In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.
Alan Hall News
by Stephi Wild -
The original cast recording of the Off-Broadway show, 'Eating Raoul: The Musical,' is finally available on all major streaming platforms after more than two decades of being out of print.
by Brett Cullum -
I don’t think you are going to find a funnier TAMING OF THE SHREW easily. Director Dana Bowman has lucked out to get the cast and crew that could pull this off, and she had extreme insight into how to handle the problems the show represents to women today. You will laugh, and you will find it a delight. Sitting through TAMING OF THE SHREW was never a chore, and I was enchanted from start to finish.
by Stephi Wild -
Robert Browning Associates, Lotus Music & Dance, and Roulette present virtuoso violinist returns to New York L. SHANKAR with ABHIJIT BANERJEE & ROHAN KRISHNAMURTHY in INDIAN MASTERS on Saturday April 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM. The event takes place at Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn.
by Stephi Wild -
Hall served as Production Stage Manager for several Broadway shows, beginning with Beyond the Fringe in 1962. Other notable productions include Promises, Promises; Private Lives; The Misanthrope; Sweeney Todd; Camelot; Much Ado About Nothing; Cyrano de Bergerac; Chess; Damn Yankees; and many more.
by Julie Musbach -
Vocalist Kyra Gordon with Pianist and arranger Larry Steelman bring hypnotic and far-out arrangements of two iconic singers: Janis Ian and Janis Joplin. In "Loving Janis" the stylistic interpretations of both Janis Joplin and Janis Ian will encompass jazz, rock and folk arrangements of the iconic performers. Epic song classics including "At Seventeen"; "Jesse"; "Piece of My Heart"; "Bobby McGee" and others will be joyfully sung in a heartfelt tribute by singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon.
by A.A. Cristi -
Unity Theatre brings you the hilarious comedy, Leading Ladies, on the Main Stage from June 1 - June 18, 2017.
by BWW News Desk -
A.D. Players, one of Houston's oldest and largest professional theater companies, is proud to present Charlotte's Web as its first children's theater performance at the new Jeannette and L.M. George Theater (George Theater). Charlotte's Web runs March 15 through April 1 with matinee performances only, catering to Houston-area families and school groups. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
by Tyler Peterson -
Main Street Theater continues its 2015-2016 Theater for Youth season with Harriet the Spy. Based on Louise Fitzhugh's classic written in 1964, the play tells the story of curious and intelligent Harriet M. Welsch, an 11-year-old determined to become a writer - who gets herself into a fair amount of mischief! Main Street's production is set in the 70's with super fun costumes and music.
by BWW News Desk -
Bassist/composer Jeff Denson has enjoyed a richly rewarding musical and personal relationship with alto saxophone legend Lee Konitz since 2007, when Denson joined Konitz's well-traveled New Quartet. The latest chapter in their association involves the recording, at Berkeley's Fantasy Studios in February of this year, of 'Jeff Denson Trio + Lee Konitz,' with pianist Dan Zemelman and drummer Jon Arkin. Scheduled for release by Denson's Ridgeway Records today, July 7, the CD explores new music, offers fresh takes on seldom-played compositions of the Lennie Tristano School, and features scat singing by Konitz and Denson.
by Tyler Peterson -
Bassist/composer Jeff Denson has enjoyed a richly rewarding musical and personal relationship with alto saxophone legend Lee Konitz since 2007, when Denson joined Konitz's well-traveled New Quartet. The latest chapter in their association involves the recording, at Berkeley's Fantasy Studios in February of this year, of 'Jeff Denson Trio + Lee Konitz,' with pianist Dan Zemelman and drummer Jon Arkin. Scheduled for release by Denson's Ridgeway Records on July 7, the CD explores new music, offers fresh takes on seldom-played compositions of the Lennie Tristano School, and features scat singing by Konitz and Denson.
by BWW News Desk -
The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, continues its 10th Anniversary Season with the wacky and hilarious Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Featuring a cast of Houston theatre standouts and directed by Texas Repertory Artistic Director Steve Fenley, Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will preview tonight, January 29th, open on January 30th, and run 4 performances a week through February 22nd.
by Tori Leiber -
The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, continues its 10th Anniversary Season with the wacky and hilarious COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED). Featuring a cast of Houston theatre standouts and directed by Texas Repertory Artistic Director Steve Fenley, COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) will preview on January 29th, open on January 30th, and run 4 performances a week through February 22nd.
by Sally Henry Fuller -
The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, continues its 10th Anniversary Season with the wacky and hilarious Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Featuring a cast of Houston theatre standouts and directed by Texas Repertory Artistic Director Steve Fenley, Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will preview on January 29th, open on January 30th, and run 4 performances a week through February 22nd.
by BWW News Desk -
Award winning jazz and cabaret performer Linda Kosut brings 'Easy Come, Easy Go: The Music of Johnny Green,' a joyous tribute to the great composer and music director, to Feinstein's for a CD release party and performance, tonight, October 15 at 7:00 PM.
by Nyderah Williams -
THE FOREIGNER takes places in a cozy fishing lodge in rural Tilghman County, Georgia. There we meet two Englishmen Froggy and Charlie. Staff Sergeant Froggy has come to do some official military business near the area and forced his friend Charlie to join for a change of scenery. Plagued by marital problems back home across the pond, Charlie is insistent that he cannot provide good company to the other guests of the lodge and will be seen as rude when all he craves is some peace and quiet instead of social interaction. The problem is solved when Froggy concocts the idea of telling everyone that Charlie is an exotic foreigner who doesn't understand English. Comedic madness ensues as the 'foreigner' Charlie becomes privy to the deepest secrets and scandals of everyone as they begin to speak freely in front of him.
by BWW News Desk -
The Texas Rep Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, celebrates its 10th anniversary season opening tonight, August 29th, with a revival of Larry Shue's comic masterpiece The Foreigner. Chosen by audiences as one of The Texas Repertory Theatre's 'greatest hits', The Foreigner opens tonight, August 29th, and runs four performances a week through September 21st.
by BWW News Desk -
The Texas Rep Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, celebrates its 10th anniversary season opening on August 29th, with a revival of Larry Shue's comic masterpiece The Foreigner. Chosen by audiences as one of The Texas Repertory Theatre's 'greatest hits', The Foreigner will preview tonight August 28th, open on August 29th, and run 4 performances a week through September 21st.
by BWW News Desk -
Award winning jazz and cabaret performer Linda Kosut brings 'Easy Come, Easy Go: The Music of Johnny Green,' a joyous tribute to the great composer and music director, to Feinstein's for a CD release party and performance, Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM.
by Sally Henry Fuller -
The Texas Rep Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, celebrates its 10th anniversary season opening on August 29th, with a revival of Larry Shue's comic masterpiece The Foreigner. Chosen by audiences as one of The Texas Repertory Theatre's "greatest hits", The Foreigner will preview on August 28th, open on August 29th, and run 4 performances a week through September 21st.
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