By Lee Pfeiffer
Since my all-time favorite TV series is "The Honeymooners", the legendary sitcom that was originally broadcast in 1950s, one might think I would have been overjoyed at the prospect of seeing the show's new incarnation as a big-budget musical production that just premiered at the prestigious Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, a venue so revered that it was honored with a special Tony award. In reality, I had considerable trepidation about seeing the show. The characters in the TV series- bus driver Ralph Kramden, his devoted but long-suffering wife Alice and their best friends, sewer worker Ed Norton and his wife Trixie- have been ingrained in the minds of every American baby boomer. In fact, the re-runs have rarely left the New York airwaves even sixty years after their original airings and the four main cast members- Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney and Joyce Randolph...
Since my all-time favorite TV series is "The Honeymooners", the legendary sitcom that was originally broadcast in 1950s, one might think I would have been overjoyed at the prospect of seeing the show's new incarnation as a big-budget musical production that just premiered at the prestigious Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, a venue so revered that it was honored with a special Tony award. In reality, I had considerable trepidation about seeing the show. The characters in the TV series- bus driver Ralph Kramden, his devoted but long-suffering wife Alice and their best friends, sewer worker Ed Norton and his wife Trixie- have been ingrained in the minds of every American baby boomer. In fact, the re-runs have rarely left the New York airwaves even sixty years after their original airings and the four main cast members- Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney and Joyce Randolph...
- 10/10/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Tony-winning actor Michael McGrath takes on the iconic role of Ralph Kramden in Paper Mill Playhouse's World Premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series.
- 10/3/2017
- by Caryn Robbins
- BroadwayWorld.com
In addition to fall TV and a new slate of prestigious films, theater is gearing up for a new season, both on and Off-Broadway.
This year, there is no shortage of Hollywood star power -- ahem, the Broadway debuts of Amy Schumer and Uma Thurman, the return of Anna Camp and Clive Owen, and the Boss -- as well as anticipated new productions, must-see revivals and the redemption of director Julie Taymor. And the action is not limited to New York as two major musical adaptions get their feet wet with out of town tryouts.
2017 Fall Preview: Et's Complete Coverage
Frozen
Through 10/1
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Colorado)
Disney’s global animated phenomenon is headed to the Broadway stage with a new musical from composers and lyricists RobertLopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and book writer Jennifer Lee in February 2018 after a limited engagement in Denver. The Snow Queen-inspired fairy tale and its Norwegian kingdom of Arendelle...
This year, there is no shortage of Hollywood star power -- ahem, the Broadway debuts of Amy Schumer and Uma Thurman, the return of Anna Camp and Clive Owen, and the Boss -- as well as anticipated new productions, must-see revivals and the redemption of director Julie Taymor. And the action is not limited to New York as two major musical adaptions get their feet wet with out of town tryouts.
2017 Fall Preview: Et's Complete Coverage
Frozen
Through 10/1
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Colorado)
Disney’s global animated phenomenon is headed to the Broadway stage with a new musical from composers and lyricists RobertLopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and book writer Jennifer Lee in February 2018 after a limited engagement in Denver. The Snow Queen-inspired fairy tale and its Norwegian kingdom of Arendelle...
- 9/26/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
In celebration of Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th anniversary, She Loves Me returns to Broadway for the first time since it triumphantly launched Roundabout's musical theatre initiative over 20 years ago. Based on the same story that inspired the hit movie You've Got Mail, this romantic musical comedy stars Tony winner Laura Benanti Gypsy, 'Nashville', Zachary Levi First Date, 'Heroes Reborn', Tony winner and Emmy nominee Jane Krakowski Nine, '30 Rock', Tony nominee Gavin Creel Hair, Byron Jennings You Can't Take It With You, and Tony winner Michael McGrath Nice Work If You Can Get It.
- 4/28/2016
- by Contests - Broadway
- 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 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
In celebration of Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th anniversary, She Loves Me returns to Broadway for the first time since it triumphantly launched Roundabout's musical theatre initiative over 20 years ago. Based on the same story that inspired the hit movie You've Got Mail, this romantic musical comedy stars Tony winner Laura Benanti Gypsy, 'Nashville', Zachary Levi First Date, 'Heroes Reborn', Tony winner and Emmy nominee Jane Krakowski Nine, '30 Rock', Tony nominee Gavin Creel Hair, Byron Jennings You Can't Take It With You, and Tony winner Michael McGrath Nice Work If You Can Get It.
