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Thursday, February 14, 2013

‘In the Heights’ creator Miranda in the house by Peter D. Kramer

A nice surprise at Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford last night when, before the curtain for the press night of “In the Heights,” director John Fanelli came out to the sta…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Schoolhouse Theater delays ‘Ten Unknowns’ opening by Peter D. Kramer

This just in: The work refurbishing The Schoolhouse Theater at Croton Falls is about a week behind schedule, meaning Jon Robin Baitz’s “Ten Unknowns” won’t open as sc…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 01:13PM
Monday, February 11, 2013

Darlene Love survives — and thrives by Peter D. Kramer

‘60s icon comes to Suffern’s Lafayette Theatre on Valentine’s Day Singer Darlene Love, who will sing love songs at Suffern’s Lafayette Theatre on Valentine’s Da…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:02PM
Friday, February 8, 2013

Nemo cancels ‘The Color Purple’ at WPPAC by Peter D. Kramer

The storm has prompted White Plains Performing Arts Center to postpone tonight’s opening of “The Color Purple.” In an email, theater manager Kathleen Davisson wrote: “…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:11PM

WBT cancels ‘In the Heights’ tonight by Peter D. Kramer

Just got word that the Standing Ovation Studios performance of “In the Heights” scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Saturday and Sunday performances will go on as scheduled.…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:35AM

Gotta get the bread and milk… by Peter D. Kramer

OK, everybody, breathe….The post Gotta get the bread and milk… appeared first on In the Wings.

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:32AM

Nemo nixes ‘Our Town’ in Pearl River by Peter D. Kramer

Nor’easter Nemo (who decided storms should get goofy names?) has prompted school officials in Pearl River to postpone tonight’s opening of “Our Town” at the high scho…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 09:41AM
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Weather permitting: ‘Our Town’ in Pearl River this weekend by Peter D. Kramer

If you’ve never seen “Our Town,” Thornton Wilder’s achingly beautiful story of life, love and death in New Hampshire, seeing it at a high school is not a bad option. …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 09:57AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

‘SMASH’ back (thanks to Johnny D’s) by Peter D. Kramer

Songwriters say stars, songs, surprises mark show’s return Jennifer Hudson, as Broadway veteran Veronica Moore, appears in tonight’s season-two premiere of “SMASH” on…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:41AM

And the Grammy honor goes … to Harrison High School by Peter D. Kramer

School named a Signature School semifinalist Harrison High School Chior Director Lynn Fusco rehearses a music selection with her ninth-period chorus class. Photo by Matthew Brown/The Journal…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:16AM
Monday, January 28, 2013

A splash of satire: ‘Urinetown’ in White Plains (with video) by Peter D. Kramer

Musical kicks off high-school season, tongue firmly planted in cheek The company of “Urinetown” at White Plains High School strikes a pose. Photo by Tania Savayan/The Journal New…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00AM
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Places, please: High-school musical season, 2013 by Peter D. Kramer

From ‘A Funny Thing…’ to ‘Zombie Prom,’ a slate awaits The cast of “Urinetown” at White Plains High School strikes a pose in a break from rehearsals…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:01AM

Will the 15th Metro Awards be a moveable feast? by Peter D. Kramer

Paramount’s closure could send theater awards to Stepinac — or Jersey Albert Stanaj and Nicole Heney lead the cast of Stepinac’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at t…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00AM
Friday, January 25, 2013

Coming Sunday: Places, please, for high-school musicals by Peter D. Kramer

Complete coverage (with the big chart) in Sunday’s Journal News The last moments of last year’s high-school-musical season saw Archbishop Stepinac High School’s production …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:00PM

Carly Rose Sonenclar waits to hear what Simon says by Peter D. Kramer

‘X Factor’ teen to attend Sunday parade, has been recording Carly Rose Sonenclar and her brother, Russ, record a song in producer Brian McKenna’s Btoven Music studios in Ma…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 01:00PM

Coming Monday: ‘Urinetown’ at White Plains High School by Peter D. Kramer

On Sunday, we’ll kick off the 2013 high-school-musical season across the Lower Hudson Valley with our annual look at who’s doing what between now and May. A marathon of 63 musica…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 11:07AM

