http://www.broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2009 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:35:22 PST 10 http://www.broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://www.BroadwayWorld.com Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 12 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-February-12-2012-20120212 http://images.broadwayworld.com/bway1920.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-February-12-2012-20120212 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:00:00 PST David Mamet's classic 1984 "always be closing" play about the desperation and drama surrounding cutthroat real estate brokers remains pertinent in this time of recession and foreclosures. http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-The-Edge-Theatres-GLENGARRY-GLEN-ROSS-Great-Performances-20010101 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/75200706E0F11-0442-47E2-EED2322540523D56.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-The-Edge-Theatres-GLENGARRY-GLEN-ROSS-Great-Performances-20010101 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST http://broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Myths-and-Hymns-Broadway-Ballyhoo-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/bwwblogs.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Myths-and-Hymns-Broadway-Ballyhoo-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Saturday, February 11, 2012. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Saturday-Feb-11-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/hotnews.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Saturday-Feb-11-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:00:00 PST National tour of revamped Broadway musical based on the darkly humorous comics of Charles Addams is more sweetly traditional than deliciously cutting edge http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-More-Mediocre-Than-Macabre-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006FC90A36-A919-FC24-57720CA843A1B8F8.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-More-Mediocre-Than-Macabre-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:21:31 PST National tour of revamped Broadway musical based on the darkly humorous comics of Charles Addams is more sweetly traditional than deliciously cutting edge http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-More-Mediocre-Than-Macabre-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006FC90A36-A919-FC24-57720CA843A1B8F8.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-More-Mediocre-Than-Macabre-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:21:31 PST BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 2/11/2012. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Coming-Up-This-Week-in-Theatre-2112012-20120211 http://broadwayworld.com/article/Coming-Up-This-Week-in-Theatre-2112012-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:30:00 PST http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-10000-Performance-of-Phantom-of-The-Opera-20000101 http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-10000-Performance-of-Phantom-of-The-Opera-20000101 Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST Hottest Message Board Topics on BroadwayWorld.com for 2/11/12. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Message-Board-Topics-on-BWW-for-21112-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/hotboard.gif http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Message-Board-Topics-on-BWW-for-21112-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST "Six-time GRAMMY® winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice." http://broadwayworld.com/article/The-Recording-Academy-on-Whitney-Houston-Light-Has-Been-Dimmed-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003420636F791F0F-97CE-0613-2D1F5EAFF64AA6D3.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/The-Recording-Academy-on-Whitney-Houston-Light-Has-Been-Dimmed-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:52:06 PST "Six-time GRAMMY® winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice." http://broadwayworld.com/article/The-Recording-Academy-on-Whitney-Houston-Light-Has-Been-Dimmed-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003420636F791F0F-97CE-0613-2D1F5EAFF64AA6D3.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/The-Recording-Academy-on-Whitney-Houston-Light-Has-Been-Dimmed-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:52:06 PST Houston just recenty filmed the remake of the 1976 film 'Sparkle' playing the role of Jordin Sparks's mother in the film, which will feature the original score from composer Curtis Mayfield. Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil served as writer and director. SPARKLE is currently set to be released in theaters on August 24th by Sony Pictures. The drama is directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil. It stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Cee-Lo Green. http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Behind-the-Scenes-of-SPARKLE-with-Whitney-Houston-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/751328996698.