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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, 242 W. 45 St. (7th/8th Avs)
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)
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, 213 West 42nd Street (7th/8th Avs)
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)
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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Deanna Dunagan as Violet Weston
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Imperial Theatre, 245 West 45th Street, 212/239-6200. Tracy Letts' latest play will make its Broadway premiere direct from its Steppenwolf Theatre Company premiere. What it's about: When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. The original Steppenwolf ensemblewill reprise their roles: Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Dennis Letts, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton), Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry , Rondi Reedand Troy West. Anna D. Shapiro directs the production. Todd Rosenthal (sets), Ana Kuzmanic (costumes), Ann Wrightson (lights), Richard Woodbury (sound) and David Singer (original music). 16 week limited engagement from 10/30/07; closing 2/17/08--extended to 3/09/08 and again to 4/20/08; opening 12/04/07 ( Tuesday @ 7:30pm, Wednesday @ 2pm & 7:30pm, Thursday - Friday @ 7:30pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm. Tickets $26.50 to $99.50; also premium seats at $176.50. Our Review.News: On April 29, the production moves to the Music Box Theatre at 239 West 45th Street. And Michael McGuire takes over the role of family patriarch, Beverly Weston, originally played by the recently deceased Dennis Letts. Okay for Kids 16 and up
AVENUE Q
Golden Theater,252 W. 45 St. 212/239-6200
New musical in which singing puppets and their human neighbors are the residents of AVENUE Q, struggling to find their way in the world. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with music and lyrics by Lopez and Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, direction by Jason Moore. Cast of singers, actors and puppeteers: Ann Harada, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jordan Gelber, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon and John Tartaglia. The puppets are conceived and designed by Rick Lyon; Ken Roberson is choreographer; Stephen Oremus is music supervisor; Anna Louizos is set designer; costume design is by Mirena Rada, Rsthetic, Inc.; Frances Aronson is lighting designer; and Brett Jarvis is sound designer. The show co-produced by the Vineyard and the New Group was extended four times times and begins Broadway previews 7/11/03 with an official opening 7/31/03. Running Time: 2 hours, includes one intermission. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm & 7:00pm, (no performance on Wednesday). $86.25 & $46.25 Our Review .
Don't let the puppets fool you. This is NOT a kids show but has a primary audience of twenty-somethings-- with a tertiary audience of teenagers, older folks remembering their own struggles with growing up and watching their kids and grandkids go through the same process. Okay for Kids 16 and up
BILLY ELLIOT
Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St.
The Elton John-Lee Hall musical based on the 2000 film of the same name comes to Broadway From 9/17/08. Casting, opening night and other details TBA In the meantime, check out our London review or the website www.billyelliotthemusical.com.
OK for ages 12 and up.
Mark Rylance
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Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, 212-239-6900
Marc Camoletti's 1960s play that became a second time around hit all over, is now headed for Broadway. Cast: Mark Rylance will reprise his Olivier Award winning role as Robert; also Bradley Whitford (Paris), Christine Baranski (Bertha), Gina Gershon (Gabriela, the Italian flight attendant), Mary McCormack (Gretchen, the German flight attendant). Matthew Warchus will again direct. What it's about About a swingin' bachelor and his three stewardess fiancées (Gloria, Gabriella and Gretchen); When an old school pal (Rylance) visits, things get rather turbulent. Schedules change, flights are delayed and chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem and matchmaking. Scenic and costume design by Rob Howell, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, sound design by Simon Baker, original music by Claire Van Kampen and curtain call by Bruno Tonioli. From 4/19/08; opening 5/14/08.For more on what to expect see our London Review. Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes with intermission.
