Les Miz will be the longest running musical when it celebrates it's 21st Birthday October 8, 2006. It will be the longest running Musical in West End and Broadway History.
A revival is being planned for NYC as well (Note to self, you need to schedule some time to go see this show) Previews begin October 24 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Opening night is November 9th. The production office is stating that an overhaul of the show is not planned - Changes will be made to many things from lights to sounds and costumes but nothing extreme.
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About the Show:
Les Misarables, commonly known as Les Mis or Les Miz, is a musical based on the novel Les Misarables by Victor Hugo. Since its debut in 1985, the musical has become arguably the most famous and most performed throughout the world. Its lush and beautiful Tony award-winning score offers such classic songs as "I Dreamed a Dream", "Bring Him Home", "One Day More", and the ballad "On My Own."
"Les Mis" tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his attempts to start a new life and make the world a better place. The musical was written by the composer Claude-Michel Schanberg and the librettist Alain Boublil, and opened in September 1980 at the Palais des Sports in Paris for a projected eight-week season and it ran for sixteen weeks, closing only because the venue was already committed to other projects after that point. In 1982, English producer Cameron Mackintosh began work on an English language version, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. The first English production, produced by Mackintosh and directed by Trevor Nunn, opened on October 8, 1985, in the Barbican Theatre, London before moving first to the Palace Theatre and later to the Queen's Theatre. The Broadway production that opened in 1987 was nominated for twelve Tony Awards and won eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, and ran until 2003; at the time of its closing it was the second-longest running show in the history of Broadway (after Cats) and is now the third longest-running show.
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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Grease Review
On Sunday, I was lucky enough to see the closing performance of Grease. It was a sold out show. In fact, since I ushered for the show, I ended up sitting upstairs with the spotlights and tech crew. Sometimes this cut the actor’s heads off from my view, but I’ll ignore that for now.
Grease is a great play; if you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it. It’s quite different from the movie - great 50s music, great characters, and a cute, if shallow, plotline. Well, those things are all in common with the movie, but the plot and characters are a bit different.
I’m going to be biased for a moment here. The show opens with my sister, Erica, leading the action as Ms. Lynch. I’ve seen every show that she’s been in, and this was definitely the most different, and consequently challenging, role I’ve seen her play. She did a great job bringing a character much older than herself to life; I was really impressed. Okay, I’m done being biased now.
The staging was good, the choreography was adorable and appropriate, and the costumes were cute. I’m sure I missed the full effect, as I was watching it from above, but the staging was still quite varied and interesting from my perspective. One of the more interesting things, I thought, was the use of amplification. Two wireless stand microphones were kept on either side of the stage, and were utilized every time a solo song was sung. It worked rather well – body mikes were not needed, and everyone sounded excellent, loud and clear.
Sandy and the Pink Ladies – really, all the high school female characters - were great. From Rizzo to Frenchie, they were all cast fantastically. I enjoyed how each embraced their character and really contributed to the truly solid ensemble – a whole that was much greater than the sum of its parts could be. They did an excellent job. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about the character gentlemen. Well, most of them were decent. Moony was fantastic. Kinike and Doody were pretty good. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with Danny. He seemed not to fit in with the cast both physically and emotionally. His singing was off most of the time. I’ve seen this actor in various other plays in which he acted and sang wonderfully, so I’m not really sure what happened in this show.
The ‘adult’ characters were cute as well – I especially enjoyed seeing David Temple (the classical guitarist) as a ‘rock star’; he did a great job playing electric guitar and singing “Hand Jive”.
The only thing that disappointed me about the show was the underutilization of the ensemble. There were some fantastic actors in the cast – my favorite being an energetic Michael Torbert – that were barely used. In fact, some scenes looked barren and strange because there were so few actors on stage. Big happy group songs seemed strange without everyone joining in. For the few numbers the ensemble was in, though, they danced and sang their hearts out, and did a wonderful job.
Overall, it was a great show, as I was expecting. As I said, it’d be hard to be disappointed with Grease.
Grease is a great play; if you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it. It’s quite different from the movie - great 50s music, great characters, and a cute, if shallow, plotline. Well, those things are all in common with the movie, but the plot and characters are a bit different.
I’m going to be biased for a moment here. The show opens with my sister, Erica, leading the action as Ms. Lynch. I’ve seen every show that she’s been in, and this was definitely the most different, and consequently challenging, role I’ve seen her play. She did a great job bringing a character much older than herself to life; I was really impressed. Okay, I’m done being biased now.
The staging was good, the choreography was adorable and appropriate, and the costumes were cute. I’m sure I missed the full effect, as I was watching it from above, but the staging was still quite varied and interesting from my perspective. One of the more interesting things, I thought, was the use of amplification. Two wireless stand microphones were kept on either side of the stage, and were utilized every time a solo song was sung. It worked rather well – body mikes were not needed, and everyone sounded excellent, loud and clear.
Sandy and the Pink Ladies – really, all the high school female characters - were great. From Rizzo to Frenchie, they were all cast fantastically. I enjoyed how each embraced their character and really contributed to the truly solid ensemble – a whole that was much greater than the sum of its parts could be. They did an excellent job. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about the character gentlemen. Well, most of them were decent. Moony was fantastic. Kinike and Doody were pretty good. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with Danny. He seemed not to fit in with the cast both physically and emotionally. His singing was off most of the time. I’ve seen this actor in various other plays in which he acted and sang wonderfully, so I’m not really sure what happened in this show.
The ‘adult’ characters were cute as well – I especially enjoyed seeing David Temple (the classical guitarist) as a ‘rock star’; he did a great job playing electric guitar and singing “Hand Jive”.
The only thing that disappointed me about the show was the underutilization of the ensemble. There were some fantastic actors in the cast – my favorite being an energetic Michael Torbert – that were barely used. In fact, some scenes looked barren and strange because there were so few actors on stage. Big happy group songs seemed strange without everyone joining in. For the few numbers the ensemble was in, though, they danced and sang their hearts out, and did a wonderful job.
Overall, it was a great show, as I was expecting. As I said, it’d be hard to be disappointed with Grease.
Friday, September 29, 2006
The Oliver Project - Gala Event October 19, 2006
The "Oliver!" Project, In association with The Rhinebeck Theater Society and Raymond Benkoczy, Esq., David Forman and Rich Hack
Present
A Gala Performance of the Musical Oliver!
By Lionel Bart
Directed and Choreographed by Herman Sebek
To Benefit The International Human Rights Watch Childrens Rights Division, an organization committed to the international abatement of child slave labor and the child sex trade.
On Thursday October 19th at 7:30 PM
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080 (for tickets)
All tickets Minimum Contribution $45.00
Benefit Chairman Pastor Bruce Chilton
A Generous Gift from Rich Hack ensures that all proceeds from this performance are donated to the international Human Rights Watch
The Oliver Project is an Educational Outreach Program to raise awareness in our schools about the worldwide exploitation and abuse of children
Previously:
The Oliver! Project - Local Social Conscientious Theater
Socially Conscientious Theater
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Present
A Gala Performance of the Musical Oliver!
By Lionel Bart
Directed and Choreographed by Herman Sebek
To Benefit The International Human Rights Watch Childrens Rights Division, an organization committed to the international abatement of child slave labor and the child sex trade.
On Thursday October 19th at 7:30 PM
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080 (for tickets)
All tickets Minimum Contribution $45.00
Benefit Chairman Pastor Bruce Chilton
A Generous Gift from Rich Hack ensures that all proceeds from this performance are donated to the international Human Rights Watch
The Oliver Project is an Educational Outreach Program to raise awareness in our schools about the worldwide exploitation and abuse of children
Previously:
The Oliver! Project - Local Social Conscientious Theater
Socially Conscientious Theater
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
The Oliver! Project - Local Social Conscientious Theater
This is a project that I am very excited to announce. As you may know I am involved with the Rhinebeck Theater Society's production of the Lionel Bart Musical, Oliver! it is based on the Charles Dickens Novel Oliver Twist.
The show deals with many issues it addresses the plight of orphans and homeless children. It speaks to the sale and exploitation of child laborers by industry as well as by older predators who "educate" them to "earn" a living through criminal efforts.
