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Review: NWU Theatre rocks 'Rent'Lincoln Journal StarThe ensemble numbers were memorable as well, including a very entertaining "La Vie Boheme" and the musical's signature song, "Seasons for Love," which ...and more »
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Spring theater offerings in WashingtonWashington Post"Sycamore Trees," the second play to come out of Signature Theatre's American Musical Voices Project (after last season's "Giant"), has its world premiere ...and more »
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Signature Theater Announces Next Week's Free Community EventsBroadway WorldToday, Signature Theatre broadens and brightens the region's cultural landscape with its bold productions of challenging new and established works. ...and more »
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Hartford CourantThe Hartford Courant, Conn., Frank Rizzo column: Kate Mulgrew To Star In ...California ChronicleThe Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, Mass. also will be opening that week with Beckett's "Endgame." Hartford Stage/Signature Theatre Company's ...Mulgrew Will Lead Antony and Cleopatra at Hartford StagePlaybill.comKate Mulgrew to Star in Hartford Stage's Antony and Cleopatra; Tina Landau DirectsTheaterMania.comall 7 news articles »
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Boston GlobeArts: the week aheadBoston GlobeRoberts Studio Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatrescene.com HOT MIKADO New Repertory Theatre artistic director Kate Warner ...
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Signature Theatre Offers 'Page to Stage' & Cast Discussion 5/3 & 5/6Broadway WorldDuring the first week in May, Signature Theatre offers two free events to the public. On Monday, May 3 from 7 to 8 pm, Michael Baron, Signature Theatre's ...
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Signature Theatre Gives Away Free Subscriptions to Anyone Named Antoinette 5/4Broadway WorldArlington's Signature Theatre, which won the 2009 Tony Award for Regional Theater, will welcome the next Tony nominees into the club on Tuesday, ...
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Signature's THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Enters Final Two Weeks, Ends 5/8Broadway WorldSignature Theatre Company devoted its 1994-1995 season to Horton Foote, including the world premieres of The Young Man from Atlanta (for which Foote won the ...
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Jill Paice originated the role of Laura Fairlie in world premiere of THE WOMAN IN WHITE, both in the West End and on Broadway. Jill originated the role of Niki Harris in CURTAINS at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and reprised her role on Broadway
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Title of Show @ Signature Theatre Starring Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig & Jenna Soklowski Music Direction by Gabe Mangiante Direction & Choreography by Matthew Gardiner April 6- June 27th www.signature-theatre.org
Washington PostTheater review: Peter Marks on '[title of show]' at Signature TheatreWashington PostLASTING LAUGHS: Clockwise from center, Sam Ludwig, Jenna Sokolowski, James Gardiner and Erin Driscoll in Signature Theatre's "[title of show]. ...
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Stephen Sondheim presents Angela Lansbury with the Stephen Sondheim Award on April 12, 2010. Signature Theatre's Annual Gala takes place at the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC
The Signature Theatre's Stephen Sondheim Award GalaThe HillThe Signature Theatre on Monday night awarded its first annual Stephen Sondheim Award to legendary actress Angela Lansbury at a black-tie celebration at the ...Angela Lansbury Says Sondheim Put Her on the Musical Theatre MapBroadway WorldFirst-Nighter: Anyone Can Whistle Those Great Stephen Sondheim MelodiesHuffington Post (blog)all 7 news articles »
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TheaterMania.comSignature Adds THE ILLUSION To Their 2010-11 Season Celebrating Tony KushnerBroadway WorldSignature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce the final production for their ...'The Illusion' Is Added to Kushner LineupNew York TimesTony Kushner's The Illusion Will Complete Signature Theatre's 2010-2011 SeasonTheaterMania.comThe Illusion to be produced by SignatureNew York Theatre GuidePlaybill.com -Griffon Newsall 8 news articles »
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TheaterMania.comSignature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18Broadway WorldSignature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, ...Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn, Jessica Molaskey, Tony Yazbeck, et al. Set for ...TheaterMania.comall 2 news articles »
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Upcoming Washington area theater productions and closing showsWashington PostClosing Sunday: "Sweeney Todd" at the Signature Theatre (703-573-7328); "Golden Age" at the Family Theater, Kennedy Center (800-444-1324).DCist's April Theater PreviewDCist.comall 2 news articles »
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'title of show' heads to Signature TheatreWashington PostIt's a challenge that Signature Theatre and companies around the country are happy to tackle, given the show's reputation as an infectious, ...