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Behind-the-Scenes-of-SPARKLE-with-Whitney-Houston-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:45:19 PST Houston just recenty filmed the remake of the 1976 film 'Sparkle' playing the role of Jordin Sparks's mother in the film, which will feature the original score from composer Curtis Mayfield. Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil served as writer and director. SPARKLE is currently set to be released in theaters on August 24th by Sony Pictures. The drama is directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil. It stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Cee-Lo Green. http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Behind-the-Scenes-of-SPARKLE-with-Whitney-Houston-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/751328996698.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Behind-the-Scenes-of-SPARKLE-with-Whitney-Houston-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:45:19 PST We reached out to producer Craig Zadan and he tells BroadwayWorld.com that "Neil (Meron) and I worked closely with Whitney on the TV production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and the movie was a magical experience. We had a reunion with Whitney last year in Atlanta and she seemed to be in a great place emotionally and we subsequently began developing a new film for her which we had hoped to do later this year. It's such a tragedy and we're so heartbroken at this terrible loss, both personally and professionally. We will miss her a lot." http://broadwayworld.com/article/Craig-Zadan-on-Whitney-Houstons-Death-Heartbroken-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003420616F5F6010-B81D-21AF-0606926969D18C72.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Craig-Zadan-on-Whitney-Houstons-Death-Heartbroken-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:24:10 PST We reached out to Frank Wildhorn upon the news of the singer's death today at age 48, and he tells BroadwayWorld.com that it's "So sad and tragic...she was such a big part of my life in the late 80's, and she was such a wonderful soul to work with and such a soulful woman. I only hope she's singing 'up there'. I'm sending my prayers and sympathies for her family." http://broadwayworld.com/article/Composer-Frank-Wildhorn-on-Whitney-Houstons-Death-So-Sad-and-Tragic-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003420606F59D337-AB4E-AC97-04F594F24F9DE53E.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Composer-Frank-Wildhorn-on-Whitney-Houstons-Death-So-Sad-and-Tragic-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:17:42 PST The Community Theatre of Little Rock will present its Winter Season production of "We All Hear Voices. Show dates are February 24th and 25th, March 2nd,3rd, 9th and 10th at 7:30 pm and February 26th, March 4th and 11th at 2pm. It is being held at the Public Theatre, located at 616 Center Street, next to Horns Mens Store in downtown Little Rock. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Community-Theatre-of-Little-Rock-Presents-WE-ALL-HEAR-VOICES-224-311-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F549694-C3FB-A7E0-C2D96B572BF42A6F.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Community-Theatre-of-Little-Rock-Presents-WE-ALL-HEAR-VOICES-224-311-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:12:22 PST The Players Guild of Leonia presents CATS, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot. Directed by Chris Watson. Musical director Charles Greenberg. Choreography by Tabitha Boulding. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Players-Guild-of-Leonia-Presents-CATS-39-25-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F50E7B5-F90B-CF1D-B04A5C359DC24595.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Players-Guild-of-Leonia-Presents-CATS-39-25-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:19 PST The entire entertainment world is reeling. We have lost one of our most iconic pop, R&B and soundtrack performers this evening - as well as a formidable movie star in her own right - Whitney Houston was just reported dead at the age of 48. Having had one of the most successful and most multimedia of careers of any multi-hyphenate star in recent memory, Houston scored multiple Grammys and racked up countless nominations over the course of her multi-decade recording career, yet her most notable contributions to the world of music reside in her outstanding soundtrack work - most of all, the songs for the film in which she made the transition into feature film leading lady, 1992s THE BODYGUARD. The biggest hit from THE BODYGUARDs blockbuster soundtrack was undoubtedly Houstons rendition of a Dolly Parton song originally recorded in 1974 and later made famous by Parton in the feature film version of the Broadway hit THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, I Will Always Love You. In addition to Houston's sensational work on that mega-selling soundtrack - one of the Top 5 best-selling soundtracks of all time - she also provided her dramatic and vocal skills to the multi-platinum soundtracks to THE PREACHERS WIFE and WAITING TO EXHALE, both films which she also starred in to much box office success. An Oscar-winning duet with Mariah Carey, When You Believe by WICKEDs Stephen Schwartz from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is yet another diadem in Houstons triple