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Monday, February 8, 2010

    [ RADIO ]  This Week on Broadway for Feb. 7, 2010: Super Broadway Sunday

    Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Matthew Murray talk about Fanny, Compulsion at Yale Rep, LCT3, the Phantom of the Opera tour, West Side Story winning the Grammy, the original cast recordings of the Finian's Rainbow revival and Memphis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more!

  • Posted by Matthew Murray at 1:00 PM | Item Link


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      [ STARS ]  You're in the Armory Now!, by Michael Portantiere

      Lincoln Center Festival will present the Royal Shakespeare Company in an unprecedented six-week residency at the Park Avenue Armory in the summer of 2011.

    • Posted by Matthew Murray at 12:52 PM | Item Link


        • This morning's Peter Filichia:

        [ TM ]  The Strangest Oscar Quiz You'll Ever Take

        Aside from 2007, every year can boast at least one winner in the four Oscar acting categories who had appeared—or would later appear—in a professional New York production. Just wondering: If I simply gave you the year the person won the Oscar—and the name of the play or musical in which he did or would later appear—could you provide the name of the Oscar-winner and the name of the film for which he or she won?

        This morning's news:

        [ P ]  Time Stands Still Gets One-Week Extension on Broadway

        [ P ]  Foxy Roxie: Chicago Welcomes Destiny's Child Star Williams Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Mayes, Ralston, Kennedy, Vann and Stewart Are Good Ol' Girls Off-Broadway Starting Feb. 8

        [ P ]  24 Hour Musicals, with Turner, Gets, Pasquale, Thoms, Keenan-Bolger, Presented Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Broadway Talks Series to Feature Schreiber, Lane, Linney and Hayes

        [ P ]  West End Actors Join Forces to Showcase New Musicals and Benefit Haiti Earthquake Appeal

        [ P ]  Glover, McVey, Knapp, Ryall, Perkins and More Cast in Sail Away

        [ P ]  McGovern, White and the Bergmans Set for Musical Monday at the Pantages

        [ P ]  Callaway, Allen, Graae, Brooks and Martin Will Honor Ahrens and Flaherty Feb. 28

        [ P ]  Tony Winner Salonga Joins Broadway Backwards Line-up

        [ P ]  Spring Awakening, Enron, and Red Score Big in Olivier Nominations

        [ P ]  Zeta-Jones, Peters, Murphy, Jackson and More Honor Lansbury at Drama League Benefit Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Margulies Sits on Panel About "Secret Life of War Reporters" Feb. 8 in Manhattan

        [ P ]  Kennedy Center's Broadway Today and Tomorrow Launches Feb. 8 with Baldwin and Cavenaugh

        [ P ]  All Write! Benefit, with Merkerson, Waterston, Wong, Austin, Leonhart, Presented Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Rising Phoenix Repertory Premieres Afterclap Feb. 8 in NYC

        [ P ]  Free Readings of In Piazza San Domenico Presented Feb. 8-9

        [ P ]  Mee's Fêtes de la Nuit Makes New York Premiere Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Fuller and Roberts Read Gurney's Love Letters Feb. 8

        [ P ]  Ziemba and Irwin Headline Broadway Sings Benefit at PS 166 Feb. 8

        This morning's features:

        [ NYT ]  Back From the Depths, Rebuilding a Career, by Patrick Healy

        The actor Wes Bentley has begun to put his career back together, in the new play Venus in Fur.

        [ NYT ]  Audio Slideshow: Highs and Lows

        After a spiral into drugs, the actor Wes Bentley is working on a comeback.

        [ P ]  Today in Theatre History

        This morning's reviews:

        [ NYT ]  Just Me and My (Murderous Soviet Agent) Shadow, by Daniel M. Gold

        Jonathan Slaff uses an appealing fervor and franticness to wring what comedy he can find out of the one-character play Duet for Solo Voice.

        [ NYT ]  Between the Musical Gems, Suburbs-vs.-Hollywood Asides, by Stephen Holden

        Christine Ebersole materialized like a goddess formed out of the ectoplasm in screwball heaven at her new show at the Café Carlyle.

      • Posted by Matthew Murray at 10:50 AM | Item Link


        • Sunday, February 7, 2010

          [ BBC ]  Actor Ian Carmichael dies at 89

          [ IBDB ]  Ian Carmichael's Broadway Credits

          [ TM ]  Sir John Dankworth Dies at 82

          [ TM ]  Phantom of the Opera National Tour to Conclude in November

          [ P ]  After 17 Years, Phantom Tour Will Retire Its Mask in November

          [ NYP ]  PAGE SIX: We hear . . .

