Kennedy Appointed As Westport's Associate Artistic Director
by Reynard Loki
- Mar 17, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse announces the appointment of David Kennedy as associate artistic director. He will join recently appointed Mark Lamos, artistic director, and Michael Ross, managing director, in guiding programming and production for the historic theater now entering its 79th season.
Applications Now Being Accepted For 2009 Woodward Internship
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 5, 2009
Applications for the 2009 Woodward Internship and Apprentice Programs at Westport Country Playhouse are now being accepted, according to Debra Baron, WCP director of education.
'We are looking for interns nationwide and apprentices locally who are multi-talented and true team players,' said Ms. Baron. 'Internships and apprenticeships serve as a springboard to young people interested in theater.'
Westport County Playhouse Rejiggers Schedule; Around the World in 80 Days to Open Season
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 14, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse incoming artistic director Mark Lamos and managing director Michael Ross announce a new look to the 2009 season. The Playhouse will open its 79th season in April with 'Around the World in 80 Days' directed by Michael Evan Haney. 'Around the World in 80 Days' was original scheduled for a September run, but will now open the 2009 season.
'Around the World in 80 Days,' an adventure tale adapted from the book by Jules Verne and written by Mark Brown, will play April 21 through May 9. Hailed by the New Yorker as 'a riveting testament to the ingeniousness of the human imagination,' and heralded by Associated Press as 'a clever, action-packed production skillfully directed by Michael Evan Haney,' 'Around the World in 80 Days' is a wild, global adventure for the whole family about Phileas Fogg and his ever loyal man-servant Passepartout---complete with elephants, steamboats and trains.
Following 'Around the World in 80 Days,' the season's second play will be 'Children,' a timeless and touching family drama by A.R. Gurney, the playwright who penned 'The Dining Room,' 'Sylvia' and 'Love Letters.' It will run May 26 through June 13. When their mysterious brother, Pokey, returns to the family's beachside vacation home, all the family plans crumble as love affairs and family secrets explode. Westport favorite John Tillinger will direct.
Tom O'Horgan, Tony Nominated HAIR Director, Dies At Age 84
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 12, 2009
Tom O'Horgan, the director who received a Tony Award Nomination for HAIR, has died at age 84. Published reports state that he was battling with Alzheimer's Disease.
O'Horgan made his Broadway directorial debut in 1968 with the ground-breaking musical Hair, garnering a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Musical. Additional Broadway credits include Lenny, with Cliff Gorman as controversial comedian-satirist Lenny Bruce, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dude, Inner City, The Leaf People, and I Won't Dance.
Lamos And Ross Named Directors Of Westport Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 5, 2009
Theater veterans Mark Lamos and Michael Ross have been named artistic director and managing director, respectively, of Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, as the historic theater enters its 79th season. The new leadership team will assume their positions on February 1, 2009.
Kodak's 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' Loses Two Big Stars
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 24, 2008
There has been a last minute cast change for 'The Christmas Carol' performance at The Kodak Theater. According to the Kodak website, Jane Seymour has cancelled due to illness and due to limited tech time, a special appearance by Gene Wilder in a hologram will not be used & a supporting actor will be playing Marley's Ghost.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Close January 4, 2009
by Robert Diamond
- Nov 23, 2008
The New York Times reports that Young Frankenstein will close on Broadway on Janury 4, 2009. The announcement was made by Producer Robert F.X. Sillerman.
The show opened in November 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.
Cory English is YOUNG FRANK's New 'Igor' Starting 11/25
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 19, 2008
Cory English begins as the new Igor in Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this Tuesday, November 25th, at Broadway's Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining current cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Beth Leavel, Fred Applegate, Michele Ragusa, and Kelly Sullivan. Young Frankenstein's original Igor, Christopher Fitzgerald - Tony nominated for his performance - completes his run Sunday, November, 23rd.
Walters Welcomes Elton John on Sirius' BARBARA LIVE! 11/17
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 17, 2008
On Monday, November 17 at 6 pm ET, Barbara Walters will welcome legendary musician Elton John to her weekly show Barbara Live! on SIRIUS XM Radio. Elton will join Barbara and her co-host Bill Geddie to discuss the Broadway debut of Billy Elliot the Musical for which he wrote the music.
Young Frankenstein Celebrated First Year on Broadway 11/8
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 11, 2008
Robert F.X. Sillerman and Mel Brooks and the company of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, recently celebrated their one year anniversary. The show opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews began October 11th 2007
Leachman to Go 'Dancing' with YOUNG FRANK?
by Eddie Varley
- Oct 29, 2008
According to The New York Post's PAGE SIX, Mel Brooks might have changed his 'tune' when it comes to Cloris Leachman reprising her film role of Frau Blucher in his Broadway production of Young Frankenstein. Last year, Mel Brooks, creator and producer of the Broadway musical comedy, told Leachman that, at 81, she was too old for the role of Frau Blucher (the character she originated in his 1974 movie). Despite a stellar audition, Brooks was concerned that Leachman didn't have the 'stamina' for eight shows a week reports the Post.
San Diego Rep to Present 'Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea'
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 18, 2008
SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE is proud to present, by special arrangement with producer CHRIS BENSINGER, the world premiere of THE PRINCESS AND THE BLACK-EYED PEA, a soulful musical comedy inspired by Hans Christians Andersen's cherished fairy tale.
Photo Flash: 'The Producers' at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 13, 2008
The Westchester Broadway Theatre production stars Bob Amaral as Max Bialystock, Joel Newsome as Leo Bloom and Karen McNay as Ulla. Craig Fols as Roger DeBris, John West as Carmen Ghia, with Eric Anderson as Franz Liebkind. David Edwards directs the production. The Producers runs from August 7th 2008 to November 15th 2008.
Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 29, 2008
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.
Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 25, 2008
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.
Mel Brooks NOT Closing Film Co- New Movie In Works
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 3, 2008
Contrary to reports by the New York Post last week, Mel Brooks has recently stated that he will NOT be shutting down his film company Brooksfilms. Brooks told the Hollywood Reporter that 'I'm not quitting. Brooksfilms is still here and will be going on for awhile. I'm not at all slowing down and nobody has told me to stop'.
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