Issues that still effect Children today. It is sad that a 168 years after the book was written, the same story could take place today.
The Oliver Project is a socio-political movement spearheading the fundraising for the protection of; as well as public awareness of the ongoing need for the protection of the fundamental rights of children, worldwide, through the medium of literature and theatre; specifically, through the story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and the musical adaptation for the stage, "Oliver!" by Lionel Bart.
We will be holding a Gala Performance of the Musical, October 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM (details)
benefiting: The International Human Rights Watch Childrens Rights Division, an organization committed to the international abatement of child slave labor and the child sex trade.
Previously:
Socially Conscientious Theater
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The show deals with many issues it addresses the plight of orphans and homeless children. It speaks to the sale and exploitation of child laborers by industry as well as by older predators who "educate" them to "earn" a living through criminal efforts.
Issues that still effect Children today. It is sad that a 168 years after the book was written, the same story could take place today.
The Oliver Project is a socio-political movement spearheading the fundraising for the protection of; as well as public awareness of the ongoing need for the protection of the fundamental rights of children, worldwide, through the medium of literature and theatre; specifically, through the story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and the musical adaptation for the stage, "Oliver!" by Lionel Bart.
We will be holding a Gala Performance of the Musical, October 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM (details)
benefiting: The International Human Rights Watch Childrens Rights Division, an organization committed to the international abatement of child slave labor and the child sex trade.
Previously:
Socially Conscientious Theater
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Socially Conscientious Theater
Theater exists for entertainment of course - sometimes educational - sometimes just fun. Socially Conscientious Theater is taking it to another level. It can be that that play or musical itself is trying to make a statement, or it can be an organization making the connection between the theater and a cause. There are so many high profile organizations that are making a difference. I thought I'd profile several of them here:
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS(BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $100 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses. BC/EFA is very active and upcoming events include: Unsung: A Night of Original Songs by New and Established Composers, 18th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition.
Broadway Barks an organization focused on the plight of homeless animals and enabling communication between the many outreach and rescue organizations in NYC. Broadway Barks was conceived by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler More from their shared passion for animals.
Those are two I could think of off the top of my head - please feel free to add more to the comments!
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Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS(BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $100 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses. BC/EFA is very active and upcoming events include: Unsung: A Night of Original Songs by New and Established Composers, 18th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition.
Broadway Barks an organization focused on the plight of homeless animals and enabling communication between the many outreach and rescue organizations in NYC. Broadway Barks was conceived by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler More from their shared passion for animals.
Those are two I could think of off the top of my head - please feel free to add more to the comments!
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Playbill Yearbook Contest
From Playbill.com:
Want to bring the excitement of Broadway to your high school with our photo-packed annual Yearbook?—Here’s your chance to win a free set of Playbill Broadway Yearbooks for your school.
Write and tell us in 300 words or fewer why your theatre-loving school is the most deserving of a free gift from Playbill. Please include the details of your theatrical productions, classes, and performing arts programs. The top 100 entrants will win both the 2005 and 2006 editions to add to your school library’s theatre collection!
Please send all entries to yearbook06@playbill.com by 5 PM, Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.
Include the following information along with your entry:* Your name and email address* School name and mailing address* Contact at school (drama or music teacher, librarian, principal, etc.)
Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. You may submit a photo along with a written entry, though if you do not submit one it will not affect your chances of winning. All decisions will be made at the discretion of Playbill, Inc. and will be based upon the originality, conviction, passion, and integrity of the entry. Winners will be notified by email and books will be shipped by Oct 31.
Want to bring the excitement of Broadway to your high school with our photo-packed annual Yearbook?—Here’s your chance to win a free set of Playbill Broadway Yearbooks for your school.
Write and tell us in 300 words or fewer why your theatre-loving school is the most deserving of a free gift from Playbill. Please include the details of your theatrical productions, classes, and performing arts programs. The top 100 entrants will win both the 2005 and 2006 editions to add to your school library’s theatre collection!
Please send all entries to yearbook06@playbill.com by 5 PM, Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.
Include the following information along with your entry:* Your name and email address* School name and mailing address* Contact at school (drama or music teacher, librarian, principal, etc.)
Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. You may submit a photo along with a written entry, though if you do not submit one it will not affect your chances of winning. All decisions will be made at the discretion of Playbill, Inc. and will be based upon the originality, conviction, passion, and integrity of the entry. Winners will be notified by email and books will be shipped by Oct 31.
Stephen Sondheim
The New York Times had a interesting interview on Stephen Sondheim and his early theater experiences. here
Sondheim's musicals include: Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Assassins and many others.
Stephen Sondheim (Birthname: Stephen Joshua Sondheim b. March 22, 1930 in New York City, New York) is a composer and lyricist for stage and screen. He is one of the few people to win an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards, multiple Grammy Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize.
At about the age of ten, around the time of his parents' divorce, Sondheim became friends with Jimmy Hammerstein, son of the well-known lyricist and playwright Oscar Hammerstein II. Hammerstein became a surrogate father to Sondheim, as the young man attempted to stay away from home as much as possible. Hammerstein had a profound influence on the young Sondheim, especially in his development of love for musical theater. Indeed, it was at the opening of Hammerstein's hit show "South Pacific" that Sondheim met Harold Prince, who would later direct many of Sondheim's most famous shows.
During high school, Sondheim attended George School, a private Quaker preparatory school in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He had the chance to write a farcical musical based on the goings-on of his school, entitled By George. It was a major success among his peers, and it inflated the young songwriter's ego considerably; he took it to Hammerstein, and asked him to evaluate it as though he had no knowledge of its author. The next day Sondheim came back. Hammerstein hated it. "But if you want to know why it's terrible," Hammerstein consoled the young man, "I'll tell you." The rest of the day was spent going over the musical, and Sondheim would later say that "in that afternoon I learned more about songwriting and the musical theater than most people learn in a lifetime." more biography
Awards:
Grammy Award, Sweeney Todd (1979)
Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Sunday In The Park With George (1985)
Academy Award for Best Song, "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" from Dick Tracy (1990)
Kennedy Center Honors, Lifetime Achievement, (1993)
Multiple Drama Desk Awards and other smaller awards for his Off-Broadway productions.
TONY AWARDS
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1963, Best Musical, Best Author of a Musical aka Book, Best Actor for Zero Mostel as "Pseudolus", Best Featured Actor for David Burns as "Senex", Best Director, Best Producer)
Company (1971, Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics, Best Direction, Best Book and Best Scenic Design)
Follies (1972, Best Score, Best Direction, Best Choreography,Best Lighting Design, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design and Best Actress for Alexis Smith as "Phyllis Stone")
A Little Night Music (1973, Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book)
Pacific Overtures (1976, Best Scenic Design and Best Costume Design)
Sweeney Todd (1979, Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actor for Len Cariou as "Sweeney Todd", Best Actress for Angela Lansbury as "Mrs. Lovett", Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design and Best Direction)
Sunday In The Park With George (1984, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design)
Into The Woods (1988, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actress for Joanna Gleason as "Baker's Wife")
Passion (1994, Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Actress for Donna Murphy as "Fosca")
Into the Woods (2002, Best Revival of a Musical)
Assassins (2004, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Michael Cerveris as "Booth")
Sweeney Todd (2006, Best Direction of a Musical for John Doyle, Best Orchestrations for Sarah Travis)
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Sondheim's musicals include: Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Assassins and many others.
Stephen Sondheim (Birthname: Stephen Joshua Sondheim b. March 22, 1930 in New York City, New York) is a composer and lyricist for stage and screen. He is one of the few people to win an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards, multiple Grammy Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize.
At about the age of ten, around the time of his parents' divorce, Sondheim became friends with Jimmy Hammerstein, son of the well-known lyricist and playwright Oscar Hammerstein II. Hammerstein became a surrogate father to Sondheim, as the young man attempted to stay away from home as much as possible. Hammerstein had a profound influence on the young Sondheim, especially in his development of love for musical theater. Indeed, it was at the opening of Hammerstein's hit show "South Pacific" that Sondheim met Harold Prince, who would later direct many of Sondheim's most famous shows.
