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In the News (Mon 21 Dec 09)

  
 Aisle Say (Seattle): DREAMGIRLS
Even Seattle's 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, the premiere producer of big scale musicals in the Northwest, needed to enlist Sacramento's California Musical Theatre and the American Musical Theatre of San Jose in order to marshal the necessary resources.
Because of it's talent demands, and the high cost of its elaborate physical production, it isn't a show you'll ever see on community theatre or middling regional theatre schedules.
I doubt I'll see another production of "Dreamgirls" for some time to come, and I feel privileged and delighted to have seen it done by so much great talent, in such a rich and abundant presentation.
www.aislesay.com /WA-DREAMGIRLS.html

  
 PSTOS - 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Washington
In 1978, The 5th Avenue closed its doors and seemed destined for the same fate as some of Seattle other magnificent theatres: to be torn down and replaced with new construction or, even worse, a parking lot.
The 5th Avenue opened on September 23, 1926 and was one of the first theatres designed in an Asian motif.
They formed the 5th Avenue Theatre Association, a non-profit organization responsible for restoration of the theatre and its operation as a successful arts venue.
www.pstos.org /instruments/wa/seattle/5th-ave.htm

  
 Welcome to 5th Avenue Scottsdale
5th Avenue on one end is capped by the Scottsdale Culinary Institute and the newly opened Theatre 4301 which is now playing "Menopause Musical".
5th Avenue is the heart of Scottsdale's history.
5th Avenue Area where dining, shopping and entertainment culminate with the flow of energy generated from the Bob Parks 5th Avenue Horse Fountain.
www.5thavescottsdale.org

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Fifth (5th) Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre, built by Pacific Theatres, Inc., was easily one of the most elegant and lavishly appointed theaters on the West Coast when it opened in September 1926.
Whether one was outside or inside or the new venue, the opening of the 5th Avenue Theatre was a stunning success, an event that brought Seattle together as few others had to that point in the city’s history.
Although the Oriental flavor of the new 5th Avenue tended to dominate the visitor's first impression of the house, the comfort of patrons was a prime concern for designers.
www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=3750

  
 The Seattle Times: Editorials & Opinion: 5th Avenue Theatre emits silver sparks
The 5th Avenue Theatre is a valued cultural anchor for downtown Seattle and the region.
Vitality and verve are constants of the 5th Avenue story, whether it is a dynamo of theatrical arts on stage or intense behind-the-scenes activity by civic-minded executives and individual donors.
The 5th Avenue history is a blend of struggle and achievement that has brought industry recognition for collaboration and an ability to nurture musical-theater productions and take risks on new shows.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/editorialsopinion/2002285764_fifthaved24.html

  
 The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: Talented singing cast sizzles at 5th Avenue
In an energetic new production at 5th Avenue Theatre, director Bill Berry has pasted the same tunes into a sonic scrapbook of friends going through high school in the '50s, and regathering as adults in the '60s.
In her first 5th Avenue gig, Sarah Rudinoff clowns for laughs but also holds her own vocally — particularly on "Pearl's A Singer," a bittersweet story-song John Prine might have written.
And if the 5th Avenue's version doesn't always blast your socks off, or go for the gritty, it's an enjoyable evening with some talented Seattle performers claiming center stage.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2002070530_smokey25.html

  
 The 5th Avenue Theatre - Education Fund
The 5th Avenue Theatre's interior was modeled after China's Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
The 5th Avenue Theatre Education Fund, administered by The Seattle Foundation, is part of our education and outreach program.
"The 5th Avenue Theatre is a National Treasure"
www.5thavenuetheater.org /endowment.shtml

  
 5th Avenue gives voters a 'Dandy' incentive to register
The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre and the League of Women Voters have worked out a deal: tomorrow and on Thursday you can register to vote at a table next to the theater's box office.
Full-price 5th Avenue tickets range from $18 to $67.
"Yankee Doodle Dandy" is 5th Avenue artistic director David Armstrong's new biomusical about writer/composer/ performer George M. Cohan (1878-1942).
seattlepi.nwsource.com /theater/166525_tf229.html

  
 Cinema Treasures 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue was a district 4 Fox theater before it closed.
The architect of the Fifth Avenue Theatre was Clifford A. Balch.
This is another photo of the 5th Avenue Theater.
cinematreasures.org /theater/2177   (861 words)

  
 5th Avenue's 'Guys and Dolls' revival: A dazzler all-around
The revival of "G&D" at the 5th Avenue Theatre still has the colorful characters.
At the 5th Avenue, folklore has become positively mythic.
When the musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" premiered some 50 years ago on Broadway, the production struck sparks with the clash between colorful characters and gritty surroundings.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /theater/guysq.shtml   (753 words)

