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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, June 24, 2012 - Sunday, June 24, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Flashback: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Takes Final Bow on Broadway, June 24
by BWW Special Coverage - June 24, 2012
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert plays its final performance on Broadway today, June 24, 2012, after 23 previews and 526 performances. After a pre-Broadway try-out in Toronto, the show opened on March 20, 2011, at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), starring Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as a trio of friends on a road trip, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback, and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. (more...)
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 Flashback: GODSPELL Plays Final Broadway Show, June 24
by BWW Special Coverage - June 24, 2012
Godspell will play its final performance on Broadway today, June 24th, 2012, at Circle in the Square Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a multimedia flashback chronicling Godspell's beginning and journey to its final show on the Great White Way. (more...)
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 BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Brian d'Arcy James Uncut Part 2: Talks SHREK, NEXT TO NORMAL, 54 Below Show & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 24, 2012
In a follow-up to Part 1 of our in-depth with Brian d'Arcy James, one of Broadway's favorite leading men for nearly two decades, Brian gets candid about his theatrical career, including TITANIC, SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, NEXT TO NORMAL, SHREK, and more. For all of Brian's fans, the star will be taking the stage at the new cabaret venue, 54 Below on June 26, 2012, in his first New York City solo concert appearance. For all of Brian's fans, the star will be taking the stage at the new cabaret venue, 54 Below on June 26, 2012, in his first New York City solo concert appearance. This week-long engagement runs through June 30, 2012. CLICK HERE to re-visit Brian's thoughts on his new concert act and click below to follow him through his celebrated career! (more...)
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 AFI Gala Honors Shirley MacLaine; Ceremony Airs Tonight, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012
AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Meryl Streep presented Shirley MacLaine with the American Film Institute's 40th Life Achievement Award - America's highest honor for a career in film. The private black tie gala was held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City on June 7 and will air on TV Land tonight, June 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. (more...)
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 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'Marcus Nance and Friends' to Play Metropolitan Room, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012
“Marcus Nance and Friends” is an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York’s finest singers and musicians. (more...)
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 Lillias White and Chuck Cooper to Co-Host AWARD-WINNING JOURNEYS IN BLACK THEATRE, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012
The Coalition of Theatres of Color will salute the historic Negro Ensemble Company’s 45th anniversary and the acclaimed Audelco Awards for Excellence in Black Theatre’s 40th anniversary with "Award-Winning Journeys in Black Theatre", a special press event by award-winning actors Lillias White and Chuck Cooper on Monday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. Harlem’s Con. Charles Rangel’s office is presenting a proclamation. (more...)
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 BWW's On This Day - June 24, 2012
by - June 24, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 24 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 STAGE TUBE: THE HOBBIT Cast Makes Surprise Appearance at Ian McKellen's One-Man Show
by Stage Tube - June 24, 2012
Stars of the upcoming Hobbit film made a surprise appearance at a performance of Ian McKellen's one-man show in support of Christchurch's theatre in New Zealand on Saturday night, June 23. According to TheOneRing, Aidan Turner, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans and Martin Freeman appeared in the show's finale. Watch them onstage in the video below! (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, June 17, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012. Catch up below!
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 ROCK OF AGES Movie Expected to Gross $14-16 Million Opening Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adam Shankman's ROCK OF AGES movie expects to gross between $14 and $16 million its opening weekend in North America, far behind the debuts of Hairspray (also Shankman) and Universal's Mamma Mia!, which opened with more than $25 million each. (more...)
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 BROADWAY BARES 22 Set for Tonight, June 17
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2012
The hotly anticipated Broadway Bares returns for its 22nd edition today, June 17, 2012, at New York City's Roseland Ballroom to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/17- John Gallagher, Jr.
by Stage Tube - June 17, 2012
Happy Birthday, John Gallagher, Jr.! Gallagher originated the role of Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening on Broadway after performing the role Off-Broadway and in workshops at Lincoln Center. Gallagher won the 2007 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance.
In 2010, Gallagher starred in American Idiot, a musical based on the Green Day album of the same name, playing Johnny aka "Jesus of Suburbia". He most recently starred in the Broadway production of The Royal Court Theatre's Jerusalem. (more...)
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 Patti LuPone Extends FAR AWAY PLACES at 54 Below thru 6/23!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2012
Following her opening run at Broadway's newest venue, 54 BELOW presents an encore week of Patti LuPone's cabaret act - FAR AWAY PLACES which will play seven additional performances from Tuesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 23. There will be a special late night performance on Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 p.m. This two-time Tony Award winner, backed by a five-piece band, has thrilled 54 BELOW audiences for the past two weeks. (more...)
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 Richard H. Blake, Debra Monk, et al. Set for IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 10 Tonight, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2012
If It Only Even Runs A Minute 10 is the tenth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: FELA! - Up on the Marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - June 17, 2012
The Broadway run of Fela! this summer at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre begins previews for its limited four-week run on Monday, July 9, with an official opening set for July 12, and will play through Saturday, August 4, 2012. The marquee is up! See below for a first look. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - June 17, 2012
by - June 17, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Sunday, June 10, 2012. Catch up below!
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 2012 Tony Awards Rehearsal - LIVE Blog!
by BWW Special Coverage - June 10, 2012
The big day is here! Follow our LIVE coverage starting from Tony Rehearsals starting at approximately 10am. Want to know who's performing what? What order to expect the awards in and other tidbits? Spoil yourself!
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 Photo Coverage: 2012 Tony Awards Red Carpet- Part 1!
by Walter McBride - June 10, 2012
The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network.
BroadwayWorld is, of course, at the Beacon Theatre bringing you full coverage all night! Check out photos of tonight's attendees on the red carpet below! (more...)
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 2012 Tony Awards: The Winners' Remarks - All the Speeches!
by BWW Special Coverage - June 10, 2012
The 2012 Tony Awards are underway, and BroadwayWorld is bringing you a LIVE recap of the winners' remarks. Whether you missed an honoree or just want to re-live the moment, check back throughout the ceremony as we bring you each winner's acceptance speech! (more...)
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 BWW TV Special: Inside the 2012 Tony Gift Lounge!
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 10, 2012
Backstage Creations, specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats are produceing the gift suite at the 2012 Tony Awards® at the Beacon Theater, in New York City. BWW's Richie Ridge got a sneak peek at some of the great gifts that stars and presenters will be getting tonight! (more...)
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 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Features Segment on Broadway Gypsy Robe Today, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2012
CBS SUNDAY MORNING takes a behind-the-scenes look at the hardworking talented actors, singers and dancers, all of whom are members of Actors' Equity Association, who perform in the Choruses of Broadway musicals and the very special award that is presented on opening nights. The segment airs today, Sunday, June 10, 2012 (9:00 – 10:30 AM ET) on CBS Network. (more...)
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 BWW TV: Inside the 2012 Special Tony Honoree Cocktail Party - Presentations, Speeches & More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 10, 2012
Tonight may be the big night but last evening, June 9, The Tony Awards Administration Committee hosted the annual Tony Eve Cocktail Party Tony at the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to celebrate this year's Special Tony Award winners. The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were established in 1990 and are awarded annually to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories. This year’s Tony Honors were presented to: Freddie Gershon, CEO and Chairman of Musica Theatre International, Artie Siccardi, Production Supervisor of Arthur Siccardi Theatrical Services, Inc. who has overseen more than 200 Broadway productions, and TDF Open Doors, Theatre Development Fund’s arts education program. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: 2012 Tony Awards Red Carpet- Part 2!
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2012
The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network.
