 AUDIO: First Listen - Sonny & The Sunsets' 'Palmreader'
May 17, 2013
This week, Sonny & The Sunsets shares the third single from their new album, Antenna to the Afterworld, which is out on June 11 via Polyvinyl. Click below for a first listen! The band is touring soon, including a show tonight in LA at the Satellite. In addition to the regular full-band shows, Sonny Smith has a couple special performances coming up, including the multimedia / musical theater / spoken word show 'Sees All Knows All' at the Roxie in SF on May 25 and in NYC at the Cake Shop on June 15.
 STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Firehouse Theatre Project's POP!
May 17, 2013
This summer, Firehouse will present the sensation musical, POP! Who Shot Andy Warhol? with book and lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman and music by Anna K. Jacobs. POP! is an outrageous whodunit musical in which the famous-and infamous-residents of Warhol's legendary Factory all have motives to pull the trigger. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
 STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - SPRING AWAKENING Opens Tonight at The Playhouse
May 17, 2013
Directed by Shannon Jarrell-Ivey and choreographed by Wendy Ellis, with music direction by Andrew Hendley, SPRING AWAKENING runs at The Playhouse - Russell Hill Rogers Theater tonight, May 17, through June 9, 2013. Click below for a sneak peek at the production!
 STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - WNBC to Air MOTOWN 'Making Of' Special Tomorrow
May 17, 2013
MOTOWNGo behind the scenes of the hit new Broadway show MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. WNBC will air a thirty minute "making of" special this Saturday, May 18that 7:00PM, featuring interviews with the stars and creative team, as well as exclusive opening night and backstage footage from the show. Tune into WNBC Channel 4 in the New York metropolitan area.
 STAGE TUBE: HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER Stars Serve Coffee on the Subway
May 17, 2013
New Yorker's daily commute is regularly interrupted by unsolicited entertainment from break dancers, fruit snacks being sold for kids basketball teams or help for the homeless. What New Yorker's are not used to is being offered a no strings attached gift! And is there anything New Yorker's crave more in the morning than coffee. Straphangers couldn't help but shed the hard New York exterior and smile on their way to work thanks to How 2 B A New Yorker...ENJOY!
 STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek Audio - Stratford Festival's TOMMY
May 17, 2013
Based on The Who's 1969 concept album of the same name, Tommy tells the story of a young man who, despite having lost the faculties of speech, sight and hearing, becomes a pinball virtuoso - and the centre of a celebrity cult. In a new production helmed by its original Tony Award-winning director, Des McAnuff (who co-wrote the show with The Who's Pete Townshend), the explosive rock opera features such unforgettable hits as 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me,' 'Acid Queen' and 'We're Not Gonna Take It.'
 STAGE TUBE: Rory O'Malley and David Drake Talk THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME
May 17, 2013
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). Hear what cast member Rory O'Malley and writer David Drake had to say about the show below!
 STAGE TUBE: MATILDLA's Bertie Carvel Smells Rebellion!
May 16, 2013
Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is more than a show, it's a phenomenon. Based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox), MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. In the video below, Tony nominee Bertie Carvel sings "The Smell of Rebellion' along with a chalkboard full of Tim Mincin's lyrics. Check it out below!
 STAGE TUBE: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast Supports Coney Island Mermaid Parade
May 16, 2013
Written by Elice and directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher officially began performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) on Monday, March 18, 2013, after ending its triumphant run on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 20, 2013.When the cast heard that the Coney Island Mermaid Parade is currently trying to raise funds through a Kickstarter campaign, they made a video to show support for the cause. Check it out below!
 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/16- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
May 16, 2013
Today in 1946, Annie Get Your Gun opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1147 performances. Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley (1860-1926), who was a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband, Frank Butler. Songs that became hits include 'There's No Business Like Show Business', 'Doin' What Comes Natur'lly', 'You Can't Get a Man with a Gun', 'They Say It's Wonderful', and 'Anything You Can Do.'
 STAGE TUBE: Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan Talk New Live Album, Set for 5/21 Release
May 16, 2013
A mix of Broadway stars and indie pop artists can be heard on Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's sophomore album Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, due to release on May 21, 2013.
 STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Cote Saint-Luc's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
May 16, 2013
The latest production of the Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society features professional actors Sam Stein as Tevye and Kalie Rae as Golde. Check out a behind the scenes look below!
 STAGE TUBE: Mockumentary Promo - Antaeus Company's THE CRUCIBLE
May 16, 2013
The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, has launched an untraditional viral promo for their untraditional staging of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Starring Crucible co-directors Armin Shimerman ('Quark' onStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, 'Principal Snyder' on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Geoffrey Wade ('Hot Tooth' on Mad Men), the video takes a comedic mockumentary style look behind the scenes of the production, showing the directors bickering, giving actors line readings and eventually even showering together. Click below to watch!
 STAGE TUBE: MST Launches Capital Campaign to the Tune of 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?'
May 15, 2013
After 38 years, Main Street Theater owns their building and they need a facelift -- specifically they need to get rid of the pole in the middle of the stage. And bigger restrooms. So, they sang about it. Click below to watch their plea to the tune of 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?' from The Sound of Music!
