Jean Ford News

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presented its annual Born for Broadway benefit, which will take place at the American Airlines Theatre, last night, May 21, 2012. Tony nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime) directed alongside Lawrence Yurman (On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Grey Gardens), who musical directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the red carpet and brings you photo coverage below. (more...)

BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to announce a new partnership, and the fourth member of BWW TVÂ’s family of exclusive, engaging, and unmatched online theatre video programming. Joining the popular and critically acclaimed SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE and CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW will be its newest offering and first reality show, BEHIND THE CURTAIN, premiering in the Fall of 2012. (more...)

Little House on the Prairie, the musical by Rachel Portman, Donna DiNovelli and Rachel Sheinkin based upon the series of books by Laura Ingalls Widler, will be given a new production with a revision of the script and score, at Cumberland County Playhouse, in Crossville. (more...)

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Sara Jean Ford (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) will step into the shoes of "Smitty" in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Ford will be replacing Mary Faber, who originated the role in the revival. Additional cast changes over a the Al Hirschfeld Theatre will also take effect on February 28 for the role of "Rosemary Pillkington" when current star Rose Hemingway takes a leave from the production through April 29. No reason for her hiatus has been announced. Hemingway's understudy, Stephanie Rothenberg, will assume the role on her absence. (more...)

The exquisite John W Engeman Theater of Northport hosted yet another glorious evening in their ongoing concert series "Broadway Spectrum". During their dark week between shows, the Engeman brings together Broadway performers for a one night engagement. The performers divulge little antidotes about their careers and sing selections from their favorite roles. The incredible cast this time around included Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Sara Jean Ford, Shuler Hensley, Andrew Samonsky, and Emily Skinner. (more...)

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport previously announced its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series tonight, January 21 at 8 PM with Broadway Spectrum. (more...)

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces a change to its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, January 21 at 8 PM with Broadway Spectrum. (more...)

WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for August: Osage County, running March 30 – April 22, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre. (more...)

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces a change to its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, January 21 at 8 PM with Broadway Spectrum. (more...)

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, January 21 at 8 PM with Broadway Spectrum. (more...)

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre. In honor of it's upcoming landmark 25th year, the theater marquee received a makeover and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at it's new look! (more...)

Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). National Tour star Trista Moldovan makes her Broadway debut when she assumes the leading role of Christine Daaé beginning Friday, December 9. Ms. Moldovan is the fifteenth actress to take over as the Broadway production's leading lady. Check out Moldovan in action in the photos below! (more...)

Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd WebberÂ’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). (more...)

Distinguished Concerts International (DCINY), now in its 4th season, proudly ushers in the holiday season on Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm with the Lincoln Center premiere of Sir Thomas Beecham/Sir Eugene GoossensÂ’ 1959 re-orchestration for full Symphony Orchestra of HandelÂ’s beloved Messiah. (more...)

Distinguished Concerts International (DCINY), now in its 4th season, proudly ushers in the holiday season on Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm with the Lincoln Center premiere of Sir Thomas Beecham/Sir Eugene GoossensÂ’ 1959 re-orchestration for full Symphony Orchestra of HandelÂ’s beloved Messiah. (more...)

The Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera joined notable Phantom alumni as they viewed Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's 25th anniversary production at a special live simulcast from Royal Albert Hall in London, to the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York yesterday, October 2. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below. (more...)

Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has cast thirteen veteran Kansas City actors in the Rep's production of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County, which Rosen will direct. The show runs September 16-October 9 at the Rep's Spencer Theatre. (more...)

Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). Three principal performers, all new to PHANTOM, will be joining the company over the course of the Labor Day holiday weekend. (more...)

To celebrate the success of this nearly ubiquitous device, and since so many of us equate summer fun with listening to some great tunes, it seemed like the perfect time to bring back BroadwayWorld.com's popular summer feature in the theatre world with the simple question of "What's on your iPod?" Looking through the responses, what's certain is that the taste of those on and around the Great White Way is as varied (if not more so!) than the shows on Broadway. (more...)

Always wanted to catch THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway? On Monday, July 4, 2011, PHANTOM will be the only show running on Broadway with one performance at 8pm. While most Broadway shows are "dark" on Mondays (serving as the company's day off), MAMMA MIA!, ROCK OF AGES, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, CHICAGO and GHETTO KLOWN do regularly perform on Mondays along with PHANTOM, however are celebrating an altered schedule this week to accommodate the holiday. (more...)