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Leslie Kritzer and Faith Prince
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Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48th Street
New musical with book by Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino and directed by John Doyle. Cast: Matt Cavanaugh, Faith Prince, Tom Wopat, Harvey Fierstein, Leslie Kritzer. From 3/25/08; opening 4/17/08, after preview run at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre. Musical based on TV play about a 1953 Bronx centered family wedding. Scenic design, David Gallo; costumes, Ann Hould-Ward; lights, Brian MacDevitt; sound, Dan Moses Schreier; projections, Zachary Borovay; hair, David Lawrence. Running time: 90 minutes. You can hear Harvey sing "Coney Island" on You Tube No X-Rated language but lacking in appeal for either kiddies or teens. Our Review.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street 212-239-6200
Debbie Allen directs an all-black cast in Tennessee Williams' play.Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Giancarlo Esposito Terrence Howard, Lou Myers, Anika Noni Rose, James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad, Count Stovall. From 2/12/08; opening 3/06/08. Currently selling out to 6/22/08. What it's about: Searing portrayal of a dysfunctional Southern family that includes Maggie "the Cat", (Rose) her alcoholic husband, Brick (Howard), and his parents, the dominating family patriarch, Big Daddy (Jones), and his wife Big Mama (Rashad). Sets, Ray Klausen; lighting, William Grant; costumes, Jane Greenwood. Tue at 7pm; Wed - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm. Tickets, $61.50 - $96.50. Update: Boris Kodjoe, TV and Movie actor-model (Soul Food, All About Us, Madea's Family Reunion) takes over the role of ‘Brick’ from 4/15/08 to 5/04/08 --Terrence Howard returns 5/06/08 Joini For a limited engagement April 15 through May 4 Joini
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.
The cast of A Chorus Line
(Photo: Paul Kolnick)
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A CHORUS LINE
Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street (Broadway/8th Ave), 212/239-6200
The legendary musical about a line-up of Broadway gypsies baring their souls for a grueling audition. Conceived, originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett; book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante; music by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Edward Kleban; originally co-choreographed by Bob Avian; choreography restaged by Baayork Lee; directed by Mr. Avian; music direction and supervisor, Patrick Vaccariello; orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, Bill Byers and Hershy Kay; vocal arrangements by Don Pippin; sets by Robin Wagner; costumes by Theoni V. Aldredge; lighting by Tharon Musser, adapted by Natasha Katz; sound by Acme Sound Partners Cast: Ken Alan (Bobby), Brad Anderson (Don), Michael Berresse (Zach), Natalie Cortez (Diana), Charlotte d’Amboise (Cassie), Mara Davi (Maggie), Jessica Lee Goldyn (Val), Deidre Goodwin (Sheila), Tyler Hanes (Larry), James T. Lane (Richie), Paul McGill (Mark), Heather Parcells (Judy), Michael Paternostro (Greg), Alisan Porter (Bebe), Jeffrey Schechter (Mike), Yuka Takara (Connie), Jason Tam (Paul), Chryssie Whitehead (Kristine) and Tony Yazbeck (Al). Running Time: 2 hours without an intermission. From September 18, 2007. Opening October 10, 2007. Tickets: $86.25 to $111.25.. Our Review.
OK for ages 13 and up.
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY
Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway (212) 239-6200
engagement of ten weeks. The official press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 26. Tickets: $25 to $85. From 6/16/08; closing 8/24/08; opening 6/26/08 . Mondays at 8 pm; Tuesdays at 7pm; Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm; Saturdays at 2 pm and 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm and 7 pm. There are no performances on Wednesdays.
Morgan Freeman, and Peter Gallagher
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Bernard Jacobs Theater 242 West 45th Street (212) 239-6200.
Mike Nichols directs first major New York production in more than thirty years of Clifford Odets's backstage story. From 4/03/08; opening 4/27/08; closing 7/20/08. Cast: Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand and Peter Gallagher ; also Chip Zien, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Campand Lucas Caleb Rooney. Additional casting TBA. Tim Hatley (scenic design), Albert Wolsky (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Acme Sound Partners (sound design) and David Brian Brown (hair design). Ticket prices range from $76.50 - $100. What it's about: The title character, Georgie (Frances McDormand), is married to actor Frank Elgin (Morgan Freeman), once a great theatre star, now down on his luck. When Frank is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd (Peter Gallagher), he has the chance to make a major comeback. Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes. Our Review. Not oka for Kids under 12.
CURTAINS
Al Hirschfeld Theatre,302 West 45th Street, curtainsthemusical.co 212/239-6200.