During high school, Sondheim attended George School, a private Quaker preparatory school in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He had the chance to write a farcical musical based on the goings-on of his school, entitled By George. It was a major success among his peers, and it inflated the young songwriter's ego considerably; he took it to Hammerstein, and asked him to evaluate it as though he had no knowledge of its author. The next day Sondheim came back. Hammerstein hated it. "But if you want to know why it's terrible," Hammerstein consoled the young man, "I'll tell you." The rest of the day was spent going over the musical, and Sondheim would later say that "in that afternoon I learned more about songwriting and the musical theater than most people learn in a lifetime." more biography
Awards:
Grammy Award, Sweeney Todd (1979)
Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Sunday In The Park With George (1985)
Academy Award for Best Song, "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" from Dick Tracy (1990)
Kennedy Center Honors, Lifetime Achievement, (1993)
Multiple Drama Desk Awards and other smaller awards for his Off-Broadway productions.
TONY AWARDS
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1963, Best Musical, Best Author of a Musical aka Book, Best Actor for Zero Mostel as "Pseudolus", Best Featured Actor for David Burns as "Senex", Best Director, Best Producer)
Company (1971, Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics, Best Direction, Best Book and Best Scenic Design)
Follies (1972, Best Score, Best Direction, Best Choreography,Best Lighting Design, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design and Best Actress for Alexis Smith as "Phyllis Stone")
A Little Night Music (1973, Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book)
Pacific Overtures (1976, Best Scenic Design and Best Costume Design)
Sweeney Todd (1979, Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actor for Len Cariou as "Sweeney Todd", Best Actress for Angela Lansbury as "Mrs. Lovett", Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design and Best Direction)
Sunday In The Park With George (1984, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design)
Into The Woods (1988, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actress for Joanna Gleason as "Baker's Wife")
Passion (1994, Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Actress for Donna Murphy as "Fosca")
Into the Woods (2002, Best Revival of a Musical)
Assassins (2004, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Michael Cerveris as "Booth")
Sweeney Todd (2006, Best Direction of a Musical for John Doyle, Best Orchestrations for Sarah Travis)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Julie Andrews Life Achievement Award
Julie Andrews will be presented with the Screen Actors Guild's 43rd Annual Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment during the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on TNT and TBS Jan. 28, 2007, at 8 PM ET. The Life Achievement Award is bestowed annually on an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession." more details.
Dame Julie Andrews, DBE (born October 1, 1935) is an Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award-winning English actress, singer, and author, who became famous for her starring roles in the Broadway musical My Fair Lady and the musical films Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965). Currently, she is the Official Ambassador of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth for Disneyland and recently made her debut as a theatre director. Biography
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
On Stage in The Hudson Valley September 28 - Oct 1, 2006
There are some exciting things happening on stage in the mid hudson valley's theaters. Community Productions of the following shows:
Damn Yankees
September 29, 30, 2006 at 08:00 PM
October 1, 2006 at 03:00 PM
Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players
The Playhouse at Museum Village
Route 17M
Monroe, NY
Call: (845) 294-9465
Greater Tuna
September 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
County Players
County Players Falls Theatre
2681 W. Main St
Wappingers Falls, NY
Call: (845) 297-7521
Front & Center
September 30 at 8:00 PM
The CENTER'S annual fundraiser, complete with dinner, auction, entertainment and lots of surprises.
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
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Damn Yankees
September 29, 30, 2006 at 08:00 PM
October 1, 2006 at 03:00 PM
Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players
The Playhouse at Museum Village
Route 17M
Monroe, NY
Call: (845) 294-9465
Greater Tuna
September 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
County Players
County Players Falls Theatre
2681 W. Main St
Wappingers Falls, NY
Call: (845) 297-7521
Front & Center
September 30 at 8:00 PM
The CENTER'S annual fundraiser, complete with dinner, auction, entertainment and lots of surprises.
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Theater Bits - September 24, 2006
There's a few things that are of interest, but not big enough for a whole post. So here they are as Theater Bits.
Vinny Alexander - New generation has different view of theater
"The school where I teach has an alternative English program for 10th-graders interested in theater and art.
Against a backdrop of theatrical literature and other works from the Modern Period, students critically examine plays, novels and poems for craftsmanship and meaning. We use a number of methods of assessment, including essay writing, design projects and performance. It is a rigorous course of study, and students achieve at extremely high levels."
The Improv Wiki
"Welcome to the improv wiki--the wiki all about improvisational comedy and improvisational theater.
We're a haphazard collection of people's ideas, observations, and prejudices about improv. You are invited to extend, improve, edit, monkey with, change, tweak, radically revise, and especially add to this wiki. Please give us your improv experience, ideas, and imagination whenever you feel the inspiration."
Sundance Theatre Lab Accepting Project Applications for Summer 2007
"The Sundance Institute Theatre Program is accepting applications for the 2007 Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory, the respected program that offers theatre makers a space and a community to develop their work outside of commercial pressures.
The Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory is a three-week workshop which offers playwrights, directors, choreographers, composers, solo performers and ensembles, support to develop new plays and musicals or to explore new approaches to existing scripts."
Off-Off Broadway History and Walking Tours
"The Off Off Broadway company Peculiar Works Project is marking the work of those early downtown theatrical pioneers with "Off Stage: The West Village Fragments," a walking tour, performance and history lesson that will meander through Greenwich Village during the next few weekends, stopping at key locations."
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Vinny Alexander - New generation has different view of theater
"The school where I teach has an alternative English program for 10th-graders interested in theater and art.
Against a backdrop of theatrical literature and other works from the Modern Period, students critically examine plays, novels and poems for craftsmanship and meaning. We use a number of methods of assessment, including essay writing, design projects and performance. It is a rigorous course of study, and students achieve at extremely high levels."
The Improv Wiki
"Welcome to the improv wiki--the wiki all about improvisational comedy and improvisational theater.
We're a haphazard collection of people's ideas, observations, and prejudices about improv. You are invited to extend, improve, edit, monkey with, change, tweak, radically revise, and especially add to this wiki. Please give us your improv experience, ideas, and imagination whenever you feel the inspiration."
Sundance Theatre Lab Accepting Project Applications for Summer 2007
"The Sundance Institute Theatre Program is accepting applications for the 2007 Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory, the respected program that offers theatre makers a space and a community to develop their work outside of commercial pressures.
The Sundance Institute Theatre Laboratory is a three-week workshop which offers playwrights, directors, choreographers, composers, solo performers and ensembles, support to develop new plays and musicals or to explore new approaches to existing scripts."
Off-Off Broadway History and Walking Tours
"The Off Off Broadway company Peculiar Works Project is marking the work of those early downtown theatrical pioneers with "Off Stage: The West Village Fragments," a walking tour, performance and history lesson that will meander through Greenwich Village during the next few weekends, stopping at key locations."
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Grease one more time
Today is the last performance of Grease. The show has been going well - last night I got an unexpected compliment - our usual adult Patty (only is in the first scene) wanted to see the show (her daughter is in the show) so one of the other cast member's Mom stood in for the role (and did a fine job). Anyway so I go wandering into the dressing room and our new Patty turns around and says 'Hi', and does a double take. She looks at me and says 'you're so young ....' followed by 'wow you're a really good actress.' For those of you who don't know the show - I'm playing a significantly older lady. So it's nice to hear that I'm getting the job done.
We had some excitement backstage last night as well - one of the girls had to be sewn into her dress, another went home due to as asthma attack (feel better S!) and our Vince Fontaine was delayed in getting to the theater - we weren't sure if he was going to make it in time.
This cast is so professional, and pulled together - we had two people sewing cha-cha into her dress, another girl learning to do the missing girls dance with her partner - for the school dance scene, and a third girl learning to do beauty school dropout on the opposite side so that number would look even. One of the boys was looking over the script and getting his hair grayed to play Vince. Everything worked out - we pulled it all together in the 15 minutes we had for intermission. This is what makes community theater special, all these talented people pulling together to make the show work.
See the real drama is what goes on behind the show.... that's entertainment!
