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.
Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2008
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.
Music Center of LA Announces Dance At Music Center Series
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008
The Music Center of Los Angeles County announces the sixth season of the Dance at the Music Center series. The season opens with the return of Miami City Ballet led by Artistic Director Edward Villella, performing the much anticipated, West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration, October 24-26. Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory.
Classic Stage Company Presents Patinkin In 'The Tempest'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2008
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will open its 2008-09 season with Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin starring in William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, to be directed by Kulick. Performances begin Wednesday, September 3. The official press opening is Thursday, September 18.
Bernadette Peters & Ballet Stars Join "Prelude to a Dance" Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008
Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Julie Kent and Marcelo Gomes will join the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company as guest artists at 'Prelude to a Dance,' a gala performance on Wednesday, April 23.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents 'after the quake' July 24
by James Sims - Jun 19, 2007
The La Jolla Playhouse has announced the upcoming production of after the quake, a presentation with the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and a Steppenwolf Theatre production and directed by Frank Galati, beginning previews on July 24 and running through August 26...
Broadway Bullet Interview: Bill W and Dr. Bob
by Michael Gilboe - Mar 13, 2007
This week we interviewed playwright Steve Berman and the director Rick Lombardo of the new play 'Bill W. and Dr. Bob.' The discuss the play's history, it's record breaking run in Boston at the New Rep, and the founding of AA.
John Rubinstein to Play The Wizard in LA Wicked
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007
Veteran stage, screen and television star John Rubinstein is announced to play The Wizard in the new Los Angeles production of WICKED, which begins performances on February 10, 2007, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rubinstein joins stars Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who play Elphaba and Glinda, and Carol Kane, who plays Madame Morrible. Kane appeared in the role during the sold out engagement of WICKED at the Pantages Theatre last summer, and then went on to play the part on Broadway.
London Wicked Announces Wizard and Morrible Casting
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2006
It has been confirmed today that Miriam Margolyes will star as 'Madame Morrible' and Nigel Planner will star as 'The Wizard' in the forthcoming production of the new musical WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.