This year’s Tonys will be held on June 16, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take home this prestigious trophy, which honors an individual’s body of work? It has gone to veteran stage performers, directors, choreographers, playwrights, songwriters, producers and designers. In some years we get multiple recipients.
Last year these honors went to actor Joel Grey and composer John Kander. The following living male Broadway vets have also received this award in the past and thus won’t be chosen again: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Marshall W. Mason, Tommy Tune, James Earl Jones, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Wheeler.
Here are 10 possibilities featured in our poll below, all accomplished men over the age of 65. Vote to let us know who you’d like to see honored. And take a...
Last year these honors went to actor Joel Grey and composer John Kander. The following living male Broadway vets have also received this award in the past and thus won’t be chosen again: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Marshall W. Mason, Tommy Tune, James Earl Jones, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Wheeler.
Here are 10 possibilities featured in our poll below, all accomplished men over the age of 65. Vote to let us know who you’d like to see honored. And take a...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
In the penultimate song in Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” Dot implores the artist George to “give us more to see.” The late maestro has done so himself one last time with the world premiere of his final musical, “Here We Are,” which opened Off-Broadway at The Shed on Oct. 22. Written with dramatist David Ives, the musical takes inspiration from two Luis Buñuel films – “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” and “The Exterminating Angel” – that it marries with one set of characters.
Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello played an integral role in the show’s development and directs its first production. He has assembled an unrivaled ensemble to take on the roles of the unimaginably affluent characters who spend the first act trying to find a restaurant in which to have brunch, and who in the second act find themselves unable to leave after their meal.
Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello played an integral role in the show’s development and directs its first production. He has assembled an unrivaled ensemble to take on the roles of the unimaginably affluent characters who spend the first act trying to find a restaurant in which to have brunch, and who in the second act find themselves unable to leave after their meal.
- 10/23/2023
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
This year’s Tonys will be held on June 11, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing their lifetime achievement award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should be taking home this prestigious trophy? Scroll down to let us know in our poll which behind-the-scenes creative deserves the honor this year.
The Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre honors an individual’s body of work, and in some years we’ve gotten multiple recipients. Last year legendary five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury received this honor about four months before her death on October 11 at the age of 96. The following living creatives have already received this award so they’re not eligible to be chosen again: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Jane Greenwood, Sheldon Harnick, Marshall W. Mason, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Harold Wheeler, and Graciela Daniele.
Here are 10 possibilities, all of them creatives over the...
The Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre honors an individual’s body of work, and in some years we’ve gotten multiple recipients. Last year legendary five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury received this honor about four months before her death on October 11 at the age of 96. The following living creatives have already received this award so they’re not eligible to be chosen again: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Jane Greenwood, Sheldon Harnick, Marshall W. Mason, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Harold Wheeler, and Graciela Daniele.
Here are 10 possibilities, all of them creatives over the...
- 3/21/2023
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1998 Carnegie Hall concert 'My Favorite Broadway The Leading Ladies.' The concert was hosted by Julie Andrews and featured Broadway superstars such as Nell Carter, Lea DeLaria, Linda Eder, Jennifer Holliday, Anna Kendrick, Judy Kuhn, Priscilla Lopez, Dorothy Loudon, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Andrea McArdle, Audra McDonald, Liza Minnelli, Debra Monk, Rosie O'Donnell, Faith Prince, and Karen Ziemba. It was directed by Scott Ellis and conducted by Paul Gemignani. Subscribe to Broken Records on YouTube and follow our QuaranStreams playlist.
- 3/30/2020
- by Ben Rimalower
- BroadwayWorld.com
Ghostlight Records has announced it will record a new cast album of Cole Porter's musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, based on the current hit production from the Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO. The show is directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with music direction by Paul Gemignani and features a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Kiss Me, Kate marks the 24th cast album recording for Roundabout Theatre Company, since launching the musical theatre program with She Loves Me in 1993. The album, produced by Kurt Deutsch and Lawrence Manchester, will be recorded Monday, April 22.
- 4/19/2019
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
“A Star Is Born,” “Black Panther” and “Mary Poppins Returns” are among the films that have received multiple nominations from the Guild of Music Supervisors, which announces the nominees for its 9th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards on Thursday.
