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Al Hirschfeld Theatre,302 West 45th Street Ambassador, 219 W. 49th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
August Wilson 245 W. 52d St. (7th/8th Avs)
Roundabout/American Airlines, 237 W. 42nd St. (8th/9th Avs)
Barrymore, 243 W. 47th St. (8/9thAvs)
Belasco, 111 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Bernard Jacobs Theatre242 West 45th Street
Biltmore Theatre 261 West 47th Street
(as of Fall 08, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, after late theatrical agent)
Booth, 222 W. 45th St, (Broadway/8th Av)
Broadhurst, 235 W. 44th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Broadway, 1681 Broadway, (52nd/53rd Sts)
Brooks Atkinson, 256 W. 47th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Circle in the Square, 1633 Bway (at 50t>h St)
Cort, 138 W. 48th St., (6th/7th Avs)
Ethel Barrymore, 243 W. 47th St.(Broadway/8th Av)
Eugene O'Neill, 230 W. 49th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Foxwoods Theater (formerly the Hilton) 213 West 42nd Street (7th/8th Avs)
Gerald Schoenfeld, 236 West 45th Street (Broadway/8th Ave)
Gershwin , 222 W. 51 St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Golden, 252 W. 45th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Helen Hayes, 240 W. 44th St., (7th/8th Avs)
Hilton (see Foxwood),br>
Imperial, 249 W. 45th St., ((Broadway/8th Av)
Longacre, 220 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Lunt-Fotanne, 205 W. 46th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Lyceum, 149 W. 45th St., (Broadway/6th Av)
Majestic, 247 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Marquis, 1535 Broadway, (45th/46th Sts)
Hirshfeld), 302 W. 45th St., (8th/9thAvs)
Imperial, 249 West 45th Street (Broadway/8th Ave)
Minskoff, 200 W. 45th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Music Box, 239 W. 45th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Nederlander, 208 W. 41st St., (7th/8th Avs)
Neil Simon, 250 W. 52nd St., (Broadway/6th Av)
New Amsterdam, 214 W. 42nd St., (7th/8th Avs)
Palace, 1564 Broadway, (46th/47th St)
Plymouth, 236 W. 45 St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Richard Rodgers, 226 W. 46th St (Broadway/8th Av)
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (formerly Biltmore) 261 West 47th Street
St. James Theatre 246 W. 44th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Shubert, 225 W. 44th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Studio 54, 254 West 54th St. (Broadway/6th Av)
Vivian Beaumont, 150 W. 65th St
Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Winter Garden, 1634 Bway, (50/51st Sts)
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2010-11 Broadway Openings: Sept. 28: Brief Encounter - Studio 54. . Sept.28. . . Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Bernard Jacobs Theatre. . . Sept. 30: The Pitmen Painters - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. . . Oct. 3: Mrs. Warren's Profession - American Airlines Theatre . . . Oct. 7: Time Stands Still (re-opening) - Cort Theatre. . . Oct. 12: A Life In The Theatre - Schoenfeld Theatre. . . Oct. 14: La Bete - The Music Box Theatre. . . Oct. 21: Lombardi - Circle In The Square. . . Oct. 25: Driving Miss Daisy - John Golden Theatre . . . Oct. 26: Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway - Neil Simon Theatre . . . Oct. 31: The Scottsboro Boys - Lyceum Theatre. . . Nov. 4: Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown - Belasco Theatre. . . Nove. 9, Merchant of Venice-Broadhurst.. .Nov. 10: Elf - Al Hirschfeld Theatre. . . Nov. 11: The Pee-Wee Herman Show - Stephen Sondheim Theatre. . . Nov. 18: A Free Man Of Color - Vivian Beaumont Theater. . . Dec 21: Spider-Man, Turn Off The Dark - Foxwood Theater (formerly Hilton Theatre) . . . Jan. 13 Importance of Being Earnest- American Airlines Theater . . .March 3: Good People - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. . . March 27: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying - Al Hirschfeld Theatre. . . April 7: Anything Goes - Stephen Sondheim Theatre. . . April 14: War Horse - Vivian Beaumont Theater
Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane
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Lunt-Fontanne Theater 205 West 46th Street www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com The new musical , based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will have a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago and start previews on Broadway 3/04/10 and open 4/08/10. Cast: Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and Morticia, Terrence Mann as Mal Beineke, Carolee Carmello as Alice Beineke, Kevin Chamberlin as Uncle Fester, Jackie Hoffman as Grandmama, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Wesley Taylor as Lucas Beineke and Krysta Rodriguez. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, direction and design by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. What this version is about: The famously macabre Addams Family is put to the test when outsiders come to dinner, hurling Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Fester, Grandmama and Lurch headlong into a night that will change the family forever. Lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, sound design by Acme Sound Partnersand puppetry by acclaimed Obie Award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist (Arias with a Twist). For an idea of what to expect, check out a review of the review .
John Gallagher Jr.