Auditions: ‘Young Frankenstein’ at Harvey School by Peter D. Kramer

Mel Brooks musical set for Westchester premiere in May Spotlight Theatre has announced auditions for the Westchester premiere of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” to be pre…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 09:54AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

‘Picnic’ a feast for Ellen Burstyn by Peter D. Kramer

Longtime Rocklander returns to Broadway after a decade away Ellen Burstyn likes to keep sharp. “I exercise my memory at every opportunity,” says the newly-minted 80-year-old, cal…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00PM

Westchester Broadway Theatre goes traditional in ’13 by Peter D. Kramer

‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Sound of Music’ to follow ‘In the Heights’ Bob Funking and Bill Stutler, the men behind nearly 40 years of song and dance at Westcheste…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:07PM
Monday, January 21, 2013

Bronxville student artist unmasks a winning drawing by Peter D. Kramer

Junior’s artwork is among 10 awards of excellence at Concordia The assignment, given the first week of school last fall in Joanne Dalsimer’s Art 3-4 class at Bronxville High Scho…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:05PM

StArt and finish: A gallery of student artwork by Peter D. Kramer

Here’s a look at some of the 90 works featured in the Seventh Annual Regional High School StArt Exhibition at Concordia College’s OSilas Gallery in Bronxville through Jan. 27. Th…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:00PM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Raising their voices to raise Byram Hills’ ‘Guys and Dolls’ by Peter D. Kramer

Alums honor Byram Hills triple play: Bissell to Varley to Shatraw Byram Hills alumni gather on the stage for the final number: “Seasons of Love” from “Rent.” (Grainy …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 05:49PM

A parade for X Factor’s Carly Rose Sonenclar by Peter D. Kramer

Mamaroneck plans to honor ‘X Factor’ star on Jan. 27 (Carly Rose Sonenclar attends the “The X Factor” season finale at CBS Television City in Los Angeles on Dec. 20, …

SOURCE: The Journal News at 03:23PM
Saturday, January 12, 2013

A long-ago lesson from WBT, and ‘A Chorus Line” by Peter D. Kramer

Broadway’s Blankenbuehler recalls challenges of staging in Elmsford Andy Blankenbuehler, above, who won a Tony Award for his choreography for “In the Heights,” began his pr…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 09:34AM

Reaching new ‘Heights’ by Peter D. Kramer

Hip-hop musical to take WBT stage, with a Broadway assist Director John Fanelli and actress Arielle Jacobs pose above the Westchester Broadway Theatre lobby last week, as they prepare to beg…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 08:58AM
Friday, January 11, 2013

They’re going back to their old school… by Peter D. Kramer

Peter Gallagher leads alums back to Byram Hills (Peter Gallagher as Arthur Campbell in “Covert Affairs.” Photo by Steve Wilkie/USA Network.) Before Peter Gallagher made a name fo…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 12:00PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Charrrrrge to New Rochelle H.S. by Peter D. Kramer

“Arsenic and Old Lace’ this weekend The new year brings a new production of an old chestnut at New Rochelle’s Theatre Works. “Arsenic and Old Lace” runs at 7:30…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 07:35AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

After All-State (with video) by Peter D. Kramer

John Jay seniors discuss the music festival, and music’s role in their lives They are both 17, both seniors at John Jay High School in Cross River, both accomplished musicians. Flutist…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 10:08AM
Friday, December 21, 2012

Carly comes up just a bit short by Peter D. Kramer

Westchester’s singing phenom finishes 2nd on ‘X Factor’ Mamaroneck’s Carly Rose Sonenclar on “X Factor.” Ray Mickshaw/FOX In the end, the country went for…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 07:51AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Carly’s big night to shine by Peter D. Kramer

Tonight’s performance sets “X Factor” victor (Carly singing Elton John’s “Your Song” last week. Photo by Ray Mickshaw/FOX.) It has been six months since C…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 04:42PM

Bradley Bolke: A voice from the past by Peter D. Kramer

Meet Jangle Bells and Chumley the Walrus (“The Year Without a Santa Claus,” airs on at 4 p.m. Dec. 22 on ABC Family. Dobbs Ferry’s Bradley Bolke provided the voice for Jang…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 02:07PM