Astoria Performing Arts Center Announces New Artistic Director
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008
The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Wojtunik as Artistic Director. Wojtunik, who last year directed Proof for APAC, brings a wealth of talent and experience plus an influx of humor, passion for storytelling, generosity and inspiration to the new season line-up.
'Chicago' Tour, with Wopat, to Travel to San Jose in January 2009
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008
Now celebrating ten years of entertainment across the country, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO will come to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts this January. Tony nominee Tom Wopat stars in the upcoming tour set to play the SJCPA for a limited engagement January 14 - 18, 2009. Mr. Wopat is currently starring in the role of Billy Flynn on Broadway.
TV: 'Chicago's Kevin Chamberlain Flips For BroadwayWorld
by Craig Brockman - Sep 17, 2008
Tony Award nominee Kevin Chamberlin joined the company of Chicago as Roxie's all-but-invisible husband, Amos Hart. BroadwayWorld gave Kevin a FLIP video camera and set him loose backstage during performances, and wait until you see what 'Mr. Cellophane' was able to create for your viewing pleasure, but we won't tell, so go watch now!
Full Cast Announced for BILLY ELLIOT; Gwynne, Jbara, Shelley
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008
The full cast of the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical has been announced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment.
Berkeley Rep to End 2008/2009 Season with 'You, Nero'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2008
Tony Taccone, the artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, announced today that the Tony Award-winning company will conclude its 2008/09 Season with the world premiere of You, Nero, a new comedy written by Amy Freed and directed by Sharon Ott, will rule the Thrust Stage from May 8 through June 21, 2009. Starring Danny Scheie as the preposterous emperor of ancient Rome, You, Nero will be produced in association with South Coast Repertory, where it debuts in January.
Triumph of Love: Make Our Garden Grow
by Duncan Pflaster - Apr 28, 2008
Astoria Performing Arts Center presents a diverting production of 'Triumph of Love', the much-maligned Marivaux musical.
Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).
Grey Gardens Hits Broadway in October w/ Ebersole and Wilson
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2006
Grey Gardens, which recently concluded its sold out World Premiere production at Playwrights Horizons, will open on Broadway this Fall with performances beginning in October at The Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).
Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.
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).
New Victory Theater Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2005
The New Victory Theater is turning 10! On December 11, 1995, NYC's premier theater for kids and families forever changed the 42nd street landscape when it became the FIRST historic theater to reopen its doors
Q&A with Susan Egan
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2004
Catching up with Susan about Millie, Cabaret, the Lord of the Rings concerts, her new CD, and her upcoming NY concert debut at Joe's Pub on Nov. 7.