  
 The 5th Avenue is alive with the 'Sound of Music'
The appearances give her an opportunity to promote, and autograph, copies of her books "Forever Liesl" and "Letters to Liesl." Carr only attends benefit performances, like the one last night at the 5th Avenue Theatre.
Next weekend, on Dec. 28 and 29, there are general public singalongs -- minus Carr -- at the 5th Avenue.
Many of the benefit performances are for gay and lesbian causes, which probably explains the brown paper packages.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /theater/51453_fanf21.shtml   (1126 words)

  
 Strand Theatre - Directions
The Strand Theatre is located in Downtown Shreveport at the corner of Crockett Street and Louisiana Avenue.
If you are traveling east on Interstate 20, take Spring Street east; go to the third (3rd) traffic light (Milam Street) and turn left; go to the fifth (5th) traffic light and turn left (onto Louisiana Avenue).
If you are traveling north on US Highway 71 (Youree Drive), drive into Downtown Shreveport and turn left onto Milam Street; go to the fifth (5th) traffic light and turn left (onto Louisiana Avenue).
www.thestrandtheatre.com /directions.html   (245 words)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Fox (Music Hall) Theatre
(During the early 1930s, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre also briefly became a Fox holding, after which it was commonly referred to as the "Fox 5th Avenue.")
The Morton was designed especially for the Fox Theatre, and attracted the attention of organists from competing movie houses throughout the city in the weeks leading up to the opening, many of whom dropped by the theater to give the instrument a try.
Known variously as the Fox, the Roxy, the 7th Avenue, the Emerald Palace, and (most famously) the Music Hall, this Spanish baroque theater, located at 7th Avenue and Olive Street, was the last major entertainment venue to open before the 1929 stock market crash.
www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=4196   (1750 words)

  
 PSTOS - 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Washington
In 1978, The 5th Avenue closed its doors and seemed destined for the same fate as some of Seattle other magnificent theatres: to be torn down and replaced with new construction or, even worse, a parking lot.
The 5th Avenue opened on September 23, 1926 and was one of the first theatres designed in an Asian motif.
They formed the 5th Avenue Theatre Association, a non-profit organization responsible for restoration of the theatre and its operation as a successful arts venue.
www.pstos.org /instruments/wa/seattle/5th-ave.htm   (1750 words)

  
 The 5th Avenue Theatre - News
The resident 5th Avenue Musical Theatre, established in 1989, is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing and presenting live musical theater for the cultural enrichment of the community.
SEATTLE – The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre is proud to announce that the Broadway-bound new musical Princesses will join the 2004-2005 line-up as it's 6th show of the season.
Under the leadership of managing director Marilynn Sheldon and producing artistic director David Armstrong, The 5th Avenue Theatre continues to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of artistic endeavors and facility operations, while preserving its unique artistic, architectural and historic legacy.
www.5thavenuetheatre.org /news_princesses.shtml   (1750 words)

  
 Welcome To The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101
The 5th Avenue also hosts concerts, lectures, and films.
Chinese interior inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing.
www.5thavenuetheatre.org   (1750 words)

  
 PSTOS - Fox Theatre, Spokane Washington
The Fox, a classic art-deco theater much like the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, would be used by the symphony about 50 times a year leaving it open for other events that play best in a 1,600-seat hall.
The Fox Theatre opened on Sept 3, 1931 to a sold-out crowd of 1,400.
The other potential purchaser is the Spokane Club who has been trying for the past year to get zoning permission to build a parking garage next to their building but this has been blocked as it would be too close to the Spokane River.
www.pstos.org /instruments/wa/spokane/fox.htm   (551 words)

  
 The 5th Avenue Theatre - History and Photos
The 5th Avenue Theatre's interior was modeled after China's Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
Their mission was to save and restore one of the most ornate and unique theatres of our time and to provide firm financial footing so that the historic theatre could thrive and enhance Seattle's rich cultural community.
In total, the theatre is in use 75 to 85 percent of the year, serving more than 300,000 patrons annually.
www.5thavenuetheatre.org /historyandphotos.shtml   (812 words)

