BWW Interviews: Kingsley Leggs Talks Career and Touring SISTER ACT
by David Clarke - May 16, 2013
While SISTER ACT's First National Tour was playing in Durham, North Carolina, I got a chance to talk with Kingsley Leggs, who plays Curtis Jackson, Deloris Van Cartier's gangster boyfriend and the show's villain. Kingsley Legs, who originated the role of Curtis Jackson on Broadway, spoke with me about his career, SISTER ACT's rehearsal process, preparing the First National Tour, SISTER ACT itself, and life on the road. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: Sisterhood Overcomes Evil in SISTER ACT Tour at the Bushnell
by Lauren Yarger - Apr 17, 2013
Ta'Rea Campbell stars as nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier, the role made famous in the film by Whoopi Goldberg (who is a producer on the show). When Deloris sees her lover, gangster Curtis Jackson (Kingsley Leggs, who originated the role on Broadway), murder a snitch she's marked for execution and seeks help from the Philadelphia Police. She's taken into protection by shy, former high school classmate and cop 'Sweaty' Eddie Souther, who still harbors a crush for the flamboyant Deloris. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Stars of BROADWAY SINGS SELENA Share Selena Experiences
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2013
Celebrating the life of Mexican-American superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, BROADWAY SINGS SELENA will welcome a starry cast of Broadway's best performers; presented at Off-Broadway's The Underground Theatre on April 1st. The show will be directed by Jay Levy. In anticipation of the show, the stars share their Selena experiences and talk about the upcoming tribute, set for the 18th anniversary of the late Tex-Mex singer's death. Watch below! (more...)
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BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT Makes a Joyful Noise
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 25, 2013
Direct from Broadway, the National Tour of the five-time Tony-nominated SISTER ACT is in town, featuring an original score by award-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater, and a book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Based on the Touchstone Pictures 1992 motion picture written by Joseph Howard, the live stage show has an ensemble cast that will have you dancing in the aisles to its variety of musical styles. (more...)
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SISTER ACT National Tour Plays the Broward Center, 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 06, 2012
Just in time to cheer up the holiday season and to welcome the New Year, producers Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment announce casting for the North American Tour of five-time Tony Award® nominated musical SISTER ACT. SISTER ACT will play the Broward Center for the Performing Arts December 18 - 30 as part of the Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale subscription series. (more...)
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SISTER ACT Comes to Boston in January
by BWW News Desk - Nov 09, 2012
Direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony®-nominated smash hit musical, is coming to Boston for a limited two week engagement. Performances at the Boston Opera House January 22 - February 3, 2013. SISTER ACT is produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment and is part of the Lexus Broadway In Boston Series. (more...)
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Photo Flash: David Davila's 52 SONGS: ABRIDGED! - Jaime Cepero, Jenna Leigh Green & More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012
On Sept 5, 2012 Lone Star Theatre Co presented a night of music by playwright/song-writer David Davila at the Laurie Beachman theatre as part of their TX MUSIC, NY STAGES series. Check out photos of Jillian Cox, John Convertino, Jenna Leigh Green, Katie Hotz, Vanessa Rae Garcia, Alexander Sage Oyen, Lacey Angerosa, David Davila, Charles Barksdale, Anika Seidman-Gati, Keith Hines, Stephanie Nash, Jay Levy, Allison Rerecich, Jennifer Foster, Jared Zirilli and Benjamin Rauhala below! (more...)
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SISTER ACT to Play Auditorium Theatre, 11/13-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2012
Broadway In Chicago and producers Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment are thrilled to announce casting for the North American Tour of five-time Tony Award® nominated musical SISTER ACT, starring Chicago actress Hollis Resnik as Mother Superior and Ta'Rea Campbell as Deloris Van Cartier. SISTER ACT will play the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 East Congress Parkway) Nov. 13 - Dec. 2, 2012. (more...)
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SMASH's Jaime Cepero Joins David Davila’s 52 SONGS Tonight, 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 05, 2012
Jaime Cepero, the star of season one of NBC's hit TV show SMASH, has joined the cast of David Davila's 52 SONGS: Abridged! tonight, Sept 5th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Also joining the cast are Desi Oakley (Annie), and Lacey Angerosa (The Addams Family). (more...)
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