BroadwayWorld is, of course, at the Beacon Theatre bringing you full coverage all night! Check out photos of tonight's attendees on the red carpet below- part 2! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: All the Performances from the 2012 Tonys!
by Stage Tube - June 10, 2012
The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. BroadwayWorld brings you all the performances from the nominated shows for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/10- SHE LOVES ME
by Stage Tube - June 10, 2012
Today in 1993, the first Broadway revival of She Loves Me opened at Criterion Center Stage Right, where it ran for 354 performances. She Loves Me is a 1963 musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and music by Jerry Bock. The plot revolves around Budapest shop employees Georg Nowack and Amalia Balash who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other's secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads. The Revival cast featured Boyd Gaines as Georg, Judy Kuhn as Amalia, Sally Mayes as Ilona, Howard McGillin as Kodaly, Lee Wilkof as Ladislav, Brad Kane as Arpad, and Louis Zorich as Mr. Maraczek. A revival cast recording was released by Varèse Sarabande. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: The 2012 Tony Awards Opening Number- Patti LuPone, Amanda Seyfried, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson!
by Stage Tube - June 10, 2012
The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network.
Check out this year's hilarious opening number, which featured host Neil Patrick Harris and appearances by Amanda Seyfried, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patti LuPone, and more! (more...)
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 THE BOOK OF MORMON's Limited Engagement in LA Begins Public Ticket Sales Today, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2012
As previously announced, THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will make its West Coast premiere in a strictly limited 12-week engagement from September 5 through November 25, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets for the engagement go on sale to the general public today, June 10. (more...)
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2012 BWW Award Winners Announced!
The results are in! Voting opened on May 3, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards, and ran through June 4, 2012.
This year, we shattered all previous site records, by more than DOUBLE, as hundreds of thousands of theatregoers and fans weighed in on their favorites of th 2011-12 theatre season on Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.
The BroadwayWorld.com Awards are by far the largest and most popular online Broadway polling event of its kind, open to all and with fully visible and audited results.
And the winners are... CLICK HERE!
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 @ 12:09 PM
New BWW iPhone & iPad App!
 We're holding the official announcement for another couple of days, when we'll have version 1.1 available via the App Store that's twice as fast as 1.0 and includes personalized news (you'll get an auto-update if you download this version), BUT I'm excited to share that our brand new iPhone and iPad App is now available here.
We were the first Broadway app back in 2009, and the world has come a long way since then -- now, our app has too!
Featuring all of our news, content, videos, show listings, message board, special offers, BWW's radio, search, regional news and lots more - check it out right here. It's 100x more functional than the old app, has all sorts of nifty features like 'pull to refresh' and will update instantly along with the site.
It's BWW in your pocket!
Android Users? Should just be another week...
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 @ 2:40 PM
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, June 3, 2012 - Sunday, June 3, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Australian Musical Theatre Star Anthony Warlow is 'Daddy Warbucks' in Broadway's New ANNIE
by BWW - June 03, 2012
Australia’s preeminent musical theatre and opera star Anthony Warlow will make his Broadway debut as billionaire Daddy Warbucks in the new production of ANNIE, the Tony Award-winning classic musical. ANNIE opens November 8 at the Palace Theatre (1567 Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin October 3. Warlow stars opposite two-time Tony Award-winner Katie Finneran as Miss Hannigan and 11-year-old Lilla Crawford (Billy Elliot) as Annie.
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 Drama Desks to Stream Live Tonight, Follow BWW for LIVE Coverage!
by BWW Special Coverage - June 03, 2012
Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference on April 27 by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d’Arcy James. After weeks of anticipation, the ceremony is tonight, June 3, at The Town Hall and BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the full spectrum of coverage, of course! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/3- CHICAGO
by Stage Tube - June 03, 2012
Today in 1975, Chicago opened at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rogers Theatre), where it ran for 936 performances. Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago, with music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal". The original cast starred Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly, Gwen Verdon as Roxie Hart, Jerry Orbach as Billy Flynn and Barney Martin as Amos Hart. (more...)
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 2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 23: 1984 - LA CAGE vs. SUNDAY
by Pat Cerasaro - June 03, 2012
A week from tonight is the big night: the 2012 Tony Awards live at 8 PM on CBS! In honor of Broadway’s night of nights, we have been counting down the greatest Tony Awards moments of all time and today we have a twofer still sure to inspire the ire and ignite the passionate fire of Broadway babies the world over almost thirty years after the decision (and minor controversy) - Jerry Herman’s LA CAGE AUX FOLLES versus Stephen Sondheim’s SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. (more...)
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 Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Bernadette Peters et al. Present 2012 Drama Desk Awards!
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2012
The Drama Desk Awards previously announced the lineup of presenters for this year’s awards ceremony, hosted by Brooke Shields and Drama Desk winner Brian d'Arcy James. The presenters represent many different aspects of the New York theater community including Broadway royalty: Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Bernadette Peters; award winning dramatists: Doug Wright and Rick Elice; legendary composers: Maury Yeston, William Finn; heralded directors: Roger Rees, Alex Timbers; celebrated designers: Peggy Eisenhauer; revered orchestrators: Jonathan Tunick; valued members of the New York theater scene: Oskar Eustis, Jenny Gersten; and, of course, popular performers: Martha Plimpton, John Larroquette, Julie Halston. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards take place today, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8PM at The Town Hall. BroadwayWorld will be updating with the winners live! (more...)
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 Melanie Griffith Joins Cast of Scott Caan's NO WAY AROUND BUT THROUGH World Premiere Tonight, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2012
Falcon Theatre and The Mineral Theater Company previously announced that Melanie Griffith has joined the cast of the world premiere play No Way Around But Through written by Scott Caan and directed by Val Lauren. Academy Award-Nominated actress Melanie Griffith will portray the role of ‘Lulu’, the mother to ‘Jacob’, played by Scott Caan. Ms. Griffith’s credits include the 1988 film Working Girl (Academy Award Nominee as Best Actress and Golden Globe Award Winner as Best Actress in a Comedy), the Academy Award Nominated film Nobody’s Fool, Another Day in Paradise, Woody Allen’s Celebrity, and RKO 281, in which she played actress Marion Davies, a part that garnered her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. (more...)
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 BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - William Ivey Long on Earning His Twelfth Tony Nod!
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 03, 2012
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you William Ivey Long, nominee for Best Costume Design of a Play for Don't Dress for Dinner. (more...)
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 'SING' Album Hits No. 1 on Pop Charts Jubilee Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2012
According to AndrewLloydWebber.com, the Jubilee album based on the Official Diamond Jubilee song "Sing" has reached No. 1 on the pop charts this weekend, with the single hitting No. 11. Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow collaborated on the project. (more...)
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 Dramatists Guild Honors John Kander at 2012 Gala, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2012
Today, June 3, the Dramatists Guild Fund will host their 50th Anniversary Gala at the Mandarin Oriental New York. This year’s event, hosted by Jon Cryer, will honor Chicago and Cabaret composer John Kander. (more...)
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 Photo Coverage: Rex Reed, Christine Andreas, Polly Bergen et al. at IT'S MAGIC, Nine Decades of Songs from Warner Bros. at the 92Y
by Stephen Sorokoff - June 03, 2012
Artistic Director Rex Reed hosted last night, June 2, "IT'S MAGIC, Nine Decades of Songs from Warner Bros.", presented by 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & Lyricists series and starring Christine Andreas, Polly Bergen, Jason Graae, Sue Raney and Tom Wopat. The show continues today, June 3 at 2 & 7 p.m. and tomorrow, June 4 at 2 & 8 p.m. See photos, featuring Reed, Andreas, Bergen, Graae, Raney and Wopat on stage, below! (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - June 3, 2012
by - June 03, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 3 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Virginia Madsen & Steven Weber Perform Karam's A WORK OF ART at Blank Theatre Festival, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2012
Virginia Madsen and Steven Weber are set to perform A Work Of Art, Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam’s first play (which he wrote at age 17), at 20 Years of Winners: Scenes, Songs, and Speeches from 20 Years of the Young Playwrights Festival this evening, June 3 at 6pm. A Work of Art was produced in The Blank Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival in 1997. (more...)