To all my fellow castmates for one last time - break a leg!
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We had some excitement backstage last night as well - one of the girls had to be sewn into her dress, another went home due to as asthma attack (feel better S!) and our Vince Fontaine was delayed in getting to the theater - we weren't sure if he was going to make it in time.
This cast is so professional, and pulled together - we had two people sewing cha-cha into her dress, another girl learning to do the missing girls dance with her partner - for the school dance scene, and a third girl learning to do beauty school dropout on the opposite side so that number would look even. One of the boys was looking over the script and getting his hair grayed to play Vince. Everything worked out - we pulled it all together in the 15 minutes we had for intermission. This is what makes community theater special, all these talented people pulling together to make the show work.
See the real drama is what goes on behind the show.... that's entertainment!
To all my fellow castmates for one last time - break a leg!
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Fall Broadway Shows Photo Previews
Playbill has a great set of photos up for the new Fall Broadway Shows. Take a look!
I love getting a peek at what the shows coming out look like. This set includes shots from A Chorus Line, Mary Poppins, Les Mis and more!
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I love getting a peek at what the shows coming out look like. This set includes shots from A Chorus Line, Mary Poppins, Les Mis and more!
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A fun look backstage at A Moon for the Misbegotten
The new production of A Moon for Misbegotten that opened September 15th, has a couple of great Video Blog entries giving a tour backstage and introducing some backstage crew hosted by Kevin Spacey - I encourage you to take a look: http://www.theoldvic.lastminuteliving.com/
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Audience Rewards for Broadway
Imagine a world where theater patrons could earn points towards rewards much like when you fly. Sounds pretty good doesn't it? Most of us already are buying tickets for Broadway, and Off Broadway productions - it would be a nice addition, or bonus ...
The Nederlander Organization has announced the creation of Audience Rewards, an awards program for theatergoers.
Nederlander executives say the program’s eventual goal will be something similar to frequent flier miles and credit card points, making benefits available to returning customers. Those benefits could include discount tickets, special events and even non-Broadway merchandise.
An actual points-for-purchase plan is still in the planning stages, but as a first step, Nederlander has unveiled a Web site, audiencerewards.com, for now a place to buy tickets and, for those who sign up, download discount offers. Read more
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The Nederlander Organization has announced the creation of Audience Rewards, an awards program for theatergoers.
Nederlander executives say the program’s eventual goal will be something similar to frequent flier miles and credit card points, making benefits available to returning customers. Those benefits could include discount tickets, special events and even non-Broadway merchandise.
An actual points-for-purchase plan is still in the planning stages, but as a first step, Nederlander has unveiled a Web site, audiencerewards.com, for now a place to buy tickets and, for those who sign up, download discount offers. Read more
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On Stage in the Hudson Valley - September 20 - 24
All the Fall shows ... There is a lot to see on the Mid Hudson Valley's Stages this weekend. A lot of wonderful productions from community theater groups! This weekend has three shows, two Musicals and one drama. I'd love to see either of the other shows, but I'll be onstage for one more weekend in Grease.
Grease
September 22, 23 at 8:00 PM
September 24 at 3:00 PM
CENTERstage Productions
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
Damn Yankees
September 22, 23, 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
September 24, 2006 at 7:00 PM
October 1, 2006 at 3:00 PM
Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players
The Playhouse at Museum Village
Route 17M
Monroe, NY
Call: (845) 294-9465
Greater Tuna
September 22, 23, 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
September 24 at 2:00 PM
County Players
County Players Falls Theatre
2681 W. Main St
Wappingers Falls, NY
Call: (845) 297-7521
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Grease
September 22, 23 at 8:00 PM
September 24 at 3:00 PM
CENTERstage Productions
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
Damn Yankees
September 22, 23, 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
September 24, 2006 at 7:00 PM
October 1, 2006 at 3:00 PM
Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players
The Playhouse at Museum Village
Route 17M
Monroe, NY
Call: (845) 294-9465
Greater Tuna
September 22, 23, 29, 30, 2006 at 8:00 PM
September 24 at 2:00 PM
County Players
County Players Falls Theatre
2681 W. Main St
Wappingers Falls, NY
Call: (845) 297-7521
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Monday, September 18, 2006
A Chorus Line Previews Today
One singular sensation ... Makes it way back to Broadway! Previews for A Chorus Line started tonight. A revival of the show, sixteen years after the original closed is opening at Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre October 5th.
About the Show:
Broadway's Musical - the show that tells the stories of the actor-singer-dancers that make up the lifeblood of a show - the Chorus. A Chorus Line opened at the Shubert Theatre July 25, 1975 and closed there April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances. It held the distinction of being the longest running show on Broadway until it was surpassed by Cats in 1997 and The Phantom of the Opera in 2006. It currently holds the record for the fourth longest-running musical, after Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Les Miserables.
The Back Story:
The musical is based on two taped sessions with Broadway dancers, including eight of the actors/actresses of the original Broadway cast. The show was conceived, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The book was assembled by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante (and script-doctored by Neil Simon). It had a successful Off-Broadway run at the Public Theater before opening on Broadway. A Chorus Line also toured successfully, including a run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
The Story:
With 19 main characters, the setting is a Broadway theater where young dancers audition for the part in the chorus line of a musical. The show gives a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. Highlights include the songs "One," "Nothing," "The Music and the Mirror" and "What I Did For Love."
Awards:
A Chorus Line received 12 nominations for the Tony Awards in 1975, winning nine: Best Musical, Best Actress (Donna McKechnie), Best Featured Actor (Sammy Williams), Best Featured Actress (Carole Bishop), Best Director (Michael Bennett), Best Musical Book(Dante and Kirkwood), Best Score (Hamlisch and Kleban), Best Lighting design (Tharon Musser) and Best Choreographer (Michael Bennett and Bob Avian). It also won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor.
Previously: Review Roundup A Chorus Line in San Francisco A Chorus Line Revival
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About the Show:
Broadway's Musical - the show that tells the stories of the actor-singer-dancers that make up the lifeblood of a show - the Chorus. A Chorus Line opened at the Shubert Theatre July 25, 1975 and closed there April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances. It held the distinction of being the longest running show on Broadway until it was surpassed by Cats in 1997 and The Phantom of the Opera in 2006. It currently holds the record for the fourth longest-running musical, after Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Les Miserables.
The Back Story:
The musical is based on two taped sessions with Broadway dancers, including eight of the actors/actresses of the original Broadway cast. The show was conceived, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The book was assembled by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante (and script-doctored by Neil Simon). It had a successful Off-Broadway run at the Public Theater before opening on Broadway. A Chorus Line also toured successfully, including a run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
The Story:
With 19 main characters, the setting is a Broadway theater where young dancers audition for the part in the chorus line of a musical. The show gives a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. Highlights include the songs "One," "Nothing," "The Music and the Mirror" and "What I Did For Love."
Awards:
A Chorus Line received 12 nominations for the Tony Awards in 1975, winning nine: Best Musical, Best Actress (Donna McKechnie), Best Featured Actor (Sammy Williams), Best Featured Actress (Carole Bishop), Best Director (Michael Bennett), Best Musical Book(Dante and Kirkwood), Best Score (Hamlisch and Kleban), Best Lighting design (Tharon Musser) and Best Choreographer (Michael Bennett and Bob Avian). It also won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor.
Previously: Review Roundup A Chorus Line in San Francisco A Chorus Line Revival
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Sunday, September 17, 2006
September 17th in Theater History
From Playbill.com:
1879 The Daly Theatre opens at Broadway and Thirtieth Street.
1900 The Garden Theatre plays host tonight to the opening of Hamlet. The production stars one of the up-and-coming Shakespeare stars of the era, E.H. Sothern, in the title role. His wife, Virginia Harned, co-stars as Ophelia.
1917 Playwright George S. Kaufman becomes the newest member of the drama department at The New York Times. His beginning salary is $36 a week.
1990 Since AEA gave him the control over the casting, Cameron Mackintosh agrees today to go ahead with the auditions for Miss Saigon. He has also agreed to make an effort to cast Asian-Americans in the musical.