crown of accomplishments in the realms of music, film and television - having dominated all. Theatre fans may know Houston best for her incomparable portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the incredibly successful 1997 ABC TV adaptation of Rodgers & Hammersteins CINDERELLA starring Brandy and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. In addition to Houstons contributions to THE BODYGUARD, THE PREACHERS WIFE, WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and CINDERELLA, Houston also rose to fame early in her career for her rendition of Home from THE WIZ on THE Merv Griffin SHOW, as well as made a mark with a Cissy Houston duet on the CHESS international smash, I Know Him So Well on her second hit album. The last project Houston was working on prior to her death on Saturday night was the feature film musical SPARKLE, co-starring AMERICAN IDOL winner and Broadway standout Jordin Sparks. SPARKLE reportedly completed production of principal photography and soundtrack sessions, though it is not clear when the musical remake will now be released in light of Houston's unexpected death. No matter the circumstances of her life and death, Whitney Houston most surely left a legacy that will never be forgotten by those that adored her for her vast multitude of talents and many notable accomplishments in all areas of entertainment. http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F6D8CD7-CB87-F07F-E4E3DE2CD7EC0A16.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:44:48 PST The entire entertainment world is reeling. We have lost one of our most iconic pop, R&B and soundtrack performers this evening - as well as a formidable movie star in her own right - Whitney Houston was just reported dead at the age of 48. Having had one of the most successful and most multimedia of careers of any multi-hyphenate star in recent memory, Houston scored multiple Grammys and racked up countless nominations over the course of her multi-decade recording career, yet her most notable contributions to the world of music reside in her outstanding soundtrack work - most of all, the songs for the film in which she made the transition into feature film leading lady, 1992s THE BODYGUARD. The biggest hit from THE BODYGUARDs blockbuster soundtrack was undoubtedly Houstons rendition of a Dolly Parton song originally recorded in 1974 and later made famous by Parton in the feature film version of the Broadway hit THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, I Will Always Love You. In addition to Houston's sensational work on that mega-selling soundtrack - one of the Top 5 best-selling soundtracks of all time - she also provided her dramatic and vocal skills to the multi-platinum soundtracks to THE PREACHERS WIFE and WAITING TO EXHALE, both films which she also starred in to much box office success. An Oscar-winning duet with Mariah Carey, When You Believe by WICKEDs Stephen Schwartz from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is yet another diadem in Houstons triple crown of accomplishments in the realms of music, film and television - having dominated all. Theatre fans may know Houston best for her incomparable portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the incredibly successful 1997 ABC TV adaptation of Rodgers & Hammersteins CINDERELLA starring Brandy and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. In addition to Houstons contributions to THE BODYGUARD, THE PREACHERS WIFE, WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and CINDERELLA, Houston also rose to fame early in her career for her rendition of Home from THE WIZ on THE Merv Griffin SHOW, as well as made a mark with a Cissy Houston duet on the CHESS international smash, I Know Him So Well on her second hit album. The last project Houston was working on prior to her death on Saturday night was the feature film musical SPARKLE, co-starring AMERICAN IDOL winner and Broadway standout Jordin Sparks. SPARKLE reportedly completed production of principal photography and soundtrack sessions, though it is not clear when the musical remake will now be released in light of Houston's unexpected death. No matter the circumstances of her life and death, Whitney Houston most surely left a legacy that will never be forgotten by those that adored her for her vast multitude of talents and many notable accomplishments in all areas of entertainment. http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F6D8CD7-CB87-F07F-E4E3DE2CD7EC0A16.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:44:48 PST The entire entertainment world is reeling. We have lost one of our most iconic pop, R&B and soundtrack performers this evening - as well as a formidable movie star in her own right - Whitney Houston was just reported dead at the age of 48. Having had one of the most successful and most multimedia of careers of any multi-hyphenate star in recent memory, Houston scored multiple Grammys and racked up countless nominations over the course of her multi-decade recording career, yet her most notable contributions to the world of music reside in her outstanding soundtrack work - most of all, the songs for the film in which she made the transition into feature film leading lady, 1992s THE BODYGUARD. The biggest hit from THE BODYGUARDs blockbuster soundtrack