FMHS' 'Little Shop of Horrors' opens tonight Nov 14, 2009
Last year, FMHS performed "Annie Get Your Gun.". FMHS teachers Joe and Kim Harmon direct the play, based on the film by Roger Corman. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Reba McEntire returns to music full force Nov 14, 2009
In 2001, McEntire scored the lead role in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway and then moved to Los Angeles the same year to anchor her television show, , which ran from 2001 to 2007 on and is now syndicated on. I gained a lot more fans, and I broadened my fan base, McEntire said of her work in television. (The Clarion-Ledger)
American classic returns to city stage Nov 10, 2009
It is directed by Joey McKneely, who choreographed The Boy from Oz on Broadway and whose credits include US touring productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie Get Your Gun, Crazy For You and the off-Broadway production of Jerry Herman's revue, Showtune. McKneely was chosen by the legendary Jerome Robbins to reproduce his choreography for West Side Story which he continues to do throughout the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'A Broadway Duet' benefits Theatre in the Grove's 40th year Nov 4, 2009
A Broadway Duet' benefits Theatre in the Grove's 40th year - OregonLive. Sign in to OregonLive. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Marian Martin Carroll Nov 1, 2009
She was active in musicals and drama and played Annie in the Staples all school production of "Annie Get Your Gun." She attended Concordia Summer Theatre in Moorhead, Minn. She continued to sing in different clubs around the Twin Cities. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Her ‘Tammy’ still sings true Oct 18, 2009
I was raised on musicals - Judy Garland, Doris Day, and Gene Kelly singing and dancing on the small TV in our living room, The King and I, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific - blaring from a record player when the TV wasn t on. Music filled our little house. (Boston Globe)
My View: Patience could pay: Wait till 2012 for gay marriage vote Sep 21, 2009
Well, anyone who's heard the tune from "Annie Get Your Gun" may think that "anything you can do, I can do better" is a catchy slogan. But it makes for a bad strategic plan. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Get in tune in Cottonwood Sep 16, 2009
lange of music and fun, includes showstoppers from such Broadway smashes as "Annie Get Your Gun," "Paint Your Wagon," "Oklahoma!" and more. The family-friendly show caps Saturday's Cowboy Cruiz-In festival, which features a slew of Wild West activities, including horseshoes and mock arrests. (AZCentral -- Travel)
One grand man Aug 27, 2009
Grandi won the Inland Theater League award for his role as Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun and for Oscar in The Odd Couple in 1998. As a columnist for The Grizzly, Grandi gets to write about the things he loves the people of Big Bear, and the local music and entertainment scene. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Scene 13: It's a Wild West Kind of a Weekend Aug 25, 2009
"Annie Get Your Gun is the fictional story of the life of Annie Oakley," explains director Leanne Branch, "about her not only becoming a super sharp shooter, but also in her meeting and romancing with Frank Butler." ... And since Annie Get Your Gun is one stupendous musical, the actors sing all about it ... Milledgeville Players present "Annie Get Your Gun" at Russell Auditorium at GC. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
• Outdoors briefs Aug 20, 2009
Get the basic information you need to select the correct type and size of handgun to meet your needs at the College of Southern Idaho's North Side Center course, "Annie Get Your Gun.". Revolvers and semi-automatic handguns will be discussed, along with accessories such as sights, laser sights, grips and ammunition. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Destined for the stage (2) Aug 18, 2009
Doris Day, Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds she was on stage in her sixties on a rope being swung around by Harve Presnell doing "Annie Get Your Gun." She still is amazing. Q: How did you get your start in singing. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
- ‘100 Years of Broadway’ brings audience back for more 0 Aug 9, 2009
There s a song for nearly every year, from plays such as Cats, Annie Get Your Gun and Les Miserables. Aside from a brief introduction of the song s role in the story, the music runs back-to-back. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Letters to the Editor Jul 13, 2009
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Actor Harve Presnell dies of cancer at 75 Jul 6, 2009
Booming baritone graced Broadway musicals; he also starred in Fargo. July 5: One pop idol recognized another as Madonna led a special performance to honor Michael Jackson in London. (MSNBC -- News)
Veteran 'Fargo,' 'Paint Your Wagon' Star Dies Jul 4, 2009
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Harve Presnell, 75, actor in ‘Fargo’ and ‘Molly Brown’ Jul 3, 2009
Harve Presnell, 75, actor in Fargo and Molly Brown - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Actor Harve Presnell dies of cancer at 75 (29) Jul 2, 2009
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Breaking. Actor Harve Presnell dies of cancer at 75. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Modesto native Presnell dies Jul 2, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 68. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Final curtain falls on North Shore Jun 17, 2009
