Play On! 1997 - Articles Page 2

Opened: March 20, 1997
Closing: unknown

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Based on Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare


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CATS Musical Opens June 14 At The Belmont Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024


CATS The Musical opens June 14 at The Belmont Theatre, featuring iconic music and choreography. Don't miss this beloved show about the magical world of Jellicle cats.

Tennessee Playwrights Studio Presents ONLYFAM - The Hilarious New Comedy By Mary McCallum
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024


Tennessee Playwrights Studio will present the world premiere of ONLYFAM, a new comedy by Mary McCallum. Directed by Shawn Whitsell.

Photos: N/A Stars Holland Taylor, Ana Villafañe, And More Meet The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 31, 2024


Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa, directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus.

NH Theatre Project to Conclude Season With ROMEO & HER SISTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


NH Theatre Project will wrap up its season with ROMEO & HER SISTER, a unique historical dramedy that offers a fresh twist on classic themes. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery In Fort Worth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


The #HAM4HAM lottery is coming to Fort Worth, offering fans a chance to win $10 tickets to see HAMILTON at Bass Performance Hall. Learn how to enter the lottery and purchase tickets.

THE NOTEBOOK Cast to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Ben Cameron’s Broadway Sessions will return to The Green Room 42 on June 6th, featuring cast members from THE NOTEBOOK. Performers include Hilary Fisher, Dorcas Leung, Happy McPartlin, and more.

Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024


The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name

Video: Carín León Unveils 'Despídase bien'
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024


One of the most influential rising global artists, Carín León, has released his much anticipated new album Boca Chueca Vol. 1. The album features 19 songs and showcases Carín experimenting with a variety of genres, incorporating rock, country and pop. Watch the music video for Despídase bien from the album!

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2024


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - May 31, 2024


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Great Gatsby on Broadway.

Review: CASHINO at Birdland Is High-Energy, Nonstop Fun
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2024


Susie Mosher (Hairspray) and recording artist John Boswell are Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole, two desperate, crazy Vegas casino singers. Mosher and Boswell are doing a limited run of Cashino, with a short film followed by a high energy live set featuring crazy, ultra-specific 80s + Broadway mashups. See the last two shows on June 25th and July 30th

Student Blog: The Power of Comedy
by Student Blogger: Ellie Weaver - Jun 1, 2024


While drama is super important to the theater industry, the value of comedic productions cannot be ignored. Comedy deserves just as much recognition and praise as drama receives. Comedic shows should in no way be considered “cheap” or “less than” just because they are meant to be fun.

Student Blog: Junior Year in Review
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - Jun 1, 2024


Junior year of high school is infamous for being the busiest and most intense. In my experience, I had to balance two AP classes, two performing groups, standardized testing, and more. In this blog, I am going to recap all of my theatre-related endeavors month-by-month throughout this school year, all the way from July 2023 to the present.

Are There Lots of Musicals About Teenagers?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 2, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

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Play On! - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Andre De Shields
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Luther Henderson
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Andre De Shields
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Tonya Pinkins

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