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Update to Yesterday's Big Announcement
What, you missed yesterday's BIG announcement? Well, either scroll down (and then back up) or click here to read all about BWW's new revolutionary *personalized* Database, now both bigger than ever AND offering custom news feeds just about YOUR favorite shows and stars AND an iTunes Genius/Netflix/Amazon style recommendation engine to help you find more of what you like.
We got a ton of positive responses yesterday to the new service as well as several thousand BWW readers already playing with it (thank you!). Amongst the most requested 'Day One' features was the ability to get Daily Email Updates instead of just the Weekly version that we launched.
Well, we jumped into quick action and you can now change your alerts to daily, by clicking here. MUCH more to come. Next stop, mobile!
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Thursday, May 31, 2012 @ 8:50 AM
BWW Unveils Revolutionary BWDB Upgrade
 The BroadwayWorld DB, launched back in 2005 is by far the largest theatre database on the net, covering the world of Broadway and beyond, including theatre in more than 150 cities, 275,000+ performers, 300,000+ photos, 60,000+ productions and growing by the minute.
Back in 2011, we unveiled complete regional listings featuring shows in every market in addition to BWW DB Pro, which empowers theatre professionals to enter themselves into the BWW Internatioanl Theatre Database, add/update credits and bios, post photos and videos, promote events, list management info, maintain their information and lots more.
Now, while the eyes of the world are on the theatre scene for next weekend's 2012 Tony Awards, BWW is excited to announce that we've taken our biggest leap forward yet - introducing the brand-new personalized BroadwayWorld DB.
 Click here to visit the new BroadwayWorld DB homepage, register and login to get started. All throughout the site's extensive show and performer listings are new 'Become a Fan' buttons. Clicking those buttons for the shows and performers you enjoy will allow you to begin to build your personal BWW DB homepage.
Hereafter, your new custom BWW DB homepage will start to form and populate with recommendations of other related stars/shows, a custom news feed featuring BWW content JUST about your favorites, personalized email newsletters and more.
Additional special features and mobile access will be annnounced shortly!
Click here to get started!
Posted by Robert Diamond
on Thursday, May 31, 2012 @ 8:44 AM
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, May 27, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV: Broadway Salutes the Troops at Fleet Week- Part 2; PORGY & BESS, ANYTHING GOES, and More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 27, 2012
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy, this week celebrated the 25th annual Fleet Week, to be held through May 28, 2012. Fleet Week is America’s premier tribute and “thank you” to the men and women who serve in the armed forces, and BroadwayWorld was there this afternoon for a special tribute to the troops from Broadway.
Check out performances from the casts of ANYTHING GOES, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and PORGY AND BESS below! (more...)
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 FLASH SPECIAL: A Jeff Calhoun Celebration - From GREASE to NEWSIES
by Pat Cerasaro - May 27, 2012
Today, as a sideline to this weekend’s extensive, exhaustive and exclusive InDepth InterView Tony Awards Edition: Jeff Calhoun, we are shining a special spotlight on the career of Calhoun on the Great White Way thus far with an electrifying collection of clips beginning with his collaborations with master director/choreographer Tommy Tune on THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES - today’s 2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown dedicatee - and BUSKER ALLEY, through to his directorial debut with GREASE and his subsequent work on ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, BELLS ARE RINGING, TABOO, GREY GARDENS, BIG RIVER, NINE-TO-FIVE and this year’s twofer of new musicals that he directed and choreographed, the recently-closed BONNIE & CLYDE and the still-running mega-hit NEWSIES. As a performer, Calhoun appeared in Tune productions like MY ONE AND ONLY and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - as well as the montage film ARIA - but, unquestionably, he is most well-known and best-loved by Broadway babies for his visionary work on so many new and original musicals, as well as some stupendous revivals along the way, as well. Cowboys to call girls to Pink Ladies; Boy George to Huck Finn to Edie Beale - this collection has it all! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Cast of BRING IT ON Tour Talks Being On the Road
by Stage Tube - May 27, 2012
In celebration of Bring It On: The Musical getting its marquee this week, Spencer Howard of TripKnowledgy: The Science of Suitcase Living, interviewed cast members of the Bring It On tour about their favorite parts of being on the road. Hear what Taylor Louderman, Elle McLemore, Ryann Redmond, Michael Mindlin, and Neil Haskell have to say in the video below! (more...)
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 2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 16: NINE Is A 10 (Twice)
by Pat Cerasaro - May 27, 2012
Today we are continuing our 30-day Tony Awards countdown - ending, of course, on the 2012 Tony Awards, June 10 - with a salute to a Tony-winning Best Musical directed and choreographed by the one and only Tommy Tune and composed by Maury Yeston - NINE. Based on Federico Fellini’s 8 ½, NINE is a surrealistic concept musical that concerns itself with the mid-life crisis of a glamorous Italian film director and the many, many women in his life - his wife, his mother, his mistress, his muse, his agent and many, many more. (more...)
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 BWW Awards Update 5/27 - 7 Days to Go!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 27, 2012
Voting opened on May 3, 2012 and runs through June 4, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/27 with just 7 days to go in voting! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Philip Seymour Hoffman Talks DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stage Tube - May 27, 2012
Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the nation's top acting talents known for playing extremely varied roles in film and on stage, including Truman Capote, which earned him an Oscar, and Father Brendan Flynn in Doubt, which earned him an Oscar nomination, speaks with Mo Rocca about his Tony Award-nominated performance as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman on Broadway.
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 BROADWAY CLEANS HOUSE Yard Sale Benefits Humane Society Today, 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012
Broadway Cleans House, a yard sale featuring items from Broadway performers, takes place today, Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm at Pearl Studios in New York City. Organized by Kate Shindle (Wonderland, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll & Hyde), the sale will feature donations and sale items from cast members of Godspell, The Addams Family, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, A Chorus Line, and many others. Expect to find one-of-a-kind opening night presents and show relics, along with clothes, books and furniture (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - May 27, 2012
by - May 27, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Photo Flash: Ana Gasteyer and Brian d'Arcy James at Bay Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012
Ana Gasteyer, from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and SUBURGATORY and Brian d'Arcy James from the new hit series SMASH performed to a sold-out crowd last night, May 26, at Bay Street Theatre. ” Gasteyer and James mingled with the crowd, including actress Blythe Danner, at the post-show VIP soiree. Among the evenings attendees, Board Chairman Frank Filipo, Board Member Jane Holden as well as Hamptonites Bruce Sloan and Sal & Mary Lou Ranieri; and Matt McGrath, a Bay Street Theatre Artistic Associate and the director of the upcoming Mainstage production of Polly Draper in MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE, by Geraldine Aron. See below for photos from the after-party! (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Photo Flashback: HOW TO SUCCEED Closes Today; A Look Back at the Three Finches
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
The revival of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING will play its final performance today, May 20, 2012. The 50th Anniversary production will have played 30 preview and 473 regular performances at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). The show has seen three leading men in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch—Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss and Nick Jonas. See below for photos of the three Finches and each young man's journey on the Broadway stage! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Evening Saturday Intermission Pic Round-Up - Ricky Martin, NEWSIES and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour and regional stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger ?(@KeenanBlogger), dedicated performers and excited fans, now you can see for yourself. See below for last night's Saturday Intermission Pics, featuring EVITA's Ricky Martin, the "Oldsies" of NEWSIES, HOW TO SUCCEED's last SIP show, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR "getting bloody," and more! (more...)