All three of those films were nominated in the Best Music Supervision for a Film Budgeted Over $25 Million category, alongside “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Peter Rabbit.” They were also nominated for individual songs: “A Star Is Born” for Lady Gaga’s “Shallow,” “Black Panther” for Kendrick Lamar’s “All the Stars” and “Mary Poppins Returns” for Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s “Trip a Little Light Fantastic.”
The other nominated songs are Dolly Parton’s “Girl in the Movies,” from “Dumplin’,” and Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” from “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” the only song nominated by the Gms that is not on the Academy’s short list of...
All three of those films were nominated in the Best Music Supervision for a Film Budgeted Over $25 Million category, alongside “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Peter Rabbit.” They were also nominated for individual songs: “A Star Is Born” for Lady Gaga’s “Shallow,” “Black Panther” for Kendrick Lamar’s “All the Stars” and “Mary Poppins Returns” for Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s “Trip a Little Light Fantastic.”
The other nominated songs are Dolly Parton’s “Girl in the Movies,” from “Dumplin’,” and Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” from “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” the only song nominated by the Gms that is not on the Academy’s short list of...
- 1/10/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Nashville‘s Will Chase and Tony-winner Kelli O’Hara will take on Kiss Me, Kate in a new Roundabout Theatre Broadway production set for next year. Roundabout’s Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO, made the announcement today.
Kiss Me, Kate will begin preview performances at Studio 54 on Broadway on Thursday, February 14, 2019 and opens officially on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The limited engagement runs through Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Chase will play “Petruchio/Fred Graham” to O’Hara’s “Kate/Lilli Vanessi.” The musical, with book by Sam and Bella Spewack and music and lyrics by Cole Porter, will be directed by by eight-time Tony nominee and Roundabout’s Associate Artistic Director Scott Ellis.
Additional cast members will be announced soon.
Warren Carlyle will choreograph, with music direction by Paul Gemignani. The creative team includes David Rockwell (Sets), Jeff Mahshie (Costumes), Donald Holder (Lighting), Brian Ronan (Sound) and David Brian Brown (Hair & Wig design...
Kiss Me, Kate will begin preview performances at Studio 54 on Broadway on Thursday, February 14, 2019 and opens officially on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The limited engagement runs through Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Chase will play “Petruchio/Fred Graham” to O’Hara’s “Kate/Lilli Vanessi.” The musical, with book by Sam and Bella Spewack and music and lyrics by Cole Porter, will be directed by by eight-time Tony nominee and Roundabout’s Associate Artistic Director Scott Ellis.
Additional cast members will be announced soon.
Warren Carlyle will choreograph, with music direction by Paul Gemignani. The creative team includes David Rockwell (Sets), Jeff Mahshie (Costumes), Donald Holder (Lighting), Brian Ronan (Sound) and David Brian Brown (Hair & Wig design...
- 6/28/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Laura Benanti Amalia, Zachary Levi Georg, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos, Jane Krakowski Ilona and Byron Jennings Maraczek star in Roundabout's new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. She Loves Me officially opened last night, March 17, 2016, and runs through July 10, 2016 at Studio 54 on Broadway.BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below...
- 3/18/2016
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Laura Benanti Amalia, Zachary Levi Georg, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos, Jane Krakowski Ilona and Byron Jennings Maraczek star in Roundabout's new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. She Loves Me begins preview performances tonight February 19, and officially opens on March 17, 2016. This is a limited engagement through July 10, 2016 at Studio 54 on Broadway 254 West 54th Street.
- 2/19/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Laura Benanti Amalia, Zachary Levi Georg, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos, Jane Krakowski Ilona and Byron Jennings Maraczek will star in Roundabout's new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The company met the press just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek at the stars below...
- 1/22/2016
- by TV - Press Previews
- BroadwayWorld.com
Laura Benanti Amalia, Zachary Levi Georg, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos,Jane Krakowski Ilona and Byron Jennings Maraczek will starin Roundabout's new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed byWarren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics bySheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The company met the press today, and BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek at the stars below...