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St. James Theatre. 246 West 44 St
After a successful run at San Francisco's Berkeley Rep, the show heads to Broadway. From 3/24/10; opening 4/20/10; closing- currently on sale through 9/05/10. Running Time: 95 minutes, with no intermission. Broadway Cast Members: Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Michael Esper, Mary Faber, John Gallagher Jr., Joshua Henry, Van Hughes, Brian Charles Johnson, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Joshua Kobak, Lorin Latarro, Leslie McDonel, Chase Peacock, Stark Sands, Christina Sajous, Theo Stockman, Ben Thompson, Alysha Umphress, Aspen Vincent, Tony Vincent, Libby Winters. What it's about: Based on the Reprise Records Grammy Award-winning album of the same name, American Idiot features the music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The show is directed by Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), who also collaborated with Armstrong on the book. Choreograph by Steven Hoggett (Blackwatch). The Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) is the music supervisor, orchestrator and music arranger. Christine Jones (scenic design), Andrea Lauer (costume design), Kevin Adams (lighting design), Brian Ronan (sound design), and Darrel Maloney (video design). Monday - Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm; beginning April 19: Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm & 7pm; Beginning June 28: Monday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm. Tickets $52/50 to $122.50; also premium prices.Our Review. Update: The show is this year's Pulitzer Prize winner for drama and as of May 17th, Brian d'Arcy James, who created the role of Dan Goodman Off-Broadway will return to that role. Holwever, due to pre-existing commitment, he will not appear between 7/01-11.
Billy Elliot
Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200
Music, Elton John, book & lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry. Based on the 2000 film of the same name. From 9/17/08; opening 11/23/08. Tuesdays 7pm, Wed to Sat 8pm, Wed and Sat at 2pm, Sundays at 3pmTue - Sat at 8pm; Sat at 2pm. Tickets $41.50 - $136.50 Cast: David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, David Bologna, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking, Thommie Retter, Erin Whyland. Sets: Ian MacNeil. Lighting: Rick Fisher. Costumes: Nicky Gillibrand. Sound: Paul Arditti. Orchestrations: Martin Koch. Choreography: Peter Darling. News: Will Chase will play Billy's older brother as of July 7, 2009. .
OK for ages 12 and up. Our Review. Replacements: Will Chase began playing Billy's older brother on July 7, 2009, Kiril Kulish, one of the 3 Billy Elliots replaced by Alex Ko the week of October 5t
Benjamin Walker
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Bernard Jacobs Theater 242 W. 45th Street
The cheeky historical musical that extended again and again at the Public Theater will arrive on Broadway 9/21/10. Benjamin Walker again stars as Jackson. Also reprising their original roles: The Broadway run will also welcome back Jeff Hiller as John Adams,Lucas Near-Verbrugghe as Van Buren, Ben Steinfeld as Monroe, Greg Hildreth as Red Eagle, Kate Cullen Roberts as Elizabeth, Emily Young as the Female Soloist and James Barry the Male Soloist. New Cast Members: Dareen Goldstein as Calhoun, Bryce Pinkham as Clay and Nadia Quinn for the Female Ensemble. From 9/20/10; opening 10/13/10. Review of Pubic Theater Productgion.
Brief Encounter
Kneehigh Theatre at Roundabout's Studio 54 254 West 54th Street
Noël Coward’s film adapted and directed by Emma Rice was a big hit at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse and wilnow play on Broadway from 9/10/10; opening 9/28/10; closing 12/05/10. What it's about: combines elements of Noël Coward’s beloved screenplay, and the one act play on which it was based, with song, dance and Technicolor displays of emotion. Cast: Joseph Alessi, Dorothy Atkinson, Damon Daunno, Gabriel Ebert, Edward Jay, Annette McLaughlin, Adam Pleeth, Tristan Sturrock, Hannah Yelland. Neil Murray (Sets & Costumes), Malcolm Rippeth (Lights), Simon Baker (Sound) and Gemma Carrington & Jon Driscoll (Projection). Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM. For an idea of what to expect, see our review when it played in Brooklyn here
Chicago
Ambassador, 219 W. 49th St., (Broadway/8th Av), 212/239-6200
The 1975 Kander and Ebb Musical is on the way to joining shows like Cats as a landmark musical. Original revival cast: Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Joel Grey, and James Naughton.our review . . .a second review and the London Review. Update: Having passed the decade mark last year (see our feature celebrating the show's and Curtainup's 10th birthdays) , the show has seen a parade of Billy Flynns. The next to to take on the role are Jeff McCarthy and John Schneider— McCarthy from December 7 to January 13, Schneider from January 14 to March 16. Other current stars: Brenda Braxton, Michele DeJean, Aida Turturro, Vincent Pastore, and R.Lowe.
OK for ages 13 and up.
