Xanadu Performers Have Renewed Contracts!
The producers of the hit show Xanadu have recently announced that all the stars of their new musical have renewed their contracts through January 2009. Those actors that have renewed their contracts include: Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Roberts, Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa. Xanadu currently plays at the Helen Hayes Theater and it is based on the film of the same name. The musical is a popular hit among fans of all ages from around the world. The show recently received six Drama Desk nominations, one of which includes the award for Best Musical.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, the musical, “tell the story of one of the nine muses of ancient Greece who comes to earth to inspire the greatest of artistic achievements-a roller disco. Along the way she falls in love, bumps into an old acquaintance and for the first time, feels the desire to create herself.” This is a show that is popular among many people around the world. If you want to treat yourself to a wonderful time at the theater, make sure to get your own pair of Xanadu tickets.
The Country Girl Makes a Return to Broadway!
Fans are getting excited about the return of an exceptional play called “Country Girl.” The play has just recently opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater. The show stars Frances McDorman, Morgan Freeman and Peter Gallagher and is directed by Mike Nichols. According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, The Country Girl is “a classic backstage story. The title character, Georgie, is married to actor Frank Elgin, once a great theatre star, now down on his luck. When Frank is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd he has the chance to make a major comeback.”
This is a great show that is making a huge comeback on Broadway and many theater patrons will be thrilled to attend a show that is packed full of talented actors and actresses and that should spark an interest in any person who wants to get a sneak peak at a truly wonderful play. Don’t pass up your opportunity to see “The Country Girl,” so make sure to tell all of your friends and family members and act now to get your pair of The Country Girl tickets as soon as possible.
Catered Affair Gets 12 Nominations!
A Catered Affair is already racking up the nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards. The Awards ceremony takes place on April 28 at the New York Friars Club and anybody who is interested in theater will most likely be tuned in to get the immediate results. The new musical has earned 12 nominations, the most of any other show of the 2007-2008 season. Other shows that were showered with multiple nominations included: “Adding Machine,” Young Frankenstein” and “South Pacific.” A Catered Affair started its run at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and has been a huge success among fans of the theater.
According to Playbill.com, “Drama Desk is an organization of theater critics, writers and editors that honors excellence in all areas of New York theater: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway and not-for-profit.” It is a great opportunity for all of the plays and musicals that are featured in New York and around the country to be recognized for the great efforts put forth by the performers and the directors. Make sure that you tune in to all of the excitement and don’t forget to check out the highly acclaimed show, with your pair of A Catered Affair tickets.
Leo Evens Set to Take on Role in London’s West Side Story!
Leo Ash Evens, who is known for playing the character of Tulsa in the production of “Gypsy,” has landed the role of Riff in the upcoming production of West Side Story. He will play in the classic musical from the dates July 22 to August 31. Evens was quoted on Playbill.com as saying, “This is my fourth time in the role, and I’m equally as excited as the first! From Houston TUTs to Barrington Stage to the 50th anniversary tour last summer, playing Riff has been an incredible opportunity for me to grow as an actor. I’m really excited to work with Joey as well.” Evens has also appeared in the productions of Oklahoma!, 42nd Street, West Side Story and Chicago, among many others.
West Side Story features a score by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical first opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957 and it played 732 performances before closing on June 27, 1959. It is well known for it’s classic songs like “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” You will want to catch Leo Evens in this production, so make sure to get your own pair of West Side Story tickets from Stubhub.com
Cry Me a River!
It’s official: Cry Baby opens tonight on Broadway, much to the excitement of dedicated theater fans. The entrance of the show onto Broadway follows an acclaimed out-of-town engagement at the La Jolla Playhouse last fall. The show has been a smash hit with fans and many are thrilled to know that this acclaimed show has made it to one of the world’s most famous theater districts. The show is set in 1950’s Baltimore and is based on the 1990 film of the same name. The show features a rockabilly score that is also well received by fans.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, in Cry-Baby, “Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism, and Wade ‘Cry-Baby’ Walker is the coolest boy in town. He’s a bad boy with a good cause-truth justice, and the pursuit of rock ‘n roll-and when he falls for a good girl who wants to be bad, her charm school world of bobby sox and barbershop quartets will never be the same. Wayward youth, juvenile delinquents, sexual repression, cool music, dirty lyrics, bizarre rejects…Finally, the 50’s come to life! For real this time!” Don’t miss out on the show, get your pair of Cry-Baby tickets from Stubhub.com.
Kiss Me Kate Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse!
