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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Christopher Gattelli and Beth and Alan Williams Will Be Honored at NYMF Gala by Philippe Bowgen

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced that choreographer Christopher Gattelli and theatre producer and manager Beth and Allan Williams will be honored at their 2014 Gala…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:11PM

A Second Imelda Marcos Play Will Head to the New York Stage by Philippe Bowgen

Ma-Yi Theater Company will present two new works as part of its 2014-15 season – Carlos Celdran’s Livin’ La Vida Imelda and Han Ong’s Chairs A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Moritz Von Stuelpnagel Will Direct Reading of New Political Farce The Doppelgänger by Philippe Bowgen

Studio 42 will present a reading of the new political farce The Doppelgänger by Matthew-Lee Erlbach and directed by Moritz Von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God, upcoming Verit&eacut…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Classic Movie Musicals Get Monthlong Broadcast on PBS by Philippe Bowgen

Reel 13, the community of filmlovers affiliated with parent company WNET New York Thirteen, will present a classic song-and-dance film each week in October, starting with "Seven…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

MAC Awards Welcome Submissions from Unknown Songwriters Through Oct. 15 by Philippe Bowgen

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) has announced they are soliciting submissions for the 6th Annual Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards, Oct. 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Wallace Foundation Announces $40 Million Arts Initiative for 25 Nationwide Arts Organizations by Philippe Bowgen

The Wallace Foundation – whose mission is to "foster improvements in learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and the vitality of the arts for everyone" &nd…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:52PM

Emily Padgett, Matt Doyle, Charlie Rosen, Hannah Shankman, Asmeret Ghebremichael Will Strip With The by Philippe Bowgen

The Skivvies will return to 54 Below Oct. 4 with a lineup including Emily Padgett of the upcoming Side Show on Broadway, The Book of Mormon's Matt Doyle and satirical pop-rockers Tas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Emily Padgett, Matt Doyle, Charlie Rosen Will Strip With The Skivvies by Philippe Bowgen

The Skivvies will return to 54 Below Oct. 4 with a lineup including Emily Padgett of the upcoming Side Show on Broadway, The Book of Mormon's Matt Doyle and satirical pop-rockers Tas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Will Host Songwriters’ Salon with Lindsay Mendez by Philippe Bowgen

Write Act Rep will present The Songwriters' Salon – a cabaret series featuring composers and lyricists on the first Thursday of each month – with th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Check out Two Songs from Signature’s Elmer Gantry In Rehearsal (Video) by Philippe Bowgen

Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA) production of Elmer Gantry – a musical version of Sinclair Lewis’ best-selling novel, directed by Signature artist…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM
Sunday, September 28, 2014

Ryan Scott Oliver’s Darling, a musical Will Make Canadian Debut by Philippe Bowgen

Springboard Theatre Productions (Vancouver, Canada) will present the Canadian premiere of Darling, a musical by Ryan Scott Oliver – the dark and gritty story loosely based on Peter…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Breithaupt Brothers Will Be “Just Passing Through” at Joe’s Pub by Philippe Bowgen

Don and Jeff Breithaupt, the award-winning composer and lyricist team the Breithaupt Brothers, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) for another Songbook Revue, this time c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Acclaimed One Man Small Parts Will Return to LA By Popular Demand by Philippe Bowgen

Richard Tanner's one-man show Small Parts will return to the Lounge Theater (6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA) for a six-show limited engagement to start Oct. 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

HIV Organization HERO Will Honor Actors Fund, Jerry Mitchell, and Stephen Hanna by Philippe Bowgen

HIV Experience Resources Organization (HERO) will present Broadway and Ballet, The HERO Awards – an evening to honor the Actors Fund’s HIV/AIDS Initiative, Tony …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Tony Winner’s Kiss Me, Kate and New Ken Ludwig Comedy Will Headline 2015 Old Globe Summer Season by Philippe Bowgen

The Old Globe (San Diego, CA) has announced its 2015 summer season – including Tony winner Darko Tresnjak's production of Kiss Me, Kate, productions of The Comedy of Errors, Tw…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM
Saturday, September 27, 2014

Oh, My God! It’s The Petersons! and Tony Danza Will Romp at 54 Below Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

