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.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 'Little Shop' Casting
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) announces its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors, a musical written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. It's a musical comedy to die for - literally! The musical is based on Roger Corman's 1960 sci-fi comedy and includes several show-stopping numbers including 'Skid Row (Downtown),' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song. Little Shop of Horrors will run at the Millburn theatre from June 4 through July 6, 2008.
'The Gospel According to Ho' at Ars Nova Dec.14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007
Ars Nova presents Wendy Ho in 'The Gospel According to Ho' on Friday, December 14 at 11PM at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). All tickets are $10. Ben Rimalower directs; Brian Nash as musical director.
Cooper, Belcon, Etc. Set for Porter's Sondheim Revue
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2007
Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT will present Being a Live, a world premiere musical revue with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and directed by Billy Porter
Maria Friedman Makes Broadway Debut In Woman In White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005
Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).
Porter, Stritch, Scott, Brown, Shaiman and More will Perform in Avenue Q Swings! on June 27th
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005
Billy Porter, Billy Stritch, Sherie René Scott, Jason Robert Brown, Marc Shaiman and Toxic Audio are just some of the stars who will be features in the June 27th benefit, Avenue Q Swings!
2004-5 Drama League Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2005
The Drama League is pleased to announce the nominees for The 71st Annual Drama League Awards, which will be presented at its annual luncheon and ceremony on Friday, May 13, 2005.
An Interview with Rosie O'Donnell
by Robert Diamond - Mar 28, 2005
Rosie chats about her upcoming 'Broadway Belters' concert, 'Rosie's Broadway Kids,' Taboo, and more...
New Live CD from Billy Porter Released in February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2005
Sh-k-boom Records announced today the release of Billy Porter's CD entitled 'At The Corner of Broadway and Soul -- Live at Joe's Pub' to coincide with the opening of his new one-man show, GHETTO SUPERSTAR at The Public Theater in New York in February 2005.