will be 17 performances playing in repertory until May 24, 2005.
Ethel Merman's Broadway is Coming to CA!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2004
Rita McKenzie stars in her Acclaimed Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical 'Ethel Merman's Broadway' Saluting the Queen of Broadway's Golden Age
Souvenier Starring Judy Kaye Premieres Dec. 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2004
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), in association with Ted Snowdon, will open its 36th season with the world premiere of Souvenir, a play with music starring Tony Award-winner Judy Kaye and noted Broadway conductor Jack Lee, on Friday, November 19 at the Company's home at Saint Peter's, Citigroup Center, 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street). Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1; the play continues through Sunday, January 2, 2005.
Philly Theater for 2004-2005
by Pati Buehler - Mar 12, 2004
There were some wonderful offerings on the stages of Philadelphia and South Jersey last year and this year is proving to be another exciting year for some of Broadway's favorites. Some shows are hot off the Great White Way, while others are fresh new revivals or solid standing favorites. A few shows and events are exciting new premiers that the Philly area theater crowd always welcomes with open arms.
