Photo Flash: Richard Gere, John Leguizamo and More at WYNN PLACE SHOW Book Launch
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 17, 2013
A book launch party for 'Wynn Place Show: A Biased History of the Rollicking Life & Extreme Times of Wynn Handman and The American Place Theatre' by Jeremy Gerard (Smith and Kraus Publishers) was held December 16, 2013 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. Stars attending the book launch celebration were Richard Gere, John Leguizamo and Frank Langella. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Stage Producer Sidney Lanier Dies at 90
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 6, 2013
According to The New York Times, Rev. Sidney Lanier, an experimental stage producer, passed away on Sept. 23 in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 90.
Regional Theater of the Week: Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine
by BWW Features
- Apr 3, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: John Lane's Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine
Photo Flash: Hand2Mouth Brings SOMETHING'S GOT AHOLD OF MY HEART to La MaMa, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 10, 2013
Hand2Mouth (www.hand2mouththeatre.org) is a young-and-hungry ensemble theater company that is, paradoxically, the 'old guard' of the Portland (OR) experimental theater scene and has been making powerful new work for the last decade. The company returns to La MaMa tonight, January 10 to 20 with 'Something's Got Ahold of My Heart,' its newest creation, that wrestles with the yearning, euphoria and eviscerating tragedy of love. Weaving an energetic blend of 70's pastiche, romantic comedy excerpts, dance theater, testimonials, original music and aggressive physicality, it invites its audience into a deeply emotional experience.
Anne Jeffreys and More Set for Actors Fund's LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE at Pantages Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 10, 2012
The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday, an evening with five grand ladies of musical theatre in LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE tonight, December 10, 2012. Anne Jeffreys, Jane Kean, Pat Marshall, Patricia Morison and Charlotte Rae - join together on the same stage to sing songs from their careers, talk about their co-stars, directors and composers and stray into their wicked (or not-so-wicked) adventures in the great tradition of "No Business Like Show Business."
Photo Flash: Hand2Mouth Brings SOMETHING'S GOT AHOLD OF MY HEART to La MaMa, 1/10-20
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 7, 2012
Hand2Mouth (www.hand2mouththeatre.org) is a young-and-hungry ensemble theater company that is, paradoxically, the 'old guard' of the Portland (OR) experimental theater scene and has been making powerful new work for the last decade. The company returns to La MaMa January 10 to 20 with 'Something's Got Ahold of My Heart,' its newest creation, that wrestles with the yearning, euphoria and eviscerating tragedy of love. Weaving an energetic blend of 70's pastiche, romantic comedy excerpts, dance theater, testimonials, original music and aggressive physicality, it invites its audience into a deeply emotional experience.
Anne Jeffreys and More Set for Actors Fund's LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE at Pantages Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 19, 2012
The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday, an evening with five grand ladies of musical theatre in LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE on December 10, 2012. Anne Jeffreys, Jane Kean, Pat Marshall, Patricia Morison and Charlotte Rae - join together on the same stage to sing songs from their careers, talk about their co-stars, directors and composers and stray into their wicked (or not-so-wicked) adventures in the great tradition of "No Business Like Show Business."
Rover Dramawerks Presents THE GIRLS IN 509, Now thru 9/15
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 23, 2012
Rover Dramawerks presents the hilarious comedy The Girls in 509 by Howard Teichmann at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano. Performances are tonight, August 23 - September 15, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Rover Dramawerks Presents THE GIRLS IN 509, 8/23-9/15
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 13, 2012
Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the hilarious comedy The Girls in 509 by Howard Teichmann at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano. Performances are August 23 - September 15, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 p.m.
More Classic Films to Screen at Bay Street Theatre
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 4, 2012
The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in January with Marlon Brando Weekend. See ON THE WATERFRONT on January 13 and THE GODFATHER on January 14. Next up is William Powell and Myrna Loy Weekend starting with LOVE CRAZY on January 20 and THE THIN MAN on January 21. Walter Pidgeon fans will enjoy the classic films HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY on January 27 and MRS. MINIVER on January 28.
More Classic Films to Screen at Bay Street Theatre
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 5, 2012
The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in January with Marlon Brando Weekend. See ON THE WATERFRONT on January 13 and THE GODFATHER on January 14. Next up is William Powell and Myrna Loy Weekend starting with LOVE CRAZY on January 20 and THE THIN MAN on January 21. Walter Pidgeon fans will enjoy the classic films HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY on January 27 and MRS. MINIVER on January 28.
Book Review: Gregory Paul Williams' 'The Story of Hollywood' Gets Paperback Release
by Don Grigware
- Dec 20, 2011
First published in 2006, The Story of Hollywood was the recipient of the National Best Books Award 2007, and was also a Film, TV, Radio IPPY Silver Medal Winner 2007. Leonard Maltin has given the book his highest recommendation, and Los Angeles magazine calls The Story of Hollywood the best book on the neighborhood to come out this decade.
Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran Passes Away at 58
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 5, 2011
BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away today at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident.
Close friend and attorney for many years, Mark Sendroff told us that 'she had exquisite taste and was as much a brilliant writer as she was a brilliant performer. She was unique and the very top in her field, creating a class for herself and was distinguished from all of her peers in her wit and her ability to swing, perform, entertain and amuse. She was truly one of a kind. '
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