 VIDEO: Watch the Google I/O Keynote Live NOW!
May 15, 2013
Watch the LIVE streamed Google I/O keynote and Android technical session. Be inspired by the tech world's latest web, mobile and social breakthroughs to create simple, life-improving technologies and viable businesses among a rich and diverse community of cutting edge developers.
 MEGA STAGE TUBE: Jason Gotay, Robin de Jesus and More Join Blake Pfeil at Joe's Pub
May 15, 2013
Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesus (In The Heights, La Cage aux Folles) was among the artists who joined singer-songwriter Blake Pfeil for Blake Pfeil is in Love with a Girl Named... Irene on May 12th a Joe's Pub. See the performances below!
 STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CTG/Kirk Douglas' THE ROYALE
May 15, 2013
The world premiere of the powerful, intense new play 'The Royale' by Marco Ramirez opened on May 5 at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Directed by Daniel Aukin, 'The Royale' delivers a knock-out punch with its vivid depiction of a man fighting for his place in history. 'The Royale' continues through June 2, 2013. The cast includes Robert Gossett, Diarra Oni Kilpatrick, David St. Louis, Keith Szarabajkaand DeSean Terry. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below.
 STAGE TUBE: Join Them! Watch the PIPPIN Cast Heat Up Letterman!
May 15, 2013
On Tuesday, May 14th 'The Late Show with David Letterman' featured a cast performance from PIPPIN and we've got the fab footage! Check it out below...
 STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss and Sean Astin Appear in Judas Redux's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Ticket Promo
May 14, 2013
The Judas Redux team just announced casting and ticket information for its new production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Julia Albain. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will be presented at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont in Chicago, for 18 performances, August 23 - September 8, 2013. The Press Opening is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. Click below to watch the official ticket announcement video, which includes surprise appearances by Sean Astin (as Dylan Saunders) and Darren Criss (who appeared in Albain's 2008 production at the University of Michigan)!
 First Listen: Patti Murin, Audrey Weston, and Kimiko Glenn Sing 'Hey Boys' from LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
May 14, 2013
The second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, A NEW MUSICAL, directed by Alex Timbers, with songs by Michael Friedman and book adaptation by Alex Timbers, will begin previews on Tuesday, July 23 and run through Sunday, August 18, with an official press opening on Monday, August 12.
Below, hear a song from the new musical, 'Hey Boys,' as performed by cast members Patti Murin, Audrey Weston, and Kimiko Glenn!
 STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of the KINKY BOOTS Cast Recording!
May 14, 2013
Go behind the scenes of the cast recording session in the video below!
 STAGE TUBE: Promo - BROADWAY BARES to Return to Fire Island, June 1
May 13, 2013
The wildly popular, modern-day burlesque BROADWAY BARES heads back to Fire Island on June 1, 2013, for a one-night-only edition of BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND: CALENDAR GIRL. For the third year, the sexy men and women of BROADWAY BARES return to the Pines for two intimate performances, presented by Fire Island Pines Art Project and produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Click below to watch a promo for the event!
 STAGE TUBE: Mark Fisher Fitness Fat Loss for Idiots Part 2 - Training Edition
May 13, 2013
Fat Loss For Idiots Part 2, the Training Edition! Like it, share it, live it, love it, comment on it, eat it, etc.
 STAGE TUBE: Mike Fitch's Animal Flow
May 13, 2013
Equinox's newest program Animal Flow brings training back to basics. Watch creator Mike Fitch unleash the beast within. Check out the video below!
 STAGE TUBE: Legendary Director/Choreographer Gillian Lynne Speaks!
May 13, 2013
The legendary Olivier-winning director and choreographer Gillian Lynne recently gave the keynote speech at the Royal Academy of Dance's conference on Dance for Lifelong Wellbeing
 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/13- THE PAJAMA GAME
May 13, 2013
Today in 1954, The Pajama Game opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 1063 performances. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7 Cents by Richard Bissell. It features a score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story deals with labor troubles in a pajama factory, where worker demands for a seven-and-a-half cents raise are going unheeded. In the midst of this ordeal, love blossoms between Babe, the grievance committee head, and Sid, the new factory superintendent. The original production won a Tony for Best Musical, and the 2006 Broadway revival won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
 VIDEO: Must Watch - Bill Gates Talks Steve Jobs on 60 Minutes
May 13, 2013
Must watch in GEEK TV this morning, check out the '60 Minutes Overtime' report with Charlie Rose talking about Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, which includes clips of the pair together and some new quotes from Gates on Jobs and more...
 STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Portmanteau's LET'S GET ANGRY, Coming to The Warren
May 12, 2013
Portmanteau's Let's Get Angry, an interdisciplinary performance about growing up that uses spoken word, verbatim and movement to bring untold stories to life, will play The Warren in Brighton tonight, May 12 & 19, 2013. Click below to watch a sneak peek of the performance!
 STAGE TUBE: Behind the Curtain of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL- Set Designer Jeff Cowie
May 11, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously announced, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, which had been scheduled for a 14-week limited engagement through July 7, will extend eight additional weeks and will now run through September 1, 2013. In the video bleow, learn more about the play's set design with Jeff Cowie.
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