The Life 1997

Opened: April 26, 1997
Closing: June 07, 1998

The Life - 1997 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

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THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK to Play Hollywood Fringe in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024


In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and she's been looking for him ever since. Watch her grow from awkward theatre kid to professional out of work actress while swiping her way through a galaxy far, far away!

Discover Dillard's Summer Fashion Trends And Support The Arts At Galleria Fort Lauderdale's SIP & SHOP Event
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present another edition of its popular “Sip & Shop” social networking and fashion event, on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Full Cast Set For the RSC's KYOTO
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


The RSC and Good Chance have announced full casting for the world premiere of Kyoto; a major new production which places audiences at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit.

Full Lineup for Iconic Disney Films Featured on Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Released
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024


Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!

Tribeca Festival Unveils Lineup With Guests Including Andy Cohen, Steven Spielberg, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024


The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers, as well as reunions and retrospectives of venerable and lauded films and TV series. See the full lineup here!

Rialto Center for the Arts Closes in on Fundraising Goal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen.   

Stacie Burrows Will Bring LAUGHABLE to Hollywood Fringe This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


Directed by Katierose Donohue Enriquez, Stacie Burrows’ Laughable will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and run from June 6th through June 29th at the Broadwater Black Box.

ANNIE North American Tour to Play Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024


Broadway in Portland will present the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Keller Auditorium. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Patti LuPone Brings Her New Show A LIFE IN NOTES to NJPAC in Newark, N.J.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024


Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her latest show, A Life In Notes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America. Find ticketing information here!

Steven Berkoff and Kerry Ellis Among Special Events Lineup at the Greenwich Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024


Greenwich Theatre has announced its line-up of special guest events, launching on 13 May with An Audience with Steven Berkoff. Check out the full lineup here!

Double Edge Theatre Celebrates 30 Years in Ashfield
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024


In April, Double Edge Theatre began the celebrations of its 30th Anniversary since moving to Ashfield, MA. Learn more about the celebration plans here!

Cape Town City Ballet Celebrates Cross-Genre Collaboration For I GOT RHYTHM
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024


Celebrate the 90th year of Cape Town City Ballet with their first production, I GOT RHYTHM. This cross-genre collaboration features a unique blend of dance styles, marking a milestone in the company's history.

Review Roundup: MOTHER PLAY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage's production of Mother Play. Read the reviews!

Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024


Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

American Premiere Presentation Of MCBEE To Be Staged At Jamaica Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


Broadway World Award winner David Heron is set to produce and direct the American Premiere of Alwin Bully's Caribbean drama, McBEE, in Jamaica, Queens in June.

Chris Tucker Comes to Royal Albert Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Internationally renowned award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker has announced a one-off London date on Sunday 2nd June at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This is his first UK date since 2018 when he sold out his entire tour.

The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.

Interview: Avon Native John Ambrosino Makes his Broadway Debut in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 19, 2024


While a student at Thayer Academy in Braintree, actor, singer, and director John Ambrosino saw his earliest Broadway shows – from “Sunset Boulevard” to “Victor/Victoria” and, in his senior year, “Titanic” with Brian D’Arcy James, brother of the school’s then Head of Drama, Anne James.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

SILENT SKY Begins Performances At Boise Contemporary Theater Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson, a captivating true story of suffragettes and astronomy intertwined with humor and the beauty of life under the endless sky, runs Wednesday through Saturday for three weeks, April 17 - May 4, 2024, at Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT).

Leading Ballet Stars Come Together For Debut Of World Ballet Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Join the world's top ballet stars as they come together for the inaugural World Ballet Festival.

Nonpoint Kicks Off 'The Million Watts Tour 2024' With (Hed) P.E. and Dropout Kings
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2024


The South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint will be begin their tour tonight, April 11 Minot, ND. Nonpoint has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Find the tour dates here!

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