Robert Benton News

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs tonight, April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.

Mary-Louise Parker, a Tony Award winner and three time Tony nominee, will be joined by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis to announce the nominations for the American Theatre Wing's TONY AWARDS in a live webcast, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28 at TonyAwards.com.

The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre presents It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, a musical comedy based on the comic strip Superman. The show features book by David Newman and Robert Benton, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Produced and directed by Kris McMurray with musical director Sean Lewis, the production runs April 17th thru May 30th, 2015.

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, concludes its 45th Anniversary Season with the New York premiere of the new musical, Cagney, with book by Peter Colley and music & lyrics by Robert Creighton and Christopher McGovern.

Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theater company, Old Library Theatre, presents the musical comedy, 'It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman!'

Don't miss an unforgettable evening of fun and sidesplitting laughter at the Capitol Center for the Arts with Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winner Lily Tomlin on Friday April 24, at 8pm. You don't want to miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition.

The Writers Guild of America, West will honor late screenwriter-director-actor-producer Harold Ramis with its Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement at the Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14. Erica Mann Ramis and family will accept the award on his behalf.

Premiering on Broadway in 1966, IT'S A BIRD… IT'S A PLANE… IT'S SUPERMAN was first presented in the UK by All Star Productions in March 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in Walthamstow. Casting has just been announced for the upcoming West End transfer of SUPERMAN, and will include Craig Berry (SUPERMAN), Michelle LaFortune (LOIS), Paul Harwood (MAX), Sarah Kennedy (SYDNEY), Matthew Ibbotson (SEDGWICK), Charlie Vose (JIM), Andrew Truluck (PERRY), Jonathan Chan (FATHER LING), Thomas Widdop (FAN PO LING), Christina Harris (TAI LING), William M Lee (DING LING), Jade Nelson (MING FOO LING), Vicky Longley (ENSEMBLE), Charlotte Debattista (ENSEMBLE) and Shiv Rabheru (ENSEMBLE).

This month, Islington's King's Head Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Norris Church Mailer's stage play Go See, a gripping exploration of personal, cultural and sexual identity in a big city. Directed by Sondra Lee and designed by Klara Zieglerova with lighting design by Mike Robertson, the show runs tonight, November 12 to 29, 2014. Press night is slated for November 14 at 7.15 p.m.

Lakewood Theatre Company presents It's A Bird ... It's A Plane ... It's Superman Part of the Lost Treasures Collection Series this weekend, October 24 & 25, 2014. The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for a fifth season at Lakewood Theatre Company.

Lakewood Theatre Company presents It's A Bird ... It's A Plane ... It's Superman Part of the Lost Treasures Collection Series October 24 & 25, 2014 The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for a fifth season at Lakewood Theatre Company.

This November Islington's King's Head Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Norris Church Mailer's stage play Go See, a gripping exploration of personal, cultural and sexual identity in a big city. Directed by Sondra Lee and designed by Klara Zieglerova with lighting design by Mike Robertson, the show runs November 12 to 29, 2014. Press night is slated for November 14 at 7.15 p.m.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morgan Freeman has signed on for Seth MacFarlane's sequel to 2011's TED, joining Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried.

All Star Productions has just announced that their acclaimed production of IT'S A BIRD… IT'S A PLANE… IT'S SUPERMAN will transfer to The Leicester Square Theatre in February 2015 for a limited run of just 10 performances! All Star Productions presented the UK Premiere of the show in March 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre.

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, will hold the 59th Annual Obie Awards tonight, Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street. The Obies will be co-hosted by the distinguished actress Tamara Tunie, whose many memorable stage performances include the lead in the Public Theater's Troilus and Cressida, while her film and television credits include Devil's Advocate, FLIGHT, City Hall, Snake Eyes, Eve's Bayou, The Caveman's Valentine, The Red Road, 'Law and Order: SVU', '24', 'Sex and The City', 'NYPD Blue'.

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that tickets will go on sale April 9, 2014 for the 59th Annual Obie Awards on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street.

All Star Productions have announced their first show of 2014: IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN, the UK premiere, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams, and a book by David Newman and Robert Benton.

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary will culminate with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) on Sunday evening March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi Morgan. Honorary Chairmen are Harry Belafonte and Hon. Mayor David N. Dinkins. The celebration will kick off at 4pm, and feature performances from Daniel Beaty, Impact Repertory Theater (Academy Award Nominee, 'Raise It Up' from the film August Rush), Chuck Jackson, and Valerie Simpson.

All Star Productions will present The UK Premiere of IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, with muisc by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. The production will be directed by Randy Smartnick, and will feature Craig Berry as Superman and Michelle LaFortune as Lois, according to Whatsonstage.

Acclaimed screenwriter-director-actor Paul Mazursky is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2014 Screen Laurel Award, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion pictures.