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From the Artistic Director: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Oct 17, 2012


The Mystery of Edwin Drood, with book, music, and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, with direction by Scott Ellis and choreography by Warren Carlyle begins this week.

BROADWAY RECALL: Sondheim In The Park
by Michael Dale - Jul 29, 2012


As Into The Woods prepares to open at the Delacorte, we take a look at the other musicals that have been a part of Shakespeare In The Park.

The Lincolnshire Marriott’s “Pirates”: Theatrically Good to Great, But Musically Frustrating
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 16, 2012


In our time and place, the great Marriott Theatre to the north of Chicago, in Lincolnshire, in the collar county of Lake, has mounted a production of "The Pirates of Penzance" which officially opened this past weekend, and will run through June 10, 2012. It's directed by Dominic Missimi, a visionary musical theater director and teacher with vast experience and influence across the country, and especially here.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/8- PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2012


Today in 1981, Joe Papp's revival of THe Pirates of Penzance opened at the Uris Theatre, where it ran for 787 performances. The Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The opera's official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where the show was well received by both audiences and critics. Pirates was the fifth Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration and introduced the much-parodied Major-General's Song.

RIALTO CHATTER: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Coming Back to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2011


Matt Windman of amny writes in today's paper that 1985 musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood might be heading back to Broadway in the near future. He writes: 'I'm hearing rumors that the Roundabout Thetare Company's next revival will be 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' the thoroughly delightful 1980's murder mystery based on the unfinished Dickens novel.'

November at Met Room Brings Yvonne Constant, Annie Ross To The Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2011


Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

November at Met Room Brings Yvonne Constant, Annie Ross To The Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

Kevin Gray Joins Hartt Faculty
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011


The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Gray as Associate Professor of Theatre.

Kline & Lansbury's 'Pirates of Penzance' DVD Sails onto Shelves 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2010


According to Amazon.com, the 1983 film version of the 'Pirates of Penzance' will be available on DVD September 14.

Kline & Lansbury's 'Pirates of Penzance' DVD Sails onto Shelves 9/14
by Molly Hagan - Sep 10, 2010


According to Amazon.com, the 1983 film version of the 'Pirates of Penzance' will be available on DVD September 14.

Lifeline Theatre and Live Bait Theater Co-Produce the Fillet of Solo Festival, 7/29-8/21
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 29, 2010


Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announce a joint revival, the 14th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running July 29-August 21 at multiple Chicago venues. Performances run Thursday - Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for all performances and may be purchased online at lifelinetheatre.com or by calling the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477.

Lifeline Theatre and Live Bait Theater to Co-Produce the Returns of the Fillet of Solo Festival, 7/29-8/21
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 15, 2010


Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announce a joint revival, the 14th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running July 29-August 21 at multiple Chicago venues. Performances run Thursday - Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for all performances and may be purchased online at lifelinetheatre.com or by calling the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477.

NCR Presents Ronald Rand in LET IT BE ART, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2010


The moment Ronald Rand takes the stage as Harold Clurman in his solo performance, LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion, embodying Harold Clurman, through voice, gesture and size, we are immediately thrust into a world of boundless passion for the theatre, and taken on a inspiring journey that lingers within our consciousness for a very long time.

NCR Presents Ronald Rand in LET IT BE ART, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


The moment Ronald Rand takes the stage as Harold Clurman in his solo performance, LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion, embodying Harold Clurman, through voice, gesture and size, we are immediately thrust into a world of boundless passion for the theatre, and taken on a inspiring journey that lingers within our consciousness for a very long time.

Zadan and Meron Peter Pan Resolve Rights; On Track for ABC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2008


Craig Zadan and Neil Meron--the producers of film version of Hairpray--will bring a movie musical of Peter Pan to the small screen

Meron and Zadan to Bring Peter Pan to ABC as TV Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2006


Craig Zadan and Neil Meron--the producers of the upcoming film version of Hairpray--will bring a movie musical of Peter Pan to the small screen

In Gratitude: A Fan's Remembrance of Harold Rome
by Bruce F. Winston - May 31, 2006


Bruce F. Winston remembers his 'musical theatre mentor' Harold Rome, the composer/lyricist of Call Me Mister, Fanny, I Can Get It for You Wholesale and more

An Interview with Rick McKay
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2006


Broadway: The Golden Age Week starts officially on Monday featuring daily, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN footage from Rick McKay's Broadway: The Golden Age Vaults. To kick things off, we checked in with the filmmaker about the success of the film, its upcoming airing on PBS, the sequels and lots more...

One Man's War Opens Off-Broadway, March 11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2006


On March 11th, Sammy Dallas Bayes' One Man's War will open at off-Broadways Triad Theatre

Pre-Sale Held for Madison Square Garden Peter Pan, Aug. 29-Sept. 10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005


A pre-sale will be held from August 29th through September 10th for tickets for Peter Pan at Madison Square Garden; starring Cathy Rigby, the show will run through the holiday season

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