was undoubtedly Houstons rendition of a Dolly Parton song originally recorded in 1974 and later made famous by Parton in the feature film version of the Broadway hit THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, I Will Always Love You. In addition to Houston's sensational work on that mega-selling soundtrack - one of the Top 5 best-selling soundtracks of all time - she also provided her dramatic and vocal skills to the multi-platinum soundtracks to THE PREACHERS WIFE and WAITING TO EXHALE, both films which she also starred in to much box office success. An Oscar-winning duet with Mariah Carey, When You Believe by WICKEDs Stephen Schwartz from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is yet another diadem in Houstons triple crown of accomplishments in the realms of music, film and television - having dominated all. Theatre fans may know Houston best for her incomparable portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the incredibly successful 1997 ABC TV adaptation of Rodgers & Hammersteins CINDERELLA starring Brandy and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. In addition to Houstons contributions to THE BODYGUARD, THE PREACHERS WIFE, WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and CINDERELLA, Houston also rose to fame early in her career for her rendition of Home from THE WIZ on THE Merv Griffin SHOW, as well as made a mark with a Cissy Houston duet on the CHESS international smash, I Know Him So Well on her second hit album. The last project Houston was working on prior to her death on Saturday night was the feature film musical SPARKLE, co-starring AMERICAN IDOL winner and Broadway standout Jordin Sparks. SPARKLE reportedly completed production of principal photography and soundtrack sessions, though it is not clear when the musical remake will now be released in light of Houston's unexpected death. No matter the circumstances of her life and death, Whitney Houston most surely left a legacy that will never be forgotten by those that adored her for her vast multitude of talents and many notable accomplishments in all areas of entertainment. http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F6D8CD7-CB87-F07F-E4E3DE2CD7EC0A16.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-A-Whitney-Houston-Retrospective-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:44:48 PST Mirvish Productions presentation of War Horse started previews this week, and next week they are embarking on a very special event. Called a 'Tweet and Greet', they are giving away tickets via the popular social media tool Twitter to some of their most avid and engaged fans. BWW has all the details on how its readers can enter to win, and we will be on hand to cover the unique event. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Twitter-Watch-War-Horse-Torontos-Tweet-and-Greet-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F4FE500-D176-45D3-EC22B0DF99E6141C.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Twitter-Watch-War-Horse-Torontos-Tweet-and-Greet-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:09:42 PST Eugene O'Neill's Hughie opened last week at The Theatre Centre, and it is the inaugural presentation of the new Alley Theatre Workshop. Director David Ferry and actor Michael Kash spoke withe BWW about why they chose this particular piece, and about why it is relevant in today's troubling times. http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Michael-Kash-and-David-Ferry-talk-HUGHIE-20010101 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F3F72C3-9AB3-7BBC-64D35C6BCB2D743D.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Michael-Kash-and-David-Ferry-talk-HUGHIE-20010101 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST Whitney Houston's first television performance was on the Merv Griffen show (April 29, 1985) singing 'Home' from THE WIZ. http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Whitney-Houston-Dies-at-48-First-TV-Appearance-Singing-Home-from-THE-WIZ-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/751328992426.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Whitney-Houston-Dies-at-48-First-TV-Appearance-Singing-Home-from-THE-WIZ-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:34:12 PST A rep for singer Whitney Houston has announced tonight to the Associated Press that Houston died this afternoon at age 48. The singer died in her room at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where she was for Clive Davis' Grammy Awards party. No cause of death has yet been revealed. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Whitney-Houston-Dies-at-48-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/75200276609Screenshot2011-09-16at8.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Whitney-Houston-Dies-at-48-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:19:45 PST Looking for a quick roundup of this week's events? Look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer! http://broadwayworld.com/article/Saturday-Roundup-This-Week-on-BroadwayWorld-20120211 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752006F498AAF-9B4C-E52D-EF255D6A28DF4665.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Saturday-Roundup-This-Week-on-BroadwayWorld-20120211 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:08 PST