Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Oct. 27

1) Photo Coverage: Chance and Chemistry: A Celebration of Frank Loesser - Curtain Call

Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund took place last night, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Minskoff Theatre. (more...)

2) Photo Coverage: 2009 'BROADWAY WISHES' Benefit Concert After-Party

On Saturday, October 24, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, threw a star-studded benefit concert that showcased unforgettable performances by some of the hottest talents on Broadway. The concert, BROADWAY WISHES, took place at the beautiful OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater located in Santa Ana,CA. (more...)

3) The National Tour Of IN THE HEIGHTS Launches at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 10/27

As previously reported, Kyle Beltran, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Natalie Toro and Shaun Taylor-Corbett are set to star in the upcoming National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS, which will launch October 27 at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Complete casting has been announced today. (more...)

4) Photo Coverage: Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS, directed by David Cromer, opened last night, Sunday, October 25th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BROADWAY BOUND will join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18th, 2009. (more...)

5) Matt Cavenaugh to Exit WEST SIDE STORY on December 13

Matt Cavenaugh, currently starring as "Tony" in the hit Broadway revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), will exit the production at the conclusion of his contract. His final performance will be Sunday, December 13 at 3pm. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: Chance and Chemistry: A Celebration of Frank Loesser - Backstage

Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund took place last night, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Minskoff Theatre. (more...)

7) GLEE Cast to Celebrate CD Release with Signing Appearances in NYC, LA and NJ

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television will release "Glee: The Music, Volume 1," the first in a series of soundtracks that feature some of the music heard in the first season of the critically acclaimed series on FOX. "Glee: The Music, Volume 1" will feature spectacular renditions of several chart-topping hits, including Queen's "Somebody to Love" and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline." (more...)

8) 'We Plan to Monetize Shrek The Musical in Any Number of Ways' Says DreamWorks

SHREK THE MUSICAL®, the Tony Award®-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL® will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010. (more...)

9) BYE BYE BIRDIE Box Office Soars: What Bad Reviews?

Credit what you will: its cache, star appeal, the production itself, or the fact that audiences have waited almost 50 years to see a revival, but Bye Bye Birdie - not unlike Wicked once upon a time - is proving that unfavorable notices do not always translate into box office doom, according to a report in Variety. (more...)

10) STAGE TUBE: Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT - 'Smooth Criminal'

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' concert film opens worldwide in IMAX and conventional theaters tomorrow, and a brand new clip has been released on ET showing Jackson's amazing work on his classic 'Smooth Criminal' dance number. Sony Pictures Entertaiment announced that the release date for "Michael Jackson: This Is It" had been moved up to Oct. 28, two days earlier than previously announced. (more...)

11) Photo Coverage: 2009 'BROADWAY WISHES' Benefit Concert in O.C.

On Saturday, October 24, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, threw a star-studded benefit concert that showcased unforgettable performances by some of the hottest talents on Broadway. The concert, BROADWAY WISHES, took place at the beautiful OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater located in Santa Ana,CA. (more...)

12) A LIFE IN THE THEATER: AN ONSTAGE CONVERSATION WITH Stephen Sondheim AND Frank Rich at Seattle's Benaroya Hall

Last night a Seattle audience at Benaroya Hall was given a rare treat. A glimpse into the world of one of the most acclaimed and respected Broadway composers of all time, Stephen Sondheim. (more...)

13) Just Announced: Lauren Kennedy, Katie Thompson & More Join Rubin-Vega, Burgess, and Young In 'Cutting Edge Composers' Concert, 11/9

As previously announced, Josh Young and Laura Pietropinto will present the second installment of Cutting Edge Composers: A New Generation of Musical Theater Songwriters on November 9 at the Canal Room. The concert will begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm. (more...)

14) FINIAN'S RAINBOW Star Terri White's Inspirational Journey Featured in The New York Times

FINIAN'S RAINBOW star Terri White, who created the role of Joice Heth in the original Broadway production of Barnum, is featured in a stunning profile in The New York Times. The emotional piece reveals her recent bout with homelessness and the powerful story of her return to Broadway. (more...)

15) BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening Night!

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, the first of THE Neil Simon PLAYS, directed by David Cromer, opened on Sunday, October 25th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BROADWAY BOUND will join BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS in repertory on November 18th, 2009. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand and bring you these highlights and interviews with the cast and creative! (more...)

16) 'Damn Yankees!' New York City to Host Times Square Pep Rally for World Series Bound Team 10/28, Bloomberg to Host

Baseball fans will have the chance to cheer on the New York Yankees as they prepare for Game 1 of the 2009 World Series, New York City will host a Pep Rally in Times Square (Broadway between 44th Street and 45th Street) in honor of the Yankees' American League Championship. (more...)

17) Photo Flash: Wing Welcomes HAIR to Birdland

Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning producer of Hair) and Jim Caruso's Cast Party presenTed Wing at BIRDLAND, a limited, two-night engagement of this international recording and internet sensation at New York's premier concert venue. (more...)

18) Photo Flash: THE DIARY OF Anne FrankENSTEIN at 13th Street Rep.

Mary Shelly-meets-Hitler in the new Absurdist Comedy THE DIARY OF Anne FrankENSTEIN, at 13th Street Rep. Theatre A L'Orange presents the World Premiere of THE DIARY OF Anne FrankENSTEIN, an absurdist re-imagining of the Mary Shelley classic by Ilya Sapiroe. Directed by Elizabeth Elkins, previews began October 1st at 13th Street Rep. Opening night took place on October 4th. (more...)

19) Adam Lambert's Debut Album Cover Art Revealed, 'For Your Entertainment' Set For 11/23 Release

Adam Lambert's debut album doesn't hit stores for more than a month, but the "American Idol" runner-up's cover art for the record has been released. The debut recording will be called 'For Your Entertainment' and will released on November 23rd. (more...)

20) RCA/Legacy To Celebrate Parton's Career With 4CD 'Dolly' Box Set 10/27

9 To 5 The Musical's Tony nominated composer, country music legend Dolly Parton will be celebrated with a special box set release by RCA/Legacy Records. (more...)