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Paul Sadlik Joins Cast of AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE at UNFringed Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2015


The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito.

AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE Set for UNFringed, 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2015


The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito. Performances run Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 pm, and Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. All tickets are $18.00. For reservations and information visit http://unfringed2015.bpt.me or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10017942 or call (718) 392-0722. The Secret Theatre is located at 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101. E, M, G & 7 trains to Court Square or the N or Q train to Queensboro Plaza.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with NYMF's THE TRAVELS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2014


An Official Selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival Next Link Project The Travels, a new play with music by Aaron Riccardi is one of the first shows at the New York Musical Theatre Festival to be granted and extension to to early popular demand. The Travels features music by Kelly Hoppenjans, book and lyrics by Aaron Riccardi, directed by Travis Greisler and choreography by Misha Sheilds. Beginning performances on July 14, the show will run through July 26 at Ford Foundation Studio Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsals!

THE TRAVELS Set for NYMF, 7/14-26
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 25, 2014


An Official Selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival Next Link Project, Cohen Theatrical will present the premiere of The Travels, a new play with music by Aaron Riccardi, music by Kelly Hoppenjans, with lyrics by Aaron Riccardi, directed by Travis Greisler and will feature choreography by Misha Sheilds. Beginning performances on July 14, the show will run through July 26 at Ford Foundation Studio Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 212-352-3101 or visiting www.nymf.org.

Chita Rivera, Karen Ziemba & More Join National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's RAISING THE ROOF Lineup at Town Hall, 6/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2014


Tony Award-winners Chita Rivera and Karen Ziemba, Norman Norman Jewison, Academy Award-winning director of the 1971 film version of Fiddler on the Roof (Irving Thalberg Award Recipient), and Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Counsul General of Israel, have joined the lineup of Raising the Roof, an all-star benefit concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene, the 50th Anniversary of iconic American musical, Fiddler on the Roof, and the 90th birthday of its Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning lyricist, Sheldon Harnick, on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at New York's The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Robert Cuccioli and More Set for Amas Musical Theatre's DISTANT THUNDER Readings, 2/28-3/1
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 6, 2013


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) will present three FREE staged readings of Distant Thunder, a new musical with music and lyrics by Chris Wiseman and Shaun Taylor-Corbett, book by Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Shaun Taylor-Corbett, additional music and lyrics by Robert Nassif Lindsey, directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The readings will take place on Thursday, February 28th at 4:00pm, and Friday, March 1st at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street.

A LASTING IMPRESSION Closes at 4th Street Theatre Today, Aug 26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2012


The world premiere of A Lasting Impression, a new musical by Zoe Sarnak, closes at New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theatre today, August 26, 2012.

A LASTING IMPRESSION Opens at 4th Street Theatre Tonight, 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2012


Rob Intile, Jr and Annie Knickman previously announced complete casting for the world premiere of A Lasting Impression, a new musical by Zoe Sarnak. Kate Ferber (Ghost Brothers of Darkland County), Preston Sadleir (Next To Normal 1st Nat. Tour) and Barrett Wilbert Weed (Lysistrata Jones) will lead the cast.

Kate Ferber, Preston Sadleir, Barrett Wilbert Weed Join Cast of A LASTING IMPRESSION at 4th Street Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2012


Rob Intile, Jr and Annie Knickman have announced complete casting for the world premiere of A Lasting Impression, a new musical by Zoe Sarnak. Kate Ferber (Ghost Brothers of Darkland County), Preston Sadleir (Next To Normal 1st Nat. Tour) and Barrett Wilbert Weed (Lysistrata Jones) will lead the cast.

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Superb Interpretation!
by Michael Mulhern - Feb 16, 2012


This version of Willy's 16th century exploration of family expectations, courtship rituals, marriage as an institution, identity, love, and sex is a fun, physical, social exploration of what it means to be a woman - in 1590, 1950, and 2012.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays The Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 24, 2011


Denver Center Theatre Company is set to present one of Colorado's most sought-after holiday productions, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Hellesen, playing the Stage Theater November 25-December 24.

BWW Reviews: The Denver Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Worth Singing
by Michael Mulhern - Dec 16, 2011


I must say this version feels more like A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL! So I thoroughly enjoyed it, of course!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays The Stage Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2011


Denver Center Theatre Company is set to present one of Colorado's most sought-after holiday productions, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Hellesen, playing the Stage Theater November 25-December 24.

Harvey Fierstein in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Plays The National Theatre Through 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


Tradition is back! Harvey Fierstein reprises his Broadway role as Tevye in the North American Tour of the Tony® Award-winning musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, playing the National Theatre April 13 through May 9, 2010.

Photo Flash: 'Raising the Roof' BC/EFA Benefit Concert
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 1, 2010


Harvey Fierstein and the company of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF raised over $6,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at their benefit cabaret, RAISING THE ROOF, in Washington, DC this past Monday.

Fierstein and FIDDLER Cast Host BC/EFA Benefit, RAISING THE ROOF, in DC 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2010


Harvey Fierstein and the cast of the national touring company of Fiddler on the Roof will perform Raising the Roof, a cabaret to benefit the national non-profit, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, at Town Danceboutique, a premiere gay dance club and performance venue.

Fierstein and FIDDLER Cast Host BC/EFA Benefit, RAISING THE ROOF, in DC 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2010


Harvey Fierstein and the cast of the national touring company of Fiddler on the Roof will perform Raising the Roof, a cabaret to benefit the national non-profit, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, at Town Danceboutique, a premiere gay dance club and performance venue.

Fierstein and FIDDLER Cast Host BC/EFA Benefit, RAISING THE ROOF, in DC 4/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010


Harvey Fierstein and the cast of the national touring company of Fiddler on the Roof will perform Raising the Roof, a cabaret to benefit the national non-profit, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, at Town Danceboutique, a premiere gay dance club and performance venue.

Harvey Fierstein in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To The National Theatre 4/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2010


Tradition is back! Harvey Fierstein reprises his Broadway role as Tevye in the North American Tour of the Tony® Award-winning musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, playing the National Theatre April 13 through May 9, 2010.

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