BWW EXCLUSIVE: Michael Urie Talks GayFest SPRING AT LAST!, ANGELS IN AMERICA, UGLY BETTY & More
by Robert Diamond - Mar 21, 2011
Today we are talking to the current Prior Walter in Michael Grief's off-Broadway revival of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer prize-winning ANGELS IN AMERICA, and also a headliner of Monday night's SPRING AT LAST! Gala to benefit The Harvey Milk School, late of ABC's smash-hit comedy UGLY BETTY, the charmingly candid and overwhelmingly talented Michael Urie! In this exclusive conversation we tackle topics ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim to the power and legacy of ANGELS IN AMERICA and what songs and words of hope we can expect from him at the SPRING AT LAST! Gala alongside headliners Lance Horne and Wanda Sykes. Plus, Michael gives us the first news on a number of films he has coming out in the next year and much, much more!
STG presents Silent Movie Mondays in April at The Paramount Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 8, 2011
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays this April at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Mondays at 7pm. This spring silent film series, I Love New York, is accompanied by live music from the historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, one of the last three remaining organs of its kind to reside in its original environment, played by critically acclaimed organist Jim Riggs.
The Ready Set Annouces Nationwide Tour
by BWW Photo Special - Sep 8, 2010
Alternative-pop solo artist The Ready Set will hit the road this fall on a tour with Hey Monday and Cartel. Also on the lineup for the tour are This Century and We Are In The Crowd. The nationwide tour kicks off in St. Petersburg, FL on October 20th and runs through November 27th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 'Love Like Woe,' the first single from The Ready Set's debut album I'm Alive I'm Dreaming, is currently breaking at pop radio across the country and is steadily climbing on the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart, where it is currently #32.
The Cabaret Chronicles: Alice Ripley, Bernie Bierman, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Aug 28, 2010
Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Cast Party at Birdland, Bernie Bierman's 102nd birthday party, and Alice Ripley's solo show at BACKSTAGE dopo teatro!
THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE Closes At NY Fringe 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2010
Jeff Bienstock's new musical comedy THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE, directed by Diana Glazer, will get its World Premiere at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival. THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE will begin performances on August 18 - 28 at NYC's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St).
THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE Premieres At NY Fringe 8/18-28
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 18, 2010
Jeff Bienstock's new musical comedy THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE, directed by Diana Glazer, will get its World Premiere at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival. THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE will begin performances on August 18 - 28 at NYC's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St).
Broadway Dims Its Lights In Memory Of Patricia Neal 8/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010
The Broadway community mourns the loss of Tony Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, who died on August 8th at the age of 84. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Tuesday, August 17th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute
THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE Premieres At NY Fringe 8/18-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010
Jeff Bienstock's new musical comedy THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE, directed by Diana Glazer, will get its World Premiere at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival. THE MORNING AFTER / THE NIGHT BEFORE will begin performances on August 18 - 28 at NYC's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St).
London Fringe Festival Closes SPITTING IN THE FACE OF THE DEVIL 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2010
John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed New York monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil to The London Fringe Festival. Called 'One of the bravest men in show business' by Jeff Goodman of Time Warner Cable's 'Two On The Aisle' and 'an incredibly engaging and versatile performer' by Duncan Pflaster of Broadway World, Brader returns to The London Fringe, June 17-27, 2010. As part of their Fringe run, JMTC will present a Benefit Show for Women's Community House on Friday, June 25 at 8.15pm. All proceeds from that show will go to WCH.
RIDERS IN THE SKY Gallops Back to NVOH, 7/22
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 21, 2010
On Thursday, July 22, at 8:00pm, RIDERS IN THE SKY returns to the Napa Valley Opera House - 1030 Main Street, downtown Napa. Tickets, $25 / $30 / $35, can be purchased by calling 707.226.7372 or visiting NVOH.org.
London Fringe Festival Presents SPITTING IN THE FACE OF THE DEVIL 7/17-27
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 17, 2010
John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed New York monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil to The London Fringe Festival. Called 'One of the bravest men in show business' by Jeff Goodman of Time Warner Cable's 'Two On The Aisle' and 'an incredibly engaging and versatile performer' by Duncan Pflaster of Broadway World, Brader returns to The London Fringe, June 17-27, 2010. As part of their Fringe run, JMTC will present a Benefit Show for Women's Community House on Friday, June 25 at 8.15pm. All proceeds from that show will go to WCH.