- 12/21/2015
- by Contests - Broadway
- 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 celebrates it's 50th anniversary season this year with an outstanding lineup of productions. Included are Clive Owen, Eve Best and Kelly Reilly in Old Times by Harold Pinter, directed by Douglas Hodge Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, Tracee Chimo, Daniel Davis, David Furr, Kate Jennings Grant, Megan Hilty, Rob McClure and Jeremy Shamos in Noises Off by Michael Frayn, directed by Jeremy Herrin The Humans by Stephen Karam, directed by Joe Mantello Keira Knightley, Gabriel Ebert, Matt Ryan and Judith Light in a new adaptation of Therese Raquin by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Emile Zola, directed by Evan Cabnet Laura Benanti, Josh Radnor, Rene Auberjonois, Gavin Creel, Michael McGrath and Jane Krakowski in She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff, Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, directed by Scott Ellis Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher, Jr. in Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill,...
- 9/11/2015
- by Jennifer Broski
- 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
Zachary Levi, star of the short-lived cult hit “Chuck” and this fall’s NBC reboot “Heroes Reborn,” will join the cast of the star-studded musical comedy revival “She Loves Me” at Broadway’s Studio 54 this spring. Levi, who made his Broadway debut in the 2013 musical “First Date,” is replacing former “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor, who bowed out due to a scheduling conflict. Levi will play the romantic lead opposite Tony winner Laura Benanti (“Nashville”). The cast also includes René Auberjonois, Gavin Creel, Michael McGrath and Jane Krakowski. Also Read: 'Heroes Reborn' Creator Confirms Death of Original Character,...
- 9/1/2015
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
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 presents a new Broadway production of the classic musical On the Twentieth Century starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Golden Globe, SAG Award winner amp Tony nominee Peter Gallagher, Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Tony winner Michael McGrath and Tony winner Mary Louise Wilson. On the Twentieth Century is choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle and directed by six-time Tony nominee Scott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman, and book amp lyrics by Betty ComdenandAdolph Green. On the Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur amp Bruce Millholland. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince.Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the company in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride...
- 3/16/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director presents a new Broadway production of the classic musical On the Twentieth Century starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Golden Globe, SAG Award winner amp Tony nominee Peter Gallagher, Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Tony winner Michael McGrath and Tony winner Mary Louise Wilson. On the Twentieth Century is choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle and directed by six-time Tony nominee Scott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman, and book amp lyrics by Betty ComdenandAdolph Green. On the Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur amp Bruce Millholland. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince.The production officially opened last night, and you can check out photos from the red carpet below...
- 3/16/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the classic musical On the Twentieth Century, which will play a 20-week limited engagement through July 5, 2015, beginning previews on February 12, 2015 and opening officially on March 12, 2015 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway 227 West 42nd Street. Starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Chenoweth, Golden Globe amp SAG Award winner amp Tony nominee Gallagher, Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Tony winner Michael McGrath and Tony winner Mary Louise Wilson, On the Twentieth Century will be choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle and directed by six-time Tony nomineeScott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman and book amp lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. On the Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur amp Bruce Millholland.The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the full gang. Check out interviews with Chenoweth, Gallagher, Ellis and...
- 1/29/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced additional casting for the new Broadway production of the classic musical On the Twentieth Century starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Golden Globe amp SAG Award winner amp Tony nominee Peter Gallagher, Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Tony winner Michael McGrath and Tony winner Mary Louise Wilson. On the Twentieth Century will be choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle and directed by six-time Tony nominee Scott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman and book amp lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. On the Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur amp Bruce Millholland. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince.
- 11/24/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Here are two bold predictions about what will not be coming to Broadway anytime soon: Duck Dynasty: The Musical, and Allison Williams as Peter Pan in Finding Neverland. Anything else you read about either show is speculation. Kindly unknot your knickers.
First, the Duck decoy: The New York Times did a rather extraordinary favor on Thursday for the producers of a Las Vegas revue based on A&E’s Duck Dynasty franchise. The Times put this very silly story on page A1 and, in the headline, attached the word “Broadway” to the enterprise. This caused a number of otherwise sane theater denizens to foam at the mouth over the prospect of an invasion by reckless red-state redneck homophobes into the sacred PC precincts of Times Square, which must by any means necessary be kept safe for the roving gangs of Elmos, Batmen and premium-price ticket sellers desperately trying to sink their hooks,...
First, the Duck decoy: The New York Times did a rather extraordinary favor on Thursday for the producers of a Las Vegas revue based on A&E’s Duck Dynasty franchise. The Times put this very silly story on page A1 and, in the headline, attached the word “Broadway” to the enterprise. This caused a number of otherwise sane theater denizens to foam at the mouth over the prospect of an invasion by reckless red-state redneck homophobes into the sacred PC precincts of Times Square, which must by any means necessary be kept safe for the roving gangs of Elmos, Batmen and premium-price ticket sellers desperately trying to sink their hooks,...
