http://www.broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2009 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:05:24 PST 10 http://www.broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://www.BroadwayWorld.com The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love. Hosted by The Fabulous Jennifer Wren, who made her cabaret debut in 2006 with her revue Love, Rainbows and All at Don't Tell Mama, and resident Musical Director William "Bill" Zeffiro, singers are encouraged to try out new material, sing the roles that they aspire to play, sing the roles they will never play, or just show off for the joy of it. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58612 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/75200BNOlogo.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58612 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:06:49 PST Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) announces that it will host a three-night festival of funny women in July. The festival, cheekily named Bonerama, will showcase sketch and improv performances by some of the funniest female performers in the region. The festival runs Thursday, July 16-Saturday July 18 with shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each night. Each performance will be at 407 Bainbridge Street. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58611 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/75200philly2.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58611 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:09:57 PST The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting that Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed the much rumored news that soprano Sierra Boggess and baritone Ramin Karimloo will star in the world premiere in London of his "Phantom" sequel, Love Never Dies. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58585 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/75200article-1165114-041D0673000005DC-862_233x560.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58585 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:07:05 PST 9 To 5's Stephanie J. Blockmade a special appearance to celebrate the release of her debut solo recording, "This Place I Know," on Wednesday, July 1st at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble. The performance and signing brought out her many fans as she shared her soaring and dynamic vocals with the crowd! BroadwayWorld.com was there to cheer on one of our favorite Broadway leading ladies as she wowed the audience who came out to help her celebrate. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58584 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/75200tn-500_img_1314.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58584 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:36:32 PST After a sold-out run at the Toronto Centre for the Arts Studio Theatre (5040 Yonge Street) this past March Break, the all new revamped version of the Canadian Premiere production of High School Musical 2 On Stage! returns to Toronto July 14th. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58582 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/75200IMG_94452_copysm.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58582 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:59:34 PST Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone, legendary stage stars that they are, have more than a few tricks up their theatrical sleeves. However, the true grit of an artist shines through when he does not use any of them, but rather says the words, sings the songs and bares his soul. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58581 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/75200Patti-and-Mandy-5.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58581 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:07 PST The Players Theatre is proud to present two performances of Cirque Jacqueline, the revealing one-woman play about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Cirque Jacqueline is written and performed by Andrea Reese and directed by Charles Messina. Performances take place Saturday, July 25th, 8pm, and Sunday, July 26th, 3pm, at The Players Theatre Loft located at 115 MacDougal Street (3rd Floor) between West 3rd St. & Minetta Lane in NYC. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.JackieOShow.com or by calling 1-866-811-4111. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58580 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/75200-28.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58580 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:28:00 PST The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is pleased to announce the return of "Shakespeare on the Common" for two performances during FPAC'S "Whatever Theater Festival". On Thursday, July 29 and Friday July 30, at 8:00 PM (weather permitting) the public is invited at attend a free presentation of MacBeth, Shakespeare's tragedy about the lust for power and its bloody repercussions which will feature Artistic Director, Nick Paone in the title role. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58579 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/75200fpac.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58579 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:42:31 PST The smash hit 'Fuerza Bruta' extends at the Arsht Center through August 2. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58577 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/7575feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58577 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:24 PST Peter Pan, who has returned home for the first time in over 100 years with a new production of JM Barrie's "PETER PAN" being performed in a one million pound purpose-built theatre tent in Kensington Gardens, is so successful that already its run has been extended to the end of the Kensington Gardens season. Due to the triumph that is "PETER PAN", many of the performances in the current booking period are sold out. The extra performances are from 1 - 13 September and these are now on sale. http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58576 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/752001.jpg http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=58576 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:57 PST