A much anticipated musical, the first John Kander and Freb Ebb collaboration to appear on Broadway since Ebb's death. The project, which the stellar tearm worked on for years, was a big hit at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre last season. Scott Ellis directs and Rob Ashford choreographs. Original stars David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Danieley, Jill Paice and Edward Hibbert will reprise their work from the Los Angeles world premiere. Pierce stars as stagestruckLieutenant Frank Cioffi with Monk as producer Carmen Bernstein. Ziemba is lyricist Georgia Hendricks with Danieley as composer Aaron Fox, Paice as ingenue Niki Harris and Hibbert as director Christopher Belling. Ernie Sabella) joins the cast as producer Sidney Bernstein. John Bolton will appear as theatre critic Daryl Grady, Michael X. Martin as stage manager Johnny Harmon, Michael McCormick as investor Oscar Shapiro, Noah Racey as choreographer Bobby Pepper and Megan Sikora as understudy Bambi Bernet. The ensemble will also feature Ashley Amber, Nili Bassman, Kevin Bernard, Ward Billeisen, Paula Leggett Chase, Jennifer Dunne, David Eggers, J. Austin Eyer, Matt Farnsworth, Patty Goble, Mary Ann Lamb, David Loud, Brittany Marcin, Jim Newman, Joe Aaron Reid, Darcie Roberts, Christopher Spaulding, Allison Spratt and Jerome Vivona. What it's about: A backstage murder mystery set in 1959's Boston that follows "a new musical [that] could be a Broadway smash, were it not for the presence of its talent free leading lady." The whole company of the out-of-town tryout become suspects "when the hapless star dies on opening night during her curtain call.", starring a stagestruck detective. Anna Louizos (set), William Ivey Long (costume), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting), Brian Ronan (sound), Paul Huntley (hair and wig), Paul Rubin (aerial effects), Angelina Avallone (make-up), Rick Sordelet (fight direction). Orchestrations are by William David Brohn, dance arrangementse by David Chase. David Loud handles vocal arrangements and music direction. From 2/22/07; opening 3/22/07. Closing 6/29/08 after 511 regular performances and 26 previews. Running Time 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission. our review.
OK for ages 10 and up.
James Snyder & Elizabeth Stanley
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Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway
Stage adaptation of 1990 John (Hairspray) Waters film; also set in Baltamire. Rockabilly score by David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger; book by the Hairspray team of Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell. Arrives on Broadway following an acclaimed out-of-town engagement at the La Jolla Playhouse. Mark Brokaw directs the musical adaptation of the 1990 Waters film. Cast: James Snyder stars in the title role with Harriet Harris as Mrs. Vernon-Williams; Elizabeth Stanley as Allison, Carly Jibson as Pepper, Chester Gregory II as Dupree, Christopher J. Hanke as Baldwin, Alli Mauzey (Wicked) as Lenora and Richard Poe as Judge Stone. Also featured: Cameron Adams, Ashley Amber, Courtney Balan, Nick Blaemire, Michael Buchanan, Andrew C. Call, Eric Christian, Colin Cunliffe, Lisa Gajda, Michael D. Jablonski, Laura Jordan, Brendan King, Lacey Kohl, Marty Lawson, Courtney Laine Mazza, Spencer Liff, Mayumi Miguel, Tory Ross, Eric Sciotto, Peter Matthew Smith, Allison Spratt, Charlie Sutton and Stacey Todd Holt. From 3/15/08; opening 4/24/08. What it's about: It's 1954 and 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. Rob Ashford (choreography), Lynne Shankel (music direction, incidental music and additional arrangements), Christopher Jahnke (orchestrations) and David Chase (dance arranger). Scott Pask (scenic), Catherine Zuber (costume), Howell Binkley (lighting), Peter Hylenski (sound), Tom Watson (hair and wig) and Randy Houston Mercer (makeup). Rick Sordelet serves as fight director. Tickets $35-$120. Our Review.
Okay for Kids 16 and up. This is definitely not for families with young children.
EQUUS
Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street (212) 239-6200
The hit London revival of Peter Shaffer's play will arrive on Broadway with Daniel (Harry Potter) Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths as Alan Strangand Dr. Martin Dysart. From 9/25/08; closing 2/08/09. Thea Sharrock, who directed the London run, will direct on Broadway as well. The creative team also features set and costume designer John Napier, lighting designer David Hersey and sound designer Gregory Clarke. For a preview of what to expect, you can read Lizzie Loveridge's review of the 2007London production.
