‘Romeo and Juliet’ on Broadway Will Offer Student Discounts

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Karen Nowosad

Romeo and JulietA revival of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is preparing for a first preview next month on August 24 with an official opening on September 29 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on W. 46th Street in New York. The box office opened yesterday, July 22, along with the announcement of their Student Ticket Program.

This is a great opportunity for people who are currently students to see a Broadway show for a very fine price along with good accessibility to tickets.

Here’s how it works:

  • The Student Ticket Program will provide 100 seats per show for the price of $20 for students and educators.
  • Rather than having a lottery or rush program, these tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the box office with valid ID.
  • Additionally, students can be verified in advance to order tickets online, exclusively through TIX4STUDENTS.COM.
  • There is a limit of two tickets per order either on that website or the box office. Be aware that the price does not include facility fee.

This is the first time in years that Romeo and Juliet has played on Broadway. This production will features international film star Orlando Bloom and two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad in the title roles as the star-crossed lovers. The cast will also include former American Idol finalist Justin Guarini as Paris, Tony Award winner Brent Carver as Friar Laurence, two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell as the Nurse, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper as Lord Capulet, Christian Camargo as Mercutio, Roslyn Ruff as Lady Capulet, Conrad Kemp as Benvolio, Corey Hawkins as Tybalt and Geoffrey Owens as Prince Escalus. Completing the company are Donte Bonner, Joe Carroll, Don Guillory, Sheria Irving, Maurice Jones, Eric Loscheider, Spencer Plachy, Michael Rudko, Tracy Sallows, Thomas Schall, Carolyn Michelle Smith and Nance Williamson.

David Leveaux is directing the production.

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2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival Opens Today

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Karen Nowosad

logojulyThe 10th Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival opens today. The Festival, which is a showcase of new musicals as well as readings, concerts and other special events, runs through July 28.

This year, the main productions are all being presented at theaters on W. 42nd Street. They include the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theater, The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theater and the Studio Theater located at the Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street and the Pearl Theatre Company Performance Space at 555 W. 42nd Street. I haven’t had a chance to visit the Pearl Theatre space, but I have been to the Perhsing Square Signature Center and it is an outstanding space for theater. Seating in the theaters is very  comfortable  and the general atmosphere is bright, modern, and welcoming.

The festival hub will feature free performances, talkbacks and other special events.  This year it is located in the Pershing Square Signature Center’s central lobby. A cafe and the Pershing’s bookstore are also available.

Tickets are reasonably priced at $25 for each of the main productions and are spaced out during the month to allow patrons to see a nice variety of the offerings. The shows selected as the main productions go through an application and screening process in order to become part of the Festival. Shows such as Next to Normal, title of show, and F*cking Up Everything got their starts in previous year’s showings of NYMF.

For complete information on the Festival including shows and events and purchase of tickets can be found at the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s website: www.nymf.org

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Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Announces 2013 Play Reading Series

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Karen Nowosad

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced their 2013 Play Reading Series. The offerings provide an opportunity for play goers to attend a reading of a play by actors and participate in a talk-back session with the creative team after the reading. The feedback collected becomes a part of the assessment process of selecting plays for future performances. This year’s selections include:

Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
July 15 – 7:00 p.m.

The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux
August 19 – 7:00 p.m.

The Tragedy of Mister Morn by Vladimir Nadokov
September 30 – 7:00 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased for $15 per reading for an adult and $10 for students. A subscription runs $36 for entrance to all three readings.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact:
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Box Office: 973-408-5600
Email: BoxOffice@ShakespeareNJ.org

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