Holley Farmer and John Selia
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Marquis Theatre is located at 1535 Broadway(212) 307-4100
Twyla Tharp dance musical set to the tunes of Frank Sinatra. Cast: Laura Mead (Betsy), Charlie Neshyba-Hodges (Marty), Alexander Brady (Vico), John Selya (Sid), Karine Plantadit (Kate), Rika Okamoto (Slim), Keith Roberts (Hank), Matthew Stockwell Dibble (Chanos), Holley Farmer (Babe), Hilary Gardner (Featured Vocalist) From 3/01/10; opening 3/25/10. Original masters of Sinatra's voice are backed by a live 19-piece on-stage band. Original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Billy May and Quincy Jones, as well as newly created arrangements for the production. What it's about: Follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. The Broadway production will reunite Alliance design team members including set designer James Youmans, lighting designer Donald Holder, costume designer Katherine Roth, as well as music supervisor Patrick Vacciarello (assuming duties for the late Sam Lutfiyya), sound designer Peter McBoyle and orchestrators Dave Pierce and Don Sebesky. Our Review. Closing 9/05/10 after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. A national tour is scheduled to launch from Chicago in May 2011 hr width="100%" size="1"> Driving Miss Daisy
Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street
James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry’s 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play (it originally played at Playwrights Horizon). Boyd Gaines will round out the three-member cast as Miss Daisy's son Boolie Werthan.Directed by David Esbjornson. From 20/07/10; opening 10/25/10.
Elf,
Al Hirschfeld Theatre West 45th Street
New musical based on the 2003 film that starred Will Ferrell, will play the , November 2-January 2, with an opening set for November 10. Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph. Songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. What it's about: The story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. He is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his step-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. From 11/02/10; closing 1/02/11. Cast and creative team TOBA
Lillias White and Kevin Mambo
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Eugene O’Neill Theatre 230 West 49th Street www.FelaOnBroadway.com (212) 239-6200
The critically acclaimed musical based on the life of African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, idirected and choreographed by Bill T. Jones and with a book by Jim Lewis, and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, will again perform Kuti’smusic live onstage. Joining the cast: Lillas White. From 10/19/09; opening 11/23/09. Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm & 8pm, Thursday – Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, Sunday at 3pm (Sunday, January 10 at 2pm) Grammy Award winner Patti LaBelle, who has appeared on Broadway in three self-titled concerts, will return to the New York stage in Septemberwill succeed Tony winner Lillias White in the role of Fela's mother, Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, beginning Sept. 14. She will stay with the production through its closing 1/02/11 Our Review.
A Free Man of Color
Vivian Beaumont150 West 65th Street 212/239-6200
World premiere of John Guare's 1801 New Orleans-set drama directed by George C. Wolfe. Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Veanne Cox and Reg Rogers, plus Paul Dano. From 10/21/10; opening 11/18/10. What it's about: Jacques Cornet, the title character (Wright), is a new world Don Juan and the wealthiest inhabitant of this sexually charged and racially progressive city. Jacques thinks all is well in his paradise until history intervenes, setting off a chain of events which no one, much less this free man of color, realizes is about to splinter the world. Set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward, lighting design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer, sound design by Scott Stauffer, original music by Jeanine Tesori and choreography by Hope Clarke. Originally to be produced by the Pubic Theater but moved to LCT because of budget constraints.
Good People
MTC at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 West 47th St.http://www.mtc-nyc.org
From 2/08/11; opening 3/03/11. Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo... where this month's paycheck c David Lindsay-Abaire's new play about the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. Starring Frances McDormand and directed by Daniel Sullivan.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street 212-239-6200212-239-6200
From 2/26/11; opening 3/27/11. Ticket Price: $52. - $132. Frank Loesser score packed with standard hits keeps this on the constantly revived hit list. The news and ticket seller this time around is that it will star . Daniel Radcliffe, of Harry Potter fame
The Importance of Being Earnest
Roundabout production at American Airlines Theater 227 West 42nd StreetWest 42nd Street
Oscar Wilde's ever popular comedy directed by and starring Brian Bedford as Lady Bracknell. More details TBA. From 12/10/10; opening 1/13/11. Tuesday through Saturday evening at 8:00PM with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00PM.
Javier Muñoz the current Usnavi
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Richard Rodgers, 226 W. 46th St, www.intheheightsmusical.com
The off-Broadway hip-hop hit is now ready for prime time. Holdovers from the original production: Thomas Kail, l director; Andy Blankenbuehler, choreographer; Alex Lacamoire,music director and with Bill Sherman, arranger. As for the cast, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who conceived the show and wrote its hip-hop-infused music and lyrics, will again star as Dominican bodega operator Usnavi. The rest of the cast will include holdovers and some newcomers: Andr?e Burns (as neighborhood salon owner Daniela), Janet Dacal (as salon worker Carla), Robin De Jesus (as Usnavi's cousin, Sonny), Carlos Gomez (as taxi and limo service owner Kevin, Nina's dad), Mandy Gonzalez (as law student and love interest Nina), Christopher Jackson (as limo dispatcher Benny), Priscilla Lopez (as Camila, the limo service co-owner who is Nina's mother), Olga Merediz (as Abuela), Karen Olivo (as shampoo girl and love interest Vanessa) and Seth Stewart (as Grafitti Pete); also Tony Chiroldes, Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Joshua Henry, Afra Hines, Nina Lafarga, Doreen Montalvo, Javier Munoz, Krysta Rodriguez, Eliseo Roman, Luis Salgado, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Rickey Tripp, Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Rogelio Douglas Jr. and Stephanie Klemons. The design team also returns with scenic design by Anna Louizos, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Acme Sound Partners. From 2/14/08; opening 3/09/07. Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. There will be added performances March 17 at 8 PM, and matinees March 5, March 12, March 19 and March 26 all at 2 PM. Update: As of February 16th Javier Muñoz, an understudy and longtime cast member steps into the Lin-Manuel Miranda role of Usnavi, the Domincan bodega owner. mpany, Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
August Wilson (formerly Virginia Theatre), 245 West 52nd Street 212/239/6200
Musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invente their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide 51; all before they were thirty. Author/Book: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice; director: Des McAnuff; lyricist: Bob Crewe; composer: Bob Gaudio Cast: Christian Hoff (Tommy DeVito), Daniel Reichard (Bob Gaudio), J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi) and John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons. The cast also includes Tituss Burgess, Steve Gouveia, Peter Gregus, Donnie Kehr, Michael Longoria, Mark Lotito, Jennifer Naimo, Dominic Nolfi, Erica Piccininni, and Sara Schmid. From 10/04/05;11/25/05. Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission. Our Review.
