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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Heading for Broadway's Neil Simon?
by Robert Diamond - Aug 10, 2011


Today, Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that the show will then head to Broadway this Spring, playing the Neil Simon Theatre.

Kaye, Lucien et al. Lead MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL in Atlanta, 9/22-11/20
by Joseph Harrison - Aug 1, 2011


Four Atlanta actors will take audiences on a journey with a joyous and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom in the new musical sensation, Motherhood the Musical® , on stage September 22 - November 20 at the 14th Street Playhouse. The show is produced by GFour Productions, the team who has successfully brought Menopause The Musical® to every major market in the United States. Menopause The Musical® is the longest running musical in Atlanta history and grossed close to $6 million dollars during the show's three-year run.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Extended Through 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011


Stratford Shakespeare Festival's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at The Avon Theatre on Friday June 3rd to outstanding reviews with audiences and critics alike raving about this magnificent new take on the now four decade old show. Directed by Des McAnuff, the show tells the story of the last week of Christ's life. Since the show's opened, there has been a flood of theatre insiders travelling to Toronto to see the show to discuss moving it to Broadway.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Replaces FINDING NEVERLAND at La Jolla this Fall; Is Broadway Next?
by BWW - Jul 18, 2011


La Jolla Playhouse has announced that the acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus and Stratford Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Des McAnuff, will replace the previously-announced musical Finding Neverland. This thrilling revival will run in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 18 - December 31, 2011.

Motherhood the Musical Kicks Off In Tampa Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2011


The joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a Mom is the subject of the new musical sensation, "Motherhood the Musical®" the hilarious and insightful show will launch Nationally on June 3rd at Tampa, Florida's David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

Motherhood the Musical Makes Its Atlanta Debut September 20 �" November 20, 2011
by Joseph Harrison - May 15, 2011


The joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a Mom is the subject of the new musical sensation, Motherhood the Musical®. The hilarious and insightful show will delight Atlanta audiences when it debuts September 20 - November 20 at the 14th Street Playhouse. The show is produced by GFour Productions, the team who has successfully brought Menopause The Musical® to every major market in the United States. Menopause The Musical® is the longest running musical in Atlanta history and grossed close to $6 million dollars during the show's three-year run.

Motherhood the Musical Kicks Off In Tampa June 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2011


The joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a Mom is the subject of the new musical sensation, "Motherhood the Musical®" the hilarious and insightful show will launch Nationally on June 3rd at Tampa, Florida's David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

McCarter Theatre's TAKE FLIGHT Closes 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


McCarter Theatre has announced the complete casting and creative team for the American premiere of Take Flight, a new musical by Richard Maltby Jr, David Shire and John Weidman that blends fact and fiction to tell the interweaving stories of three pioneers of aeronautics: the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.

McCarter Theatre Presents TAKE FLIGHT 4/30-6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Take Flight, a new musical with music by Academy Award winner David Shire, lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby Jr. with a book by Tony Award winner John Weidman will have its American premiere on the Berlind stage of McCarter Theatre in Princeton, April 30 through June 6. (Press Opening: Thursday, May 13 at 7:30pm)

Photo Flash: Cumpsty And Colella Lead TAKE FLIGHT At The McCarter Theatre
by Charlie Piane - May 19, 2010


The American premiere of Take Flight, a new musical by David Shire, Richard Maltby, Jr. and John Weidman, continues at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ. Previews began April 30 and performances run through June 6. The production officially opened May 13.

Colella, Cumpsty & More Set For McCarter Theatre's TAKE FLIGHT, Opens 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


McCarter Theatre has announced the complete casting and creative team for the American premiere of Take Flight, a new musical by Richard Maltby Jr, David Shire and John Weidman that blends fact and fiction to tell the interweaving stories of three pioneers of aeronautics: the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.

Colella, Cumpsty & More Set For McCarter Theatre's TAKE FLIGHT, Opens 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


McCarter Theatre has announced the complete casting and creative team for the American premiere of Take Flight, a new musical by Richard Maltby Jr, David Shire and John Weidman that blends fact and fiction to tell the interweaving stories of three pioneers of aeronautics: the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.

McCarter Theatre Presents TAKE FLIGHT 4/30-6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


Take Flight, a new musical with music by Academy Award winner David Shire, lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby Jr. with a book by Tony Award winner John Weidman will have its American premiere on the Berlind stage of McCarter Theatre in Princeton, April 30 through June 6. (Press Opening: Thursday, May 13 at 7:30pm)

Photo Flash: Ben Vereen & Evan Parke in the McCarter's FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 8, 2010


Performances for The McCarter Theatre Center's world premiere of Will Power's Fetch Clay, Make Man, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, will begin previews tonight, January 8 with an Opening Night set for Friday, January 15, 2010. The production will run through Sunday, February 14 on the Berlind stage of McCarter Theatre Center.

Rehearsals Are Underway For McCarter Theatre's FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2009


Rehearsals are now underway at McCarter Theatre Center for the world premiere of Will Power's new play Fetch Clay, Make Man. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, the production will begin previews on Friday, January 8 with an Opening Night set for Friday, January 15, 2010.

Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" Party
by Jan Nargi - Jun 21, 2008


De-Lovely words and music of one of America's greatest composers are celebrated in an entertaining if somewhat meandering musical revue at the Westport Country Playhouse

Photo Flash: 'Hot 'n Cole' at Westport County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2008


HOT 'N COLE at Westport County Playhouse directed by James Naughton playing through June 28th

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.

'The Farnsworth Invention' on Regis & Kelly Jan.15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2008


Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria, who stars as David Sarnoff in Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention, will be featured on ABC-TV's 'Live with Regis & Kelly' on Tuesday, January 15 (show airs in the New York area on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9AM).

'The Farnsworth Invention' on NPR Jan.11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2008


Hank Azaria, Jimmi Simpson and Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff from Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention, will be featured on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation: Science Friday tomorrow, Friday, January 11 at 3:20PM. Science Friday is heard in the New York area on WNYC Radio at 93.9FM and 820AM from 2PM to 4PM.

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