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 Pittsburgh CLO Announces Full Casts of Local Productions - Starring Sally Struthers, Hunter Herdlicka, Liz Callaway and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for its summer season, which includes six shows, featuring the national tours of Come Fly Away and The Addams Family, and CLO original productions of A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and Sunset Boulevard. Notably, A CHORUS LINE brings on board a slew of the show's national tour veterans, ANNIE stars Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF features Broadway's Lewis J. Stadlen, Susan Cella, Hunter Herdlicka, Joel Robertson, Emily Shoolin and Kay Walbye. Liz Callaway and Walter Charles are set to star in SUNSET BOULEVARD. (more...)
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 Andrew Lloyd Webber to Write Profumo Scandal Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
According to a report by BBC News, Andrew Lloyd Webber will follow his ITV talent show SUPERSTAR with a new musical about Stephen Ward, who was linked to the Profumo scandal in the '60s that caused War Minister John Profumo to resign after an affair with Christine Keeler. (more...)
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 Review Roundup: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in Sydney
by Review Roundups - May 20, 2012
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner with choreographer Andrew Hallsworth and musical director Dave Skelton, opened opened in its world premiere performance last night, May 19, at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Let's see what the critics had to say. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/20- Judy Kuhn
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2012
Happy Birthday, Judy Kuhn! Kuhn made her Broadway debut was in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She then played Cosette in the 1987 multiple award winning Broadway production of Les Misérables brought her the first Tony Award nomination. The following year, Kuhn took on a transfer from London's West End, playing one of the main roles (Florence Vassy) in the Trevor Nunn-directed Chess, with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (formerly of ABBA) and lyrics by Tim Rice. Later in 1993, Kuhn played the role of Betty Schaefer in the U.S premier production of Sunset Boulevard at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles. Kuhn sang the title role in the 1995 Disney animated film, Pocahontas, the film included her rendition of the song Colors of the Wind, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for its composers Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. On October 23, 2007, Kuhn returned to the Broadway Production of Les Misérables after 20 years, but this time assuming the role of Fantine. (more...)
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 Tim Tebow Asks Twitter to Remove Photo with ROCK OF AGES Cast
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
According to TMZ and Rant Sports' RedZone Talk, Tim Tebow has requested his picture with the ROCK OF AGES cast be taken down from Twitter. He had the photo taken backstage with the cast after seeing the show in New York City. ROCK OF AGES' cast member Neka Zang put up the photo on Twitter last night, May 19. (more...)
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 Daryl Roth Receives Harold Clurman Spirit Award Today, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Theater producer Daryl Roth, who produced last season’s Tony Award-winning revival of The Normal Heart and has presented an unprecedented seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays on the stage, will receive her second award of the month today. At its Stella by Starlight Gala tonight, May 20, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting will present Roth with The Harold Clurman Spirit Award “for courageous contribution to the culture of the city of New York and beyond.” Her fellow honorees at the Stella by Starlight Gala include Harry Belafonte, James Earl Jones, Ed Schultz, and Masa Tanaka. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - May 20, 2012
by - May 20, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Paige Simunovich, Zachary Sayle, et al. Star in THE FAIRY HOAX at Workshop Theater Company Today, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Susanna Fazer (The Nerd) will direct a cast starring Paige Simunovich (Finian’s Rainbow, Mary Poppins) and Zachary Sayle (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Christmas Story, The Musical) with Justin Luciano, Stacey Scotte, Doug Shapiro, and Sean Patrick Folster in a reading of Jay D’Amico (last Piano-in-Residence at Windows of the World) and Pulitzer- nominated Tom Diggs’ new musical THE FAIRY HOAX in midtown Manhattan one day only today May 20, 2012 at 6 pm at Workshop Theater Company. (more...)
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 Elizabeth Swados Directs JEWISH BOOKS COOKING Throughout NYC thru 6/17
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Jewish Books Cooking, a new musical based on Jewish-themed children’s books and created and directed by award-winning composer and author Elizabeth Swados, premieres at The JCC in Manhattan today, May 20th and plays throughout New York City through the end of the month and into June. (more...)
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV Flashback: LEAP OF FAITH Closes on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
LEAP OF FAITH plays its final performance today, May 13, at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) after the matinee performance. Broadway’s LEAP OF FAITH opened on Thursday April 26 and will have played 24 previews and 20 regular performances. Take a look back through video from the show's opening in Los Angeles to its first steps on Broadway, and everything in between, including fan's reactions and an opening-night interview with Raul Esparza! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Max Von Essen, Steve Kazee et al. Tweet Saturday Intermission - All the Photos!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
The Twitter-verdict is in, and boy do stage stars love sharing their intermission antics! If you have ever wondered what your favorite Broadway stars are doing backstage, thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), now you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted on May 12: "Okay showfolk, if you're in a show today, at intermission take a picture of yourself and tag it #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic)." Check out Saturday backstage photos from the stars of NEWSIES, EVITA, ONCE, ROCK OF AGES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, ANYTHING GOES, INTO THE WOODS, GODSPELL, MAME, MAMMA MIA! and more below! (more...)
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 Photo Flashback: LEAP OF FAITH Takes Final Broadway Bows Today
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
LEAP OF FAITH plays its final performance today, May 13, at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) after the matinee performance. Broadway’s LEAP OF FAITH opened on Thursday April 26 and will have played 24 previews and 20 regular performances. Take a look back through photos of Raul Esparza and the company on stage, the show's opening night curtain calls and party, its Gypsy Robe Ceremony with Dennis Stowe and more below! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Stars of EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, STARCATCHER et al. Tweet Saturday Intermission - New Pics!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger ?(@KeenanBlogger), you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted May 12: "Okay showfolk, if you're in a show today, at intermission take a picture of yourself and tag it #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic)." BroadwayWorld brings you even more backstage photos from yesterday's performances. See the stars of EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, THE BOOK OF MORMON and more below! (more...)
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 Donna Murphy Cast in MADE IN JERSEY CBS Pilot
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
Broadway's Donna Murphy is listed in the cast of CBS' just-picked-up pilot Made in Jersey (formerly titled Baby Big Shot) starring Janet Montgomery as a working-class woman who will use her street-ways to compete against her colleagues at a posh New York law firm. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/13- THE PAJAMA GAME
by Stage Tube - May 13, 2012
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 7½ 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. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - May 13, 2012
by - May 13, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 IN MASKS OUTRAGEOUS AND AUSTERE Ends Off-Broadway Run Today, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
Producers Victor Syrmis and Carl Rumbaugh, along with Culture Project's World Premiere of In Masks Outrageous and Austere, the final full-length play by Tennessee Williams, ends its limited engagement following the matinee performance today, May 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The show, which began previews at Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street at Lafayette Street) on April 6 and opened on Monday, April 16, will have played 9 preview performance and 28 regular performances. (more...)
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 BC Beat at Cielo to Feature Works by Choreographers Richard J. Hinds, Camille A. Brown and More, 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012
Monday May 21, 2012 marks the third production of BC Beat at Cielo (18 Little West 12thStreet). Produced by Jennifer Jancuska and The BringAbout Productions, BC Beat offers the Broadway and dance communities another unique and exciting way to experience dance. Focused on storytelling and set in a club with the best sound system in NYC, BC Beat will feature new work by eight highly anticipated choreographers from genres including musical theatre, contemporary, jazz and tap. Smack in the middle of the club, with the audience surrounding the sunken stage and close enough to touch the dancers, choreographers will present their unique way of storytelling and vision for Broadway’s future. (more...)
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, May 6, 2012 - Sunday, May 6, 2012. Catch up below!
