Eakeley, Lysy and Pressley Join Cast of MTC's THE AMERICAN PLAN
by Eddie Varley - Nov 19, 2008
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) announced full casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Richard Greenberg's THE AMERICAN PLAN which will be directed by Tony nominee David Grindley (Journey's End). The previously announced Lily Rabe and Mercedes Ruehl will be joined by Benjamin Eakeley (Sweeney Todd), Austin Lysy (A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Delacorte), and Brenda Pressley (The First Breeze of Summer).
AMERICAN BUFFALO Opening Night Tickets Made Available for Sale to Fans
by Eddie Varley - Nov 14, 2008
So fans of the production's stars can participate in celebrating the opening night of American Buffalo on Monday, November 17, the show's producers have made tickets for available for the performance, which begins at 6:45pm, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street.
Andre Call to play Marius in Signature's 'LES MIS' 12/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2008
Signature Theatre today announced that Andrew Call will sing the role of the student revolutionary Marius in its upcoming production of Les Misérables. He will replace Doug Kreeger, who will be performing in the new off-Broadway production of Rooms. Call recently performed in Signature's world premiere production of Glory Days, playing the role of the would-be jock Andy. Call has also performed in Cry-Baby and High Fidelity on Broadway, in Altar Boyz off-Broadway, and in national tours of Saturday Night Fever and Altar Boyz.
'Patti LuPone at Les Mouches' Released 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.
Will Ferrell's One Man Show Announces Opening: Feb. 5, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Oct 31, 2008
Film and television star WILL FERRELL's upcoming Broadway debut in his new one-man show 'You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush' will officially open on Thursday, February 5th, 2009, with previews starting on January 20th
Rare LuPone Cabaret Recordings From 1980 To Be Released 11/11
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.
Dane Vannatter Sings Tony Bennett at Metropolitan Room
by Victoria Myers - Jul 29, 2008
From Tin Pan Alley to Motown, Dane Vannatter will present a new cabaret and jazz show, 'Alone Together: A Tony Bennett Album' on four consecutive Saturday evenings in September, beginning September 6th (9:30PM) at the New York hotspot Metropolitan Room .
'Adding Machine' Gives-Away Free CDs at Minetta Tomorrow Night
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2008
The season's critically acclaimed and multi-awarded 'BEST MUSICAL'*, Adding Machine, will celebrate the release of the show's cast recording tomorrow (Tuesday, June 3) by giving everyone in the audience a free copy of the PS Classics recording of the show.
Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).
'SNL' Star Darrell Hammond to Join Spelling Bee, June 12
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2007
'Saturday Night Live's' Darrell Hammond will make his Broadway debut this summer when he joins the cast of the acclaimed Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for a limited engagement, June 12 - July 19.
ITV go for Night Fever?
by Ryan Woods - May 8, 2007
Joining The Sound of Muisc, Grease and Joseph, Saturday Night Fever looks set to be the latest musical in which the lead is found on television.
Adam Pascal Adds Second Night in LA July 28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2006
Due to popular demand, an additional performance of 'Adam Pascal LIVE in concert' has been added on Friday July 28th at the Brentwood Theatre in addition to the previously announced performance on Saturday July 29th.
Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.
Darrell Hammond Added to Comedy Cares 3 on April 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2006
Comedian DARRELL HAMMOND best known for his impressions of Bill Clinton, and the entire Bush cabinet (Cheney, Ashcroft, and Rumsfeld) on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' has joined the roster for next Monday's COMEDY CARES 3 - benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS at Caroline's on Broadway.
Roger, Quast, and Rawle Announced for UK Evita; Show Opens June 2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2006
EVITA, one of the world's greatest musicals, returns to London's West End after 21 years this summer. Directed by the award-winning Michael Grandage and featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the brand new production of the smash-hit stage show has its Press Night at the Adelphi Theatre on June 21st.