Souvenir 2006 - Articles Page 7

Opened: October 5, 2006
Closing: November 05, 2006

Souvenir - 2006 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

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For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter. Not unreasonably so, as this wealthy society eccentric suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano when she was in fact incapable of producing two consecutive notes in tune. Nevertheless, her annual recitals in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton hotel brought her extraordinary fame. As news of her terrible singing spread, so did her celebrity. Her growing mob of fans packed her recitals, stuffing handkerchiefs in their mouths to stifle their laughter—which Mrs. Jenkins blissfully mistook for cheers. The climax of her career was a single concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944. Famously, it sold out in two hours. SOUVENIR, by turn hilarious and poignant, tells her story through the eyes of her accompanist, Cosme McMoon. Faced with her boundless certainty, Cosme comes to revise his attitude, not only towards her singing but to the very meaning of music itself. As the play ends the audience enters her world completely, finding there the beauty she'd heard in her head all along. SOUVENIR is a musical odd-couple for the ages.


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Souvenir - 2006 - Los Angeles Articles Page 7

Cortland Repertory Theatre Wins 2/3 Summer Production SALT Awards
by James T Harding - May 22, 2012


Cortland Repertory Theatre's 2011 production of the musical Chicago "razzle dazzled 'em" at the Syracuse Area Live Theatre (SALT) Awards, winning in two out of the three Summer Production categories. The awards were presented on Sunday, May 20 at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse. Hosted by the Syracuse New Times, the SALT Awards recognize professional, summer and community theatres, each in their own categories.

THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Orlando
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 19, 2012


The Orlando return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, April 19 at 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre for a limited engagement of four weeks through May 13. In Orlando, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 1 p.m. There will be a 2:00pm matinee performance on Thursday, May 10.

Randolph, Moshell et al. Announced in Orlando's Casting of THE LION KING, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012


Casting has been announced for the Orlando return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Orlando's eagerly awaited stage production will leap onto the Bob Carr stage from April 17 to May 13. The press opening night is Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The show's six-week premiere engagement in 2006 played a sold-out run at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

Tom Sachs’ SPACE PROGRAM Returns to Park Avenue Armory in May
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2012


This May, Park Avenue Armory and Creative Time join forces with artist Tom Sachs to launch the next flight of his SPACE PROGRAM with an unprecedented four-week mission to Mars, all within Park Avenue Armory's soaring 55,000-square-foot drill hall.

Randolph, Moshell et al. Announced in Orlando's Casting of THE LION KING, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2012


Casting has been announced for the Orlando return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Orlando's eagerly awaited stage production will leap onto the Bob Carr stage from April 17 to May 13. The press opening night is Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The show's six-week premiere engagement in 2006 played a sold-out run at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING Comes to the Hobby Center, 7/10-8/12
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 6, 2012


Disney Theatrical Productions and Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m. Houston's return will leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Tuesday, July 10 for a limited engagement of five weeks through Sunday, August 12. THE LION KING's sold-out eight-week Houston premiere engagement in 2002 at Jones Hall was followed by a sold-out six-week return engagement in 2006 at the Hobby Center.

William Shatner's One Man Show Begins Previews on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2012


Wililam Shatner's SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT opens today, February 14, and will play through March 4 at the Music Box Theater on Broadway before embarking on a national tour. A statement from the producers said: 'The two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur.'

Inside the Roundabout Archives Day 11-TWELVE ANGRY MEN
by BWW - Feb 5, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced the theatre organization's permanent archives, which document the company's illustrious 46-year production history. The archives are a resource for the theatre community, Roundabout's audiences, students and researchers. The digital archives showcase selections from Roundabout's general collection, featuring items that chronicle and celebrate the company's impact on the American theatre movement, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share featured pieces from the archives. Featured today:

Inside the Roundabout Archives Day 10- PAJAMA GAME
by BWW - Feb 4, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced the theatre organization's permanent archives, which document the company's illustrious 46-year production history. The archives are a resource for the theatre community, Roundabout's audiences, students and researchers. The digital archives showcase selections from Roundabout's general collection, featuring items that chronicle and celebrate the company's impact on the American theatre movement, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share featured pieces from the archives. Featured today:

William Shatner's One Man Show Sets Broadway Dates
by Robert Diamond - Jan 11, 2012


It's official, Wililam Shatner's SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT will play from February 14 - March 4 at the Music Box Theater on Broadway, before embarking on a national tour. A statement from the producers said: 'The two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur.'

MARY POPPINS Tour Sets Canadian Box Office Record
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2012


With eight performances still remaining in Toronto, the North American tour of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS set a new Canadian record grossing $2,088,824.50 CDN during the nine performance New Year's week ending January 1, 2012. This figure marks the highest single-week gross for a theatrical production in Canadian history. By the time the premiere nine-week Toronto engagement concludes on Sunday, January 8 at The Princess of Wales Theatre, it will have entertained more than 130,000 people and grossed approximately $13 million CDN at the box office.

The Jewish Museum To Remain Open Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 25, 2011


Continuing its popular tradition, The Jewish Museum will be open on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 from 11 am to 4:30 pm.

Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord Lead Prospect Theater's MYTHS AND HYMNS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011


Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord, Anika Larsen and Lucas Steele will lead the cast of Prospect Theater Company's production of Myths and Hymns, Adam Guettel's acclaimed song cycle about memory, loss and redemption.

The Jewish Museum To Remain Open On Christmas Day
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2011


Continuing its popular tradition, The Jewish Museum will be open on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 from 11 am to 4:30 pm.

La Mirada Welcomes MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2011


The Moscow Ballet is set to perform its GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER for the second year in a row this holiday season at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for just Two Performances Only on December 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

MARY POPPINS Opens At The Princess Of Wales Theatre In Toronto 11/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2011


The Toronto premiere of MARY POPPINS opens Saturday, November 12 at 7:30PM at the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited engagement of nine weeks through Sunday, January 8, 2012.

J. Anthony Crane, Dionne Randolph Lead THE LION KING In Denver 11/2-12/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2011


Casting has been announced for the Denver return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Denver's most eagerly awaited stage production will return to The Buell Theatre from Wednesday, November 2 to Sunday, December 4.

The National Theatre GRIEF OF OGRES Opens
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011


Théâtre National présente LE CHAGRIN DES OGRES aujourd'hui au pair 01/10/2011.

J. Anthony Crane, Dionne Randolph Lead THE LION KING In Denver 11/2-12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2011


Casting has been announced for the Denver return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Denver's most eagerly awaited stage production will return to The Buell Theatre from Wednesday, November 2 to Sunday, December 4.

Natalia Payne, Wendy Rich Stetson, Heather Wood Lead Yale's THREE SISTERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011


Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl's new version of Anton Chekhov's THREE SISTERS, based on a literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, directed by Les Waters.

The National Theatre to Stage GRIEF OF OGRES, 9/27-10/1
by Meghan Schuler - Aug 3, 2011


Théâtre National présente LE CHAGRIN DES OGRES du 27.09 au pair 01/10/2011.

MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight In Costa Mesa
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 15, 2011


The Orange County premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7.

MARY POPPINS Opens Tonight at Segerstrom Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 15, 2011


The Orange County premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, August 7.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

Touchstone Theatre Receives MAP Fund Grant in Support of Civil War Project
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 20, 2011


In support of their celebrated community-based original theatre, Touchstone Theatre was recently approved to receive a $31,294 grant from the Multi-Arts Production (MAP) Fund, an initiative that supports new projects spanning all disciplines of the performing arts.

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