Laura Osnes & MaxCrumm
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Brooks Atkinson,256 West47th Street
The latest production of the rock and roll high school musical featuring book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, will be directed by Kathleen Marshall, who was one of the judges on the 12-week TV-reality search for the new Danny and Sandy—. Laura Osnes and Max Crumm. Joining Crumm as Danny Osnes are Ryan Patrick Binder as Doody, Susan Blommaert as Miss Lynch, Jeb Brown as Vince Fontaine, Stephen R. Buntrock as Teen Angel, Daniel Everidge as Roger, Allison Fischer as Patty, Robyn Hurder as Marty, Lindsay Mendez as Jan, Jenny Powers as Rizzo, Jose Restrepo as Sonny, Matthew Saldivar as Kenickie, Jamison Scott as Eugene, and Kirsten Wyatt as Frenchy. The ensemble will consist of Josh Franklin, Cody Green, Natalie Hill (as Cha-Cha), Matthew Hydzik, Emily Padgett, Keven Quillon, Brian Sears, Christina Sivrich, Amber Stone, and Anna Aimee White. From 7/24/07; opening 8/19/07. The new production will feature songs from the 1978 hit movie and scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Martin Pakledinaz and lighting design by Kenneth Posner. The original Grease opened in Chicago in 1971, then moved to Off-Broadway and then on to Broadway where it played 3,388 performances. The 1978, movie starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Our Review.
OK for ages 12 and up.
Patti LuPone as Rose
(Photo: Joan Marcus)
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St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street 212/239-6200
Broadway transfer of last summer's Encores! revival of musical with book with book and direction by Arthur Laurents, music Jule Styne, lyrics: by Stephen Sondheim Tickets $117 to $42. Monday to Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm; beginning March 31: Tuesday to Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 3pm. Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission. From 3/03/08; opening 3/27/08. Patti LuPone reprises her Encores role as Rose, Boyd Gaines as Herbie and Laura Benanti as Louise; also Leigh Ann Larkin as Dainty June, Tony Yazbeck as Tulsa, Marilyn Caskey as Electra, Alison Fraser as Tessie, and Lenora Nemetz as Mazeppa with Bill Bateman as Mr. Goldstone, Jim Bracchitta as Uncle Jocko, Sami Gayle as Baby June, Bill Raymond as Pop, Brian Reddy as Weber, and Emma Rowley as Baby Louise. The ensemble will comprise Beckley Andrews, Nancy Renée Braun, Mindy Dougherty, Kyrian Friedenberg, Sarah Marie Hicks, Steve Konopelski, Matthew Lobenhofer, Nicole Mangi, Katie Micha, Matty Price, Andy Richardson, Jessica Rush, Alicia Sable, John Scacchetti, Geo Seery, Rider Quentin Stanton and Pearce Wegener. Scenic design by James Youmans, costumes by Martin Pakledinaz, lighting by Howell Binkley, hair by Paul Huntley and sound design by Dan Moses review. Okay for Kids ages 9 and up.
HAIRSPRAY
Neil Simon, 250 W. 52nd St., (Broadway/6th Av), 307-4100. websiteThe most fun show website we've seen!
The 2002-03 Broadway musical season will be launched by this adaptation of the John Waters film of the same name. Set in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1962, it tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart who has only one passion -- to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show, and overnight is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her big hair? Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan; music: by Marc Shaiman; lyrics by Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Directed by Jack O'Brien. Choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Sets by David Rockwell; lighting by Kenneth Posner; costumes by William Ivey Long and sound by Steve C. Kennedy. The musical director is Lon Hoyt. Previews from 7/18/02-8/14/02; opening 8/15/02. Mon - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; starting Aug 27: Tue - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm -- $60 - $95. Review. The show that won the 2003 Tony Sweepstakes -- for full details, see Award List for 2003. Latest Cast: Paul Vogt (Mad TV) and Jere Burns (Dear John) take over the roles of Edna and Wilbur Turnblad on Tuesday, January 30 .
OK for ages 10-12 and up though it depends on the child-- I saw a 5-year-old having a good time.
Robin de Jesùs and Lin-Manuel Miranda in In the Heights
(Photo: Joan Marcus) |
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. review
OK for ages 10 and up.
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.
Laura Bell Bundy
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Palace, 1564 Broadway
Musical by songwriting team of Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, with a libretto is by Heather Hach. Tony-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell makes his debut as a director-choreographer. What it's about: stage adaptation of the Reese Witherspoon film about a determined ditzy blonde who takes on Harvard. Laura Bell Bundy stars. Scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by ACME Sound Partners. From 4/03/07 opening 4/29/07.Review.