  
 HistoryLink Encyclopedia Search Results
The 5th Avenue Theatre, built by Pacific Theatres, Inc., was easily one of the most elegant and lavishly appointed theaters on the West Coast when it opened in September 1926.
The United States Congress abruptly disbanded the Federal Theatre Project on June 30, 1939, amid cries of censorship from performers and accusations of communist infiltration from both within and without the organization.
After failed attempts to raise sufficient funds to restore her, she was auctioned off, moved to Neah Bay, removed from Neah Bay, and in September 2004 moved to Tacoma.
www.historylink.org /results.cfm?search_library=cyberpedia&searchletter=F   (806 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. 5th Avenue Theatre Seattle, WA tickets . Directions, seating chart, events.
For events of The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company series Will Call opens 2 hours prior to the show.
For all musical theatre events everyone needs a ticket.
When shows are not in performance at the theatre, box office hours are:
www.ticketmaster.com /venue/122943?start=41&rpp=20&searchtype=   (806 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Family Friendly - National Youth Music Theatre workshops
NYMT, 5th Floor, Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.
The National Youth Music Theatre is running a series of 6-day residential music theatre workshops for people aged between 10 and 19.
The National Youth Music Theatre exists to give young people throughout the UK the opportunity to participate in all aspects of music theatre.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/family_friendly/national_youth_music.shtml   (592 words)

  
 Welcome To The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101
?2004 copyright by The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company
Now home to The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company,
www.5thavenuetheatre.org   (87 words)

  
 fox theatre :: motorcityrocks.com
State Theatre, State Bar, Hockeytown Café, Town Pump Tavern, 5th Avenue, Comerica Park, Ford Field
The Fox really wasn’t built for rock bands so if you are not really close the sound tends to be a bit echoy and muddy at times.
Once a great movie house, the Fox is used today to host top performers in entertainment from musicals, plays, comedians, children’s shows and concerts.
www.motorcityrocks.com /fox.htm   (87 words)

  
 The 5th Avenue Theatre - News
The resident 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, established in 1989, is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing and presenting live musical theatre for the cultural enrichment of the community.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is home to Seattle's premier musical theatre company.
From 1989-1991 Griffin was the Director of the Annual Fund for the Seattle Repertory Theatre and from 1991-1993 she was the Director of Special Projects for Tony Randall's National Actor's Theatre in New York City.
www.5thavenuetheatre.org /devoPR.shtml   (624 words)

  
 Welcome To The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101
Now home to The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company,
The 5th Avenue also hosts concerts, lectures, and films.
www.5thavenuetheatre.org   (624 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Family Friendly - National Youth Music Theatre workshops
NYMT, 5th Floor, Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.
The National Youth Music Theatre is running a series of 6-day residential music theatre workshops for people aged between 10 and 19.
The National Youth Music Theatre exists to give young people throughout the UK the opportunity to participate in all aspects of music theatre.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/family_friendly/national_youth_music.shtml   (592 words)

  
 Interact Theatre Company - Los Angeles
Regional credits include Sacramento Theatre Company, Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Michigan Ensemble Theatre, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and the world premiere of Jekyll & Hyde at Houston's Alley Theatre.
Other L.A. stage credits: Lullaby of Broadway (Tiffany Theatre), Three Penny Opera (Reprise), Love 40 (Century City Playhouse), and Passion & Nine, both at The Pasadena Playhouse with The Musical Theatre Guild, of which she is also a member.
Mary Jo can be heard singing the Maynard G. Blues on "Nick at Nite" and "TV Land", and is also the voice of 'Lola' in the TV animation "You Call This Living".
www.interactla.org /mecca.html   (156 words)

  
 Arts4All: ArtsPass News
Appearing at the 5th Avenue Theatre through December 19th, Cathy Rigby is making a special trip to the hospital to share songs and stories from
Gibraltar Premieres at the New Theatre in Ashland, Oregon
9/14/2004 - TUSK is not 'children's theatre' but entertainment for all ages.
www.arts4all.com /newsletter/breakingnews/breakingnews.asp?aid=7   (12528 words)

  
 Westpark in New York City : Reservations for Westpark
This property is a unique 90-room, intimate hotel located within walking distance of a myriad of Manhattan tourist attractions: Central Park, the Broadway Theatre District, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the famous 5th Avenue shopping area.
With convenient access to the New York City subway at the intersection of 58th street and 8th avenue, you are literally minutes anyway from anywhere on the island.
The Westpark is a tourist-class hotel, overlooking the west side of Central Park at Columbus Circle.
www.nuwebny.com /new-york-city/westpark.htm   (12528 words)

  
 Press Release - A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company was established in 1989 by The 5th Avenue Theatre Association, a not-for-profit organization, as a resident theatre company, dedicated to producing and presenting the best in musical theatre in a subscription series for Northwest audiences.
STEPHEN GODWIN (Fredrik Egerman) recently starred as Herbie, opposite Judy Kaye’s Mama Rose in The 5th Avenue’s production of “Gypsy.” 5th Avenue audiences also saw him last season as Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon in “1776.” Other local credits include work at Seattle Children’s Theatre, New City Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Intiman.
The show will be performed at The 5th Avenue; ACT’s production department is building all of the sets, costumes and props.
www.seedship.com /hayley/alnm/pr2.html   (1543 words)

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