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Playbill.comLucille Lortel Nominees AnnouncedNew York Times (blog)The Orphans' Home Cycle; Signature Theatre Company and Hartford Stage, Producers; Written by Horton Foote. The Temperamentals; Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and ...Hartford Stage's "Orphans' Home Cycle" Receives Lortel "Best Play" NominationHartford Courant (blog)all 10 news articles »
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Paul Scott Goodman Opens at MetroStage 4/15-5/9Broadway WorldDirector Michael Baron is the Associate Director of Signature Theatre and has directed over 60 productions at theaters across the country. ...
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Alexandria and Arlington community calendar, April 1 to 8, 2010Washington Post"SWEENEY TODD," performance of Stephen Sondheim's musical, by Signature Theatre. 8 pm Thursday-Friday, 2 and 8 pm Saturday, 2 and 7 pm Sunday, Signature ...
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The box office phones are ringing off the hook but we wanted to clear up some confusion regarding [title of show]. Featuring Jenna Sokolowski, Spencer Hankins, Pat and her Monkey. Come check out [title of show] at Signature Theatre beginning April 9, 2010. www.signature-theatre.org
Washinton theatre troupes' coming attractionsBaltimore SunBig, splashy revivals Signature Theatre brings back Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard," with Broadway star Florence Lacey performing the role of ...Music to their earsBaltimore Sunall 7 news articles »
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TheaterMania.comThe Public Theater & Signature Theatre to Premiere Tony Kushner's INTELLIGENT ...Broadway WorldThe Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James ...Kushner's Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Bow at the Public Theater in 2011Playbill.comThe Intelligent Homosexual'S Guide to Capitalism and ...New York Theatre GuideNew Kushner Play to Premiere at PublicBack StageTheaterMania.com -Pioneer Press -Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)all 15 news articles »
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Introducing the cast and crew of Signature's upcoming production of the hit Broadway musical [title of show]. Featuring Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig, Jenna Sokolowski, and introducing Gabe Mangiante as Larry. Directed by Matthew Gardiner. Performances begin April 9, 2010. Come check us out!! www.signature-theatre.org
New York TimesNew Signature Theater, Close to the OldNew York TimesIt is a far cry from the freestanding performing arts center, designed by Frank Gehry, that was supposed to be the Signature Theater ...Signature Theatre Company Reveals Details for New Signature CenterTheaterMania.comPHOTO CALL: Gehry's Models for the New Signature Theatre VenuePlaybill.comSignature Theater images revealedThe Real Deal New York (blog)all 9 news articles »
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The new Signature Theatre Center, designed by Frank Gehry, is changing the cultural landscape of New York City.
Edward Norton at the 2010 Signature Theatre Companys Annual Gala.
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...guest of honor at the gala was architect Frank Gehry, who designed Signature Theatre Company's new home, Signature Center, that is currently under construction on West 42nd Street. Signature Theatre Company celebrated both the ongoing construction of its new...
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I Am My Own Wife at Signature Theatre. Starring Andrew Long Now Thru March 7th, 2010 www.signature-theatre.org
Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd 20th Anniversary Production at the Tony Award®-Winning Signature Theatre Starring Edward Gero and Sherri L Edelen February 9- April 4 2010 www.signature-theatre.org
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...reported yesterday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Signature Theatre Company Founding Artistic Director James Houghton and Related Companies Executive Vice President Bruce A. Beal Jr. announced a $60 million partnership to...
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"Washington to New York" by Peter Lerman - Performed by Brandon Victor Dixon. From "Songs of Peter Lerman" at Signature Theatre
"Into Your Eyes" Music and Lyrics by Peter Lerman. Performed by Chris Ayer on 7/26/08 in "Songs of Peter Lerman" at Signature Theatre
"Magical Night" Music and Lyrics by Peter Lerman. Performed by Mike Barry in "Songs of Peter Lerman" at Signature Theatre 7/26/08.
"Trust" Music and Lyrics by Peter Lerman. Performed by Chris Ayer, Mike Barry, Brandon Victor Dixon, & Eleasha Gamble. "Songs of Peter Lerman" Signature Theatre 7/26/08
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...Theatre, nationally renowned for its innovation in musical theater, will reinvent the 1927 classic American musical, Show Boat, in a brand new production playing November 10, 2009 through January 17, 2010. Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer is creating an intimate...