OK for ages 13 and up.
Laura Linney and Ben Daniels
in Les Liasons Dangereuses (Photo: Joan Marcus) |
Roundabout at American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42 Street (212) 719-1300, roundabouttheatre.org
Rufus Norris stages Broadway revival of Christopher Hampton's play play based on the novel by Choderlos de Laclos. Cast: Mamie Gummer, Kristine Nielsen, Laura Linney, Ben Daniels, Siân Phillips, Benjamin Walker, Rosie Benton, Derek Cecil, Jessica Collins, Kevin Duda and Jan Pfitsch From 4/11/08; opening 5/01/08; closing 6/29/08. What it's about: For long-time friends and occasional lovers Vicomte de Valmont [Daniels] and Marquise de Merteuil [Linney], love is simply a game of chess but in a few false moves, they find themselves locked in the ultimate checkmate. Scott Pask (sets), Katrina Lindsay (costumes) and Donald Holder (lights). Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM. Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes with intermission. Our Review.
Okay for adults only because of sexually explicit content.
THE LION KING
New Amsterdam, 214 W. 42nd St., (7th/8th Aves), 307-4100--As of June 4th the show vacates the New Amserdm 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.
Sierra Boggess as Arie
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Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th St., (Broadway/8th Ave), 307-4747
Based on the Disney film and the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical will feature Sierra Boggess as Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Eddie Korbich as Scuttle, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Cody Hanford and J.J. Singleton as Flounder and Sherie René Scott as Ursula. They will be supported by a company of 35 and led by director Francesca Zambello. The show will have 11 new songs by Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. The book for the new musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award -winning playwright Doug Wright. From 11/03/07; opening 1/10/08. Our Review.
OK for ages 8 and up.
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Patrick Stewart
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Lyceum Theater, 149 West 45th Street
From London to Brooklyn and starting 3/31/08, to Broadway for a limited 8 week run. Shakespeare re-conceived and directed by Rupert Goold and featuring Patrick Stewart. Design by Anthony Ward. Lighting design by Howard Harrison. Composed and sound design by Adam Cork Video and projection design by Lorna Heavey. Movement director Georgina Lamb. Fight director Terry King BAM Review.
Carolee Carmello
(Photo: Joan Marcus)
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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 9/27/06 Carolee Carmello will do her second turn as Donna Sheridan , to be joined 10/25 by Pearce Bunting as Bill Austin and Michael Mastro as Harry Bright. And guess who's going to star in the movie? Yes, it's Meryl Streep!
OK for ages 13 and up.
Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins
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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.
OK for ages 8 and up.
THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, see YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Nathan Lane
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Ethel Barrymore Theatre,243 West 47th Street (betweenBroadway and 8th Ave.)
World premiere of David Mamet new comedy, directed by Joe Mantello. Cast: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Dylan Baker, Ethan Phillipsand Michael Nichols. From 12/20/07; opening 1/17/08 What It's about: A President of the United States who is about to get voted out of office. He's got one week left in office. He's going to lose the election, and his approval rating is in the single digits. Lane plays the incumbent U.S. President Charles Smith. Metcalf plays his aide Clarice Bernstein, and Baker ) takes on the role of presidential adviser Archer Brown. Scott Pask (scenic), Paul Gallo (lighting) and Laura Bauer (costumes). Okay for ages 14 and up. Our Review.
 Stew and D. Breaker
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Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44th Street 212-239-6200.
The musical that debuted at The Public Theater last season will transfer to Broadway. From 2/08/08; opening 2/28/08. Book and lyrics by the popular singer/songwriter Stew, and with music by Stew and his longtime musical partner Heidi Rodewald, directed by and created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen. The entire original cast will be part of the move: de'Adre Aziza, Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Stew, himself. Go here for our review of the review. News: The show will offer a $25 day-of rush ticket as well as the chance to win show merchandise and the opportunity to text a review into the show's official website (www.PassingStrangeOnBroadway.com) at each and every performance!
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.