- 1/22/2016
- by Jessica Fallon Gordon
- BroadwayWorld.com
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Byron Jennings Maraczek will star alongside Laura Benanti Amalia, Zachary Levi Georg, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos and Jane Krakowski Ilona in Roundabout's new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. Jennings replaces the previously announced ReneAuberjonois in the role.
- 12/2/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director announced Zachary Levi Georg will star alongside Laura Benanti Amalia, Rene Auberjonois Maraczek, Gavin Creel Kodaly, Michael McGrath Sipos and Jane Krakowski Ilona in a new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock.
- 9/1/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Chuck and Tangled star has taken over the lead role of Georg opposite the Amalia of Tony winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy) in a revival of the 1963 romantic musical about shop clerks in love. The show, scheduled for a limited run in the spring, also stars René Auberjonois, Gavin Creel, Michael McGrath and Jane Krakowski; Scott Ellis is directing, with choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Paul Gemignani. The Roundabout earlier announced Josh Radnor (How I…...
- 9/1/2015
- Deadline TV
Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director just announced that Tony Award winner Michael McGrath Sipos will join previously announced stars, Laura Benanti Amalia, Josh Radnor Georg, Rene Auberjonois Maraczek, Gavin Creel Kodaly and Jane Krakowski Ilona in a new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The production is part of Roundabout's 50th Anniversary season.
- 7/27/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director just announced that Jane Krakowski Ilona will return to Roundabout Theatre Company for their 50th Anniversary Season to star alongside Rene Auberjonois Maraczek and Gavin Creel Kodaly and previously announced stars Laura Benanti and Josh Radnor in a new Broadway production of She Loves Me, directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle with musical direction by Paul Gemignani. This classic musical comedy features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock.
- 7/15/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Performed for four sold-out evenings beginning April 7, 2011, with the superb New York Philharmonic, Company In Concert was filmed for theatrical exhibition in more than 500 theatres nationwide this past March. Company In Concert was produced by Ellen Krass Productions. Lonny Price directed the production with Paul Gemignani conducting the New York Philharmonic.The full concert is now available to watch on Hulu, and you can check it out below...
- 2/12/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Earlier this week, the New York Philharmonic was joined by Marvin Hamlisch's friends and collaborators, including Joshua Bell, Ral Esparza, Michael Feinstein, Maria Friedman, Josh Groban, Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, and Frederica von Stade for a special New Year's Eve concert saluting the late composer-conductor. Paul Gemignani conducted and Lonny Price directed the performance, which was hosted by Audra McDonald.
- 1/2/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Just last night the Benefit Concert Reading of Assassins took place at Studio 54, on the same Broadway stage that Assassins thrilled audiences in 2004. The evening featured musical direction by Paul Gemignani and reunited the stars of the 2004 Tony Award winning production, including Becky Ann Baker Sara Jane Moore, James Barbour Leon Czolgosz, Mario Cantone Samuel Byck, Michael Cerveris John Wilkes Booth, Alexander Gemignani John Hinckley, Neil Patrick Harris BalladeerLee Harvey Oswald, Marc Kudisch Proprietor, Jeffrey Kuhn Giuseppe Zangara and Denis OHare Charles Guiteau. The role of Lynette Squeaky Fromme originally played by Mary Catherine Garrison, was played by Annaleigh Ashford.
- 12/4/2012
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marin Mazzie, Mario Cantone, George Hearn, and more were on hand to honor beloved music director Paul Gemignani at the 21st annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, benefitting the York Theatre Company, at the Edison Ballroom on Monday night. "He's part of you when you perform," said Lonny Price, who directed the evening's presentation. "He breathes with you." Gemignani is the first music director to receive the Hammerstein Award and has worked on 39 Broadway shows, including every one of Stephen Sondheim's musicals. Sondheim provided a special video message at the event. "I love how he can make an actor feel like a singer," Sondheim said. Gemignani's son Alexander hosted the evening, and a veritable smorgasbord of A-list Broadway talent performed for their friend and colleague. Jenn Colella sang "I Know Things Now" from "Into the Woods," and later joined Alex Gemignani for "Move On" from "Sunday in the Park With George.