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Get your tickets for The Glory Days Record Release Reunion Concert in the MAX at Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA) on Monday, November 30th @ 8pm. This will be a special evening reuniting the original cast and creators of GLORY DAYS as they recount their journey from Signature to Broadway, tell stories about their experience, and sing songs that were cut from the show as well as tracks that are available on their original cast album, available beginning November 24th on Sh-K-Boom Records. There will be a CD signing after the performance. Featuring: Nick Blaemire, James Gardiner, Steven Booth, Andrew Call, Jesse JP Johnson, and Adam Halpin. For tickets call (703) 820-9771
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...Theatre’s artistic director Eric Schaeffer has been tapped to direct a show on Broadway next March. Schaeffer will helm “Million Dollar Quartet”, a new musical based on a recording session featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley...
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Leah Horowitz and Stanley Bahorek perform "Little Mysteries" from THE BOY DETECTIVE FAILS, a musical based on the novel by Joe Meno, with music and lyrics by Adam Gwon and book by Joe Meno, in concert at the Kennedy Center. The piece was commissioned by Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Thanks to Kevin Ireland at www.thebestarts.com for editing this video for youtube!
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...Theatre, nationally renowned for its innovation in musical theater, will reinvent the 1927 classic American musical, Show Boat, in a brand new production playing November 10, 2009 through January 17, 2010. Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer is creating an intimate...
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Tampa Theatre's longtime organist Bob Baker closed most performances with "I Ain't Down Yet" from The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and to many, this song was quintessential Tampa Theatre. At his memorial celebration on September 13, 2009, the theatre rang once more with his signature tune, and we've shared it here for everyone to enjoy. For more info about Bob and his life, visit www.tampatheatre.org/bobbaker.php.
First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb A World Premiere Theatrical Event by the Tony Award®-Winning Signature Theatre The music and lyrics of Kander & Ebb, from shows and movies ranging from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains to New York, New York Starring Broadway talent Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble Featuring over 40 reinvented and rediscovered songs plus a 19-piece orchestra September 10 27, 2009 www.signature-theatre.org
A preview for the world-premiere theatrical event "First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb" at the 2009 Tony-winning Signature Theatre, Sept 10 - 27. An amazing tribute to Broadway's most celebrated duo from "Cabaret" to "Chicago" to "Curtains" Signature pulls out the stops with Broadways Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble, a 19-piece orchestra, and choreography, plus staging by Eric Schaeffer. www.signature-theatre.org 703-820-9771
Flo Lacey, Dan Cooney, Amy mcwilliams, Lauren Williams, Eleasha Gamble and Priscilla Cuellar perform "Annabel lee" from the Musical Nevermore written by Matt Conner. This clip is from the Nevermore concert at Signature Theatre's Open House. Nevermore sets the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe to music. The show tells the story of his life.
Eleasha Gamble performs 'New York, New York' with Jon Kalbfleish on the piano in a sneak preview for the world-premiere theatrical event "First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb" at the 2009 Tony-winning Signature Theatre, Sept 10 - 27. An amazing tribute to Broadway's most celebrated duo from "Cabaret" to "Chicago" to "Curtains" Signature pulls out the stops with Broadways Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble, a 19-piece orchestra, and choreography, plus staging by Eric Schaeffer. www.signature-theatre.org 703-820-9771 Video by Thom Wolf
Tony Nominee Emily Skinner In The Broadway Hit Dirty Blonde August 11 - October 4, 2009 Signature Theatre Arlington, VA
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...Theatre, the recipient of the 2009 Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theatre, presents its Sizzlin' Summer Cabaret series July 7 through 24 - three weeks of live music and performances ranging from cabaret and show tunes to jazz, blues, and R&B. In addition,...
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www.pbs.org Arlington, Va.'s Signature Theatre won a 2009 Tony Award as one of the nation's best regional theaters. Jeffrey Brown explores the theater's history and humble beginnings. www.pbs.org Newshour, Jim Lehrer, Jeffrey Brown, Art Beat, PBS, Signature Theatre, Tony Awards
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...Theatre is currently presenting the Washington area premiere of the innovative musical See What I Wanna See, a fascinating exploration of three stories of lust, greed, murder, faith, and redemption. Written by Michael John LaChiusa, considered one of today's...
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