2002 Seussical, a 2000-01 Broadway flop that, in that season, became a critic's favorite target, a musical theatre fan's heartbreak and a child's dream come true, went back to the old drawing board for the national tour that launches today. Co-librettists Lynn Ahrens (also the lyricist) and Stephen Flaherty (also the composer) teamed with director Christopher Ashley for the touring version, which stars Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat.
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1879 The Daly Theatre opens at Broadway and Thirtieth Street.
1900 The Garden Theatre plays host tonight to the opening of Hamlet. The production stars one of the up-and-coming Shakespeare stars of the era, E.H. Sothern, in the title role. His wife, Virginia Harned, co-stars as Ophelia.
1917 Playwright George S. Kaufman becomes the newest member of the drama department at The New York Times. His beginning salary is $36 a week.
1990 Since AEA gave him the control over the casting, Cameron Mackintosh agrees today to go ahead with the auditions for Miss Saigon. He has also agreed to make an effort to cast Asian-Americans in the musical.
2002 Seussical, a 2000-01 Broadway flop that, in that season, became a critic's favorite target, a musical theatre fan's heartbreak and a child's dream come true, went back to the old drawing board for the national tour that launches today. Co-librettists Lynn Ahrens (also the lyricist) and Stephen Flaherty (also the composer) teamed with director Christopher Ashley for the touring version, which stars Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat.
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Oliver Rehearsals update ... things coming together
Oliver rehearsals have been every night this week (except tonight - I believe scenework is being done with the principals tonight, so I got a night off)
The last few night have been amazing, the big musical numbers are almost finished being put together which is fantastic in the timeline end of things. Things are looking good - the numbers have adorable moments, especially the numbers with the kids. As everyone knows, children and animals ALWAYS win out on stage. I've been added to a few numbers which I didn't expect to be - I've missed rehearsals due to Grease and sometimes that means not being in a particular number.
I'm curious about the costumes - it sounds like they'd like the ladies to be in full corsets which will make for interesting breathing while singing and dancing. Natalie is doing the costumes, so I'm sure they'll be fantastic - she has a beautiful way of putting colors together onstage.
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The last few night have been amazing, the big musical numbers are almost finished being put together which is fantastic in the timeline end of things. Things are looking good - the numbers have adorable moments, especially the numbers with the kids. As everyone knows, children and animals ALWAYS win out on stage. I've been added to a few numbers which I didn't expect to be - I've missed rehearsals due to Grease and sometimes that means not being in a particular number.
I'm curious about the costumes - it sounds like they'd like the ladies to be in full corsets which will make for interesting breathing while singing and dancing. Natalie is doing the costumes, so I'm sure they'll be fantastic - she has a beautiful way of putting colors together onstage.
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Grease into our Second Weekend!
Tomorrow makes our second weekend of Grease. No sign of any reviews from the local papers yet, but I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear. I really enjoy this cast - they have such energy and passion for the show - I'll miss them when this experience is over. They really made me feel welcome - it's awkward walking into a production only a month before opening. That's part of what makes community theater special - here, in the hudson valley.
Timmy's coming to see the show tomorrow night also!
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Timmy's coming to see the show tomorrow night also!
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Playbill Interview with Costume Designer Alvin Colt
I have an enormous respect for Costume Designers - they have to have so many skills, sewing, pattern making, historical interest in fashion .... I really enjoyed this interview.
"Legendary Broadway costume designer Alvin Colt, who just turned 90, has worked on so many Broadway shows in his lifetime that even he has lost count by now. However, the credits that immediately come to mind include the original productions of On the Town, Guys and Dolls, Li'l Abner and Sugar. Today, he is still at work making numerous outrageous outfits for the cast of Forbidden Broadway." Link
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"Legendary Broadway costume designer Alvin Colt, who just turned 90, has worked on so many Broadway shows in his lifetime that even he has lost count by now. However, the credits that immediately come to mind include the original productions of On the Town, Guys and Dolls, Li'l Abner and Sugar. Today, he is still at work making numerous outrageous outfits for the cast of Forbidden Broadway." Link
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You're a Mean one ... Mr Grinch
The Grinch is coming to Broadway for the Holidays - I have a roundup on the news surrounding the show:
Grinch Casting
"Complete casting has been announced for Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! – The Musical, which will play a limited holiday engagement at the Hilton Theatre beginning Oct. 25.
Joining the previously announced Patrick Page as The Grinch will be Tony Award winner John Cullum as Old Max with Rusty Ross as Young Max. The company will also include Caitlin Belcik as Annie Who, Nicole Bocchi as Cindy-Lou Who, Aaron Conley as Boo Who, James Du Chateau as Danny Who, Eamon Foley as Danny Who, Kaitlin Hopkins as Mama Who, Libby Jacobson as Betty Who, Caroline London as Cindy-Lou Who, Michael McCormick as Grandpa Who, Malcolm Morano as Boo Who, Jan Neuberger as Grandma Who, Heather Tepe as Annie Who, Price Waldman as Papa Who and Brynn Williams as Betty Who." read more
Grinch Box Office Opens
"The box office at the Hilton Theatre, which will house the limited engagement of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! — The Musical, opens for business Sept. 8.
Tickets for the production, priced $25-$99, are also now available by calling Ticketmaster at (212) 307-4100 or by visiting the show's official website, www.grinchmusical.com." link
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Grinch Casting
"Complete casting has been announced for Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! – The Musical, which will play a limited holiday engagement at the Hilton Theatre beginning Oct. 25.
Joining the previously announced Patrick Page as The Grinch will be Tony Award winner John Cullum as Old Max with Rusty Ross as Young Max. The company will also include Caitlin Belcik as Annie Who, Nicole Bocchi as Cindy-Lou Who, Aaron Conley as Boo Who, James Du Chateau as Danny Who, Eamon Foley as Danny Who, Kaitlin Hopkins as Mama Who, Libby Jacobson as Betty Who, Caroline London as Cindy-Lou Who, Michael McCormick as Grandpa Who, Malcolm Morano as Boo Who, Jan Neuberger as Grandma Who, Heather Tepe as Annie Who, Price Waldman as Papa Who and Brynn Williams as Betty Who." read more
Grinch Box Office Opens
"The box office at the Hilton Theatre, which will house the limited engagement of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! — The Musical, opens for business Sept. 8.
Tickets for the production, priced $25-$99, are also now available by calling Ticketmaster at (212) 307-4100 or by visiting the show's official website, www.grinchmusical.com." link
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"The One that I want" Auditions in NYC
Ever Dream of being Danny or Sandy in Grease? How about on Broadway? Well for those of you brave enough to battle it out on a reality TV show - you're in luck. Open Auditions will be held as follows: (From playbill.com)
"The dates for the open call auditions for the upcoming Grease Broadway revival — which will cast its leads on NBC's reality show "You're the One That We Want" — have been established.
Playbill.com previously reported that Equity Principal Auditions — not the open auditions which will be videotaped for the TV show — will take place Sept. 18-21 under the supervision of Jay Binder Casting.
Open casting calls, meanwhile, will be held in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Auditions will be held at the following times in the following locations:
Oct. 20 at 8 AM: Chicago, Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Oct. 21 and 22)
Oct. 27 at 8 AM: New York City, Palace Theater, 1564 Broadway at 47th Street (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Oct. 28 and 29)
Nov. 10 at 8 AM: Venice High School ("Rydell High"), 13000 Venice Boulevard (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Nov. 11 and 12)
Casting producers are seeking "individuals 18 years of age and older with singing, acting and dancing abilities. Candidates are asked to be prepared with two songs: one from a selected list of Grease songs and the second can be any non-Grease song of their choice. Prospective participants can visit NBC.com for further details and a complete list of approved Grease songs—including some other suggestions from the era."
The first hopefuls to arrive in line will be given priority wristbands and guaranteed to be seen by the casting producers. Those not receiving wristbands will be allowed to audition if time allows. Access is dependent upon location turnout."
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"The dates for the open call auditions for the upcoming Grease Broadway revival — which will cast its leads on NBC's reality show "You're the One That We Want" — have been established.