          Features:

          [ V ]  Backers ante up on Broadway by Robert Hofler

          Despite tough times, producers, and auds, show up for theater

          [ WSJ ]  A Tour of 'Hell' in Evening Dress By TERRY TEACHOUT

          How Charles Laughton taught America to love Shaw

          [ LAT ]  Wooster Group points toward 'North Atlantic' again By Josh Getlin

          The New York troupe visits L.A. with a bellwether 1983 work.

          [ WP ]  Actor Michael Hayden takes on two demanding roles at Shakespeare Theatre By Peter Marks

          [ TDF ]  Building Character: Andrea Riseborough By MARK BLANKENSHIP

          Welcome to Building Character, TDF's ongoing series about actors and how they create their roles.

          [ NYT ]  High Art Meets High Jinks Onstage By PATRICK HEALY

          As a theater director, Diane Paulus is a proud populist. But will her kind of theater instruct and transform? Or simply entertain?

          [ NYT ]  Audio Slide Show: Old Shows, New Takes

          Diane Paulus talks about her career as a director.

          [ NYT ]  Hamlet, Keats and Now Off Broadway By ERIK PIEPENBURG

          Ben Whishaw is making his American stage debut in "The Pride," a play about gay identity and the price of sexual liberation.

          [ NYT ]  Audio Slide Show: 'The Pride'

          Ben Whishaw talks about performing in Alexi Kaye Campbell's play.

          [ TM ]  Video: Designing the World of Fela!

          Set and costume designer Marina Draghici discusses her vision for creating the colorful look of the hit Broadway musical Fela!

          [ LAT ]  Culture Monster
          South Coast Rep: David Emmes says autocrats and shake-up artists need not apply by Mike Boehm

          [ NYT ]  The Melody and Lyrics of Black History By KARIN LIPSON

          An alliance of composers has put together music for the vocalist Tara Nova, using the texts of black poets like Langston Hughes.

          [ NYT ]  Sinatra Song Often Strikes Deadly Chord By NORIMITSU ONISHI

          The murders of people warbling "My Way" in karaoke bars have spawned urban legends about the song and left Filipinos groping for answers.

          [ P ]  Playblog: Compulsion Trailer with Mandy Patinkin

          [ B ]  My Broadway Valentine: South Pacific's Laura Osnes Offers Her Personal Recipe for an Enchanted V-Day Evening

          [ B ]  My Broadway Valentine: What's Memphis Star Chad Kimball's Pick for the Most Romantic Musical? It's a Killer!

          [ P ]  Playblog: Dame Edna vs. Michael Feinstein

          [ P ]  Playblog: Elaine Paige Explains Susan Boyle Virus Statement (Audio)

          [ B ]  Videos: Stars Walken, Rockwell, Mackie and Kazan Open Up About A Behanding in Spokane

          [ B ]  Ask a Star: Time Stands Still Star Alicia Silverstone Is Taking Your Questions!

          [ TM ]  PHOTO FLASH: Hugh Jackman Attends Irish Rep's Ernest in Love

          [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: Love, Loss, and What I Wore Celebrates New Cast

          [ B ]  Photo Op: Toasting a New Fab Five in Love, Loss and What I Wore

          [ P ]  PHOTO CALL: The Temperamentals Cast Meets the Press

          [ TM ]  PHOTO FLASH: Melissa Joan Hart and Caroline Rhea Reunite at Love, Loss, and What I Wore

          [ TM ]  PHOTO FLASH: David Parsons' Remember Me Retuns to the Joyce Theater

          Reviews:

          [ P ]  ON THE RECORD: Broadway's Finian's Rainbow and Off-Broadway's Vanities

          [ NYT ]  Portrayal of Ann Landers Captures Society's Changes By SYLVIANE GOLD

          A one-woman play recounts the life of Eppie Lederer, better known as Ann Landers.

          [ CU ]  The Eclectic Society
          Review By Kathryn Osenlund

          [ TNO ]  HAMMING IT UP by BILL STEVENSON

          A funny and well-rounded period piece, with a central role perfectly tailored for Victor Garber to return to the stage.

          [ TNO ]  THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT ROSALIND by SANDY MACDONALD

          The Bridge Project version goes light on the likeable, favoring the dark side.

          [ TNO ]  NOTHING WORSE THAN AN EMPTY CLOSET by CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

          Theatre takes on what Hollywood would like to keep in the closet.

          [ TNO ]  AND THE WAIT GOES ON by JOHN NATHAN

          Welcome to a Godot in a nearly post-apocalyptic setting, with a little extra edge to it.

