Monthly Archives: October 2011

New Yorker raves for Sons of the Prophet

NEW YORKER MAGAZINE October 31, 2011 The Theater Bluebird of Unhappiness The comedy of grief in “Sons of the Prophet” By John Lahr “Ravishing” is the best word for Stephens Karam’s new comedy “Sons of the Prophet” (elegantly directed by … Continue reading

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The Book of Mormon’s Robert Lopez joins “South Park” writer’s room for this week’s episode

Robert Lopez, co-author of THE BOOK OF MORMON with “South Park” co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, joined the Writer’s Room for this week’s episode of “South Park”.  The episode, entitled “Broadway Bro Down,” airs on Wednesday, October 26 at … Continue reading

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A Moment in Time, new John Denver musical, gets New York reading

“A Moment in Time” A new musical featuring the songs of John Denver with book by Stewart F. Lane presented at reading in New York City Last week (October 20th and 21st) there were industry readings in New York of … Continue reading

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The Afternoon Report, Friday, October 21, 2011

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Friday, October 21, 2011 The Friday Broadway Ticker:  click on hyperlinked items for more information PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT star Tony Sheldon on NBC “Today in New York” tom am • • • Check … Continue reading

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NY Times raves about Sons of the Prophet

The New York Times October 20, 2011 Blighted Existences, Eased With Hope and Humor By CHARLES ISHERWOOD To observe that a play about extreme suffering is also explosively funny might seem absurd. But one of the many soul-piercing truths in … Continue reading

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Star Tony Sheldon On NBC “Weekend Today in New York” Tomorrow Morning

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL’s Tony Award® nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon, will sit down live with NBC 4 “Weekend Today in New York” anchor Pat Battle tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 22 in the 9:30am … Continue reading

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“Relatively Speaking” Opens on Broadway to Critical Praise

The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened at Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre last night to acclaim. “Firecracker funny! A savory tasting platter of … Continue reading

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Halloween Costume Count-Down #6: The DIVAS

WHAT KIND OF FABULOUS WILL YOU BE THIS HALLOWEEN?   BROADWAY’S TONY AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT COUNTS DOWN TO HALLOWEEN WEEKEND WITH SHOW-INSPIRED COSTUME SUGGESTIONS AND AN IN-THEATRE COSTUME CONTEST #6 – THE DIVAS PRISCILLA’s Divas … Continue reading

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The Afternoon Report, Thursday, October 20, 2011

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, October 20, 2011 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more information: ABC-7 PRESENTS BROADWAY BACKSTAGE FALL PREVIEW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30PM – 8:00PM • … Continue reading

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ABC-7 PRESENTS BROADWAY BACKSTAGE FALL PREVIEW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30PM – 8:00PM

This weekend, ABC-7 will air a half-hour special on the best of the new Broadway season, including AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, HUGH JACKMAN ON BROADWAY, MAN AND BOY, PRIVATE LIVES, RELATIVELY SPEAKING and VENUS IN FUR.  … Continue reading

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