Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Apr. 29

1) Photo Coverage: New York City Center Gala Honoring SONDHEIM- Part 1

Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones, currently starring in the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music, led the all-star cast performing in Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday celebration on April 26 at New York City Center. Like Lansbury and Zeta-Jones, all of the performers have either originated Sondheim characters or performed them in notable revivals. As a group, the gala's performers have appeared in more than 75 Sondheim shows. The gala, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, highlighted numbers from shows for which Sondheim has written both music and lyrics, and featured a full orchestra conducted by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman. The benefit will help fund New York City Center's artistic and education programs. In addition, a portion of the evening's proceeds will go to Young Playwrights Inc, a charity of great importance to Sondheim. (more...)

2) BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek Opening Night of PROMISES, PROMISES!

PROMISES, PROMISES, starring Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth, began previews at the Broadway Theater on Saturday, March 27, 2010 and opened on Sunday night, April 25, 2010. BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat were there to bring you all the excitement of the show's opening night party at The Plaza Hotel. (more...)

3) Bret Michaels Update:Looks to Get Back to Work

Contactmusic.com reports that Bret Michaels spirits are especially high these days and is looking to returning to work as soon as he makes a full recovery. They report that the Poison frontman and his managers currently in the process of rescheduling upcoming tour dates that had been cancelled after the star suffered a massive brain hemmorage last week. Allegedly, Michaels is aiming to join Lynyrd Skynyrd on the road as soon as a month from now. (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: New York City Gala - Tribute to SONDHEIM Part 2

Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones, currently starring in the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music, led the all-star cast performing in Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday celebration on April 26 at New York City Center. Like Lansbury and Zeta-Jones, all of the performers have either originated Sondheim characters or performed them in notable revivals. As a group, the gala's performers have appeared in more than 75 Sondheim shows. The gala, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, highlighted numbers from shows for which Sondheim has written both music and lyrics, and featured a full orchestra conducted by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman. The benefit will help fund New York City Center's artistic and education programs. In addition, a portion of the evening's proceeds will go to Young Playwrights Inc, a charity of great importance to Sondheim. (more...)

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