          News:

          [ TM ]  Outer Critics Circle Awards To Be Announced on May 17

          [ TM ]  Maureen McGovern, Lari White, Alan and Marilyn Bergman Set for March 15 Musical Mondays

          [ LAT ]  Culture Monster
          Long Beach Shakespeare Co. takes contemporary route -- to Death Row by Mike Boehm

          [ NYT ]  Corrections

          [ P ]  Today In Theatre History: FEBRUARY 7

          [ P ]  C'est La Vie: Rent Tour, With Pascal, Rapp and Stewart, Shutters Feb. 7

          [ P ]  Winningham Closes the Door on Whisper House Feb. 7; Ciulla in the Wings

          [ P ]  Wicked's Parker Brings a Suitcase Full of Lies to Birdland Feb. 7

          [ P ]  Gregg Edelman Is Back in Town at Feinstein's Feb. 7-8

          [ P ]  Burnham, Riabko and Warren Are in a New York State of Mind Feb. 7

          [ P ]  Playblog: John Lloyd Young Believes in Love

        • Posted by Tim Dunleavy at 10:14 AM | Item Link


          • Saturday, February 6, 2010

            I hope everyone is having a good weekend! As for me, well, my family and I are snowed in here in Philadelphia and won't be able to use our tickets for Fanny this afternoon. It's a little heartbreaking for me, since this is only the seventh Encores! show I've missed since 1994! But for those who are luckier than us, here are some reviews for you...

            "Fanny":

            [ NYT ]  Amour and Song Return to Marseille Waterfront By CHARLES ISHERWOOD

            The enduring charms of "Fanny" are affectionately showcased in a new, beautifully sung staging, the latest revival from the Encores! concert series at City Center.

            [ TM ]  Fanny
            Reviewed by: Andy Propst

            City Center Encores! presents a delectable and exceptionally satisfying production of this neglected musical theater gem.

            [ NYP ]  'Fanny' packs a sincere punch by Elisabeth Vincentelli (*** 1/2)

            [ V ]  Fanny
            Review by Steven Suskin

            Fans of lush, romantic, big-voiced musical comedy of the mid-20th century should plan a quick trip to the Encores! staging of "Fanny."

            [ NJNR ]  Romantic 'Fanny' returns to New York in fine concert form BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

            Under Marc Bruni's smooth direction, first-class artists generate a good deal of magic.

            [ YN ]  The heart-on-sleeve melodies in 'Fanny' soar By Michael Kuchwara, AP Drama Critic

            Director Marc Bruni, with an imaginative assist from choreographer Lorin Latarro, has done a fine job of underlining the emotional oomph in what amounts to a cluttered, overstuffed story.

            [ OOB ]  Fanny - Review by Matt Windman

            Marc Bruni, a longtime associate director on Broadway musicals such as "Legally Blonde" and "Grease," finally stands on his own with his staging of "Fanny," which is respectable and enjoyable, if not entirely glowing or dramatically effective.

            [ ND ]  'Fanny' comes out of archives for a brief Encore! by LINDA WINER

            ... the cast is more uneven and the direction by Marc Bruni is more mundane than the series at its most sparkling.

            [ DN ]  'Fanny' revival at City Center's Encores! series falls flat by Joe Dziemianowicz (**)

            [ BS ]  Fanny (in Concert) - Reviewed by ERIK HAAGENSEN

            As a work of art, "Fanny" aspires more than it succeeds, despite arresting moments. The wan Encores! concert version manages neither.

            [ B ]  Videos: Love is in the Air at Encores! Get Swept Off Your Feet by Fanny

            [ P ]  Playblog: Carol and Jan Brady to Reunite On Broadway

            "Compulsion":

            [ TM ]  Compulsion
            Reviewed by: Sandy MacDonald

            Mandy Patinkin gives an engrossing performance in Rinne Groff's problematic play about a writer obsessed with the life of Anne Frank.

            [ HC ]  A Majestic 'Compulsion' By SUSAN HOOD

            [ V ]  Compulsion
            Review by Frank Rizzo

            [ NHA ]  Dangling the Diary By Christopher Arnott

            [ CP ]  'Compulsion' dramatizes show-biz struggle over Anne Frank By Joe Meyers

            [ YDN ]  'Compulsion' presents a new side of the Anne Frank story By Eileen Shim

            [ NP ]  Intimate Intensity by Robert Cushman, Weekend Post

            Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone work so well together both because they each know each other and neither knows how to tone it down

            Other Reviews:

            [ BS ]  Betty Buckley: For the Love of Broadway - Reviewed by DAVID SHEWARD

            The Tony-winning actor-singer does Broadway her way in a dazzling kaleidoscope of emotions and vocal impressions.

            [ V ]  Betty Buckley: For the Love of Broadway!
            Review by Steven Suskin

            [ CU ]  The Jackie Look

            Finley embodies Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis but the lecture-like setup often fails to hold attention.

            [ V ]  Really Old, Like Forty-Five
            Review by David Benedict

            News:

            [ P ]  Will Todd Graff Direct New Damn Yankees Film?