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/6- GLORY DAYS
by Stage Tube - May 06, 2012
Today in 2008, Glory Days opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for one performance. Glory Days is a musical with music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and a book by James Gardiner about four high school friends reuniting a year after graduation. The musical premiered at the Signature Theatre, a professional regional theatre in Arlington, Virginia, from January 15 through February 17, 2008, where it was directed by Eric D. Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of the theatre, with musical staging by assistant director Matthew Gardiner. The producers cited "low advance sales" in announcing the show's closing. (more...)
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 SEMINAR Closes on Broadway Today, May 6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012
SEMINAR, the acclaimed comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, “NYPD Blue,” NBC’s hit series “Smash”) and directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Big Meal, Look Back in Anger), will play its final Broadway performance in today's matinee, May 6. The World Premiere production opened on Sunday, November 20, 2011 and will have played a total of 191 performances and 26 previews at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).
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BWW's On This Day - May 6, 2012
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Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Lincoln Center Theater Welcomes WAR HORSE Author Michael Morpurgo Tonight, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012
Lincoln Center Theater presents War Horse author Michael Morpurgo in a one-night only special event, An Evening with Michael Morpurgo: From Devon to Broadway, tonight, May 6 at 7:30pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The Vivian Beaumont Theater is where its co-production, with the National Theater of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, of the 2011 Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse continues is record-breaking run. Tickets to An Evening with Michael Morpurgo, priced at $15, are available now at the Vivian Beaumont Theater box office, at telecharge.com or by visiting www.lct.org. (more...)
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 BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE & TA-DA! Youth Theater Host Anti-Bullying Forum Today, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012
TADA! YOUTH THEATER presents, in conjunction with the now-playing world premiere musical UP TO YOU, IT’S UP TO YOU, a open forum event today, May 6, 2012 at 11am to discuss bullying through leadership, moderated by Miss New York Kaitlin Monte and featuring a special opening number from BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE (http://bwaypride.org). The event is free, and parents and kids are especially encouraged to attend. Miss New York Kaitlin Monte has spent the year engaging discussion in schools and working with State Senator Klein to create legislative reform. Reservations can be made at www.tadatheater.com. (more...)
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 Team Behind LEGALLY BLONDE Closes LIFE OF THE PARTY Opera Today, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of Life Of The Party, a light opera for dark times. Following the huge success of last year's production of Kismet, director Paul Lincoln and the LaGuardia High School Opera Workshop tackle this completely original work, written and composed by Tony Award nominees Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Pirates!). The show plays a strictly limited run, with its last performance today, May 6th at 2:00pm. (more...)
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012. Catch up below!
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 STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Inside MAME Dress Rehearsal with Louise Pitre!
by Stage Tube - April 29, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals will "coax the blues right out ‘a the horn" with its much-anticipated new production of MAME. The bold and brassy musical comedy will runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be May 9, 2012.] Check out a sneak peek into last night's - April 28 - dress rehearsal for MAME. Watch the video below! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/29- RENT
by Stage Tube - April 29, 2012
Today in 1996, Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre, where it ran for 5123 performances. Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.On Broadway, Rent gained critical acclaim and won a Tony Award for Best Musical among other awards. The Broadway production closed on September 7, 2008 after a 12-year run. (more...)
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 Petition Launches to Reinstate Drama Desk Orchestration Category
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2012
Now, a change.org petition has launched to bring the category back, with 1545 signatures at press time including well known industry members like Lin-Manuel Miranda, George Stiles, Larry Hochman, Alex Lacamoire, Lea Salonga, Larry Blank, Ann Harada, Marc Shaiman, Celia-Keenan Bolger, Kate Shindle, Jerry Mitchell, Patti Murin, Liz Caplan, Ted Sperling, Rob Sher, Adam Pascal among many other artists, musicians and fans.
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Petition Launches to Reinstate Drama Desk Orchestration Category
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2012
Now, a change.org petition has launched to bring the category back, with 1545 signatures at press time including well known industry members like Lin-Manuel Miranda, George Stiles, Larry Hochman, Alex Lacamoire, Lea Salonga, Larry Blank, Ann Harada, Marc Shaiman, Celia-Keenan Bolger, Kate Shindle, Jerry Mitchell, Patti Murin, Liz Caplan, Ted Sperling, Rob Sher, Adam Pascal among many other artists, musicians and fans.
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 MARY POPPINS Holds Autism-Friendly Performance Today, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2012
TDF’s Autism Theater Initiative presents autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins today, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney’s The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF’s commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances. (more...)
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 Kurt Peterson & Victoria Mallory Reunite for 'When Everything Was Possible' Concert Tonight, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2012
James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert (with comments), for one night only tonight, April 29th (7:30pm) at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues), as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. They are joined by a thirteen-piece band (Michael Rafter, Music Director), playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse (“Smash”). Carolyn Wong provides lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia. (more...)
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BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE Teams Up with TA-DA! Youth Theater for IT'S UP TO YOU Anti-Bullying Forum, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2012
TADA! YOUTH THEATER presents, in conjunction with the now-playing world premiere musical UP TO YOU, IT’S UP TO YOU, a open forum event on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 11am to discuss bullying through leadership, moderated by Miss New York Kaitlin Monte and featuring a special opening number from BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE (http://bwaypride.org). The event is free, and parents and kids are especially encouraged to attend. Miss New York Kaitlin Monte has spent the year engaging discussion in schools and working with State Senator Klein to create legislative reform. Reservations can be made at www.tadatheater.com. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - April 29, 2012
by - April 29, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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2012 Awards Season Scorecard
Just a quick update here that we've launched our first ever Awards Season Scorecard right here with the Outer Critics Circle Awards already in. For analysis on how the Outer Critics Circle nominations usually compare to the Tony Awards, click here.
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, April 22, 2012 - Sunday, April 22, 2012. Catch up below!
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 STAGE TUBE: Cher, Max Adler and More Present GLAAD Awards to Chaz Bono, Josh Hutcherson et al.
by Stage Tube - April 22, 2012
At last night's 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Cher and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to Chaz Bono, and Benicio Del Toro presented the Vanguard Award to Josh Hutcherson. Glee stars Max Adler and Grant Gustin presented the Rodemeyer family. Jamey Rodemeyer died by suicide at age 14 last year. Watch videos of the three award presentations below! (more...)
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 InDepth InterView: Lynn Ahrens Talks NY Pops JOURNEY ON Gala, Plus RAGTIME, ROCKY & More
by Pat Cerasaro - April 22, 2012
Today we are kicking off BroadwayWorld’s exclusive multi-part InDepth InterView series focusing on the New York Pops 29th Birthday Gala concert celebrating the music and musicals of Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, JOURNEY ON, that will take place at Carnegie Hall on April 30 at 7 PM by taking to the lyricist half of the lauded Tony Award-winning songwriting team herself, the thoughtful and candid Lynn Ahrens. In a wide-ranging conversation covering many of her theatrical collaborations with Stephen Flaherty from their first musical, LUCKY STIFF, in the 1980s, to their Tony-winning success with RAGTIME in the 1990s, to their astounding slate of shows since - SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL, DESSA ROSE and THE GLORIOUS ONES included - all the way up to 2012 and their new musical in pre-production in Germany, ROCKY, based on the iconic 1975 Oscar-winning Sylvester Stallone-starring boxing film. Ahrens also shares firsthand news on the new Ahrens & Flaherty musical based on the art and life of Degas and the upcoming feature film version of LUCKY STIFF, directed by Christopher Ashley, as well as reflects on her work for the stage, page and screen outside of her work with Flaherty - songs for SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK and songs for the hit indie musical film CAMP among them. Plus, Ahrens shares her enthusiasm for her many collaborators and the performers famous for interpreting her work as well as relates her excitement for the star-studded JOURNEY ON concert spectacular at Carnegie Hall. All of that and much, much more! (more...)