- 11/20/2012
- backstage.com
Tony Award-winner George Hearn La Cage Aux Folles, Scandoulous joins the The York Theatre Company James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director, to honor legendary Broadway Music Director and Conductor Paul Gemignani with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 21st Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala to be held next Monday, November 19, 2012 at The Edison Ballroom 240 West 47th Street.
- 11/14/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced three productions as part of the 2012-2013 theatrical season. In the fall of 2012, Roundabout will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood, starring Chita Rivera, featuring book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, musical direction by Paul Gemignani and direction by Scott Ellis. Winter 2013 will bring Picnic by William Inge, directed by Sam Gold. The third production announced is The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin by Steven Levenson, directed by Scott Ellis.
- 3/1/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Garber, Krakowski And Radnor Unite For Musical
Actors Victor Garber, Jane Krakowski and Josh Radnor will band together to stage a musical reading of the comedy She Loves Me.
Titanic star Garber, 30 Rock beauty Krakowski and How I Met Your Mother actor Radnor will perform the one-night-only benefit show at Roundabout's Stephen Soundheim Theatre in New York on Monday to raise money for the venue's non-profit organisation.
Radnor tells Entertainment Weekly, "I worked with a vocal coach out in L.A. for a few weeks before I got to New York. My trick is the trick that everyone knows - work really hard and prepare. That way you have something to hold on to, you know, when you’re at the top of the rollercoaster going down on the night you perform."
The funnyman can only hope his nerves don't get the best of him and ruin all his preparation.
He adds, "Our musical director Paul Gemignani said to me the other day that there are only about six perfect musicals and this is one of them... If you slip up once you’re done for."...
Titanic star Garber, 30 Rock beauty Krakowski and How I Met Your Mother actor Radnor will perform the one-night-only benefit show at Roundabout's Stephen Soundheim Theatre in New York on Monday to raise money for the venue's non-profit organisation.
Radnor tells Entertainment Weekly, "I worked with a vocal coach out in L.A. for a few weeks before I got to New York. My trick is the trick that everyone knows - work really hard and prepare. That way you have something to hold on to, you know, when you’re at the top of the rollercoaster going down on the night you perform."
The funnyman can only hope his nerves don't get the best of him and ruin all his preparation.
He adds, "Our musical director Paul Gemignani said to me the other day that there are only about six perfect musicals and this is one of them... If you slip up once you’re done for."...
- 12/2/2011
- WENN
It’s been a song-filled year for the guys of How I Met Your Mother. Music man Neil Patrick Harris starred in Stephen Sondheim’s Company. Jason Segel stretched his pipes in The Muppets. Now Josh Radnor is leading a one-night only benefit reading of the romantic musical comedy She Loves Me at Roundabout’s Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Dec. 5. His co-stars include Tony winner Jane Krakowski, Tony nominee Victor Garber, and a 15-member orchestra — not bad for a guy whose previous singing experience was basically crooning for laughs on TV. Since we already know that he’s a skilled romantic comedian from Himym,...
- 12/2/2011
- by Aubry D'Arminio
- EW.com - PopWatch
The stars turned out in force last night for the first performance of New York Philharmonic’s four-nights-only production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company. There was Alec Baldwin, calling out to a pal in the lobby. And there was Broadway vet Elaine Stritch, looking striking in a hat. And oh, look, it’s Michael Kors in a somewhat wrinkly raincoat. And they were just in the audience. On stage, there was a glittery lineup of Broadway pros (Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone, Anika Noni Rose) and stage newbies (Stephen Colbert, Christina Hendricks, Jon Cryer) in a souped-up concert version of Sondheim’s 1970 musical.
- 4/8/2011
- by Thom Geier
- EW.com - PopWatch
Stephen Colbert will star in the New York Philharmonic production of Company this spring.
The Comedy Central host will play Harry (Martha Plimpton has been cast as his wife, Sarah) in Company, to be staged April 7 to 9 in Avery Fisher Hall, according to the New York Times.
Neil Patrick Harris plays the lead in the Stephen Sondheim musical, directed by Lonny Price and conducted by Paul Gemignani with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.
Also co-starring: Patti LuPone, Anika Noni Rose and Jim Walton.