RENT
Nederlander Theatre, 212-307-4100
The late Jonathan Larson garnered a Pulitzer prize for this rock opera, inspired by Puccini's classic opera, La Boheme. It started out on the small stage of The New York Theater Workshop, right near its East Village setting. The unknown but outstanding cast, the original and moving music and lyrics by Larson made it an instant success when it opened 4/29/1996. The show moved to Broadway where it's playing to consistently full houses (and also doing well on the road). our review. Closing 6/01/08 after a 12-year, 5,012-performance run.
This is not a beat-about-the-bush show in terms of sex and drugs. Mature teens can handle but would probably prefer to see it with a friend than a parent. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday at 8pm, Sat at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets $45-$95.OK for ages 15 (mature) and up. Closing 6/01/08-- after a 12-year run.
Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot in South Pacific
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Lincoln Center Vivian Beaumont. Theater, 150 West 65 Street, 212/239-6200, www.lct.org.
Bartlett Sher directs the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revival, the first Broadway revival since 1949. Cast: Kelli O'Hara as nurse Nellie Forbush and Paulo Szot French plantation owner Emile de Becque and Matthew Morrison as Lt. Cable, Danny Burstein as Luther Billis, Loretta Ables Sayre as Bloody Mary, Sean Cullen as Cmdr. William Harbison, Victor Hawks (Stewpot), Luka Kain (Jerome), Li Jun Li (Liat), Laurissa Romain (Ngana), Thomas G. Waites (Captain George Brackett) and Noah Weisberg (Professor). The ensemble comprises Becca Ayers, Wendi Bergamini, Genson Blimline, Grady McLeod Bowman, Charlie Brady, Matt Caplan, Christian Carter, Helmar Augustus Cooper, Jeremy Davis, Margot de la Barre, Christian Delcroix, Laura Marie Duncan, Mike Evariste, Laura Griffith, Lisa Howard, Maryann Hu, Zachary James, Robert Lenzi, Garrett Long, Nick Mayo, George Merrick, William Michals, Kimber Monroe, Emily Morales, Darius Nichols, George Psomas, Andrew Samonsky and Jerold E. Solomon. From 3/01/08; opening 4/03/08. Musical staging by Christopher Gattelli, sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer and musical direction by Ted Sperling. The new staging includes the song "My Girl Back Home". aduet between Lt. Cable and Nellie Forbush, which was cut from the original Broadway production but reinstated for the 1958 film adaptation. Our Review. Okay for ages 8 and up.
SPAMALOT
Schubert, 225 W. 44th St. (7th/8th Avs) 212/239-6200
The legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python style with a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight to create musical production numbers that Python-alum/book writer Eric Idle promises will be "as good as or quite likely better than any other show with killer rabbits and a legless knight opening on Broadway this season." Music & Lyrics: Eric Idle and John Du Prez, book by Idle. Director, Mike Nichols. Choreographer, Casey Nicholaw Telling. Original Cast: David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry, Hank Azaria, Michael McGrath, Steve Rosen, Sara Ramirez. From 3/22/05. Mon through Sat @ 8:00PM, Wed & Sat @ 2:00PM, beginning 3/22/05 Tues @ 7:00PM, Wed through Sat @ 8:00PM, Wed & Sat @ 2:00PM, Sun @ 3:00PM $101.25, $86.25, $ 66.25 Our ReviewUpdate: Cast as of 1/18/08: American Idol finalist Clay Aiken as Sir Robin/Guard/Brother Maynard, , West End leading lady Hannah Waddingham as the Lady of the Lake (switching places with Marin Mazzie who takes over the part in London), Christopher Sieber returns as Sir Galahad/The Black Knight/Prince Herbert's Father; Other current cast members include Jonathan Hadary (King Arthur), Tom Deckman (Prince Herbert), Rick Holmes (Sir Lancelot), David Hibbard (Patsy) and Brad Oscar (Sir Bedevere).
OK for ages 12 and up.
