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WE WILL ROCK YOU Celebrates 11 Years Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

While We Will Rock You musical creators Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor and writer Ben Elton spend time in New York with co-producer Robert de Niro for final cast and band auditions for the show's North American national tour which will open in October in Baltimore, the London production celebrates its 11th birthday tomorrow evening, May 14. (more...)

BWW Reviews: KERRY ELLIS, London Palladium, May 12 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 13, 2013

Widely recognised as one of the leading ladies of the West End, Kerry Ellis embarked on the biggest solo performance of her career at the London Palladium. The evening promised to showcase songs from her most famous roles, her personal favourites and some surprises along the way. (more...)

OLIVIERS 2013: Live Blog! Follow The Concert, Red Carpet And Ceremony
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 28, 2013

UK editor in chief Carrie Dunn follows the Oliviers Party in the Piazza, red carpet and the ceremony, and gives her opinions on the runners and riders... (more...)

Broad Stage and L.A. Opera to Present DULCE ROSA World Premiere, 5/17-6/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

The Broad Stage and L.A. Opera have joined forces to co-produce the world premiere of Dulce Rosa, a fully-staged, two-act opera by composer Lee Holdridge and librettist Richard Sparks, based on the Isabel Allende short story, Una Venganza ("An Act of Vengeance"). (more...)

Glenn Carter, Stephen Rahman Hughes and More Join THE WEST END MEN, May 25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013

Glenn Carter* (Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle down the Wind), Stephen Rahman Hughes* (Emmerdale, Dream Team, Bombay Dreams, West Side Story), David Thaxton (Passion, Les Miserables) and Matt Willis (Wicked, Flashdance, Footloose and BRIT award winning member of Busted), join the previously announced Lee Mead (Wicked, Legally Blonde, BBC Series Winner of Any Dream Will Do) to complete The West End Men. All four will be joined by special guest star Kerry Ellis* (Wicked, Oliver, We Will Rock You, Born Free Tour with Brian May) for the limited run at the Vaudeville Theatre from 25 May to 22 June. (more...)

Carly Ozard Brings SOMEBODY TO LOVE Freddie Mercury Tribute to the Iridium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013

After sold-out performances in New York City and her hometown of San Francisco, critically acclaimed comedic cabaret artist and musical theater singer Carly Ozard brings her smash cabaret show Somebody to Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury to New York City's jazz institution Iridium for two performances: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight, April 16, 2013. (more...)

Lee Mead and Kerry Ellis Join THE WEST END MEN at the Vaudeville Theatre, 25 May to 22 June
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013

Lee Mead (Wicked, Legally Blonde, BBC Series Winner of Any Dream Will Do) will be joined by special guest star Kerry Ellis for selected performances (Wicked, Oliver, We Will Rock You, Born Free Tour with Brian May) in The West End Men, running at the Vaudeville Theatre from 25 May until 22 June, with press night on 3 June 2013. The West End Men is directed by the award winning Mitch Sebastian (The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas) and produced by Milton Morrissey Ltd, Jason Haigh Ellery and in association with Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for The Booking Office. Further casting will be announced shortly. (more...)

Photo Coverage: First Look as Adam Pascal and Christine Pedi Join CHICAGO on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 09, 2013

On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomed Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn and comedienne and radio host Christine Pedi made her Chicago debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton. We couldn't miss their first curtain call! (more...)

Carly Ozard to Bring SOMEBODY TO LOVE Freddie Mercury Tribute to the Iridium, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 08, 2013

After sold-out performances in New York City and her hometown of San Francisco, critically acclaimed comedic cabaret artist and musical theater singer Carly Ozard brings her smash cabaret show Somebody to Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury to New York City's jazz institution Iridium for two performances: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (more...)

Adam Pascal & Christine Pedi Join CHICAGO Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 08, 2013

Today, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn and Christine Pedi as Matron 'Mama' Morton. (more...)

Adam Pascal Will Join CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn,' 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013

On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's CHICAGO welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn. (more...)

Tom Hooper & Blake Lively For Cohen's Freddie Mercury Biopic?
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 26, 2013

Hot off the heels of the mega-hit movie musical adaptation of LES MISERABLES, Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper is eying another iconic music property for his next film foray: Freddie Mercury and the legendary rock band Queen, starring a very familiar face. (more...)

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Comes to the State Theatre, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013

One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of the original band. Featuring the best of Queen like "Radio GaGa," "Under Pressure," "Fat Bottomed Girls," "We Are The Champions," "Somebody to Love," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and so much more, this show will rock you! (more...)

Manilow's HARMONY, DeVito and Griffiths in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, WE WILL ROCK YOU, PORGY & BESS & More Set for Ahmanson in 2013-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 13, 2013

The 2013-2014 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Rhydian Roberts About THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW!
by BWW - Mar 12, 2013

Our reporter Amy Hanson talks to him about leopardskin pants, We Will Rock You and dream roles... (more...)

WE WILL ROCK YOU US Tour to Launch from Baltimore in October 2013
by BWW News Desk - Mar 06, 2013

Queen Theatrical Productions, Tribeca Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntyre Entertainment and NETworks Presentations just announced the first North American tour of the worldwide smash hit musical, Queen and Ben Elton's We Will Rock You. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/25
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 01, 2013

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Scroll below for the most-read stories for the week of February 25! (more...)

Brian May and Kerry Ellis Perform Free Gig at St Pancras International
by Samantha Vega - Feb 25, 2013

Rock music icon Brian May and West End Sensation Kerry Ellis are set to kick off Tiger Tracks in spectacular fashion on Friday 1 March. (more...)

La Mirada Theatre Presents L.A. Opera's THE MAGIC DREAM Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2013

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2012-13 Programs for Young Audiences series with LA Opera's The Magic Dream, an original adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. This 50-minute, high-energy introduction to opera is recommended for audiences ages 5 and up. Performances are today, February 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (more...)

Kerry Ellis and Brian May Announce Second BORN FREE Tour, From June 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2013

Following the great success of the inaugural Born Free Tour in 2012, legendary Queen guitarist Brian May and singing sensation Kerry Ellis are teaming up again for a second Born Free Tour with a further 10 shows all performed by candlelight at venues around the UK and Ireland. (more...)

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