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Frank Wildhorn's EXCALIBUR to Play St. Gallen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013
For ARTUS - Excalibur the St.Gallen Theatre is pleased to once again be working with the successful composer Frank Wildhorn, who previously composed the thoroughly successful musical in St.Gallen Der Graf von Monte Christo (The Count of Monte Christo) (Japanese premiere in 2013). Together with Ivan Menchell (script) and Robin Lerner (lyrics), he will turn the legendary tale of Arthur and his sword Excalibur into a stage musical. (more...)
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Exclusive Photo Flash: Inside Wildhorn's EXCALIBUR Reading!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2013
A closed reading was just held for Excalibur, featuring music by Frank Wildhorn, a book by Ivan Menchell, lyrics by Robin Lerner, and orchestrations by Koen Schoots. Directed by Francesca Zambello, the show was commissioned by Werner Signer of Theater St. Gallen, in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Opening night will be in March 2014. (more...)
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Jeff Calhoun to Award $5,000 Scholarship to Pine-Richland Student
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013
Broadway director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun will soon award the Jeff Calhoun Performing Arts Award to a senior at Pine-Richland High School. This is the sixth year that Calhoun, a 1978 graduate, will award a $5000 scholarship to a student who is planning to pursue a career in the performing arts and meets the scholarship criteria. Applications for this scholarship are due April 19, 2013. (more...)
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THE CEMETERY CLUB Opens 2/22 at Vagabond Players
by BWW News Desk - Feb 06, 2013
The Vagabond Players continues its 97th season with Ivan Menchell's The Cemetery Club, directed by Roy Hammond. The laughter-filled, bittersweet comedy runs February 22 through March 24. (more...)
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My Austin 2013-2014 Season Wish List: The Musicals
by Jeff Davis - Dec 26, 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, many Austin theater companies are putting together their 2013-2014 season. Given the incredible talent in this town and the large number of daring, courageous theater groups in the Austin area, here are my picks for 13 musicals that I'd love to see produced in the 2013-2014 season. (more...)
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MTI Makes BONNIE & CLYDE Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012
According to MTI's official website, BONNIE & CLYDE, which last year played the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, is now available for licensing. In the show, two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure-and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. (more...)
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Twitter Watch: Welcome to Twitter Jeff Calhoun!
by BWW - Jun 21, 2012
On Twitter Watch, Jeff Calhoun wrote 'Thank you @michaelarden and @andymientus for connecting me to the world of twitter! Can't wait to hear tweets from around the world!!!!
On my way to first vocal session with Constantine for Jekyll and Hyde. Phyced!' (more...)
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BWW Reviews: Lantern's THE CEMETERY CLUB Shows the Humanity of Theatre
by Estelle Hallick - Jun 18, 2012
If anyone overheard the conversation in Ida's Queen's apartment, they might assume they were listening to a bunch of gal pals in their early 30s giggling and chatting over dating, men, and buying secondhand furs. But as we find in Ivan Menchell's The Cemetery Club, the last production in Lantern Theatre's season, the threesome featured in this dramedy are older women who have all recently lost their husbands. There's Lucille, confident ando utgoing; Ida, dependable and sweet; and Doris, stubborn and loyal. (more...)
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Tony Interview Special: Frank Wildhorn on the Origins of BONNIE & CLYDE, Prepping JEKYLL & HYDE, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2012
Earlier this month, the 2012 Tony Awards Nominations were announced by Tony winning actress Kristin Chenoweth and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Parsons. The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
BroadwayWorld was there for this year's official Tony Brunch, and got a chance to chat with this year's nominees! Today we bring you Frank Wildhorn, nominee for Best Score for BONNIE & CLYDE. (more...)
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