OK for ages 13 and up.
La Bête
the Music Box Theatre ,(212) 239-6200
David Hirson's 17th-century-set satire will star David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance and B Joanna Lumley. Directed by Matthew Warchus, it t will first play London's Comedy Theatre June 26-Sept. 4th. On Broadway from 9/23/10; opening10/14, 10. What it's about: Elomire (Pierce), a high-minded classical dramatist loves only the theater. Valere (Rylance), a low-brow street clown loves only himself. When the fickle princess (Lumley) decides she’s grown weary of Elomire’s royal theatre troupe, he and Valere are left fighting for survival as art squares off with ego. Set design by Mark Thompson, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, music by Claire van Kampen and sound design by Simon Baker. For more of what to expect, see our London Critic's review here.
Kelsey Grammar as Georges
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Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street
London's Menier Chocolate Factory reconceived production Stars. From 4/06/09; opens 4/18/10. Cast: Kelsey Grammar as Georges and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge as Albin; also A.J. Shively, as Jean-Michel; Veanne Cox as Mme. Dindon/Mme. Renaud; Robin de Jesús as Jacob; Christine Andreas as Jacqueline; Elena Shaddow as Anne; Chris Hoch as Francis; Heather Lindell as Colette; Bill Nolte as Tabarro and David Nathan Perlow (White Noise) as Etienne. Set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright and lighting design by Nick Richings. Orchestrations are by Jason Carr. Wig and makeup design is by Richard Mawbey. Our Review.
David Mamet’s A Life in the Theater
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street
Revival of David Mamet's 1977 play, directed by Neil Pepe. Sets: Santo Loquato. Costumes: Laura Bauer. Lighting: Kenneth Posner. What it's about: life in the footlights from an actor’s point of view, focusing on the relationship between two thespians: Robert (Patrick Stewart), an older, experienced performer; and John (T. R. Knight) , a relative newcomer. From 9/17/10. .
The Lion King
New Amsterdam, 214 W. 42nd St., (7th/8th Aves), 307-4100--As of June 4th the show vacates the New Amserdam and will begin performances at the Minskoff, 200 W. 45th St. (7th/8th Avs) on June 13th.
Stage adaptation of the 1994 Disney animated musical, with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Julie Taymor. Since 10/15/98 -- opened,11/13. Arts.
our review
OK for ages 8 and up.
Spring-Economy Awareness program on all Disney shows: $15 companion ticket to any theatergoer who buys a regularly priced ticket!
Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Show cancelled)
Roundabout Theatre American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street
3/25/10 Update: Following the departure of Megan Lullally the company and director postponed the show for another season. Replacement production news TBATerrence McNally's comedy directed by Joe Mantello. Cast: Megan Mullally (Chloe Haddock), Patton Oswalt (Sam Truman), Lili Taylor (Sally Truman) and David Wilson Barnes (John Haddock). From 4/09/10; opening 4/29/10; closing 6/20/10 John Lee Beatty (Sets), Tom Broecker (Costumes), Paul Gallo (Lights) and Darron West (Sound). What it's about: A brother and sister and their respective spouses attempt to celebrate the Fourth of July in an elegant Fire Island housewith a gnawing uncertainty that makes their affluent habits and petty prejudices sizzle in the summer sun. Some said Terrence McNally did for the beach house what Chekhov did for the Russian country estate. Tuesday through Saturday evening at 8:00PM with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00PM.
Lombardi
Circle in the Square 212-239-6200
A new American play by Eric Simonson. Produced in association with the NFL. Cast: Dan Lauria as the Hall of Fame football coach, Judith Light as Marie Lombardi, Keith Nobbs as Michael McCormick, Bill Dawes as Paul Hornung, Robert Christopher Riley as Dave Robinson and Chris Sullivan as Jim Taylor. Directed by Thomas Kail. From 9/23/10; opening 10/21/10. David Korins (set), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Howell Binkley (lighting), Acme Sound Partners/Nevin Steinberg (sound) and Zach Borovay (projections). Lombardi played a pre-Broadway engagement July 22-28 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA-- but while the same cast will come to Broadway this was still a work in progress when I saw it there..