Paper Mill Playhouse has officially opened its mainstage production of Cole Porter’s well known masterpiece called “Kiss Me Kate.” It makes its return to the Paper Mill Stage after a long 40 year absence There will be plenty of productions for all fans of this great show to attend and Broadwayworld.com notes this schedule: Wednesdays at 7:30PM, Thursdays at 2:00PM and 7:30PM, Fridays at 8:00PM, Saturdays at 2:00PM and 8:00PM and Sundays at 2:00 and 7:30PM. Don’t miss out on this special offer, make sure to get your tickets well in advance and take all of your friends and family members.
According to Broadwayworld.com, “Kiss Me Kate,” is “a charming story following two musical theatre actors-once married, now divorced-as they star together in a Braodway-bound musical version of Shakespeare’s play. Soon, tensions mount and tempers flare, until it seems no amount of acting can save this show. But when two gangsters arrive to settle an old score, success becomes a matter of survival.” Get going and get your pair of Kiss Me Kate tickets from Stubhub.com.
Glory Days Opens on Broadway!
A new musical is going to be making waves on the streets of Broadway tonight and theater going patrons couldn’t be more excited. Glory Days is about the modern American 20-year-old male has certainly been making waves in the theater world. The show has been critically acclaimed by both fans and critics alike and its accession to the top has been likened to a teenager’s unexpected growth spurt. It came out on top of the 2007-2008 Broadway season. This is a great show to take your family and friends to and you will enjoy every second of this well acclaimed show!
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, Glory Days is “the story of four best friends who reunite a year after high school graduation, only to find how much they have grown apart. As they attempt to understand each other’s differences, they soon realize that nothing can compare to the glory days of high school when life was simpler. Set to a vibrant score, Glory Days is a witty, unflinching look at four guys who refuse to be defined by generational stereotypes as they struggle to find their place in the world.” Get your own pair of Glory Days tickets as soon as possible.
Young Frankenstein On Top of Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations!
The nominees for the 58th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards were just recently announced on April 21 at the Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan. The Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein, was lavished with the most nominations of any show, garnering ten nods. Some of the nods for Young Frankenstein include: “Outstanding New Broadway Musical,” “Outstanding New Score,” “Outstanding Director of a Musical,” “Outstanding Choreographer,” “Outstanding Set Design,” ” Outstanding Lighting Design,” “Outstanding Actor in a Musical,” and “Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.”
Young Frankenstein has been a hit on Broadway with theater going patrons from around the world who continuously descend on the city to see the many featured musicals and plays on Broadway. The winners of the 2007-2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards will be announced the morning of May 12. The winners are scheduled to be celebrating with an exclusive awards dinner on May 22 at Sardi’s Restaurant. Make sure that you keep tabs on the nominees of this important award and get your own pair of Young Frankenstein tickets from Stubhub.com.
Kerry Butler to Release New Album
Kerry Butler is planning to release her debut solo album in May and her many fans are certainly excited about the prospect of a new album from this talented performer. The CD will be called “Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust” and it will includes songs like: “This Only Happens in the Movies,” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Butler was quoted in a statement on Playbill.com as saying, “I’ve wanted to do an album for a long time, and with success of Xanadu, the Timing seemed right. Recording the Xanadu recording for PS Classics was such a joyous experience, we decided to continue our relationship on my solo album.”
Kerry Butler is also known for staring on Broadway as Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors,” and she portrayed Penny Pingleton in the original Broadway cast of Hairspray. Her other credits include: Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Eponinie in Les Miserables and Ms. Jones in Blood Brothers. She obviously has a great talent and the new album will showcase her incredible skills as a renowned singer. Make sure that you check out her CD and get your own pair of Xanadu tickets from Stubhub.com.
A Catered Affair Arrives on Broadway!
Are you ready to attend the wedding of the year? You will want to check out Broadway’s recent addition, “A Catered Affair.” A huge, lavish wedding ceremony takes place on the stage of this hilarious musical and it will most definitely make you want to laugh and cry all at once. The show opens tonight on Broadway tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Previews began at the Kerr on March 25 following an acclaimed and an extended engagement at San Diego’s Old Globe Theater. The production is directed by Tony winner John Doyle and the California engagement garnered the musical seven San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Awards, including one for “Outstanding New Musical.”
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, A Catered Affair is “funny, heartbreaking and oh so human. The show reveals relationships strained to their limits when a couple must decide whether to spend their life savings on a family business or to launch their only daughter’s marriage with a lavish catered affair. Harvey Fierstein’s book and John Bucchino’s score seize the opportunity to explore the meaning of family and the need for love, both new and reawakened.” Get your pair of Catered Affair tickets from Stubhub.com.