'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 29th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson
- Sep 29, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Lion King,' Super September review, Levi Kreis in concert, 'Cats,' David Cromer, Chicagoland Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, more....
Roger Waters' The Wall Live Tour Adds Shows in Chicago, Boston, Oakland, and LA
by Marivic Tagala
- Jun 10, 2010
In response to overwhelming fan demand for tickets to Roger Waters' upcoming North American concert tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original release of The Wall, a final four shows have been added to the production's North American itinerary. The tour will stop in Chicago at the United Center on September 24th, in Boston at the TD Garden on October 3rd, in Oakland at the Oracle Arena on December 3rd, and in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on December 5th.
BILLY ELLIOT Creator Lee Hall Takes On Pink Floyd Musical
by Nicole Rosky
- May 3, 2010
According to ContactMusic.com, Lee Hall, the creator of Billy Elliot will be teaming up with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to create a stage adaption of The Wall. The rock opera album, which was released in 1979, was later turned into a movie, which starred Bob Geldof and Bob Hoskins. Waters has reportedy always been interested in turning the album into a musical.
Roger Waters on 'The Wall' on Broadway: 'We're on the fourth or fifth version of the book'
by Jeff Dennhardt
- May 1, 2010
In a recent interview with the associated press, rock legend Roger Waters of the band Pink Floyd discussed the plans of bringing the band's most celebrated album, 'The Wall,' to a Broadway stage. Waters discussed the progress the show is making, as well as his opinions of the most recent rock album to make it to Broadway, AMERICAN IDIOT.
American Premiere of THE PITMEN PAINTERS Starring Original UK Cast Coming to MTC
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 20, 2010
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.
THE CHIEFTAINS Come To The Roy Thomson Hall On 3/17
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 17, 2009
THE CHIEFTAINS are, without question, the world's most popular traditional Irish band. And Toronto surely has the 'Luck of the Irish' this year, as the Chieftains will be at Roy Thomson Hall on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 pm to help us all celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The occasion also marks the last stop and only Canadian date on the band's 21-city 2009 North American tour. Members Paddy Moloney, Matt Maloy and Kevin Conneff are joined on tour by guitarist Jeff White and fiddler Deanie Richardson; and as usual with The Chieftains' shows, there will be pipers, dancers, stories, jokes and special surprise guests.
THE CHIEFTAINS Come To The Roy Thomson Hall On 3/17
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 18, 2009
THE CHIEFTAINS are, without question, the world's most popular traditional Irish band. And Toronto surely has the 'Luck of the Irish' this year, as the Chieftains will be at Roy Thomson Hall on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 pm to help us all celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The occasion also marks the last stop and only Canadian date on the band's 21-city 2009 North American tour. Members Paddy Moloney, Matt Maloy and Kevin Conneff are joined on tour by guitarist Jeff White and fiddler Deanie Richardson; and as usual with The Chieftains' shows, there will be pipers, dancers, stories, jokes and special surprise guests.
Ute Lemper in 'The Seven Deadly Sins' presented in concert
by Mark Andrew Lawrence
- Apr 17, 2008
Ute Lemper sings Kurt Weill's SEVEN DEADLY SINS in concert with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in October. Two performances at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto followed by a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York.
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