Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until, one day, a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him a letter once a month, she is never to know the benefactor’s identity—so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs. Through...
Devised and directed by David Zippel Cy Coleman – one of Broadway’s most legendary composers – is a name synonymous with the energy, heat and sensuality of Manhattan. Devised and directed by his collaborator, David Zippel, The Best Is Yet to Come is a celebratory revue that includes the New York premiere of songs from two unpublished Coleman musicals,...
“Gordon told Playbill.com, ‘In December of 2010 John and I had seen one of the regional Christmas musicals (that will remain nameless) and we both felt there was a need for a different kind of holiday show. We wanted to do something contemporary — that was both for kids and adults as well. We felt...
Venerated UK newspaper The Guardian has given a 4-star review to Daddy Long Legs, as theater critic Michael Billington called it “totally captivating!” “The bond between Jerusha and Jervis, himself a wealthy renegade, is intellectual as much as emotional: Gordon’s highly pleasurable numbers often dwell on the joys of reading, and contain more deftly interwoven solos than...
“With there being so much negativity in the world these days, it’s nice to see a play, especially a musical, that has such a sweet disposition. Daddy Long Legs (book by John Caird with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon) is just such a production, telling a good story with a fine score, and doing so without any of the...
“Once, Tribes, and performers Tracie Bennett, Danny Burstein, James Corden, and Audra McDonald are among the winners.” For the full list of nominations and winners, go to Theatermania
The Drama Desk Awards announced that The Best is Yet to Come… the Music of Cy Coleman has been nominated for Outstanding Revue! The Drama Desk Awards will be held on Sunday, June 3rd at The Town Hall in Manhattan. Check out pictures of all of the nominees at Broadway World
“Want to know how to succeed in musical theater? Look no further than the walloping success of the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will end its fruitful run on Sunday, May 20 after 30 previews, 473 regular performances and — count ‘em — three headlining young sensations.” Read the...
“One year ago yesterday, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! Today, the current cast...
“For the new production of Pippin at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the concept was to place the show inside a video game. As you walk towards the theatre entrance, the character Pippin is playing a video game – then during the opening number, Pippin gets sucked into the game that is then played onstage.” Read...
