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Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013

The acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Drama Desk nominee Alexander Gemignani tonight, June 18, in the role of 'that silver-tongued Prince of the Courtroom' Billy Flynn. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Patina Miller
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 15, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Patina Miller, who won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her portrayal of the Leading Player in Pippin. (more...)

Foothill Music Theatre to Present DAMN YANKEES, 7/26-8/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013

The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger, Rick Pessagno and More in Highlights of CHICAGO
by Stage Tube - Jun 14, 2013

A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of highlights and interviews below! (more...)

PIPPIN Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chart
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013

PIPPIN - the New Broadway Cast Recording from Ghostlight Records - debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart the week after its June 4 digital release. It also hit #34 on the Digital Albums Chart and #92 on the Billboard Top 200. (more...)

Compagnia della Rancia compie 30 anni: ecco le iniziative!
by Nino Prattico - Jun 13, 2013

Nel 2013 Compagnia della Rancia festeggia 30 anni di attivita, iniziata nel 1983 con i primi spettacoli di prosa ed esplosa poi dal 1988, seguendo la passione del direttore artistico Saverio Marconi, con i grandi musical internazionali tradotti in italiano e opere originali come 'Pinocchio'. Con oltre 40 produzioni all'attivo, piu di mille persone impiegate (553 artisti e oltre 500 tra tecnici, musicisti, creativi e addetti alla produzione), Compagnia della Rancia ha contribuito in modo determinante alla divulgazione del teatro musicale e alla creazione di un nuovo 'mercato' in Italia, raggiungendo significativi risultati in termini di pubblico e critica. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and More in Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013

A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a first look below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/12- PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - Jun 12, 2013

Today in 1977, Pippin closed at the Minskoff Theatre, after having played 1944 performances. Pippin is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The original cast included: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, and John Rubinstein. (more...)

Patricia Richardson to Lead I FORGIVE YOU, RONALD REAGAN at The Beckett Theatre; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013

The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Monday, July 15. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th. (more...)

PIPPIN Releases New Block of Tickets, Now On Sale Through January 5, 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013

The producers of the recently crowned 2013 Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN are pleased to announce that a new block of tickets have gone on sale and seats are now available for purchase through January 5, 2014. PIPPIN, now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), also took Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Patina Miller), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Andrea Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Diane Paulus). (more...)

Ann Arbor's Penny Seats Theatre to Present LITTLE ME, 7/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

Now in its third year of operation, Ann Arbor's Penny Seats Theatre Company is set to produce its trademark summer show at the West Park Band Shell, 215 Chapin Street in Ann Arbor. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners -Andrea Martin
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 10, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Andrea Martin who won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for PIPPIN. (more...)

PIPPIN to Play Four-Week San Francisco Run in 2014!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

SHN's Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays announced that PIPPIN, last night's Tony Award- Winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, plus 3 more Tony Awards, will be the 5th and final production of SHN's 2013-2014 Season. PIPPIN will play a four-week engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre September 24-October 19, 2014. Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN is directed by Tony Award-Winner Diane Paulus, featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse, and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main(also known as 7 Fingers). (more...)

PIPPIN Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 09, 2013

PIPPIN has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The production has received 4 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus),Outstanding Choreography (Chet Walker & Gypsy Snider) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin). (more...)

PIPPIN's Patina Miller Wins Best Lead Actress, Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 09, 2013

Patina Miller has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her performance of 'The Leading Player' in Diane Paulus' newest production of PIPPIN, now playing at the Music Box Theater. (more...)

PIPPIN's Andrea Martin Wins Best Featured Actress, Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 09, 2013

Andrea Martin has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for PIPPIN. Martin stops the show every night at the Music Box Theater with her portrayal of Pippin's grandmother Berthe. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: 2013 Tonys Red Carpet - PIPPIN's Diane Paulus
by Stage Tube - Jun 09, 2013

Click below to see what PIPPIN's Diane Paulus had to say about nerves, her show's acrobatics and more on the Tonys red carpet! (more...)

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #1 - Liza & The Divas
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 09, 2013

Today we are concluding BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on Broadway's favorite leading lady, who continues to provide inspiration for divas new and old nearly fifty years after her Broadway debut, the one and only Liza Minnelli. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Diane Paulus on Fulfilling Her Dream of Directing PIPPIN on Broadway!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 08, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Diane Paulus, a nominee for Best Direction of a Musical for Pippin. Check out what she had to say below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: Marc Robin Turns JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Into A Dancers' Musical At The Fulton
by Marakay Rogers - Jun 07, 2013

The short Webber classic becomes a montage of stage dance history as Marc Robin reinterprets JOSEPH as a celebration of great choreographers (more...)

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