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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Sunshine Boys, Starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, May Play Broadway by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

The new West End production of Neil Simon's 1972 vaudeville comedy The Sunshine Boys, starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, may be headed to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Friday, June 29, 2012

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce aim for stage by Lauri Neff and Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK—Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce are teaming up to play siblings this fall as both make a return to the stage in a Chekhov-inspired play.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:16PM

Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce aim for stage by Lauri Neff and Mark Kennedy

Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce are teaming up to play siblings this fall as both make a return to the stage in a Chekhov-inspired play.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 02:10PM
Friday, June 1, 2012

This week's new theatre and dance by Mark Cook and Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Gatz, LondonJust as one stage adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's seminal cult novel finishes, another appears. However, Gatz lasts eight hours in four parts. Quite something for such a slim …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

"Harry Potter" Spoof, Potted Potter, Aiming to Wave Wand Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Mark Shenton

Potted Potter, the unauthorized London theatre production based on the popular "Harry Potter" literary series, may cast its spell Off-Broadway, according to the New York Times.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

'Small World' songwriter Robert Sherman dies at 86 by Mark Kennedy and Jill Lawless

LONDON (AP) -- Songwriter Robert B. Sherman, who wrote the tongue-twisting "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and other enduring songs for Disney classics, has died. He was 86....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:00AM
Friday, February 17, 2012

Andrew Lloyd Webber Kicks Off Superstar Reality Show Search in Glasgow by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

Tony Award winner Andrew Lloyd Webber began his search for the title role in a stadium tour of Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 16 in Glasgow, according to STV Entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Elevator Repair Service's Gatz to Play West End's Noel Coward Theatre in June by Mark Shenton and Kenneth Jones

The New York-based Elevator Repair Service will bring Gatz, the eight-hour stage version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," to the West End's Noel Coward Theatre,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Monday, January 16, 2012

Casting Complete for West End Children of Eden Benefit Concert; Tom Pearce Will Be Noah by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

West End actors Tom Pearce (Les Miserables), Jamie Papanicolaou, Daniella Bowen and Daisy Tonge complete the cast of Stephen Schwartz and John Caird's 1991 biblical musical Children of E…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Louise Dearman and Aaron Sidwell Are Latest Additions to Cast of West End Children of Eden Benefit Concert by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

West End actors Louise Dearman (Wicked) and Aaron Sidwell ("EastEnders") have been added to the cast of Stephen Schwartz and John Caird's 1991 biblical musical Children o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM
Monday, November 28, 2011

David Bowie Denies Consenting to Musical Based on His Works by Mark Shenton and Andrew Gans

Although it was announced that Heroes, a new production based on the works of David Bowie, would receive its charity world premiere at London's IndigO2 March 11, 2012, representatives fo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:55AM
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Green raised for ‘Green’ by Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff

The Museum of Fine Arts announced yesterday that it has raised the more than $1 million needed to buy the piece, which will remain in the MFA’s Shapiro Family Courtyard. In July, the M…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 03:17AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

New York May Lose 10,000 Wall St. Jobs, Report Says by Kevin Roose and Mark Scott

A sluggish domestic economy and a debt crisis in Europe continue to create problems in the nation’s financial hub, as Wall Street firms prepare to cut thousands of jobs in New York City.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:30PM
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Idina Menzel Plays London's Royal Albert Hall Oct. 6 by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, who made her New York Philharmonic debut in February at Avery Fisher Hall, plays London's Royal Albert Hall Oct. 6 at 7:30 PM London time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Betty Blue Eyes CD Signing Set for Sept. 17 by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

The London show-business shop Dress Circle will welcome cast members from the new musical Betty Blue Eyes Sept. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

My City, Starring Tracey Ullman, Opens at the West End's Almeida Theatre Sept. 15 by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

The British-born television comedienne and writer Tracey Ullman, who has long been resident in the U.S., returns to the London stage to star in the world premiere of Stephen Poliakoff's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tracey Ullman Takes on My City at the West End's Almeida Theatre Beginning Sept. 8 by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

The British-born television comedienne and writer Tracey Ullman, who has long been resident in the U.S., returns to the London stage to star in the world premiere of Stephen Poliakoff's …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 2, 2011

Rob Ashford-Directed Anna Christie, Starring Jude Law, May Be Broadway-Bound by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

The Donmar Warehouse production of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie, which officially opened Aug. 9 for a season that runs through Oct. 8, will likely head to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Track List Announced for Cast Recording of London's Betty Blue Eyes by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

Although Betty Blue Eyes, the new Cameron Mackintosh-produced musical at the West End's Novello Theatre, based on the Alan Bennett film "A Private Function," will shutter Sept.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Thursday, August 4, 2011

London's Betwixt!, Starring Ellen Greene, Extends Run by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

The new British comedy musical Betwixt!, which stars Ellen Greene, the original stage and screen Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, has extended its limited engagement at the West End's T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Friday, July 8, 2011

Casting Complete for London Revival of Arthur Miller's Broken Glass by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

Casting is now complete for the upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Olivier-winning Broken Glass, which will play a limited season at the Tricycle Aug. 10-Sept. 10 before transferring…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM
Friday, July 1, 2011

Complete Casting Announced for Almeida Theatre's My City, Starring Tracey Ullman by Michael Gioia and Mark Shenton

The British-born television comedienne and writer Tracey Ullman, who has long been resident in the U.S., will return to the London stage to star in the world premiere of Stephen Poliakoff…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Thursday, June 2, 2011

Drama Desk Awards Press Room Interviews by Joel Markowitz and Mark Beachy

Maryland Theatre Guide's Joel Markowitz interviews winners of this year's Drama Desk Awards in the Press Room. A look back as Ovation is about to broadcast 90 minutes of highlights on Sat Ju…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:22PM
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Casting Complete for West End Production of Simon Gray's Butley, Starring Dominic West by Andrew Gans and Mark Shenton

Dominic West, last seen on the London stage in Life is a Dream at the Donmar Warehouse but best known for his starring role in the U.S. TV series "The Wire,"  will play the ti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

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