Florence Foster News

'Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins,' Stephen Temperley's comedy with music opens July 5th at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor Judd Hirsch, currently appearing in the CBS TV network series NUMB3RS, will recreate his role as well as direct 'Art,' the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, at Shadowland Theatre, known for its powerful productions of classics, contemporary and new plays.

American Conservatory Theater today announced the lineup of the company's 42nd subscription season. Running from September 2008 to July 2009, the season brings new plays, the nation's finest writers, fresh directors, and renowned performers to San Francisco, while presenting a carefully calibrated range of decades, aesthetics, and perspectives, ranging from dark comedy to serious drama, from movement-theater fusion to music-filled celebration.

Broadway leading lady Patti Cohenour stars alongside Mark Anders (San Jose Rep's popular 2 Pianos, 4 Hands) in Souvenir. 'This is an uproarious and affectionate valentine to Florence Foster Jenkins, the 'first lady of the sliding scales,' press notes state. Souvenir runs March 26 - April 20, 2008 at San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio in downtown San Jose. Preview performances are March 26 and 27. Press Opening is Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m.

Tonight, Friday March 7 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome Liz McCarney (Taboo) plus host a birthday party for Kenny Holcomb at the West Bank Café (located within the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 w42nd St.). Admission is free.

Liz McCartney (Taboo, Mamma Mia) is returning to the Laurie Beechman cabaret stage in 'Rosemary and Time, a Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney.' Performances are February 25 and March 2, 9 & 31

The 2007 LA Stage Alliance Ovation nominees have been announced. Celebrating excellence in Los Angeles Theatre, the awards will be presented on November 12 at 7:30PM at The Orpheum Theatre (842 S. Broadway, Downtown LA).

Westport Country Playhouse presents Judy Kaye re-creating her Tony Award-nominated Broadway role as the tone-deaf diva Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, at Westport Country Playhouse, May 31 through June 16.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a film documentary about the tone-deaf diva with the heart of gold, Florence Foster Jenkins, on Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m., in advance of the play Souvenir, opening later in May.

San Jose Repertory Theatre, under the art direction of Timothy Near, announced their 2007-2008 Season with five of six plays. Tickets available now.

Westport Country Playhouse presents Judy Kaye re-creating her Tony Award-nominated Broadway role as the tone-deaf diva Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, at Westport Country Playhouse, May 31 through June 16.

The Westport Country Playhouse presents 'Souvenir,' a fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, starring Judy Kaye with Donald Corren, May 31 - June 16.

The York Theatre Company has announced the return of Florence Foster Jenkins to its theatre--this time in a documentary film by producer Donald Collup, entitled Florence Foster Jenkins: A World of Her Own.

Boston area theaters mount a weighty 'Orson's Shadow,' a delightful 'Souvenir' and a quietly powerful 'Grapes of Wrath'

Liz McCartney and Jim Walton will star in the George Street Playhouse's upcoming staging of Souvenir

Westport Country Playhouse has announced the productions for the 2007 season, including two musicals, two comedies, a world premiere drama, a thriller and a love story, from April through October

Review of Souvenir, playing at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles.

Tony winning actress Judy Kaye will return to her Broadway Triumph, SOUVENIR, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, by Stephen Temperley, for a limited engagement Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, November 12 at the Brentwood Theatre.

Judy Kaye, who received a Tony nomination for her turn as tone-deaf society matron Florence Foster Jenkins in the Broadway run of Souvenir, will take the hit play with music to the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles from October 5th through November 5th