Playbill.com previously reported that Equity Principal Auditions — not the open auditions which will be videotaped for the TV show — will take place Sept. 18-21 under the supervision of Jay Binder Casting.
Open casting calls, meanwhile, will be held in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Auditions will be held at the following times in the following locations:
Oct. 20 at 8 AM: Chicago, Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Oct. 21 and 22)
Oct. 27 at 8 AM: New York City, Palace Theater, 1564 Broadway at 47th Street (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Oct. 28 and 29)
Nov. 10 at 8 AM: Venice High School ("Rydell High"), 13000 Venice Boulevard (Callbacks for successful candidates will be on Nov. 11 and 12)
Casting producers are seeking "individuals 18 years of age and older with singing, acting and dancing abilities. Candidates are asked to be prepared with two songs: one from a selected list of Grease songs and the second can be any non-Grease song of their choice. Prospective participants can visit NBC.com for further details and a complete list of approved Grease songs—including some other suggestions from the era."
The first hopefuls to arrive in line will be given priority wristbands and guaranteed to be seen by the casting producers. Those not receiving wristbands will be allowed to audition if time allows. Access is dependent upon location turnout."
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Hairspray-the-movie Unofficial Blog
Hairspray fans looking to find out more on what's happening on the movie will be sure to enjoy The following: http://hairspray-movie-musical.blogspot.com/
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Grease Review
A review from a friend of mine who saw the show yesterday: (thanks Kat!)
Grease is the Word
and a mention in the Poughkeepsie Journal
'Grease' comes to Rhinebeck arts center
I'll let you know as I see more reviews.
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Grease is the Word
and a mention in the Poughkeepsie Journal
'Grease' comes to Rhinebeck arts center
I'll let you know as I see more reviews.
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Sunday, September 10, 2006
Oliver rehearsals
Oliver rehearsals are going really well - the young boys that make up Fagin's thieves are wonderful - very talented. As is the rest of the cast.
It looks like most of Act I is done, and we'll be starting on Act II this week. I'm really looking forward to getting into more of the choreography and seeing the numbers come together. I've been working on learning the music and familiarizing myself with the script.
Now that Grease is onstage I won't be double booked for rehearsals, which will make things a little calmer.
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It looks like most of Act I is done, and we'll be starting on Act II this week. I'm really looking forward to getting into more of the choreography and seeing the numbers come together. I've been working on learning the music and familiarizing myself with the script.
Now that Grease is onstage I won't be double booked for rehearsals, which will make things a little calmer.
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Grease - Opening Weekend
I had a difficult week, work (my day job) was a challenge as was tech week for Grease. We had the usual challenges of getting the set installed and painted, finishing costumes, and getting the lighting just right, but additionally we had to get used to hand held mics, some difficult set changes and lots of props.
I was worried, but our opening Friday Night went really well. Of course the night was not flawless, but this is live theater, and anything and everything can happen. We had sold out audiences for all three performances, the energy of the cast was fantastic, and we sailed through the little mishaps, that the audience probably didn't even notice. From the audience members that I spoke to they had a good time, and that is the most important thing.
Ticket sales seem to be going well, so rumor has it we may be adding another performance to our run.
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I was worried, but our opening Friday Night went really well. Of course the night was not flawless, but this is live theater, and anything and everything can happen. We had sold out audiences for all three performances, the energy of the cast was fantastic, and we sailed through the little mishaps, that the audience probably didn't even notice. From the audience members that I spoke to they had a good time, and that is the most important thing.
Ticket sales seem to be going well, so rumor has it we may be adding another performance to our run.
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Theater and 9/11
On the eve of one of the scariest and most terrifying event, I've pulled together a roundup of Theater related bits on September 11th. It's my little tribute, I guess. It was an event that effected me profoundly - I still can't watch the documentaries and movies. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to - they make me cry.
A Theater Group Offers Hope at Ground Zero
"For arts organizations, progress at the World Trade Center site has so far resembled a Beckett play: waiting and disappointment, followed by more waiting and disappointment. Opposition from victims’ relatives and political fighting have meant that none of the dreamed-of cultural projects has broken ground. And now that the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation has been disbanded, arts groups are more worried than ever that the planned performing arts center and $7 million worth of federal arts grants will remain on paper.
So the official reopening on Sept. 22 of 3-Legged Dog’s performance space in the area known as the Liberty Zone is a bit like the opening of a general store in a frontier town: some concrete evidence of progress." read more from the NYTimes
A Philadelphia Theater, Set in Its Free-Form Ways
"PHILADELPHIA — People hurry down a staircase, as a fireman rushes up. Clearly something bad has happened, but the office workers, waiters and bike messengers fleeing the scene know only that they must get out. One man drops a laptop as he descends and wastes a valuable moment of escape time to open the computer and make sure it’s still working. Anyone might have the same reaction while trying to maintain order and control in a moment that allows for neither. It’s one of those brief, absurd and yet utterly human actions.
“Love Unpunished,” a production of the Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia, takes place completely in a stairwell of a doomed office tower.
The whole setting is obviously, and intentionally, reminiscent of the World Trade Center, but it was invented as a work of fiction. " read more from the NYTimes
Sept. 11-Themed Portraits, with Company's Canova, Presented Sept. 9
"A staged reading of Jonathan Bell's Portraits will be held Sept. 9 at the Mark Twain Library in Redding, CT, to benefit both the Library and Tuesday's Children, which aids children who lost a parent on 9/11.
The 7:30 PM reading will feature the talents of Diana Canova, Colleen Zenk Pinter, Mark Pinter, Charles Keating, Kathryn Hays, Tom Wiggin and Sharone Sayegh. The 90-minute performance will be followed by a talk-back session with the actors and then a reception." read more from Playbill.com
And Crown Thy Good, an Actor-Writer's Response to 9/11
"Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) will kick off its fifth season Sept. 9 with a special engagement that remembers the terror attacks of 9/11.
"Nearly five years after the attack, the events of September 11, 2001 still touch every American life," according to CityRep. "Like many others, Mark Oristano wanted to find a deeper meaning in the horror of the attack on the World Trade Center, which occurred only a few blocks from the hospital where he was born. A trip to Ground Zero in October 2001 set in motion a series of events which led him to uncover the story of the life, and the death, of firefighter Paul Gill, one of the 343 FDNY heroes who perished on 9/11. After taking a photograph of Paul's missing person flyer, one among thousands in lower Manhattan, a chance meeting a day later with a friend of Paul's who was flying home from New York, and Paul's memorial service, proved the starting points for this moving, spiritual exploration of September 11th and its aftermath." " read more from playbill.com
Tom Wopat to Reprise Role in 9/11 Drama The Guys in New York City
"The Flea Theater will present Anne Nelson's 9/11 drama The Guys for a limited run, with Tom Wopat reprising the role of a fire captain who must eulogize the men he lost in the tragedy.
Thomas Kail (the upcoming In the Heights) directs the staging Sept. 11-23.
Wopat will be joined by Grace Gonglewski as the journalist who helps the captain write the eulogies. Matinee and some evening performances will feature Tim Cummings and Irene Walsh, in roles they played during the original run five years ago.
The Guys, based on Nelson's real experiences, is a dialogue between a fire captain — who has lost most of his men in the Sept. 11 attack — and an editor who helps him write the eulogies as she struggles herself to come to terms with the event. Both find out, as quoted from the script, "We have no idea what wonders lie hidden in the people around us." " read more from playbill.com
A Theater Group Offers Hope at Ground Zero
"For arts organizations, progress at the World Trade Center site has so far resembled a Beckett play: waiting and disappointment, followed by more waiting and disappointment. Opposition from victims’ relatives and political fighting have meant that none of the dreamed-of cultural projects has broken ground. And now that the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation has been disbanded, arts groups are more worried than ever that the planned performing arts center and $7 million worth of federal arts grants will remain on paper.
