Bill Bailey News

As the leaves are turning into a rainbow of colors, and we await the first snowflakes to fall, DC theatergoers are anticipating Arena Stage's first two productions in their new Mead Center, while Harry Connick, Jr. introduces children to a friendly elf, and Snow White and a red rose and a guy named Fred make a stop at The Kennedy Center. That red-haired orphan brings Sandy and a bitchy Ms. Hannigan and a pooch named Sandy to Olney, MD. Synetic Theater Artistic Director and his wife/choreographer reunite on the stage, a Ziegfeld Folly stars in a one-woman show, and doughnuts are served at The Studio Theatre.

Fanny Brice was a unique American performer, and undeniably a great one. She conquered burlesque, vaudeville, the Ziegfeld Follies, radio and films, introduced hit songs that are still cabaret classics today, and excelled at sketch comedy and dancing.

The Omaha Community Playhouse honored itstop volunteers at the annual 'Awards Night' ceremony held Monday evening at the theatre, located at 6915 Cass Street. 'Awards Night' is an annual tribute to the thousands of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to the Playhouse.

Priscilla and Jersey Boys welcome a new set of triple threats as cast-change season hoves into view - but it's not all good news for London theatre

According to Empireonline.com, the next cinematic hit to receive Broadway musical treatment is A Fish Called Wanda. The musical book has been written by original screenwriter John Cleese and his daughter Camilla. Bill Bailey has been recruited to compose.

Ardal O'Hanlon, Dylan Moran and Tommy Tiernan are set to perform their critically-acclaimed stage event the The Fellas Live! in a limited U.S. tour -- 7 performances ONLY -- June 5 - 13. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin for Just For Laughs, this special limited engagement lands in five hotbeds of comedy: Boston*, Baltimore, Chicago**, Philadelphia and New York City.

The Menier Chocolate Factory will continue its tradition of stand-up comedy with performances from Phil Nichol and Charles Fleischer. Nichol and Fleischer follow in the footsteps of Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Jason Byrne, Rhona Cameron, Patrick Kielty, Jeremy Lyon and Mark Thomas, who have all previously performed to packed houses at the Chocolate Factory.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline opens March 6 - May 31 only at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse!

The Menier Chocolate Factory will continue its tradition of stand-up comedy with performances from Phil Nichol and Charles Fleischer. Nichol and Fleischer follow in the footsteps of Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Jason Byrne, Rhona Cameron, Patrick Kielty, Jeremy Lyon and Mark Thomas, who have all previously performed to packed houses at the Chocolate Factory.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline opens March 6 - May 31 only at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse!

Pleasance Islington Listings February 2009 - April 2009 Miller Theatre Tuesday 24 February - Sunday 1 March 2009, 7.45pm (Sunday 5.15pm) Miller is a charming story that tells the tale of a father and son that have a bond like no other.

Columbia Records will release 'Oh, My NOLA,' the new album of New Orleans-inspired music from Harry Connick, Jr., on Tuesday, January 30. On the same day, Marsalis Music/Rounder Records will release a companion album of instrumentals by Connick's big band, 'Chanson du Vieux Carre.'

Woman in White has a new set of principles from July 11th, we find out who's Behind the Iron Mask in a new musical and the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe programme is announced

NYC's theater community rolls out the welcome wagon for the GOP convention...not!