Kennedy Center to Present Rebecca Luker in Barbara Cook's Spotlight, 11/8
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 7, 2008
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker in 'Songs for the Theater: The Next Generation' on November 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Theater. The evening is part of Barbara Cook's Spotlight, which features theater cabaret performances throughout the 2008-2009 season by Broadway artists chosen by Barbara Cook.
Photo Flash: 'Oklahoma!' at Paper Mill Opens 9/21 with O'Malley & Sikora
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 19, 2008
Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to announce the opening of the theatre's 70th Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Created by the team of director, James Brennan, and choreographer, Peggy Hickey, Oklahoma! will run at the Millburn theatre from September 17 through October 19, 2008. Press Opening is Sunday, September 21st at 7:30pm
von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008
Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Bring 'Evening' Across US
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2008
Patti LuPone and Many Patinkin, who co-starred together in 'Evita' will be taking their concert of duets, An Evening of Patti LuPone and Many Patinkin, to various locations across the country next spring. The duo have been performing the show since 2002, which features popular duets from theater classics such as South Pacific, Sunday In The Park With George and Evita.
The Zipper Factory Announces July Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008
The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.
Westport Summer Season to Feature Naughton and Dratch
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse announces its summer roster of shows, featuring Tony Award winner James Naughton directing a Cole Porter musical revue; 'Saturday Night Live's' Rachel Dratch appearing in David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy; and Playhouse favorite Mark Shanahan ('Sedition,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Journey's End') performing in a thriller.
American Musical Theatre of San Jose Presents 'Beauty'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008
Experience the magic when American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, perfect entertainment for the entire family. The enchantment begins on May 13 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts where the show runs through May 25. The production is sponsored by Comerica Bank. Single tickets are now on sale.
Naughton to Direct Cole Porter Tribute at Wesport
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) announces that two-time Tony Award-winner, film star and Weston resident James Naughton will direct the lively song and dance revue, Hot 'n Cole: A Cole Porter Celebration!, playing June 10 - 28.
LuPone in 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda' at UCLA One-Night-Only
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2007
Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone brings her new concert 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda,' conceived and directed by Scott Wittman with musical arrangements by Dick Gallagher as a one-night-only event, Monday November 12 to UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
LuPone Brings 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda' to Strathmore, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2007
Broadway star Patti LuPone, a Tony and Olivier Award winner, comes to the Washington, D.C.-area to perform her hit concert, 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda,' at the Music Center at Strathmore. On Friday, October 5 at 8PM, LuPone will perform songs from musicals she could have played, should have played, did play and will play-including Hair, Bye Bye Birdie, Funny Girl, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Evita and Anything Goes.
Jimmi Simpson Tackles Sorkin's Farnsworth
by James Sims - Jan 25, 2007
Simpson took time out of rehearsals to talk about his working with McAnuff again, having been in the La Jolla Playhouse production of Tartuffe in 2002, along with his experiences with Sorkin and his upcoming films set for release later this year...
John Barrowman Ties Welsh knot in Cardiff
by Robert Gould - Dec 29, 2006
On Wednesday, December 27 veteran West End and Broadway leading man John Barrowman and his partner of 16 years Scott Gill formally embarked upon a Civil Partnership in a ceremony in Cardiff, Wales. Barrowman, ceremoniously dressed in a Scottish kilt, swore his 'marriage' vows with architect Gill in front of a small group of 40 friends at the St. David's hotel in Cardiff bay. Scottish born Barrowman, who was brought up in Joliet, Illinois, has recently made his home in the Welsh capital.
Williamstown's Starry Stoppard Salute Set for November 13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2006
The Williamstown Theatre Festival (2002 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre) will salute the three-time Tony Award-winng playwright and Academy Award-winning film writer Tom Stoppard (The Real Thing, Travesties, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) at a Gala to benefit the Festival on Monday, November 13, 2006 in New York.
Barrett Foa: A Class Actor
by Eddie Varley - Nov 8, 2006
Barrett Foa, as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, proves he is a class act as a performer
National Dance Institute Honors LuPone & Cerveris, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006
The National Dance Institute will honor Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris--both currently Tony-nominated for their work as Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in the Sweeney Todd revival--on July 19th at 6:30 PM at at the LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts Concert Hall (65th St. between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)