So the official reopening on Sept. 22 of 3-Legged Dog’s performance space in the area known as the Liberty Zone is a bit like the opening of a general store in a frontier town: some concrete evidence of progress." read more from the NYTimes
A Philadelphia Theater, Set in Its Free-Form Ways
"PHILADELPHIA — People hurry down a staircase, as a fireman rushes up. Clearly something bad has happened, but the office workers, waiters and bike messengers fleeing the scene know only that they must get out. One man drops a laptop as he descends and wastes a valuable moment of escape time to open the computer and make sure it’s still working. Anyone might have the same reaction while trying to maintain order and control in a moment that allows for neither. It’s one of those brief, absurd and yet utterly human actions.
“Love Unpunished,” a production of the Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia, takes place completely in a stairwell of a doomed office tower.
The whole setting is obviously, and intentionally, reminiscent of the World Trade Center, but it was invented as a work of fiction. " read more from the NYTimes
Sept. 11-Themed Portraits, with Company's Canova, Presented Sept. 9
"A staged reading of Jonathan Bell's Portraits will be held Sept. 9 at the Mark Twain Library in Redding, CT, to benefit both the Library and Tuesday's Children, which aids children who lost a parent on 9/11.
The 7:30 PM reading will feature the talents of Diana Canova, Colleen Zenk Pinter, Mark Pinter, Charles Keating, Kathryn Hays, Tom Wiggin and Sharone Sayegh. The 90-minute performance will be followed by a talk-back session with the actors and then a reception." read more from Playbill.com
And Crown Thy Good, an Actor-Writer's Response to 9/11
"Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) will kick off its fifth season Sept. 9 with a special engagement that remembers the terror attacks of 9/11.
"Nearly five years after the attack, the events of September 11, 2001 still touch every American life," according to CityRep. "Like many others, Mark Oristano wanted to find a deeper meaning in the horror of the attack on the World Trade Center, which occurred only a few blocks from the hospital where he was born. A trip to Ground Zero in October 2001 set in motion a series of events which led him to uncover the story of the life, and the death, of firefighter Paul Gill, one of the 343 FDNY heroes who perished on 9/11. After taking a photograph of Paul's missing person flyer, one among thousands in lower Manhattan, a chance meeting a day later with a friend of Paul's who was flying home from New York, and Paul's memorial service, proved the starting points for this moving, spiritual exploration of September 11th and its aftermath." " read more from playbill.com
Tom Wopat to Reprise Role in 9/11 Drama The Guys in New York City
"The Flea Theater will present Anne Nelson's 9/11 drama The Guys for a limited run, with Tom Wopat reprising the role of a fire captain who must eulogize the men he lost in the tragedy.
Thomas Kail (the upcoming In the Heights) directs the staging Sept. 11-23.
Wopat will be joined by Grace Gonglewski as the journalist who helps the captain write the eulogies. Matinee and some evening performances will feature Tim Cummings and Irene Walsh, in roles they played during the original run five years ago.
The Guys, based on Nelson's real experiences, is a dialogue between a fire captain — who has lost most of his men in the Sept. 11 attack — and an editor who helps him write the eulogies as she struggles herself to come to terms with the event. Both find out, as quoted from the script, "We have no idea what wonders lie hidden in the people around us." " read more from playbill.com
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Theater Accessibility
One of my favorite bloggers relates his musings on the state of the Theater and it's accessibility or lack thereof to the majority of the population: The Common Touch - The Problem With Theatre Today
Even Community Theater in the Hudson Valley ranges in price from $10 to $25 a ticket - If you live paycheck to paycheck I can't imagine spending that on the theater.
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Even Community Theater in the Hudson Valley ranges in price from $10 to $25 a ticket - If you live paycheck to paycheck I can't imagine spending that on the theater.
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The Met more accessible?
I am always trying to find the time and extra dollars to go see the opera (my favorite is Carmen) but this sounds like it would be an interesting way to see the shows at the Met. Distance is not so much of an issue for me, but I think it would be great for people living outside an easy travel radius of New York.
Art should be accessible to everyone. I think this is a wonderful move on the Met's part to open up their offerings to a larger audience.
"Coming soon to your multiplex in the mall: bel canto fireworks and bass-baritone rumbles, love duets and orchestral colors, divas, tenors and trills.
The Metropolitan Opera announced today that it would begin broadcasting live performances into movie theaters across the United States, Canada and Britain, rubbing shoulders with professional wrestling and rock concerts.
The broadcasts are part of a strategy by the Met's new general manager, Peter Gelb, to widen the house's appeal by branching out into new media. The house also said today that it was opening up its vast archive of historic radio broadcast performances for streaming and downloading.
"I think what I'm doing is exactly what the Met engaged me to do, which is build bridges to a broader public," Mr. Gelb said. "The thrust of our plan is to make the Met more available. This is not about dumbing down the Met, it's just making it accessible"." NyTimes
Art should be accessible to everyone. I think this is a wonderful move on the Met's part to open up their offerings to a larger audience.
"Coming soon to your multiplex in the mall: bel canto fireworks and bass-baritone rumbles, love duets and orchestral colors, divas, tenors and trills.
The Metropolitan Opera announced today that it would begin broadcasting live performances into movie theaters across the United States, Canada and Britain, rubbing shoulders with professional wrestling and rock concerts.
The broadcasts are part of a strategy by the Met's new general manager, Peter Gelb, to widen the house's appeal by branching out into new media. The house also said today that it was opening up its vast archive of historic radio broadcast performances for streaming and downloading.
"I think what I'm doing is exactly what the Met engaged me to do, which is build bridges to a broader public," Mr. Gelb said. "The thrust of our plan is to make the Met more available. This is not about dumbing down the Met, it's just making it accessible"." NyTimes
Another Casting Change for Chicago
Another Casting Change, but I one I am very excited about. It may even tempt me back to see the show again on Broadway ... for the third, or is it fourth time?
Bebe Neuwirth returns to Chicago Cast, as Roxie!
From Playbill.com:
"Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who created the role of Velma Kelly in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, will return to that Tony-winning production in December as the show's other merry murderess, Roxie Hart.
The singer-dancer-actress is scheduled to begin performances as Roxie Dec. 31 and stay with the long-running musical through March 25, 2007."
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Bebe Neuwirth returns to Chicago Cast, as Roxie!
From Playbill.com:
"Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who created the role of Velma Kelly in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, will return to that Tony-winning production in December as the show's other merry murderess, Roxie Hart.
The singer-dancer-actress is scheduled to begin performances as Roxie Dec. 31 and stay with the long-running musical through March 25, 2007."
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So you want to be a theater star?
The New York Musical Theatre Festival has announced that it will present a contest to search for the next big musical theatre star, as part of the NYMF @ Nite series of parties at New World Stages, 340 W. 50th Street.
An open call for contestants will take place Sept. 11, 9 AM–6 PM at The Gibson Showroom, 421 W. 54th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. (To be eligible, performers cannot have previously appeared in a Broadway show.)
Nine finalists will be chosen from the open call. Callback rounds, for which tickets can be purchased, will take place Friday nights at 11 PM on Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Celebrity judges from Broadway, film and television will include Stephen Schwartz, Lillias White, Marc Shaiman, Eden Espinosa, Denis O'Hare, Cheyenne Jackson, and Lonny Price. Seth Rudetsky will host.
Round One, Sept. 15: My Favorite Things: performers sing one Broadway song of their choice. Each performer will be critiqued by our panel of celebrity judges. At the end, the audience will vote for their favorite performer. The six with the most votes go on to Round Two.
Round Two, Sept. 22: Anyone Can Idol: performers sing one Sondheim song of their choice. The three with the most votes go on to Round Three.
Round Three, Sept. 29: A Star Is Born: performers sing two songs of their choice – one that made another performer famous and the one that's going to make them famous. The one with the most votes is crowned the first ever Broadway Idol and will be featured exclusively in a concert at Ars Nova to be produced by NYMF.
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An open call for contestants will take place Sept. 11, 9 AM–6 PM at The Gibson Showroom, 421 W. 54th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. (To be eligible, performers cannot have previously appeared in a Broadway show.)
Nine finalists will be chosen from the open call. Callback rounds, for which tickets can be purchased, will take place Friday nights at 11 PM on Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Celebrity judges from Broadway, film and television will include Stephen Schwartz, Lillias White, Marc Shaiman, Eden Espinosa, Denis O'Hare, Cheyenne Jackson, and Lonny Price. Seth Rudetsky will host.
