A production fit for teenagers and older, but not children.
January 2, 2016 (also Broadway 4/26/2009) Guys and Dolls – Savoy Theatre London West End (from the Chichester Festival) – Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser (6/29/1910 – 7/28/1969) based on the book by Jo Swerling (4/8/1897 – 10/23/1964) and Abe Burrows (12/18/1910 – 5/17/1985). The show was originally on Broadway from 11/20/1950 to 11/29/1953… Continue reading Guy’s and Dolls
December 20, 2015 (Also 9/27/14 in London) – “The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Time” at the Shubert’s, Ethel Barrymore Theatre October 5, 2014. Written by Simon Stephens (2/6/1971- ) based on a novel by Mark Haddon (9/26/1962- ); Directed by Marianne Elliott. Opening night was October 5, 2014. It was a transfer… Continue reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time
December 1, 2015 – Hamilton, the Broadway musical that explores history and makes Broadway history. The Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (1/16/1980 – ) (book, music and lyrics) spectacle at the Nederlanders, Richard Rodgers Theatre that transitioned from its acclaimed off-Broadway run at The Public Theatre (10 Lortel Awards, 8 Drama Desk, 3 Outer Critics Circle and Obie Awards)… Continue reading Hamilton – An American Musical
November 28, 2015 – Lena Hall (Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal) (1/30/1980 – ) is appearing at 54 Below following a sold out run at Cafe Carlysle in New York. She received the 2014 Tony as Yitzhak in Headwig and the Angry Inch playing opposite Neil Patrick Harris. She got her start playing in the… Continue reading Lena Hall at 54 Below
November 27, 2015 – School of Rock, the new Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical now in previews at the Shubert’s, Winter Garden Theatre demonstrates that working with children on stage can bring brilliant results. It is based on the Paramount movie based on the life of Jack Black (8/28/69 – ) written by Mike White (6/28/1970… Continue reading School of Rock, The Musical
November 24, 2015 – Dames at Sea, a musical which is truly “at sea” looking for a port. A new Musical at the (Second Stage) Helen Hayes Theatre by George Haimsohn (6/12/1925 – 1/17/2003) and Robin Miller (2/15/1928 – 12/16/2010) (book and lyrics) and Jim Wise (4/24/1919 – 11/13/2000) (music). Opening Night – October 22,… Continue reading Dames at Sea
October 31, 2015 – The A.R. Gurney (11/1/1930 – ) play Sylvia is at the Shubert Organization’s Court Theatre and directed by Daniel Sullivan. It was previously performed by the Manhattan Theatre Club in May 1995 starring Sarah Jessica Parker (Matthew Broderick’s wife). Opening Night – October 27, 2015; Closing January 3, 2016 The story… Continue reading Sylvia
October 31, 2015 – The Gin Game at The John Golden – A Shubert Theatre, was written by D. L. Coburn (8/4/1938 – ) and directed by Leonard Foglia. Opening Night was October 14, 2015 and closes January 10, 2016. It was first produced at the John Golden in 1977-1978 and revived at the Lyceum… Continue reading The Gin Game
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