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With David Garrison!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - April 22, 2012
We're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat with Broadway favorite David Garrison. In this edition, Garrison tells stories about his time in A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN UKRAINE, playing Hannibal Lecter in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, his many WICKED co-stars, and more! (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/22- ASSASSINS
by Stage Tube - April 22, 2012
Today in 2004, Assassins opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 101 performances. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.The musical first opened Off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards. (more...)
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 BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CLYBOURNE PARK!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 22, 2012
Pulitzer Prize-winning play CLYBOURNE PARK, by Bruce Norris, directed by Pam McKinnon, opened on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre last night, April 19. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities, and we bring you interviews with the cast and creative team below! (more...)
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 A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opens at the Broadhurst Theatre Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2012
A Streetcar Named Desire starring Blair Underwood as Stanley, Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch, began previews for its limited Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and celebrates its opening tonight, Sunday April 22, 2012. The production will run through July 22, 2012.
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BWW's On This Day - April 22, 2012
by - April 22, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Kait Kerrigan, Krysta Rodriguez and More Set for BROADWAY RECYCLED, 4/22
by BWW
News Desk - April 22, 2012
AT HAND THEATRE COMPANY's 3rd annual Earth Day concert, BROADWAY RECYCLED, will take place on Sunday, April 22nd at 7pm at Joe's Pub. The concert of songs cut from musicals – songs that shouldn't go to waste - benefits the Broadway Green Alliance and At Hand Theatre Company. The concert will be directed by Jennifer Ashley Tepper with musical direction by Julie McBride.
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Photo Coverage: Molly x2! Broadway's GHOST Welcomes Siobhan Dillon
by Jennifer Broski - April 15, 2012
Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy are currently on Broadway, reprising their starring roles as Sam and Molly in GHOST, which they originated in London’s hit West End production. The pair got a special visitor this weekend in Siobhan Dillon, who now stars in the London production of the show and was in New York for a brief holiday and just had to check out her Broadway pals!
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/15- NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stage Tube - April 15, 2012
Today in 2009, Next to Normal opened at the Booth Theatre, where it ran for 733 performances. Next to Normal is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. It was nominated for eleven 2009 Tony Awards and won three, Best Original Score, Best Orchestration and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, becoming just the eighth musical in history to receive the honor. (more...)
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 Photo Flash: 2012 Olivier Awards; MATILDA Cast and More in the Winners Room!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
The 36th Olivier Awards welcomed the United Kingdom's biggest stars tonight, April 15, at the Royal Opera House in London. See photos of Matthew Warchus, Tim Minchin and Bertie Carvel with Sophia Kiely, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Kerry Ingram and Cleo Demetriou, winners of Best Actress in a Musical for Matilda the Musical, plus Ruth Wilson, Jonny Lee Miller, Zach Braff, Susannah Fielding, Peter Darling, John Berry, Hayley Atwell, Dan Stevens and more in the winners room below! (more...)
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 Photo Flash: 2012 Olivier Awards Red Carpet Arrivals!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
The 36th Olivier Awards welcomed the United Kingdom's biggest stars tonight, April 15, at the Royal Opera House in London. See photos of Patrick Stewart, Lenny Henry, Kara Tointon, Jonny Lee Miller, Jim Carter, Hayley Atwell, David Suchet, Zoe Wanamaker, Zach Braff, Taylor Bagley, Ronan Keating, Barbara Windsor, Ruth Wilson, Celia Imrie, Anneka Rice, Tim Rice, Jodie Whittaker, Elaine Paige and more walking the red carpet below! (more...)
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 HBO's New Series GIRLS Kicks Off Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
HBO's new series GIRLS premieres tonight, April 15, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT! The show, created by and starring Lena Dunham ("Tiny Furniture"), takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20s. Dunham, Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner executive produce the show, and Bruce Eric Kaplan and Ilene S. Landress co-executive produce. (more...)
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 Hunter Parrish Leaves Role of Jesus in GOSPELL; Corbin Bleu Takes Lead on April 17!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
Tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre, Broadway and "Weeds" star Hunter Parrish ends his run as Jesus in the first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL. The show welcomes a new leading man—stage and screen star Corbin Bleu (Disney's "High School Musical," Broadway's In the Heights)—to the starring role. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - April 15, 2012
by - April 15, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 15 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Ruth Wilson, MATILDA Cast and More Claim 36th Olivier Awards!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
The winners of the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, the 36th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, were announced tonight (15 April 2012) at the Royal Opera House as part of a glamorous and star-studded night of entertainment from the West End’s finest talent. (more...)
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 Darren Criss, Bill Irwin, Betsy Wolfe Star in A.C.T.'s 2012 Gala Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and Gala Chair Patti Rueff open Expect the Unexpected!, A.C.T.’s 2012 Season Gala tonight, April 15. The show stars A.C.T. Young Conservatory alumnus Darren Criss (TV’s Glee, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway), two-time Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Scapin at A.C.T., Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway), A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program graduate Patrick Lane (Brian Hawkins in A.C.T.’s world premiere production of Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City), and Betsy Wolfe (Mary Ann Singleton in A.C.T.’s world premiere production of Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City, 110 in the Shade and Everyday Rapture on Broadway). Proceeds from the Gala support A.C.T.’s acclaimed actor training and arts education programs. The historic Regency Center (1300 Van Ness Avenue) in San Francisco hosts the gala. (more...)
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 The New Group's REFLECTING RABE Opens Tonight, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
On Sunday, April 15, at 4 pm, The New Group presents this season’s final presentation in Dark Nights at The New Group – Reflecting Rabe: Readings from David Rabe’s Work. This event features readings of excerpts from David Rabe’s acclaimed writing, from plays to fiction. Special guests, including Bobby Cannavale, Judith Ivey and Matthew Modine, will read selections and reflect on Rabe’s singular career. Discussion with David Rabe and guests will follow. (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, April 8, 2012 - Sunday, April 8, 2012. Catch up below!
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 BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With ANYTHING GOES' Colin Donnell!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - April 08, 2012
After a year and a half hiatus, Seth Rudetsky's famed Seth's Broadway Chatterbox has returned to Don't Tell Mama. Seth's Broadway Chatterbox includes interviews and performances by noted Broadway celebrities and is a raw, funny and insightful interview program that really has no equal.
As in years past, BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Seth to exclusively bring you the full length episodes right here and we're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat with Colin Donnell of Broadway's ANYTHING GOES. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/8- ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Stage Tube - April 08, 2012
Today in 1990, Aspects of Love opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 377 performances. Aspects of Love is a musical with a book and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart. Based on the novella of the same name by David Garnett, the piece focuses on the romantic entanglements of actress Rose Vibert, her admiring fan Alex Dillingham, his underage cousin Jenny, his uncle George, and George's mistress, sculptress Giulietta Trapani, over a period of 17 years. (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - April 8, 2012
by - April 08, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 8 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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New BWW TV Show Coming in 2012!
 BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to announce a new partnership, and the fourth member of BWW TV’s family of exclusive, engaging, and unmatched online theatre video programming. Joining the popular and critically acclaimed SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge and CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow will be its newest offering and first reality show, BEHIND THE CURTAIN, premiering later in 2012.
Behind the Curtain is a brand new, fascinating, fast paced web series that explores what it takes to make it on the world's biggest stage, Broadway. Created by seasoned entertainment industry vets Danny Jordan (The Biggest Loser, MasterChef, American Idol Underground) and Andrew Spires (American Idol, Trading Spaces, Real Time With Bill Maher) the show will pull viewers inside the real world and harsh reality of what it’s like to be a performer pursuing their Broadway dreams. With unprecedented access and some of the hottest up and coming stars on board, the show will share the inside world of Broadway in a riveting new way.