SPRING AWAKENING
Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 West 49th St. 212/239-6200
This is the Atlantic Theater's second show to transfer to Broadway (the first, The Lieutenant of Inishman, closing on Labor Day after losing its original cast). The musical by Duncan Sheik (music) and Steven Sater (book & lyrics), will begin performances 11/17/06 with an opening set for 12/10/06. Returning in the roles they created Off-Broadway is the entire youth ensemble: Skylar Astin (Georg), Lilli Cooper (Martha), John Gallagher Jr. (Moritz), Gideon Glick (Ernst), Jonathan Groff (Melchior), Brian Johnson (Otto), Lea Michele (Wendla), Lauren Pritchard (Ilse), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Jonathan B. Wright (Hanschen), & Remy Zaken (Thea). Michael Mayer again directs and . the creative team remains intact. The Performance schedule is as follows: Mon/Wed-Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 3 & 7:30pm. For a review of the off-Broadway production go here. Update: Stephen Spinella will play the several adult men originally played by Frank Wood. Review. The show has played long enough for some cast changes, with the latest to leave her original role, Lauren Prichard . The cast as of 2/17 Jonathan Groff (Melchior) as well as Lea Michele (Wendla), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Skylar Astin (Georg), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Jonathan B. Wright (Hanschen), Remy Zaken (Thea) Kate Burton (Adult Women) and Glenn Fleshler (Adult Men).
OK for ages 15 and up.
Daniel Evans & Jenna Russell in Sunday in the Park With George
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Roundabout Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Boyett Ostar Productions, David Babani, Caro Newling for Neal Street Productions and Mark Rubinsteind at Studio 54,2 54 West 54th Street (212) 719-1300 or www.roundabouttheatre.org
Cast: Daniel Evans (George), Jenna Russell (Dot & Marie), Michael Cumpsty (Jules & Bob) ,Alexander Gemignani (Boatman & Dennis), Jessica Molaskey (Yvonne & Naomi) with Mary Beth Peil (Old Lady & Blair); also Ed Dixon (Mr. Charles), Santino Fontana (Soldier & Alex), Kelsey Fowler (Louise), Jessica Grove (Celeste #2 & Silent Artist), Alison Horowitz (Louise), Stacie Morgain Lewis (Frieda & Betty), Drew McVety (Louis & Billy), Anne Nathan (Nurse & Mrs. Harriet), Brynn O'Malley (Celeste #1), David Turner (Franz & Lee). The Menier Chocolate Factory's Olivier Award winning production of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, is directed by Sam Buntrock with musical staging by Christopher Gattelli. From 1/18/08; opening 2/21/08; closing 6/01/08--extended, closing 6/15/08--and agai to a 6/29/08 closing. Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM. Review. Okay for ages 10 and up.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Hirschfeld Theatre, West 45th Street
musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel. Book, music and lyrics by Jill Santoriello. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. From 8/19/08; opening 9/18/08. What it's about: Set against an epic backdrop of the French Revolution, the saga about injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love. When Dr. Manette is released from the French Bastille after 17 years, he must be resurrected from the brink of madness by his daughter, Lucie. In England they meet two very different men: the exiled French aristocrat, Charles Darnay, whom Lucie marries, and the drunken cynic, Sydney Carton. Set designer Tony Walton, costume designer David Zinn, lighting designer Richard Pilbrow and sound designers Carl Casella and Domonic Sack. Orchestrations are by Edward B. Kessel and Bob Krogstad; arrangements are by Kessel and Wendy Bobbitt Cavett. The musical made its debut at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. More details TBA
Jennifer Ferrin and Charles Edwards< in The 39 Steps
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Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th Street (212) 239-620 Originally at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre to 3/29/08. Moving here e on 4/29/08 where all seats for the first preview will be $39 Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon's concept adapted by Patrick Barlow. The Hitchcockian thriller and London hit again directed by Maria Aitken. Original London star Charles Edwards (as Richard Hannay) will head the cast opposite Jennifer Ferrin (as Annabella, Pamela and Margaret) with Cliff Saunders and Arnie Burton (as the clowns). Sets: Peter McKintosh. Lighting: Kevin Adams. Costumes: Peter McKintosh Our Review. The 39 Steps, the gleefully silly stage version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller, will transfer to a commercial Broadway run — at the Cort Theatre — starting April 29, following its current not-for-profit engagement at the American Airlines Theatre. The 2007 Olivier Award winner for Best New Comedy was produced on Broadway by Roundabout Theatre company. It opened at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre Jan. 15. That run ends March 29. The Cort engagement, officially opening May 8, will be produced by Bob Boyett, Harriet Newman Leve/Ron Nicynski, Stewart F. Lane/Bonnie Comley, Manocherian Golden Prods., Olympus Theatricals/Douglas Denoff, Marek J. Cantor/Pat Addiss, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, artistic director; Harold Wolpert, managing director; Julia Levy, executive director), Huntington Theatre Company (Nicholas Martin, artistic director; Michael Maso, managing director) and Edward Snape for Fiery Angel Ltd. Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, its official title, is adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maria Aitken. The production is based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and on the book by John Buchan. The production's praised original Broadway cast will continue: Featured are Arnie Burton (Man #2), British actor Charles Edwards (Richard Hannay), Jennifer Ferrin (Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret) and Cliff Saunders (Man #1). The company also includes Claire Brownell, Cameron Fulmar and Mark Shanahan. Okay Ages 9 and up.