The Comedy Central host will play Harry (Martha Plimpton has been cast as his wife, Sarah) in Company, to be staged April 7 to 9 in Avery Fisher Hall, according to the New York Times.
Neil Patrick Harris plays the lead in the Stephen Sondheim musical, directed by Lonny Price and conducted by Paul Gemignani with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.
Also co-starring: Patti LuPone, Anika Noni Rose and Jim Walton.
DVD Playhouse December 2010
By
Allen Gardner
America Lost And Found: The Bbs Story (Criterion) Perhaps the best DVD box set released this year, this ultimate cinefile stocking stuffer offered up by Criterion, the Rolls-Royce of home video labels, features seven seminal works from the late ‘60s-early ‘70s that were brought to life by cutting edge producers Bert Schneider, Steve Blauner and director/producer Bob Rafelson, the principals of Bbs Productions. In chronological order: Head (1968) star the Monkees, the manufactured (by Rafelson, et al), American answer to the Beatles who, like it or not, did make an impact on popular culture, particularly in this utterly surreal piece of cinematic anarchy (co-written by Jack Nicholson, who has a cameo), which was largely dismissed upon its initial release, but is now regarded as a counterculture classic. Easy Rider (1969) is arguably regarded as the seminal ‘60s picture, about two hippie drug dealers (director Dennis Hopper...
By
Allen Gardner
America Lost And Found: The Bbs Story (Criterion) Perhaps the best DVD box set released this year, this ultimate cinefile stocking stuffer offered up by Criterion, the Rolls-Royce of home video labels, features seven seminal works from the late ‘60s-early ‘70s that were brought to life by cutting edge producers Bert Schneider, Steve Blauner and director/producer Bob Rafelson, the principals of Bbs Productions. In chronological order: Head (1968) star the Monkees, the manufactured (by Rafelson, et al), American answer to the Beatles who, like it or not, did make an impact on popular culture, particularly in this utterly surreal piece of cinematic anarchy (co-written by Jack Nicholson, who has a cameo), which was largely dismissed upon its initial release, but is now regarded as a counterculture classic. Easy Rider (1969) is arguably regarded as the seminal ‘60s picture, about two hippie drug dealers (director Dennis Hopper...
- 12/20/2010
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
I feel that before I start my review, I need to give a brief overview of Stephen Sondheim and his influence on musical theater. Sadly, I know that just by saying “musical theater,” many people have already tuned out and moved on with their lives. They should be paying attention, though. His work broke down barriers in American entertainment and made audiences rethink love, relationships, and the traditional idea of heroes and villains. If you care about film, television, comics, or any other art form, you should care about Stephen Sondheim, and Sondheim! The Birthday Concert shows just how much he has changed songwriting and storytelling.
For those who do not know Stephen Sondheim by name, it is likely that you recognize some of his work. He wrote the lyrics for West Side Story. He wrote the oft sung and parodied “Send in the Clowns” as well as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,...
For those who do not know Stephen Sondheim by name, it is likely that you recognize some of his work. He wrote the lyrics for West Side Story. He wrote the oft sung and parodied “Send in the Clowns” as well as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,...
- 12/18/2010
- by Rachel Kolb
- JustPressPlay.net
Harris To Sing In Sondheim's Company
Neil Patrick Harris is set to relive the bachelor life on the New York stage next spring in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy Company.
The How I Met Your Mother actor will star in the production about a perennial bachelor, his dating life and his crazy married friends, which will be presented by the New York Philharmonic, according to the New York Times.
The performances will run from 7 to 9 April and will be produced and directed by Lonny Price, with Paul Gemignani conducting.
Company last hit Broadway in 2006 in a production starring Raul Esparza. The show went on to win the Tony Award for best revival of a musical.
And Harris is excited to appear in the musical, which he hails as "a great show for good talent to get an opportunity to stop the show".
Further casting details have yet to be announced.
Harris left the single life behind for partner David Burtka in 2004, and they solidified their relationship by welcoming twin baby boys via surrogate in October.
The How I Met Your Mother actor will star in the production about a perennial bachelor, his dating life and his crazy married friends, which will be presented by the New York Philharmonic, according to the New York Times.