The new documentary series is currently on the popular financing site Kickstarter (click here for a preview and for more information) which opens up a unique opportunity for Broadway fans to play a part in developing this wonderful new series. Getting in at the ground floor, donors will have the unique, and thrilling opportunity to watch as their show evolves, and matures into a dazzling program recognized the world over!
“When I saw the original sizzle reel for the show,” said Robert Diamond, CEO of BroadwayWorld.com, “it felt like the perfect fit for our audience and it’s being developed in a way that will fully exploit not only the newest technologies, but insider access like never before. Basically, it’s everything we believe in here on the site.”
Danny Jordan, series creator says "Since day one -- In October 2009 -- our objective has been to reveal the real story of the countless actors, singers, and dancers who pick up their lives, and move to the harsh world that is New York City in pursuit of making their Broadway dreams a reality. Additionally, retaining the integrity of this historic industry is paramount. As such, partnering with the largest Broadway and theatre themed site in the world is not only a huge victory, but the perfect fit. “
Behind the Curtain will premiere exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com in late 2012.
About the Creative Team:
Danny Jordan's career in entertainment began in 2000. Jordan has created, produced, and hosted major media content for some of the most recognized networks, brands, and TV programs. Credits include: The Biggest Loser (Producer), MasterChef (Producer), Losing It with Jillian (Producer), Great American Road Trip (Producer), High Society (Producer), American Idol Underground (Host), KIIS FM (Host). In 2009, Jordan started Pronus Productions; partnering with long-time friends and colleagues, Andrew Spires and Raul Colindres. Jordan currently resides in New York City, and serves as SVP of Branded Media and Development.
Andrew Spires grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. After graduating from art school, he went on to work with Oscar winner Vilmos Zsigmond, before taking a position with CBS. While with CBS he worked on “The Price is Right”, “Real Time” with Bill Maher, and “The Young and the Restless” among others. Andrew later went on to work for juggernaut “American Idol” before returning to the East Coast to Produce “Trading Spaces”. Spires spent a year producing content for BBC before leaving forming Pronus Productions with friends Danny Jordan and Raul Colindres.
Mr. Spires’ shows are aired in over 40 countries and seen by more then 65 million viewers annually. He currently residents in New York City with his wife and their Great Dane, Gracie.
Featured cast members:
Rachel Potter is currently appearing as the Mistress in this season's buzz worthy Broadway revival, Evita. She appears alongside Ricky Martin, Elena Roger, and Michael Cerveris at the Marquis Theater. Rachel made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family starring Brooke Shields, following a tour with Stephen Schwartz's smash hit musical, Wicked (Glinda u/s). Rachel has also performed the roles of Ariel, Belle, and Nemo, among others, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Her debut Country album is to be released May 2012, following an EP release concert at Joe's Pub on May 13th, 9:30 pm. For tickets visit http://bit.ly/GUexAv or www.rachelpottermusic.com for more info. @therachelpotter
Sara Jean Ford Broadway credits include How to Succeed -- Smitty; The Phantom of the Opera -- Christine Daae; A Little Night Music -- Petra & MrS. Anderson; Finian's Rainbow. Off-Broadway: The Fantasticks -- Louisa (Original Revival Cast). National Tours: Wicked, Phantom. BFA, Carnegie Mellon. www.sarajeanford.com
For PR Inquiries:
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Sunday, April 1, 2012. Catch up below!
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 GODSPELL Introduces 'Kindle Seats'
by Michael Dale - April 01, 2012
Following the success of Godspell’s February 19th “Tweet Seat” experiment, producer Ken Davenport announces Broadway’s first “Kindle Night.” (more...)
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 Photo Flash: Night of 1000 Gowns Red Carpet!
by Linda Lenzi - April 01, 2012
The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 31 in New York City. In its twenty-six year history, the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. This year the Night of a Thousand Gowns raised important funds to benefit PFLAG NYC and New Alternatives. BWW was there to cover this event. Check out the red carpet photos below!
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 Photo Flash: 2012 MAC Awards Red Carpet & Ceremony!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 01, 2012
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 26th Annual MAC Awards Show on March 29th. The awards ceremony was held at B.B. King Blues Club, and the show was directed by Lennie Watts and produced by Julie Miller. BWW was there to cover the event. Check out the photos below! (more...)
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 THE BEST MAN Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN opens today, Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Previews began on March 6th, 2012. The strictly limited 18 week engagement is directed by Drama Desk Award winner Michael Wilson (The Orphans Home Cycle Part I, II and III, Dividing The Estate). Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN comes to Broadway in an all-star theatrical event with two time Tony Award winner James Earl Jones, Tony and Emmy Award winner John Larroquette, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Candice Bergen, Emmy Award winner Eric McCormack, Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, Drama Desk Award winner Michael McKean and five time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: Hot Trailer - Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM Coming to HBO
by Stage Tube - April 01, 2012
Just released tonight is the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin's new HBO drama, 'The Newsroom' a new hour long series premiering this June that centers on the behind-the-scenes workings of a cable news statio.
The series is filled with theatre vets and will star Jeff Daniels as the show's anchorman, Emily Mortimer as his executive producer, Sam Waterson as the station's boss and a newsroom staff that includes actors Alison Pill, John Gallagher, Jr., Olivia Munn, Dev Patel and Thomas Sadoski. Award-winning actress Jane Fonda also is in the cast as the network parent company's CEO, Leona Lansing.
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/1- Debbie Reynolds
by Stage Tube - April 01, 2012
Happy Birthday Debbie Reynolds! Reynolds regularly appeared in movie musicals during the 1950s and had several hit records during the period. Perhaps her most high-profile film role was in Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Kathy Selden. On Broadway, Reynolds has starred in such shows as Irene, Debbie, and Woman of the Year. Reynolds appeared in her West End show Debbie Reynolds: Alive and Fabulous (more...)
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 BWW's On This Day - April 1, 2012
by - April 01, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 Alan Rickman Departs SEMINAR Tonight; Jeff Goldblum to Join Cast!
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) will play his final performance on Sunday, April 1 in SEMINAR by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, NBC’s new hit series “Smash”), directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, Kin, The Coward). (more...)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012. Catch up below!
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 Photo Coverage: GLAAD Media Awards 2012
by Linda Lenzi - March 25, 2012
The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held last night, March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee’s Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. Check out photos from the red carpet below! (more...)
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 Tim Rice to Never Work With Andrew Lloyd Webber Again?
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
According to The Telegraph, Sir Tim Rice does not see more collaborations in his future with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he worked on Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar, because of a disagreement the two had over Webber's new television show searching for the new lead for the Jesus Christ Superstar tour, 'Superstar' that will air on ITV this summer. (more...)
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 STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/25- MY FAIR LADY
by Stage Tube - March 25, 2012
Today in 1976, the first Broadway revival of My Fair Lady opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 377 performances. My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a well born lady. The musical's 1956 Broadway production was a hit, setting what was then the record for the longest run of any major musical theatre production in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version, and numerous revivals. (more...)
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 Tony Kushner, Ricky Martin, et al. Receive GLAAD Media Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held last night, March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and were streamed live online. Footage of the red carpet and ceremony are available to view at the GLAAD website and on YouTube. Glee’s Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event. (more...)
