Photo Coverage: SHREK THE MUSICAL Star Brian d'Arcy James' Caricature Unveiling Ceremony At Sardi's
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 12, 2009
Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James will have his very own Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James had his very own caricature unveiling at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street) during a private reception. James' likeness joins the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's. The ceremony took place on Thursday, September 10th.
Musical Numbers Announced For Upcoming 'BROADWAY ON BROADWAY' 9/13
by Eddie Varley - Sep 11, 2009
Musical numbers for the 2009 Broadway on Broadway concert (www.broadwayonbroadway.com) were announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance. Superior Donuts' star Michael McKean will host the 18th annual concert presented by the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Continental Airlines, to be held this Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m in Times Square.
BILLY ELLIOT, SHREK, and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Among Broadway In Chicago's Upcoming Season
by Reynard Loki - Sep 4, 2009
Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce the complete 2010 Broadway In Chicago Season Series. The shows included in the 2010 Season Series are Billy Elliot the Musical, Shrek The Musical, August: Osage County, NETworks presentation of Disney?s Beauty and the Beast, and The 39 Steps; the selection of shows continue to emphasize Broadway In Chicago?s long-standing commitment to bringing the best of Broadway to Chicago. Season subscriptions go on sale Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10 a.m.
SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch National Tour At Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre In July 2010
by Eddie Varley - Sep 4, 2009
Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010.
'SHREK THE MUSICAL' Welcomes Ben Crawford In The Title Role 11/10, Tickets Now On Sale Thru 5/30/2010
by Eddie Varley - Aug 14, 2009
DreamWorks Theatricals & Neal Street Productions have announced that a new block of tickets are now available for SHREK THE MUSICAL. The award-winning hit new Broadway musical is now on sale through May 30, 2010. Beginning November 10th, Ben Crawford will perform the title role of ?Shrek'. Crawford replaces Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James, who departs after the performance on Sunday, November 8th to appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Time Stands Still.
Stagedoor Manor Inspired 'Theater Geek', Penned By GQ's Mickey Rapkin Set For June 2010 Release
by Eddie Varley - Jun 9, 2009
Stagedoor Manor announces the upcoming book 'Theater Geek' , the tome will tell the story of the performing arts camp's rich history and amazing track record for producing the next generation of stars. 'Theater Geek' is penned by a GQ Senior Editor and author of 'Pitch Perfect,' Mickey Rapkin. The book will be published by Free Press an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. in June 2010.
Mann, Carmello, Chamberlin, Hoffman, James and More Join Lane and Neuwirth in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2009
Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.
SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch The National Tour In Chicago June 2010
by Robert Diamond - Apr 23, 2009
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that the ?big fat hit?* Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning in June 2010.