- 11/14/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director just announced that the new Broadway production of the classic musical On The Twentieth Century starring Tony amp Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth as 'Lily Garland' and Golden Globe amp SAG Award winner amp Tony nominee Peter Gallagher as 'Oscar Jaffee,' will feature Tony nominee Andy Karl as 'Bruce Granit,' Mark LinnBaker as 'Oliver Webb,' Tony Award winner Michael McGrath as 'Owen O'Malley' and Tony Award winner Mary Louise Wilson as 'Letitia Primrose.' On The Twentieth Century will be choreographed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle and directed by sixtime Tony nominee Scott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman and book amp lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. On The Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur amp Bruce Mullholland. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince.
- 10/20/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Well, a few things, maybe.
It’s not at all hard to understand why Harvey Weinstein turned to Diane Paulus to overhaul Finding Neverland, the musical based on Miramax’s 2004 movie starring Johnny Depp as Peter Pan creator J.M Barrie. Paulus brings a broad catholicity of taste to her work as artistic director of the non-profit American Repertory Theatre, and that wide-ranging sensibility has led to her own souped-up, physically dazzling revivals of Hair and Pippin, both of which moved to Broadway.
When a 2012 tryout in Leicester, England under the leadership of Rob Ashford was met with yawns, Weinstein sent Finding Neverland back to the drawing board. In addition to hiring Paulus, he replaced Allan Knee (who wrote The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the basis for the film) with James Graham as book writer. U.K. pop-music specialists Gary Barlow...
It’s not at all hard to understand why Harvey Weinstein turned to Diane Paulus to overhaul Finding Neverland, the musical based on Miramax’s 2004 movie starring Johnny Depp as Peter Pan creator J.M Barrie. Paulus brings a broad catholicity of taste to her work as artistic director of the non-profit American Repertory Theatre, and that wide-ranging sensibility has led to her own souped-up, physically dazzling revivals of Hair and Pippin, both of which moved to Broadway.
When a 2012 tryout in Leicester, England under the leadership of Rob Ashford was met with yawns, Weinstein sent Finding Neverland back to the drawing board. In addition to hiring Paulus, he replaced Allan Knee (who wrote The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the basis for the film) with James Graham as book writer. U.K. pop-music specialists Gary Barlow...
- 8/14/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Ah, the Idoldome. It's my fourth year recapping the behind-the-scenery at American Idol, and my third inside the double-decker, steel-and-mylar-and-hd-jumboscreens behemoth that is known as the Idoldome. Best I can tell, the set itself hasn't changed much at all since The Season of Kradison -- the only major difference to the studio I caught was the addition of three rows or so to the rear of the audience. Still, the place never fails to impress with its über-blue ridiculousness. It really does usher in a sense of grand occasion and drama to the Idol experience, and after visiting the intimate and easygoing Idolcupola last week,...
- 3/17/2010
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Brash and obsessive, tech tycoon Tom Siebel believes that keeping teens off crystal meth is largely a matter of educating and scaring them. Could he be right?
As you might expect of a self-made billionaire, Tom Siebel exudes inexhaustibility. It's tiring just being around him. One afternoon last fall, Siebel bounds into the kitchen of his sprawling ranch house in central Montana, and after he takes very firm hold of my hand -- "Tom! Good to see you," he announces, shaking away, as if I might not have learned the name of the man whose 72,000-acre property I am visiting -- he asks, "Want to see some elk?" Siebel is wearing jeans, a plaid work shirt, and nerdy wire-rim glasses. He is out of breath because, in the hour since he stepped off a private jet from California, he has destroyed a round of clay pigeons on his shooting range.
As you might expect of a self-made billionaire, Tom Siebel exudes inexhaustibility. It's tiring just being around him. One afternoon last fall, Siebel bounds into the kitchen of his sprawling ranch house in central Montana, and after he takes very firm hold of my hand -- "Tom! Good to see you," he announces, shaking away, as if I might not have learned the name of the man whose 72,000-acre property I am visiting -- he asks, "Want to see some elk?" Siebel is wearing jeans, a plaid work shirt, and nerdy wire-rim glasses. He is out of breath because, in the hour since he stepped off a private jet from California, he has destroyed a round of clay pigeons on his shooting range.
- 5/11/2009
- by James Verini
- Fast Company
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