54 Below (254 W. 54th Street) will present The Petersons – the five piece contemporary music ensemble comprised of five accomplished actors, writers, and comedians – in O…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Star-Studded Encompass Gala Will Honor Jeanine Tesori and Joel Grey by Philippe Bowgen

Encompass New Opera Theatre and Gala Honorary Chairs Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Tony Kushner and Maury Yeston have announced an Oct. 26th musical salute honoring Tony and Academy Award Wi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Kinky Boots Angel Voices Title Song for Focus Features’ “The Boxtrolls” by Philippe Bowgen

Sean Patrick Doyle, currently appearing as an Angel in the Tony-winning hit musical Kinky Boots, provides the vocals for the title song in Laika and Focus Features' stop motion featu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Laura Benanti, Patina Miller and Brian d’Arcy James Share Spotlight at NJPAC Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

The Women’s Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents a gala evening, Nothin’ Like A Dame – featuring Tony Award-winning perfor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 26, 2014

Stacy Sullivan Will Honor Late Marian McPartland With Limited Engagement at the York by Philippe Bowgen

The York Theatre Company will presents a special event On the Air: Songs for Marian McPartland - a musical tribute honoring the legendary radio host - starring vocalist and radio per…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Alumni From Ithaca, Emerson, Wagner and More Will Rock for BCEFA at The Cutting Room by Philippe Bowgen

Alumni from the top collegiate fundraisers for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will join together for Cares Continues: The Strength in Generations – a benefit rock conce…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:56PM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

THE CALL BOARD: Collegiate Chorale Holds Open Auditions by Philippe Bowgen

The Collegiate Chorale, the New York City volunteer chorus that is announced to perform Monty Python's Not The Messiah with Eric Idle, Victoria Clark and Lauren Worsham at Carnegie Hall …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

“Frozen,” Gent’s Guide and A Christmas Story Teams Will Compose For Theatreworks USA Children’s Revu by Philippe Bowgen

Theatreworks USA will launch a new weekend performance series at the Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College with Fly Guy and Other Stories starting Oct. 18 – a new children&rsq…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

“Frozen,” Gent’s Guide and A Christmas Story Teams Will Compose For New Kids Musical Revue by Philippe Bowgen

Theatreworks USA will launch a new weekend performance series at the Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College with Fly Guy and Other Stories starting Oct. 18 – a new children&rsq…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

World Premiere Theresa Rebeck Play Zealot Will Premiere at South Coast Rep by Philippe Bowgen

South Coast Repertory will produce the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award-winning writer Theresa Rebeck's Zealot - with casting including Charlayne Wooda…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Carrie Will Storm Melbourne Sept. 25 by Philippe Bowgen

Ghost Light, in association with Moving Light Productions, presents the Melbourne premiere of Carrie The Musical at Chapel Off Chapel beginning Sept. 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Tony Winner Adriane Lenox and OITNB’s Danielle Brooks Will Support Born For Broadway At Annual Cabar by Philippe Bowgen

Born for Broadway – a nonprofit dedicated to funding spinal cord injury research and supporting individuals living with paralysis – announced the first round of …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM

InterAct’s Season of World Premieres Will Launch With New Play Caught by Philippe Bowgen

InterAct Theatre Company (Philadelphia, PA) will kick off its season with the world premiere debut of Caught by Christopher Chen, directed by resident artist Rick Shiomi – slated t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM
Monday, September 22, 2014

Westport Playhouse Honors A.R. Gurney at Annual Gala Tonight by Philippe Bowgen

Westport Country Playhouse's Annual Gala – hosted by Jim Simpson and Sigourney Weaver – honors playhouse regular and celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney and playhouse t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Philadelphia’s 11th Hour Will Present The Life Staged Reading Oct. 4-5 by Philippe Bowgen

11th Hour Theatre Company will open its Next Step concert series with three staged readings of The Life – the musical depicting the pulsating and tough life of the Times S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Darius de Haas Will Celebrate His Birthday In Concert at 54 Below by Philippe Bowgen

Darius de Haas will celebrate 25 years of being on Broadway – with Michael Mitchell (Motown) and George Farmer (Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill) – in concert at 5…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

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