The first seasons featured Kiss Me, Kate, Annie Get Your Gun, and South Pacific. Permanent walls, along with heating and air conditioning, were installed in the 1960s and the seating increased from 1,000 to 1,750. (Boston Globe)
Make headlines at June 18 event Jun 16, 2009
Catered picnic dinner for 4 at Porthouse Theatre on Blossom Music Center grounds in Cuyahoga Falls, with Producing Director Cindy Stillings, including performance and personal backstage, meet-the-cast tour valid for 2009 summer season: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Odd Couple or Annie Get Your Gun. 4 gift flex subscriptions for the 2009 season, including box dinners and pavilion seating. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Woster: Women, take time off in July Jun 16, 2009
There will be classes from a plethora of marvelous instructors, which are designed to add to the experience, tours of historic sites and Wednesday evening brings the yearly tradition of Prairie Repertory Theatre, which this year will be Annie Get Your Gun. Also, on Thursday afternoon, the participants will watch the Dakota Prairie Cloggers, while enjoying lunch. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Performing arts center brings fun to all ages May 23, 2009
Performances such as "Annie Get your Gun" and "Dr. Seuss' Seussical Jr!" are just two of the productions done over the years by Children's Musical Theater. Wendy Therrien of Ormond-By-the-Sea said her 8-year-old daughter, Tess, participates in the program. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Anything Your Kid Can Do, Mine Can Do Better May 15, 2009
I imagine the soccer mom version of this "Annie Get Your Gun" song playing when I encounter another mom with a child the same age as mine looking to prove her kid is tops. "Is he walking yet?" "How many words can she say?". (Click2Houston, TX)
NetSuite continues the on-demand/on-premise war May 12, 2009
The tit-for-tat Annie get your gun tactics in the war between Software as a Service (SaaS) providers and on-premise vendors has continued, as NetSuite today unveiled the latest companies to subscribe to its cloud services. Its fair to say the companies (including Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, based in St Louis) are far from omnipresent, internationally renowned names. (Accounting Web, UK)
NEA grant a huge step forward for Theatre of Big Bend May 8, 2009
Roman started talking about this four years ago, she says, when she met Reyes wife, Joann, during Theatre of the Big Bend s Annie Get Your Gun. Joann was visiting friends here, and I got to know her, Roman said. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Boston Pops, Cook open new season at Symphony Hall May 7, 2009
"I Got Lost In His Arms" from "Annie Get Your Gun" was done without orchestra but with marvelously sensitive support from her trio, made up of Lee Musiker (piano), Peter Donovan (bass), and James Saporito (drums). Some of the strongest numbers were songs by Sondheim, including a touching rendition of "No One is Alone" from "Into the Woods," sung with subtlety and a deep feel for this music's many valences. (Boston Globe)
KT Sullivan coming to Annenberg (2) May 3, 2009
Her Broadway appearances include roles in The Three Penny Opera (with Sting), the 1995 revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the 2001 national touring company of Annie Get Your Gun. KT Sullivan s Broadway credits also include Broadway and Easter Parade with Tommy Tune. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Weekend Events May 1, 2009
"Annie Get Your Gun," by the Center for the Performing Arts, continues tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus Sunday at 2 p.m., at the McDowell Intermediate Little Theatre, 3320 Caughey Road. Cost: $5. (Erie Times-News, PA)
May Calendar Apr 30, 2009
Aim high: "Annie Get Your Gun," 7:30 p.m., McDowell Intermediate High School's Little Theatre, 3320 Caughey Road. Also, May 2, 7:30 p.m.; May 3, 2 p.m. Tickets, $5. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Annie Get Your Gun’ chock full of romance and famous songs Apr 28, 2009
Annie Get Your Gun chock full of romance and famous songs ... Chad Trettin/Independent Record - Colleen Owen plays the lead role of Annie Oakley in Grandstreet s production of Annie Get Your Gun, which opens Friday, April 24 ... Serendipitous circumstances bring Mason Preiss and Colleen Owen to the Grandstreet Theatre stage this weekend in the popular musical Annie Get Your Gun. (Helena Independent Record)
Summer Lyric auditions Saturday Apr 16, 2009
Viterbo University s new Summer Lyric Concert Series is looking for singers and singer/actors to fill principal roles, supporting roles and choruses for its 2009 season Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun and The Light in the Piazza. Both musicals will be performed in their entirety using a concert format featuring a full onstage orchestra. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Young and seeking the spotlight? Magic Valley is a great place to be on stage Apr 10, 2009
Amber Wagner, "Annie Get Your Gun," Jerome High School ... Joseph Bosteder, "Annie Get Your Gun," Jerome High. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Tim Westbrook hones inner passion for fashion with new projects Apr 7, 2009
Throughout high school, Westbrook was able to costume a number of plays at both the high school and middle school in the area, with shows ranging from "Annie Get Your Gun" to Disney's "Aladdin Jr." Meanwhile, he interned during his junior and senior years in the costume shop at St. Lawrence University in Canton, Mass. His mom took a job in Canton, and the two went home often on weekends to see Westbrook's father. (Daily Orange, NY)
