Despite his new Broadway hit Catch Me If You Can and a trunk load of successful scores representing over 15 years of memorable film music (When Harry Met Sally, South Park, and Sister Act), Marc Shaiman is truly eager to sit front and center when his 2003 winner of eight Tony Awards, Hairspray, takes center stage at the Hollywood Bowl. “The thrill of hearing our songs venturing out into the night sky will be amazing. And, at such a legendary venue, it will surely be quite an event for us.” Shaiman is referring to his co-lyricist and partner Scott Wittman. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | July 18, 2011
Neil Patrick Harris’ staging of The Expert at the Card Table based on a book written in 1902 by “S.W. Erdnase” (a pseudonym), opened Friday at the Edye, the smaller second space at Broad Stage. Master magician Guy Hollingworth, who adapted the book and is billed as the “conjuror,” incorporates amazing sleight-of-hand artistry while unveiling a twisted true tale of murder and deception. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | June 29, 2011
Connie chats about Debbie Allen’s Twist with some of its youngest and most remarkable cast members. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | June 20, 2011
Connie talks to Lez Miz people on opening night and to Sean Galuszka about his Fringe show Poison Apple, which innovatively uses texting in its marketing. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | May 11, 2011
Connie covers the Hollywood Bowl’s 90th season launch, talks with Coachella Valley Repertory’s artistic director Ron Celona about upcoming plans, plus comic Paul Rodriguez explains why his new one-man show is much better than people think. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | April 14, 2011
If you select but one show to see this season, get thee to the Ahmanson to witness an incredible cast at the top of its game in God of Carnage, the Tony-winning play by Yasmine Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. All four original Tony-nominated actors are back together on stage and “in the zone”– Marcia Gay Harden (Best Actress Tony), Jess Daniels, Hope Davis and James Gandolfini are united with their Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus. READ MORE
CONNIE CHATS
by Connie Danese | April 5, 2011
Connie chats about Burn This and King King, READ MORE here!
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | February 25, 2011
Connie Chats with 33 Variations actors Samantha Mathis and Don Amendolia at the opening night party, takes a listen to Linda Eder’s new album and reveals a workshop of a new version of Pal Joey. READ MORE
Connie Chats with Connie Danese
by Connie Danese | February 1, 2011
On opening night of Ballroom with a Twist the red carpet was out for celebrities arriving for this evening of song and dance conceived and choreographed by Louis Van Amstel (Dancing with the Stars). We spotted Freda Payne, Lorenzo Lamas and later recognized the lady in a big floppy hat, seated on the aisle at the back of the orchestra, as none other than Julie Newmar. READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | January 5, 2011
Raisin’ Cane on DVD, New Productions of The Producers and Little Shop of Horrors and New Books by Jane Fonda and Stephen Sondheim. READ MORE
Connie Visits Uptown in Pasadena, Angels
and Normal at the Music Center
by Connie Danese | December 2, 2010
Connie Danese takes a look at Uptown Downtown at The Pasadena Playhouse, Harps and Angels at the Mark Taper Forum and Next to Normal at The Ahmanson Theatre. READ MORE
Connie Chats; November 1, 2010
by Connie Danese | November 1, 2010
Connie Chats about Venice Opening at Douglas, David Campbell’s album and Leslie Uggams Going Uptown. READ MORE
