THE SEAGULL, featuring a new version by Christopher Hampton and directed by Ian Rickson, opens Wednesday, October 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, September 16. The production will play a strictly limited engagement of 14 weeks through December 21.
Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.
The critically acclaimed Royal Court Theatre production of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL is now on sale exclusively to American Express cardholders. Now through July 25, AMEX cardholders can order tickets to the production.
Kristin Scott Thomas will star on Broadway in her Olivier Award-winning role of Arkadina in the critically acclaimed Royal Court Theatre production of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL.
Mature theater-goers proudly recall seeing musical comedy greats perform. It's easy to remember seeing Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Alfred Drake or Joel Grey because these stars contributed exemplary work in leading roles. However, a book could be written about actors who create vivid impressions in our minds while playing supporting roles in memorable shows. There is no greater example of such an actor than Mary Louise Wilson.
Casting has been announced for VANITIES, A New Musical by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey. Starring Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Side Show) as Mary, Sarah Stiles (Avenue Q, …Spelling Bee) as Joanne and Anneliese van der Pol (Beauty and the Beast, TV's 'That's So Raven') as Kathy, VANITIES will open on Broadway in the Fall of 2008 at a theatre to be announced.
The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Executive Directors) proudly announces the roster of presenters scheduled to appear for the The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce the world premiere production of Annie Baker's play BODY AWARENESS, directed by Karen Kohlhaas and featuring Jonathan Clem, Peter Friedman, Mary McCann and JoBeth Williams.
Casting announced for workshop of Broadway bound musical 'Pure Country.'
The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2007-08 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).
The Vineyard Theatre will present the world premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play WIG OUT! to kick off its 2008-2009 season in September, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, The Vineyard's artistic director.
The producers of Hairspray have announced that Karen Mason will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 8 in the role of Velma Von Tussle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Mary Birdsong plays Velma through Sunday, April 6.)
On February 20 at 9PM (ET/PT), PBS 'Great Performances' presents the premiere broadcast of Company, the highly-anticipated and professionally-recorded production of last season's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival. For all the details visit PBS.com
The Up and Comers and The Masters: 46 men, women, and a few youngsters who made their mark on the Baltimore theatre scene in 2007.
The PBS series 'Great Performances' has announced February 20, 2008 as the air-date for the highly-anticipated professionally recorded production of last season's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Company.
Target Margin Theater, Off Broadway's extraordinary, Obie Award-winning theater company, continues its themed 2007-2008 On The Greeks: Aristophanika season with the revival of three critically acclaimed productions from last season's unique look at the Greeks: As Yet Thou Art Young and Rash, a timely adaptation of Euripides' 'Suppliants;' The Argument, based on Aristotle's 'Poetics;' and Dinner Party, adapted from Plato's 'Symposium.' Under the direction of David Herskovits, the strictly limited return engagement begins performances on Friday, January 11th and will continue through Monday, January 14 at Theater Three
LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.
Get Your Broadway Fix from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Thursday November 22, 2007, Broadcast nationally 9AM - 12noon on NBC
Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, NJ) officially opened its mainstage production of Meet Me in St. Louis on November 11 at 7:30PM.
LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'
Meet Me in Saint Louis will run at the Paper Mill Playhouse's Millburn Theatre from November 7, 2007 through December 16, 2007. Meet Me in St. Louis is sponsored by RBC Dain Raushcer. Opening is November 11 at 7:30PM.
Network Television Pays Homage to Broadway
Urban Stages is pleased to announce the American Premiere of The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion, the first production of their 2007/2008 season. The Oxford Roof Climber's Rebellion is a play written by Stephen Massicotte and will be directed by Roger Danforth. Performances will be at 259 West 30th Street (between 7th and 8th). Previews will begin on Saturday, October 13 with the opening date scheduled for Thursday, October 18 and will run through Sunday, November 18. Press is invited beginning on Wednesday, October 17.
The Tony Award-winning Old Globe is pleased to present Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's Oscar and the Pink Lady, directed by Frank Dunlop, starring Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rosemary Harris, to run in the Cassius Carter Centre Stage September 22 through November 4, 2007...
BroadwayWorld.com's Long Running Show Stats updated on 8/26/2007.
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