The performances will run from 7 to 9 April and will be produced and directed by Lonny Price, with Paul Gemignani conducting.
Company last hit Broadway in 2006 in a production starring Raul Esparza. The show went on to win the Tony Award for best revival of a musical.
And Harris is excited to appear in the musical, which he hails as "a great show for good talent to get an opportunity to stop the show".
Further casting details have yet to be announced.
Harris left the single life behind for partner David Burtka in 2004, and they solidified their relationship by welcoming twin baby boys via surrogate in October.
- 12/14/2010
- WENN
You are no doubt wondering why ComicMix is reviewing Sondheim! The Birthday Celebration, the DVD edition of the 80th birthday celebration that aired this past week on PBS. Believe it or not, we believe in covering significant events in popular culture, not just the fads and the celebrities, but people who have made contributions that have proved influential to today’s creators. Stephen Sondheim, for over fifty years, has been elevating the musical theater art form, and his music and lyrics have found their way into books, film, and yes, comic books.
Musical theater in America came into its own in 1927 with Showboat, co-written by Jerome Kern with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Its next evolutionary step came with Oklahoma in 1943, from Hammerstein and Richard Rogers. Living down the hall from the lyricist was a young boy named Stephen Sondheim. Their relationship helped Sondheim develop his ear for music and lyrics,...
Musical theater in America came into its own in 1927 with Showboat, co-written by Jerome Kern with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Its next evolutionary step came with Oklahoma in 1943, from Hammerstein and Richard Rogers. Living down the hall from the lyricist was a young boy named Stephen Sondheim. Their relationship helped Sondheim develop his ear for music and lyrics,...
- 11/28/2010
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
On August 13, Ravinia opened its three-day run of Irving Berlin's hit-filled Broadway classic Annie Get Your Gun. Taking on her third Merman role, Patti LuPone stars as the sharp-shooter opposite Patrick Cassidy as Frank Butler and George Hearn as Buffalo Bill Cody. The production is directed by Lonny Price with Paul Gemignani leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The shows, Aug. 13 through 15, begin at 7:30 p.m.
- 8/14/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
On July 31, 2010, Ravinia Festival will honor great American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on the occasion of his 80th birthday, with an all-star cast of soloists who have been featured in Ravinia's musical initiative. The evening reunites the on-stage and behind-the-scenes talents that created Ravinia Festival's acclaimed productions of the Sondheim shows A Little Night Music, Passion, Sunday in the Park with George, Anyone Can Whistle, Sweeney Todd and Gypsy, among others. Highlights of these musicals will be presented by Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris and George Hearn, under the baton of Paul Gemignani and the direction of Lonny Price.
- 7/20/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Conductor Erich Kunzel, affectionately known worldwide as the "Prince of Pops," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his medical treatments will prevent him from conducting Ravinia Festival's June 5th opening night concert as scheduled. Stepping in for Kunzel is celebrated Broadway conductor Paul Gemignani, who will lead the concert production of Camelot starring Sylvia McNair, George Hearn and Rod Gilfrey.
- 5/8/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stockard Channing, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Pal Joey, will be interviewed on "Regis and Kelly," tomorrow, February 5th between 9:00-10:00Am on channel 7. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of Pal Joey starring Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps). Pal Joey features a new book by Tony? Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony? Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony? Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway.
- 2/4/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stockard Channing, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Pal Joey, will conduct a live interview with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, tomorrow on NBC's "Today Show" between 10:00-11:00Am on channel 4. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of Pal Joey starring Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps). Pal Joey features a new book by Tony? Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony? Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony? Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway. The cast of Pal Joey features Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy,...
- 1/26/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Pal Joey stars Stockard Channing and Martha Plimpton will be featured on Wnyc's "The Leonard Lopate Show" on Friday, January 23rd from 12:30-1:00Pm on 93.9Fm and Am 820. Tune in to hear Stockard and Martha discuss their roles in Rodgers and Hart's classic musical. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of Pal Joey starring Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps). Pal Joey features a new book by Tony? Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony? Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony? Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway. The cast of Pal Joey features Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines,...
- 1/22/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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