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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Gatsby @ A.R.T. (American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA), Lucie Arnaz: I GOT THE JOB! @ 54 Below, South Pacific @ Goodspeed, West Bank Cafe / Laurie Beechman Theatre Closing, The Online Books Page presents serial archive listings for Theatre Arts, and Tom Viola to Retire After 36 Years as Executive Director of BC/EFA
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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. His new book, Brain Teasers for Broadway Geniuses, is now available wherever finer books are sold. Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.
James Marino | [email protected] | Facebook
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Pre:
Stagecraft: Mario Correa on “N/A” is now available to the general public
Reviews:
Charlotte MacInnes (Daisy), Isaac Powell (Gatsby), and members of the ensemble in the A.R.T. world premiere of Gatsby. Photo: Julieta Cervantes
PF: Gatsby @ A.R.T. (American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA), through August 3, 2024
Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Music by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett
Lyrics by Florence Welch
Book by Martyna Majok
Music Supervision by Kimberly Grigsby
Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh
Directed by Rachel Chavkin
MP: Lucie Arnaz: I GOT THE JOB! Songs From My Musical Past With Music Director Ron Abel @ 54 Below
This Week on Broadway for July 15, 2018: Lucie Arnaz
Joan Almedilla, Cameron Loyal, and the cast of Goodspeed’s South Pacific
PF: South Pacific @ Goodspeed, through August 11, 2024
DIRECTED BY Chay Yew | ChayYew.com | Wikipedia
Chay Yew is one to watch.
News:
After 36 Years, Hal Prince’s Name Can No Longer Be Found in a Broadway Playbill BY MARGARET HALL
Prince’s momentous Broadway credit streak came to a close July 7 with the closing of Merrily We Roll Along.
West Bank Cafe / Laurie Beechman Theatre Closing
Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years by Phil O’Brien
Today’s Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness by Blair Ingenthron
The production also canceled both performances yesterday. (Jul. 21, 2024)
The Online Books Page presents serial archive listings for Theatre Arts
Tom Viola to Retire After 36 Years as Executive Director of BC/EFA
Broadway Cares: Executive Director Tom Viola Announces Retirement at End of 2024
Next Week:
Matt Tamanini returns to This Week on Broadway!
Peter’s Brainteaser:
There’s a current theater company whose name is the same as the title of a song that began the second act of a Tony-nominated musical.
Hint: The singer of this song won a Tony for his performance.
What’s the name of the troupe and the song?
Who won the Tony?
Michael’s Musical Moments
MUSIC: LUCIE ARNAZ: I GOT THE JOB! SONGS FROM MY MUSICAL PAST
Music Opener:
OPENER: “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (start at 0:16 and fade out around 1:10)
Music Closer:
CLOSER: “They’re Playing Our Song” into “I Still Believe in Love” (fade in around 1:10 and play through to end)
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