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Elain Stritch & Bernardine Peters the new Madame Armfeldt and Desireee since July 13th
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Walter Kerr Theatre 219 West 48th Street (212) 239-6200
) The revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical will come to Broadway under the auspices of Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, the Menier Chocolate Factory, Roger Berlind, David Babani, Andrew Fell and Sonia Friedman Productions. It will be direceted by Trevor Nunn. From11/24/09; opening 12/13/09; closing 6/20/10. Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury and Alexander Hanson will star; Aaron Lazar as Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, Erin Davie as Countess Charlotte Malcolm, Leigh Ann Larkin as Petra, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka as Henrik Egerman and Ramona Malloryas Anne Egerman;also Bradley Dean, Marissa McGowan, Betsy Morgan, Karen Murphy, Jayne Paterson and Kevin David Thomas. Additional casting, including the role of Fredrika Armfeldt TBA/ The musical with a score by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler originally opened in 1973 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre and ran for 601 performances. Produced and garnered six Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Lynne Page (Choreography), Caroline Humphris (Musical Supervision), David Farley (Set & Costume Design), Hartley T A Kemp (Lighting Design), Dan Moses Shreier and Gareth Owen (Sound Design), Paul Huntley (Wig Design), Jason Carr (Orchestrations) and Tom Murray (Musical Direction). Update: The house will stay dark after the announced June 20th closing but will re-open 7/13/10 with Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch taking over the rolses of Desirée Armfeldt and Madame Armfeldt. Review of the Peters and Stritch has been added to our review.
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Mamma Mia!
Winter Garden, 1634 Broadway ( West 50th/51st St.) 632-6200
Based on the songs of ABBA, this musical arrives on Broadway an established hit. Audiences are transported to a mythical Greek Island to share two days in the lives of Donna, a mother about to confront her past, her soon to be married daughter Sophie, and Sophie's three possible fathers. Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (of ABBA), book by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreogaphed by Anthony Van Laast. Original Cast: Louise Pitre, Judy Kaye, Karen Mason, Tina Maddigan. From 10/05/01; opening 10/18/01. Performances:Mon - Sat 8pm (eve), Wed & Sat 2pm (mat)-- $20-$90 Our Review. As of 9/22/09, the following will join the cast: John Dossett as Sam Charmichale, Beth Leavel as Donna Sheridan, Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis as Sophie Sheridan, Eric William Morris as Sky, Patrick Boll as Bill Austin, David Andrew Macdonald as Harry Bright, Judy MCLane as Tanya, Alison Briner as Rosie, Halle Morse as Lisa, Amina Robinson as AliRaymond J. Lee as Eddie and Michael Mindlin as Pepper.
OK for ages 13 and up.
Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre, Broadway at West 42nd Street
The beloved P. L Travers Nanny is coming to Broadway from London with 23-year-old Ashley Brown as Mary and Gavin Lee as Bert. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by screenwriter Julian Fellowes and new songs and additional music & lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Richard Eyre directs.Other cast members: Daniel Jenkins (Mr. Banks), Rebecca Luker (Mrs. Banks), Jane Carr (Mrs. Brill), Mark Price (Robertson Ay), Cass Morgan (Bird Woman), Ruth Gottschall (Miss Andrew), and Michael McCarty (Admiral Boom). Katherine Doherty and Delaney Moro will alternate in the role of Jane Banks. Henry Hodges and Alexander Scheitinger will alternate in the role of Michael Banks. The ensemble will include: Eric B. Anthony, Ann Arvia, Pam Bradley, Kristin Carbone, Brian Collier, Nick Corley, Case Dillard, Nicolas Dromard, James Hindman, Suzanne Hylenski, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Matt Loehr, Michelle Lookadoo, Tony Mansker, Tyler Maynard, Sean McCourt, Vasthy E. Mompoint, Jesse Nager, Kathleen Nanni, Megan Osterhaus, Janelle Anne Robinson, Rommy Sandhu, Phillip Spaeth, Shekitra Starke, Catherine Walker, and Kevin Yee. The choreography is by Matthew Bourne, set and costume design by T Bob Crowley, co-choreography by Stephen Mear, lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Steve Kennedy, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and musical supervision by David Caddick. From 10/14/06; opening 11/16/06
Tuesday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm. Sunday @3pm.Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. Our Review.Spring-Economy Awareness program on all Disney shows: $15 companion ticket to any theatergoer who buys a regularly priced ticket!
OK for ages 8 and up.
Montego Glover
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Shubert Theatre 225 West 44th Street (212) 239-6200 www.memphisthemusical.com
New Joe DiPietro-David Bryan rock musical. Cast: Chad Kimball (Huey Calhoun) and Montego Glover (Felicia Farrell) leading a cast of 28 that includes Derrick Baskin (Gator), J. Bernard Calloway (Delray Jones), James Monroe Iglehart (Bobby), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Mr. Simmons), and Cass Morgan (Gladys Calhoun). From 9/23/09; opening 10/19/09.The racially fueled musical will be directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Next to Normal, Jersey Boys). Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a score and lyrics by Bon Jovi's David Bryan.What it's about: In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't. The show has had regional engagements at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Scenic Design by David Gallo. Costume Design by Paul Tazewell. Lighting Design by Howell Binkley. Sound Design by Ken Travis. Tuesday through Saturdays at 8 PM, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. $41.50-$126.50. Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes. Review.