            [ V ]  'War of the Worlds' plans U.S. invasion

            Musical production based on cult Jeff Wayne album

            [ P ]  Playblog: Jim Norton Becomes a "Grandpa"

            [ P ]  Connell and Polendo's A Play on War to Premiere Off-Broadway

            [ TM ]  National Tour of West Side Story to Launch in Detroit

            [ P ]  West Side Story National Tour to Launch in October

            [ TM ]  Natasha Parry, Michael Pennington to Star in Peter Brook's Love Is My Sin

            [ P ]  Parry and Pennington Will Plumb Shakespeare Sonnets in Brook's Love Is My Sin in NYC

            [ P ]  Mathias and Addis' Hamlet, What Dreams May Come to Play West End Theater

            [ TM ]  Daniel Beaty to Perform Through the Night at Geffen Playhouse

            [ TM ]  Goodman Extends Brett C. Leonard's The Long Red Road Through March 21

            [ P ]  Popular Demand Prompts Added Shows for Goodman's Long Red Road, Starting Feb. 13

            [ P ]  Gilman's Johnstown Flood Premiere Will Have a Cast of Eight at Goodman; Falls Directs

            [ TM ]  JoAnne Worley, Adam Wylie, et al. Join Richard M. Sherman for A Supercalifragilistic Evening

            [ P ]  Supercalifragilistic Evening to Feature Sherman, Wylie, Gillette and Worley

            [ TM ]  Ron Bohmer, Nat Chandler, Teri Dale Hansen, Leah Hocking to Appear in Mancini and Moonlight Concerts

            [ P ]  Bohmer, Chandler, Hansen and Hocking Will Sing Mancini Feb. 13

            [ TM ]  Jason Danieley, Sherri L. Edelen, Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie to Salute Angela Lansbury at Signature Theatre Gala

            [ P ]  Sondheim Vets Danieley, Garber, Mazzie and Edelen Will Sing at Signature Gala Honoring Lansbury

            [ P ]  Next to Normal to Play San Diego's Balboa Theatre in 2011

            [ P ]  DeBruno, McWilliams, Roman, Tigar to Negotiate Miller's Price for Geva

            [ P ]  IFC to Release "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work" in Theatres

            [ P ]  Huntington Theatre Company Names 2010 Playwriting Fellows

            [ P ]  All I Do Is Sing, Leslie Becker's NYC Cabaret Evening, Will Benefit ASTEP Feb. 28

            [ P ]  Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth to Be Honored Feb. 6

            [ P ]  Center to Present an Evening with Joe Mantello

            [ P ]  PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Jan. 30-Feb. 5: OMG! LCT3 ETA 2011!

            [ P ]  New Elaine Paige DVD Now Available; Dress Circle Signing Set for Feb. 27

            [ P ]  Pioneer's Twelve Angry Men Has Broadway's Campbell, Ari and Liberatore

            [ P ]  League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Leadership Luncheon

            [ P ]  Lindsay Thomas, Stratford Festival Actress, Dies at 31

            [ P ]  Jones, Biggins and More Join Line-Up for Royal Albert Hall's Night of 1000 Voices

            [ TM ]  Peter Dinklage, Ethan Hawke, Martha Plimpton, et al. Set for Shepard and Music Event

            [ TM ]  Olga Merediz to Appear on Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay

            [ TM ]  Dolly Parton to Join Kenny Rogers for The First 50 Years Concert

            [ TM ]  Angela Gheorghiu Withdraws from Metropolitan Opera's Carmen

            [ B ]  Tickets Now on Sale for Twyla Tharp's Come Fly Away

            [ P ]  Mays, Waterston, Testa and More Bring Measure for Measure to Off-Broadway Life

            [ P ]  Today In Theatre History: FEBRUARY 6

            [ P ]  Enemy of the People Begins Off-Broadway Run Feb. 6

            [ P ]  Why Torture Is Wrong, with Estabrook, Genovese and Malhotra, Opens at the Blank Feb. 6

            [ P ]  Busch, Halston and Fraser Don the Habit in The Divine Sister, Beginning Feb. 6 in NYC

            [ P ]  Reddin's Prophets of Nature Will Get Reading by Salt Lake Acting Company

            [ P ]  Finley Takes On The Jackie Look, Opening at the Beechman Feb. 6

            [ P ]  Meadow Brook Offers Michigan Premiere of Mindgame, With Bass, Rademacher and Wilson

            [ P ]  Frances Reid, Longtime Star of "Days of Our Lives," Dies at 95

            [ P ]  Bogosian and Guirgis Set for Burning, Burning, Burning, Burning Reading

            [ P ]  SCR Founders Emmes and Benson Stage Their Exits to Ensure Sound Future

            [ P ]  Lars Hansen, Former Executive Director of Pasadena Playhouse, Dies at 60

          • Posted by Tim Dunleavy at 8:40 AM | Item Link


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