Lawrence Fishburne
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Booth Theatre 222 West 45th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue) 212/ 239-6200
Laurence Fishburne, stars in George Stevens Jr.'s one-man show based on the life of the Civil Rights great and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Director: Leonard Foglia. From 4/12/08; opening 4/30/08; closing 7/20/08. Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission. $96.50 to $71.50.Tuesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday & Saturday @ 2pm, Sunday @ 3pm. Scenic design by Allen Moyer, costume design by Jane Greenwood, lighting design by Brian Nason, projection design by Elaine J. McCarthy and sound design by Ryan Rumery. Our Review.
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Lyceum Theatre 149 W. 45 St212-239-6200
This little engine that could will kicks off new Broadway season when this little musical transfers with the entire original cast to star and the creative team also in place. From 7/05/08; opening 7/17/08.in the musical that The show, which had its Off-Broadway debut at the Vineyard Theatre two years ago and premiered before that at the New York Music Festival. was written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell and is directed by Michael Berresse. What it's about: A comical take on the pleasures and perils of the artistic process as two struggling writers and two struggling actresses take on the seemingly impossible task of creating a new musical about creating a new musical. To read Curtainup's review of the Vineyard production (admittedly with a wrong forecast about its future) go here.
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Manhattan Theatre Club, Biltmore, 261 West 47th Street (212) 239-6200.
Broadway debut for playwright Caryl Churchill, directed by James Macdonald. Cast: Jennifer Ikeda, Ana Reeder Mary Catherine Garrison, Mary Beth Hurt, Elizabeth Marvel, Martha Plimpton, Marisa Tomei. What it's about: At the Top Girls Employment Agency in London in the early 1980s, Marlene (Marvel) has just been appointed head of the firm. But as this ambitious career woman celebrates her achievements, can we applaud her values? Tom Pye (scenic design), Laura Bauer (costume design), Christopher Akerlind (lighting design), Darron L West (sound design), Matthew Herbert (original music), and Elizabeth Smith (dialect consultant). From 4/15/08; opening 5/07/08; closing 6/29/08. Tickets from $46.50-$91.50.Through Sunday, April 20 (please note this is a seven performance week): Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Sunday at 2 and 7 PM. Until 5/11: Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Sunday at 7 PM. Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. From 5/13: Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 PM.
Kate Reinders, Glinda as of May 30, 2006
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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.
OK for ages 9 and up.
Kerry Butler in Xanadu
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Helen Hayes, 240 W. 44th Street
Kerry Butler stars as Kira in the new production of the musical based on the film Douglas Carter Beene has written the book with all of the music coming from the film version including the hit songs "Magic", "Xanadu", and"Party All Over the World." Kerry Butler stars as Kira; also in the cast as muses are Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa. Christopher Ashley directs.From 5/23/07; opens 7/10/07. 6/14/07 Update: After James Carpinello cast as Sonny, injured himself (not too surprising in this roller skating show), it was announced that Cheyenne Jackson, who starred in a workshop production of the show, took over the role on June 22nd. He remains in the role permanently. Our Review.
Megan Mullally & Roger Bart in Young Frankenstein
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Hilton Theatre 213 West 42nd Street (7th/8th Avs)
The new Mel Brooks musical based on his 1974 film, to be directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman Cast: headed by Roger Bart in the title role; The company will also feature Jim Stanek as Henry and Mandy Bruno as Justine, Sutton Foster as Inga. From 10/11/07; opening 11/08/07. Robin Wagner (set design), William Ivey Long (costume design) and Peter Kaczorowski (lighting design). (all The Producers veterans).Review
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