The Merchant of Venice
Broadhurst Theatre 235 W. 44th Stree
The sold-out Central Park production directed by Daniel Sullivan and starring Al Pacino, will be reprised for a limited run from 10/19/10; opening 11/09/10; closing 1/09/11. Complete casting and other details TBA. For our review of the Central park production go here
Levi Kreis as Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley, Lance Guest as Johnny Cash
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Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41st Street
Musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of rock 'n' roll: Levi Kreis as Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley, Lance Guest as Johnny Cash and Hunter Foster as From 3/13/09; opening 4/10. The show will be directed by Eric Schaeffer with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. A Chicago production continues to play at the Apollo Theatre in Chicago. This is a juke box musical in that it features a treasure trove of rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits. Our Review.
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Roundabout Theatre Companyat the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway 227 West 42nd St
From 9/03/10; opening 10/03/10; closing 11/21/10. Cast: Cherry Jones as Kitty and Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as Vivie Warren, Adam Driver as Frank Gardner, Mark Harelik as Sir George Crofts, Edward Hibbert as Mr. Praed & Michael Siberry as Reverend Samuel Gardner. Directed by Doug Hughes Scott Pask (Sets), Catherine Zuber (Costumes), Kenneth Posner (Lights) & David Van Tieghem (Sound). What it's about: George Bernard Shaw's much produced play tells the story of Kitty Warren (Jones), a mother who makes a terrible sacrifice for her daughter Vivie's (Hawkins) independence. The clash of these two strong-willed but culturally constrained women is the spark that ignites the ironic wit. The revival marks Cherry Jones' return to Roundabout, and the American Airlines Theatre, following her role in Shaw's Major Barbara (2001). Mrs. Warren's Profession premiered on Broadway in 1905 at the Garrick Theatre and subsequently was revived on Broadway in 1907, 1918, 1922 and 1976. The most recent Shaw plays seen on Roundabout stages include Pygmalion (2007-2008, dir. David Grindley), Heartbreak House (2006-2007, dir. Robin LeFevre), Major Barbara (2000-2001, dir. Daniel Sullivan), Arms and the Man (1999-2000, dir. Roger Rees), You Never Can Tell (1997-1998), Misalliance (1996-1997) and Pygmalion (1991, dir. Paul Weidner).. Ticket prices range from $67.00-117.00. Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM. For links to other productions of this play reviewed at Curtainup, see our Shaw Backrounder.
Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie, the new leads as of July 2010
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Booth Theatre 222 West 45th Street (212) 239-6200
The musical which premiered at Off-Broadway at second Stage will move to Broadway . From 3/27/09; opening 4/15/09. Michael Grief, who directed both the Off-Broadway and Arena Stage productions of the Tom Kitt (music) and Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics) show., will again direct the cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler-Berat and Louis Hobson. (Ripley, Tveit, Damiano and Chanler-Berat were also in the Second Stage Theatre production.) The producers will close the balcony of the Longacre to create a more intimate feel, which will reduce the seating capacity of 1,100 to 820. The Broadway production will feature set design by Mark Wendland, costume design by Jeff Mahshie, lighting design by Kevin Adams and sound design by Brian Ronan. The creative team also includes Sergiio Trujillo (musical staging), Charlie Alterman (musical direction), Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt (orchestrations) and AnnMarie Milazzo (vocal arrangements). Show times will be Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 3 and 7:30 PM. Tickets, priced $25-$115 Ireview. Update: Alice Ripley is currently heading the national tour and Brian d'Arcy James who returned to the role he originated briefly before reprising his role in Time Stands Still which closed and is re-opening. The part of the troubled husband and wife are currently being played by real-life spouses Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie. The current Natalie is Meghann Fahy. Kyle Dean Massey plays Gabe. Adam Chanler-Berat is Henry and Louis Madden plays the two doctors.
The Phantom of the Opera
Majestic, 247 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Ave), 239-6200 www.thephantomoftheopera.comAnother heavy hitter in the big ticket, big spectacle musical and longevity (Opened 1/26/88) department . Adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel, Phantom's enduring glow is sustained by a Tony Award and a star-studded creative team: Harold Prince director; book by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe); music by Webber; and lyrics by Charles Hart.
our review. As of January 9, 2006, with performance # 7, 486, the show becomes the longest-running show in Broadway history -- surpassing another Andrew Lloyd Webber hit, Cats, which previously held the record with 7,485 performances.
This ranks at the top of the list teenagers from out of town want to see with parents or with a date. OK for ages 12 and up.
The Pitmen Painters
Manhattan Theatre Club at Samuel J. Friedman Theater 261 West 47th St 212-239-6200.
The London hit by Lee Hall of Billy Elliot fame, about a group of British miners who become artists, will transfer to the Broadway with the original London cast and directed by Max Roberts, who directed in London. From 9/14/10; opening 9/30/10; closing 12/12/10. Ticket $57 to $116. What it's about. Based on the triumphant true story of a group of British miners who discover a new way to express themselves and unexpectedly become art-world sensations. Cast: Christopher Connel, Michael Hodgson, Ian Kelly, Brian Lonsdale, Lisa McGrillis, Deka Walmsley, David Whitaker and Phillippa Wilson.