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 BWW Exclusive Blog: CLYBOURNE PARK Behind the Scenes: Day 5 (Part 2)
by Clybourne Park - March 25, 2012
As I arrive, things in the Walter Kerr Theatre seem fairly at ease. The team is joking and bantering across the house, and the actors mill about comfortably. But, work is happening fervently all around me. Between acts, the play travels 50 years in a 15 minute intermission, and the crew is busy dressing the not-quite-dry set. Will the sanding (and the noise that comes with it) be done in time for the run? And the milling actors are not shy with their questions for playwright Bruce Norris, or director Pam MacKinnon. (more...)
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 LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Ends Off-Broadway Run Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The long-running Off Broadway favorite Love, Loss, and What I Wore will close tonight, Sunday, March 25, 2012 after playing for two and a half years and 1,013 performances. (March 15th marked the show’s landmark 1,000 performance.) (more...)
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BWW's On This Day - March 25, 2012
by - March 25, 2012
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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 BWW Exclusive Blog: CLYBOURNE PARK Behind the Scenes: Day Six
by Clybourne Park - March 25, 2012
Watching the final dress, I could not help but feel that I had played some role in this production—even just by doing a tiny bit of press—and I feel that sense of community that comes with working on and rooting for a show. Even after I had already seen most of the first act, and read the entire play, I was still moved by this piece, laughing at the jokes and being moved by its message and the questions it raises. I cannot wait to go back to Clybourne Park with my friends, and to watch more audiences be affected by this powerful work. (more...)
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 MARY POPPINS Closes at Tennessee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will perform at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall in Nashville for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, March 25. (more...)
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John Gallagher, Jr. to Sing in Upcoming Episode of HBO's THE NEWSROOM
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 23, Part 2 - GODSPELL Cast and PRISCILLA's Nick Adams and Ellyn Marsh Say Farewell
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Closes at New World Stages Today, June 24
Kristin Chenoweth Cancels Minneapolis Concert Due to Illness, 6/17
BWW TV: Enda Walsh on His Tony Win for Best Book Of A Musical for ONCE - It's All A Blur!
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW Ep. 7 - ROCK OF AGES Movie!
STAGE TUBE: Justin Bieber Sings Impromptu 'Baby' at Stratford Shakespeare Festival
STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Interviews NEWSIES and iCarly Actor Max Ehrich on 'Broadway Boo's!'
BWW TV: ONCE's Tony Winner Martin Lowe On the Privilege of Working on a Show that Celebrates Music
Kristine Nielsen, Michael Countryman et al. Set for 2012 O'Neill Playwrights Conference
2012 Tony Awards - All the Winners - ONCE, PORGY & BESS, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, CLYBOURNE PARK & More
It's Tony Night! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!
Christopher Gattelli Wins Tony for Best Choreography for NEWSIES
Liza Minnelli Releases Statement on Judy Garland's 90th Birthday
2012 Tonys - BroadwayGirl NYC's Live Tony Blog!
Spoilers Inside! Tonight's Tony Awards Rundown
STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES' Tony Tributes to PROMISES, PROMISES, AVENUE Q and DREAMGIRLS
BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Frank Wildhorn on Being Reunited with the BONNIE & CLYDE Team!
Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
STAGE TUBE: National Theatre's Jubilee Salute to the Queen Features Joey from WAR HORSE
Neil Patrick Harris Appears on OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER Tonight, 6/3
NEWSIES' Jeff Calhoun, Tobin Ost, Laura Osnes and More Set for The Lynne Show, 6/5-26
Twitter Watch: Elaine Paige-'Congratulations Your Majesty'
Twitter Watch: Annette O'Toole-Michael McKean's 'Surgery Went Great'
Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise Hosts PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Tonight, 5/27
STAGE TUBE: Andy Samberg & Chris Parnell Visit SISTER ACT in SNL's LAZY SUNDAY 2
Danny Boyle Backs Out of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Musical; Julian Fellowes in the Wings?
Bono Laughs at 'I AM AFRICA' Dig in THE BOOK OF MORMON
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha et al. in THE NEW NORMAL!
Lea Michele to Mentor THE GLEE PROJECT Season 2 First Episode, 6/5
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Laura Benanti and Matthew Perry in GO ON!
Julianne Moore to Star in CARRIE Film Remake
NBC Announces New Line-Up; SMASH Season 2 Set for Mid-Season
Rachel Potter, with Constantine Maroulis et al., Holds EP Release Concert at Joe's Pub Tonight, 5/13
Kim Crosby, Original Cinderella, Plays Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS at Little Springfield Theatre, MO, Now thru 5/29
2012 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners - ONCE, CHERRY ORCHARD & SONS OF THE PROPHET Win Big!
STAGE TUBE: Sutton Foster Speaks at Ball State's Commencement
BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With Andre De Shields! 
GODSPELL's Hunter Parrish Joins Annenberg Theater's 'WHEN YOU BELIEVE' Stephen Schwartz Tribute, 5/19
BROADWAY RECALL: Gone, But Still Nominated
Andrew Rannells to Guest-Star on HBO's GIRLS Tonight, 4/29
Beth Leavel, Jenn Colella, et al. End Run in NC Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Closing Tonight, 4/29
Jonathan Pryce Ends Run in Columbus Premiere of THE CARETAKER Today, 4/29
Review Roundup: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Returns to Broadway - All the Reviews!
BWW TV Preview: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opens Tonight!
GLAAD Media Awards Honor Chaz Bono, Josh Hutcherson, Modern Family et al.
Photo Flash: Chaz Bono, Max Adler and More at GLAAD Media Awards' Ketel One 'Walk of Change'
Review Roundup: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER on Broadway - All the Reviews!
OLIVIERS 2012: All the Winners! MATILDA, ANNA CHRISTIE, Sheridan Smith Pick Up Awards!
BWW TV: First Look at Stephen King & John Mellencamp's New Thriller, GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY!
2012 Olivier Awards to Be Streamed Live Online Today!
OLIVIERS 2012: Live Blog As It Happened - Big Wins For MATILDA!
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Opens Tonight at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theater!
Photo Flash: Cast and Crew at La Mirada's MISS SAIGON LA Press Opening!
Julie Taymor Awarded AIFF Award, 4/15
Photo Flash: The Old Globe Announces NOBODY LOVES YOU Cast - Adam Kantor, Jenni Barber and More!
STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Latest Songs - Elton John's 'I'm Still Standing' and More!
Review Roundup: Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN is Back on Broadway - Updating LIVE!
BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With GODSPELL's Lindsay Mendez, George Salazar & Uzo Aduba!
LOVE NEVER DIES Closes Tonight in Australia
Upcoming Theater Book Releases for April 2012
First Listen! Clips Posted from New London SWEENEY TODD Cast Album
Twitter Watch: Russell Crowe - First Look at Javert in LES MIS Film!
Mike Daisey Apologizes on His Website for STEVE JOBS Fabrications
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Shoshana Bean on WICKED, John Mayer, New Album & More!
Twitter Watch: Audra McDonald - PORGY & BESS Cast Supports Trayvon Martin
Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG on Bway in Spring 2014!
INTO THE WOODS Film to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014!
Bullock in Talks to Play 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE Film
NBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy Bids
Bway in Bryant Park Announces 2013 Summer Schedule; PIPPIN, CINDERELLA & More
VIDEO: U.S. Open Champ Justin Rose Presents Top 10 List on Letterman Tonight
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for SPRINGSTEEN & I, In Theaters This July
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils New Creative Campaign 'LOOK'
VIDEO: First Listen - Gavin DeGraw's New Single 'Best I Ever Had'
Dell Special Committee Responds to Icahn's Latest Proposal
Video: First Look at Antonio Pappano, Kevin O'Hare and More in Royal Opera House's Season Preview Event
BWW Reviews: ABT's LE CORSAIRE - New Staging of a Classical Work
STAGE TUBE: Russell Brand Takes Over at MORNING JOE