Barack Obama gives the Queen an iPod Apr 4, 2009
"There's No Business Like Show Business," Ethel Merman, "Annie Get Your Gun". "Once in Love with Amy (Where's Charley?)," Ray Bolger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Razzle dazzle reimagined Mar 21, 2009
He previously directed Annie Get Your Gun and Little Women on the stage of the Majestic for Corvallis Community Theatre. CHICAGO is the first play he has directed for the Majestic Theatre. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
School presents a different type of musical with 'Joseph' Mar 19, 2009
Having studied dance with the Shely Pack Dancers, Claret was involved with the school s musicals Annie Get Your Gun (1999,) Bye Bye Birdie (2000,) How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2001) and 42nd Street (2002) before graduating that year. Then she went to the University of British Columbia for a degree in earth and ocean sciences, traveled and returned to Half Moon Bay to seek work in marine conservation and, now 25, to help in the musical. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Everybody cut Footloose’ with JPIIHS Mar 19, 2009
Choreography is directed by Jodi Kuhlmann, who toured with the national group of Urban Cowboy and Annie Get Your Gun. It was really intense working with Jodi, but we learned lots of new dances, said Lauren Vaughn, who plays Vi Moore. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DUHS Drama Club spring musical opens March 20 Mar 12, 2009
Jessica played the title role in "Annie Get Your Gun" in 2006 and Liat in "South Pacific." Last spring she was a scorned woman, Rosie, who "can't get Albert (Tyler Hall)" to return her feelings for the manager of eight-year teen idol Conrad Birdie, who is about to report for Army duty a la Elvis Presley ... I plan on majoring in graphic arts incorporating music," Isaac said. Think Guitar Hero and similar games.This is Isaac's fourth production. He started in tech in eighth grade on "Annie Get... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Musicals will be concerts at Viterbo Mar 8, 2009
The first two musicals in the series will be Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun, July 17-18 and The Light in the Piazza, Aug. 7-8 ... In Annie Get Your Gun, Viterbo will use the revised orchestrations by Peter Stone in the musical s successful return to Broadway in 1999 ... WHAT: Annie Get Your Gun, July 17-18; The Light in the Piazza, Aug. 7-8, all at 7:30 p.m.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Jonas Brothers feel the rigours of stardom Mar 4, 2009
Nick also said his work in Broadway musicals such as Les Miserables and Annie Get Your Gun offered lessons on the long days and hard work of performing for a living. But being a movie star can be a different celebrity beast because more than theatre or TV, movies put entertainers on a world stage and expose them to new fans and greater scrutiny. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
John McGlinn, 55; restored early Broadway musicals Feb 22, 2009
He later supervised the recording of restored versions of "Anything Goes," "No, No, Nanette," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Brigadoon," and "Kiss Me, Kate.". In addition to his brother, Evan of Mineral Point, Wis. (Boston Globe)
"It's the best car I've ever owned" Feb 12, 2009
"The way the car is balanced it will never flip over no matter how far you're going or how quickly you have to change direction or swerve. It is so perfectly balanced," says the Broadway star who has graced the stage in numerous productions including Annie Get Your Gun; Les Miserables; Piaf; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Tartuffe; Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. and Rock 'n' Roll just to name a few. (Globe and Mail)
SINGERS, DANCERS DAZZLE WITH ‘BROADWAY’ Feb 10, 2009
Other show tunes in this half of the concert were from Annie Get Your Gun and Call Me Madam, and from the films Alexander s Ragtime Band, Follow the Fleet and Easter Parade. They Say It s Wonderful was beautifully sung by Beth Ross and Andrew Mincy, whose pure, lyrical voices were perfectly blended for this familiar love song. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
WILL FERRELL'S BUSH LEAGUE SHOW Feb 8, 2009
He picks up the phone, listens for a second and says, "I didn't know 'Annie Get Your Gun' is playing! I love Tom Wopat too!" Then he tells the audience that he was afraid God was calling him on the phone. "Swear to God - I thought I was having a heart attack in my butt hole!". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Dessert music theater to feature music of Irving Berlin Feb 8, 2009
The Melody Lingers On includes 30 fast-paced songs in jazz, blues, bebop and classical styles including Alexander s Ragtime Band, Puttin on the Ritz, God Bless America and selections from the musical Annie Get Your Gun. During intermission, audience members can sample desserts created by Chartwell s Executive Chef Randy Shadle. (Winona Daily News, MN)
'Irving Berlin's 'I Love a Piano' is at Arena Stage in Washington (Last modified: 02/05/09) Feb 7, 2009
The second act focuses on the postwar years and includes "Easter Parade," "The Girl That I Marry," "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" from "Annie Get Your Gun.". Lammer and Mattheson are joined by Alix Paige, Ashley Peacock, Michael Turay and Jason Weitkamp. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