Katie Fineran
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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway,Music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, book by Neil Simon, directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford. Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes, Brooks Ashmanskas, Katie Finneran and Tony Goldwyn. The 1968 musical receives its first-ever Broadway revival. What it's about: Based on Billy Wilder's film The Apartment, the story follows a junior executive who allows corporate bigwigs to use his apartment for sexual liaisons, only to find that his office crush is connected to one of the executives. The score includes such tunes as Knowing When to Leave,Where Can You Take a Girl?,You'll Think of Someone, Turkey Lurkey Time, It's Our Little Secret,A Fact Can Be a Beautiful Thing,Wanting Things, Whoever You Are, I Love You,Half As Big As Life, She Likes Basketball. From 3/27/10; opening 4/25/10. Update: Katie Finneran departs from her Tony Award winning role Oct.10th (she's pregnant!). Kristin Chenoweth and her Tony-nominated and Emmy Award-winning co-star, Sean Hayes, will play their final performance together Dec. 26 -- wil they find box-office drawing successors to keep the show running? Stay tuned. Our Review.
Alfred Molina as Mark Rothko (Johan Persson)
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Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St. (Broadway/8th Av). 212/239-6200
London's Donmar Theater's production of American playwright John Logan's drama about 20th-century abstract impressionist painter Mark Rothko transfers to Broadway, with — Alfred Molina and Eddie Redmayne recreating their roles as Rothko and his assistant. From 3/11/10; opening 4/01/10;. for a 15-week enagement. Donmar artistic director Michael Grandage will again direct. Red will also feature in the world premiere production at the Donmar in late 2009. The production will be directed by Donmar artistic director Michael Grandage. Logan is the author of the Leopold and Loeb play Never the Sinner.. What it's about: It's 1958 and Rothko has received the art world's largest commission to create a series of murals for The Four Seasons restaurant in the new Seagram building on Park Avenue. Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Rothko faces his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. The production is designed by Christopher Oram, with lighting design by Neil Austin. Composer and sound designer is Adam Cork. Performances are Tuesday–Saturday at 8:00 PM with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. Beginning the week of April 12, Tuesday performances will be at 7 PM. Review.
Amy Spanger in Rock of Ages
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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street,<212-307-4100
The off-Broadway rock musical is doing a double transfer: to the screen, and shortly after ending its off-Broadway run (on 1/04/09) to Broadway and run from 3/20/09 and opening 4/07/09. With a nod to the economy a large block of orchestra and front mezzanine tickets will be $49.50--and after opening, $99 will be the top price, with lowest at $26.50. The performance schedule will be Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 3pm & 7pm. The Broadway Cast: American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger (Sherrie), James Carpinello (Stacee Jaxx); also Adam Dannheisser, Mitchell Jarvis , Michele Mais (Roza), Lauren Molina, Paul Schoeffler), Wesley Taylor), Ericka Hunter, Jeremy Jordan, Michael Minarik, Angel Reed, Bahiyah Sayyed-Gaines, Katherine Tokarz, Andre Ward, Savannah Wise, Tad Wilson and Jeremy Woodard . The onstage band, ARSENAL, will comprise music director/ keyboardist Henry Aronson, lead guitarist Joel Hoekstra, drummer Jon Weber, bassist Winston Roye and guitar player David Gibbs, who also wrote the original arrangements. Review.
The Scottsboro Boys
Lyceum Theater West 45th Street
John Kander and Fred Ebb's dark musical about racial injustice in the segregated Depression-era South, will play Broadway's Lyceum Theatre starting in October. The relatively small theater (902 seats) should be a good fit for the show which started life at the Off-Broadway Vineyard theater. The Broadway production follows an out-of-town run at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Cast: John Cullum will reprise his performance as The Interlocutor; also on board Joshua Henry as Haywood Patterson, Sean Bradford as Ozie Powell and Ruby Bates, Josh Breckenridge as Olen Montgomery, Derrick Cobey as Andy Wright, Colman Domingo as Mr. Bones, Rodney Hicks as Clarence Norris, Kendrick Jones as Willie Roberson, Forrest McClendon as Mr. Tambo, Julius Thomas III as Roy Wright, Sharon Washington as The Lady and Christian Dante White as Charles Weems and Victoria Price. The creative team is expected to be on hand. Original cast member Brandon Victor Dixon, will be missing since he's committed to star in the musical based on the life of Ray Charles, Unchain My Heart. For our review of the world premiere go here.
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark
Foxwood (new name for Hilton) Theatre 213 West 42nd Street www.spidermanonbroadway.marvel.com
Written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge. Directed by Taymor. . Cash flow problems have put definite opening datges on hold What it's About: Drawn from over forty years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, the show spins a new take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen. It's the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down when he’s bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. The bullied science-geek is suddenly endowed with astonishing powers. Daniel Ezralow (Choreography), George Tsypin (Scenic Design), Academy Award®-winner Eiko Ishioka (Costume Design), Tony® Award-winner Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Jonathan Deans (Sound Design) and Teese Gohl (Musical Supervision). From 11/14/10; opening 12/21/10. Tickets : $67.50 - $140.00
Time Stands Still
Cort Theater
Donald Margulies' play ended its run at Manhattan Theater Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theater 3/27/10-- but will have a second run beginning in September 23, 2010 with a re-opening 10/07/10..Laura Linney, Brian d’Arcy James, and Eric Bogosian will resume their roles. Christina Ricci, will join them as Mandy Original production review.
Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Musical
Ethel Barrymore Theatre 243 West 47th Street 212/239-6200
Update: The show has been postponed to Spring 2011 and the theater is as yet undecided. Music by Ray Charles and book by Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by Sheldon Epps Cast: Brandon Victor Dixon as Ray Charles; also Harrison White as Jeff Brown, Tasha Taylor as Marge Hendricks and Nikki Renée Daniels as Della.. From 10/08/10; opening 11/07/10. Choreography by Kenneth L. Roberson with Associate Edgar Godineaux, Music Supervision and Arrangements by Rahn Coleman, Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler and Music Direction by Shelton Becton. s Riccardo Hernandez (Sets), Paul Tazewell (Costumes), Donald Holder (Lights), Carl Casella (Sound), Charles LaPointe (Hair & Wig Design). War Horse
Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65th Street
The acclaimed London sow comes to New York from 3/17/11; opening 4/14/11. For details about what to expect, see our London critic's rave review.
Josefina Scaglione and Matt Cavenaugh
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Palace Theatre 1564 Broadway (212) 307-4100
This new version of the landmark musical will have Spanish interwoven in the dialogue and songs and gang members who are more thug life than thug lite. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Music by Leonard Bernstein, Book and direction by:Arthur Laurents. Jerome Robbins (Original Choreography), Joey McKneely (Choreographic Recreation), James Youmans (Scenic Design), David C. Woolard (Costume Design, Howell Binkley (Lighting Design), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Design), Patrick Vaccariello (Musical Direction). Cast: Matt Cavenaugh, Karen Olivo, Cody Green, George Akram, Josefina Scaglione, Steve Bassett, Kyle Brenn, Joshua Buscher, Mike Cannon, Kyle Coffman, Joey Haro, Eric Hatch, Curtis Holbrook, Michael Mastro, Danielle Polanco, Jennifer Sanchez, Lee Sellars, Tro Shaw, Ryan Steele, Greg Vinkler, Isaac Calpito, Haley Carlucci, Peter John Chursin, Madeline Cintron, Lindsay Dunn, Yurel Echezaretta, Manuel Herrera,Matthew Hydzik, Marina Lazzaretto, Chase Madigan, Yanira Marin, Mileyka Mateo, Kaitlin Mesh, Kat Nejat,Christian Elan Ortez, Pamela Otterson, Sam Rogers,Michael Rosen, Amy Ryerson, Manuel Santos, Michaeljon Slinger, Tanairi Sade Vazquez. From 2/23/09; opening 3/19/09. Monday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm; after 3/24: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm and Sunday @3pm Tickets: Pricing: $46.50 - $121.50. Running time: Two hours and 40 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission Our Review.
Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Gershwin, 222 W. 51 St., (Broadway/8th Av) 212-307-4100
A new musical based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It takes place in the Land of Oz, and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived. Book by Winnie Holzman; music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Joe Mantello; choreographed by Wayne Cilento. Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, Idina Menzel, Carole Shelley, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer, John Horton, Kirk McDonald. Sets, Eugene Lee; lighting, Kenneth Posner; costumes, Susan Hilferty; sound, Tony Meola; musical director, Stephen Oremus; orchestrations, William David Brohn. From 10/2/03; opening 10/30/03. Tue at 7pm; Wed - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm -- $30 - $100. Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. Our Review.
Women on the Verge
Lincoln Center at the Belasco Theater111 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Musical version of Pedro Almodóvar’s “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown will reunite Gypsy stars :aira Bemamamto amd Patti LuPone. Benanti will play Candela, a fashion model whose lover turns out to be a terrorist. Cast: Sherie Rene Scott as Pepa, the television actress at the center of the farce; Brian Stokes Mitchell as her boyfriend, Iván; Ms. LuPone as Lucía, Iván’s wife; de’Adre Aziza as Paulina, Lucía’s lawyer; and Nikka Graff Lanzarone as Marisa, the fiancée of the son of Iván and Lucía. Director is Bartlett Sher; book by Jeffrey Lane and music and lyrics by David Yazbek. From 10/02/10; opening 11/04/10. Previews are to begin at the Belasco Theater on Oct. 2 with an opening night set for Nov. 4.
Wonderland: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure
Nederlander Theater TBA
This new musical is directed by Gregory Boyd features a book by Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Murphy and music by Frank Wildhorn. Marguerite Derricks is the choreographer. What it's about: a new Alice who has lost her joy in life is estranged from her husband, alienated from her daughter and in danger of losing her career finds herself in Wonderland where she encounters strange though familiar characters that help her rediscover the wonder in her life while searching for her daughter. Arriving on broadway following a January 4-16th engagement at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Fl. From 3/21/11; opening 4/17/11. More details TBA
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