Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Jul. 4

1) Madonna's STICKY & SWEET TOUR Embarks On New Series Of Shows

Madonna's phenomenally successful 'Sticky & Sweet Tour', already the #1 Biggest Grossing Tour in history for a solo artist, will embark on another series of shows beginning July 4th in London. (Schedule follows this release). Stops will include appearances in never before played markets such as Werchter Belgium, Marseille France, Hamburg Germany, Oslo Norway, Helsinki Finland, Tallinn Estonia, Ljubljana Slovenia as well as stops in Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria it was confirmed today by Live Nation. Additional appearances by Madonna will include return visits after more than 15 years to Madrid, Gothenburg and Munich. (more...)

2) July 4th Breaking News: Liza's At the Palace to be Filmed at MGM Grand in Las Vegas this September

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the Tony-winning (for Best Special Theatrical Event) "Liza's At the Palace" will be filmed this September at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at the resort's Hollywood Theater. More details will be announced shortly, it's expected that the filming will contain all of the material she performed during her sold-out, Broadway run. (more...)

3) Warren, Lowe, Thomas, and More Celebrate AMERICAN ANTHEM LIVE 7/4

On Saturday, July 4th, Upright Cabaret presents "American Anthem, a celebration of American song" starring Broadway's Jennifer Leight Warren and a all-star cast at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, which will weave a tapestry of American song with great stories and classics that you know and love! (more...)

4) Menzel, McDonald & Thomas Set To Sing For Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Show

Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel and Rob Thomas are set to sing along with the New York Pops and the Choir Academy of Harlem during the Macy's Fourth Of July Fireworks celebration. (more...)

5) 'FACESPACE' Opens As Part Of 2009 MITF 7/18

FaceSpace, written by Talia Gonzales & Bisanne Massoud, will be part of the 2009 Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival. The show, produced by Lucky Penny Productions, in Association with The 7th Sign Theatre Productions, will open on Saturday, July 18th & run for six performances at the MainStage Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. This Premiere Production will be directed by Daniel Winerman. Lighting Design is by Jana Mattioli. (more...)

6) Fox, Johnson, Toft And Mahy Led JERSEY BOYS Opens At Melbourne's Princess Theatre 7/4

obby Fox, Scott Johnson, Glaston Toft and Stephen Mahy star in Jersey Boys - The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Broadway's multi-award winning musical opening in Melbourne's Princess Theatre on July 4. Rehearsals began in Melbourne in April. Previews started June 20, the cast celebrates the official opening tonight. (more...)

7) Photo Flash: The First Annual JIMMY Awards

Nederlander Alliances, LLC and Pittsburgh CLO, co-producers and founding partners of The National High School Musical Theater Awards, presented the first annual Jimmy Awards in a ceremony held last night at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York University. The Jimmy Award is named in honor of legendary Broadway theater owner and producer James M. Nederlander. The award features an illustration of James M. Nederlander drawn by world renowned artist Al Hirschfeld. (more...)

8) Cast Of JERSEY BOYS Perform In 'A Capitol Fourth' On PBS-TV 7/4

Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on PBS-TV's "A Capitol Fourth" independence day concert celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings). (more...)

9) ALTAR BOYZ Announces Changes To Schedule For Summer, Begins 7/4

ALTAR BOYZ announced today that it would be changing its schedule for the summer: beginning Saturday July 4th, the Saturday matinee would be at 4 pm. Beginning Sunday July 12th, the Sunday evening performance will begin at 7:30 pm. Saturday matinees at 2 pm will resume after Labor Day, but the Sunday evening performance will remain at 7:30 pm permanently. (more...)

10) Crown City's THE APPLE TREE Keeps Extending!

The Apple Tree book, music & lyrics by Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock additional book by Jerome Coopersmith directed by Gary Lamb (I), William A. Reilly (II), Matthew J. Williamson (III) choreography by Gary Lamb and Bradley Michael Crown City Theatre @St. Matthew's Church on Camarillo in NoHo through July 27 (more...)

11) MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH: LET FREEDOM SING! Party Held At Riverfront Park In Nashville 7/4

If there's one thing Nashville knows how to do, it's throw a party. On Saturday, July 4th head down to Riverfront Park for a day filled with summer fun. Check out the Coca-Cola FREE Family Fun Zone with inflatables and more fun for every member of the family. (more...)

12) GODOT's Bill Irwin & John Glover Featured On NY1's 'On Stage' 7/4

Bill Irwin and John Glover, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, will be featured on NY1's "On Stage" this weekend beginning Saturday, July 4th on channel 1. Bill and John sit down with NY1's Patrick Pacheco to discuss this highly acclaimed Broadway revival. (more...)

13) BWW INTERVIEWS: 'OLEANNA' Star Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman opened Friday, June 5 in David Mamet's Oleanna at the Mark Taper Forum. He has championed "The Common Man" in a variety of film roles over the last couple of decades, including Meg Ryan's unappealing finance in Sleepless in Seattle, and other memorable characters in classics like The Accidental Tourist, A League of Their Own and Sommersby. (more...)

14) Stars And Stripes Symphony And Art Of July Among IndyArts' July 4th Celebrations

The following lists IndyArts' July 4th celebrations around the city. (more...)

15) Mason Street Warehouse's THE FULL MONTY Announces 7/4 Special; Runs Thru 7/19

Declare your independence from the same old picnic and come see the show everyone is talking about...THE FULL MONTY on July 4th. (more...)

16) Chesapeake Shakespeare Co Hosts Special July 4th Performance Of TWELFTH NIGHT

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will hold a special Fourth of July performance of its currently running production of Twelfth Night among the picturesque ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, Ellicott City, Maryland. The Saturday performance will be held at 5:00 p.m and will be over at approximately 7:30 p.m., leaving plenty of time for audience members to get to local fireworks displays around the area. (more...)

17) American Stage Theatre Company Cancels 7/4 Performance Of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

American Stage Theatre Company has canceled the Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. performance of the hit comedy/drama, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Jeffrey Hatcher after Mitch Albom. (more...)

18) Crown City Theatre's THE APPLE TREE Extends Thru 7/26, Offers Discounts For July 4th Weekend

The Apple Tree, a musical comedy at Crown City Theatre Company, is extended through July 26th. Half-price tickets are now available July 4th weekend. (more...)

19) Derby Dinner Playhouse Offers Buy On Get One July 4th Deal For HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Derby Dinner Playhouse offers Buy One Get One Free deal: buy one ticket at regular price to see HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on the evening of July 4 only and we will give you one ticket FREE! (more...)

20) SPOOKY DOG & THE TEEN-AGE GANG MYSTERIES Runs Thru 7/4 At DC Arts Center

SPOOKY DOG AND THE TEEN-AGE GANG MYSTERIES announces its final weekend. Friday, July 3 at 7:30 pm, **JUST ADDED** Friday, July 3 at 8:30 pm, Saturday, July 4 at 7:30 pm. (more...)