Round One, Sept. 15: My Favorite Things: performers sing one Broadway song of their choice. Each performer will be critiqued by our panel of celebrity judges. At the end, the audience will vote for their favorite performer. The six with the most votes go on to Round Two.
Round Two, Sept. 22: Anyone Can Idol: performers sing one Sondheim song of their choice. The three with the most votes go on to Round Three.
Round Three, Sept. 29: A Star Is Born: performers sing two songs of their choice – one that made another performer famous and the one that's going to make them famous. The one with the most votes is crowned the first ever Broadway Idol and will be featured exclusively in a concert at Ars Nova to be produced by NYMF.
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On Stage This Weekend September 6-10
Wow, I couldn't find too much this weekend - so I only have one of my shows to plug. If I find anything else I'll add to this post, but it seems like a slow weekend for Theater in the Mid Hudson Valley.
Grease
September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8:00 PM
September 10, 17, 24 at 3:00 PM
CENTERstage Productions
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
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Grease
September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8:00 PM
September 10, 17, 24 at 3:00 PM
CENTERstage Productions
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Route 308
Rhinebeck, NY
Call: (845) 876-3080
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Auditions in the Mid Hudson Valley September 6
It's time to Auditon for the Hudson Valley's Fall Musicals! There are a huge number of Auditions happening between now and the end of the weekend. I encourage everyone to go try out for something! Summer's ending, but the Mid Hudson Valley's Theater are full of delightful Musicals and Plays!
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Bells Are Ringing
September 5, 7, 8 2006 at 7:00 PM
Production Dates: November 3 - 12 Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Casting: Cast includes Actors/Singers/Dancers
Synopsis: Ella Peterson is a telephone operator who enjoys giving out advice to her clients. Jeff Moss is a client with a writing block, and Ella, even though he doesn't know who she really is (she always pretends to be "mom" on the telephone) she arranges to meet with him. They sing and dance in the subway, entertain New Yorkers in Central Park, and eventually, fall in love.
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Lysistrata
September 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM
September 11, 2006 at 6:00 PM
90 Miles Off Broadway
Reformed Church,
Education Building
Huguenot Street
New Paltz, NY
Casting: 5 Women: Lysistrata, Kalonike, Myrrhine, Lampito, Koryphaios of Women
5 Men: Senator, Kinesias, Koryphaios of Men, Athenian Ambassador, Laconian Ambassador
*Plus many speaking & non-speaking roles
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Baker's Wife
September 10, 2006
The Fourth Wall Productions
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
12 Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
Production Dates: November 10 -19, Friday, Saturday at 8Pm, and Sundays at 2PM
Casting: Aimable Castagnet--the Baker, middle aged, warm & often jolly, Tenor
Genevieve Castagnet-the Baker's wife, young and restless, attractive, Mezzo
Dominique-leading man material, late 20's to 30's, Baritone
Denise-Self assured Cafe proprietor somewhat mature Soprano
cast: Ages 17 through 80 possible, most will have ensemble dance
Claude, Barnaby, the Marquis, Philippe, A Priest & a Teacher all must sing and have lines
Inez, Hortense, Simone, Therese and Nicole all sing and have lines
There is also the possibility of 4 Men of the Village roles
PomPom-a cat
Synopsis: Please Bring Sheet Music and be Prepared to Sing. Wear Confortable Clothing as you will be asked to Dance
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Best of Broadway: A Night at the Tonys
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 PM
The Center Studio
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, NY
For Further Information Call: (845) 876 - 5348
Produced by: Diana di Grandi
Directed by: Kevin Archambault
Production Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Casting: Singers and dancers for a musical revue of Tony Award-Winning shows, featuring songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Lerner & Loewe, Irving Berlin, Jerry Herman, etc. Please prepare a song from a Broadway show. Bring a copy your sheet music.
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TrueNorth Theatre Project www.truenorththeatre.org
Deadline: Oct. 15
One-act river- related play entries accepted for the first annual River Play festival with the TrueNorth Theatre Project and The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries.
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Bells Are Ringing
September 5, 7, 8 2006 at 7:00 PM
Production Dates: November 3 - 12 Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Casting: Cast includes Actors/Singers/Dancers
Synopsis: Ella Peterson is a telephone operator who enjoys giving out advice to her clients. Jeff Moss is a client with a writing block, and Ella, even though he doesn't know who she really is (she always pretends to be "mom" on the telephone) she arranges to meet with him. They sing and dance in the subway, entertain New Yorkers in Central Park, and eventually, fall in love.
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Lysistrata
September 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM
September 11, 2006 at 6:00 PM
90 Miles Off Broadway
Reformed Church,
Education Building
Huguenot Street
New Paltz, NY
Casting: 5 Women: Lysistrata, Kalonike, Myrrhine, Lampito, Koryphaios of Women
5 Men: Senator, Kinesias, Koryphaios of Men, Athenian Ambassador, Laconian Ambassador
*Plus many speaking & non-speaking roles
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Baker's Wife
September 10, 2006
The Fourth Wall Productions
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
12 Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
Production Dates: November 10 -19, Friday, Saturday at 8Pm, and Sundays at 2PM
Casting: Aimable Castagnet--the Baker, middle aged, warm & often jolly, Tenor
Genevieve Castagnet-the Baker's wife, young and restless, attractive, Mezzo
Dominique-leading man material, late 20's to 30's, Baritone
Denise-Self assured Cafe proprietor somewhat mature Soprano
cast: Ages 17 through 80 possible, most will have ensemble dance
Claude, Barnaby, the Marquis, Philippe, A Priest & a Teacher all must sing and have lines
Inez, Hortense, Simone, Therese and Nicole all sing and have lines
There is also the possibility of 4 Men of the Village roles
PomPom-a cat
Synopsis: Please Bring Sheet Music and be Prepared to Sing. Wear Confortable Clothing as you will be asked to Dance
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Best of Broadway: A Night at the Tonys
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 PM
The Center Studio
The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, NY
For Further Information Call: (845) 876 - 5348
Produced by: Diana di Grandi
Directed by: Kevin Archambault
Production Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Casting: Singers and dancers for a musical revue of Tony Award-Winning shows, featuring songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Lerner & Loewe, Irving Berlin, Jerry Herman, etc. Please prepare a song from a Broadway show. Bring a copy your sheet music.
------------------------------------------------
TrueNorth Theatre Project www.truenorththeatre.org
Deadline: Oct. 15
One-act river- related play entries accepted for the first annual River Play festival with the TrueNorth Theatre Project and The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries.
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September 4th in Theater History
From Playbill.com:
1895 Actor E.H. Sothern scores a personal triumph in the adventure melodrama The Prisoner of Zenda.
1922 Bringing the early 20s fad of musicals about plucky heroines like Sally, Irene and Mary to its climax, J. Fred Coots, Eddie Dowling, Cyrus Wood and Raymond Klages put them all together in a show called Sally, Irene and Mary which is yet another hit, and runs 313 performances.
1999 Ending its one-week extension today, the Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann's musical satire,Urinetown concludes the New York International Fringe Festival — one week after all other shows had closed. The little musical that could about a Gotham-esque city where the privilege to relieve oneself is regulated by a single corporation, will go on to play an Off-Broadway run, followed by a Broadway run at Henry Miller's Theatre.
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1895 Actor E.H. Sothern scores a personal triumph in the adventure melodrama The Prisoner of Zenda.
1922 Bringing the early 20s fad of musicals about plucky heroines like Sally, Irene and Mary to its climax, J. Fred Coots, Eddie Dowling, Cyrus Wood and Raymond Klages put them all together in a show called Sally, Irene and Mary which is yet another hit, and runs 313 performances.
1999 Ending its one-week extension today, the Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann's musical satire,Urinetown concludes the New York International Fringe Festival — one week after all other shows had closed. The little musical that could about a Gotham-esque city where the privilege to relieve oneself is regulated by a single corporation, will go on to play an Off-Broadway run, followed by a Broadway run at Henry Miller's Theatre.
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