CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Cancels First Previews; Will Now Begin May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, the highly anticipated West End musical starring Olivier and Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka, has been postponed. The first two previews - scheduled for May 17 and 18, respectively - have been cancelled and performances will now begin May 22 instead of May 23. (more...)
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Cristin Milioti, Tonya Pinkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for Joe's Pub, May-June 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes world premieres, highly-anticipated debuts and the return of many esteemed performers this May and June. Funny girl JULIE KLAUSNER makes her debut with two evenings of cabaret. Legendary downtown performance artist JOHN KELLY returns to premiere Rebel Songs. The 60s-inspired flight attendant PAM ANN returns for five nights in the Cockpit. Elsewhere: Tony Award-winners TONYA PINKINS and LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, Once star CRISTIN MILIOTI, TAYLOR MAC'S epic exploration of popular music, a special appearance from Justin Vivian Bond, JOEY ARIAS, the greatest rapper in the world, CHAMPAGNE JERRY and more. Read on for more May and June cabaret, comedy, Broadway and musical theater highlights at Joe's Pub at The Public. (more...)
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Behind The Scenes Of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Pat Cerasaro - May 13, 2013
The highly anticipated new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic children's book and its subsequent celebrated feature film, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is making its way to the West End in a spectacular new production directed by Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes. (more...)
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Steve Kazee, Rebecca Luker and More Set for 54 Below This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more: (more...)
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InDepth InterView: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Talk Tony Noms, DOGFIGHT Album, A CHRISTMAS STORY Coming Back, SMASH & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 12, 2013
Today we are talking to a terrifically talented twosome who are being touted as the next songwriting duo to take New York by storm - and, with DOGFIGHT appearing Off-Broadway at Second Stage last year and A CHRISTMAS STORY setting Broadway alight for a limited run this past holiday season, they are certainly on the fast-track to success - Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Revealing their reaction to last week's 2013 Tony Award nominations for their stupendous score for the screen-to-stage adaptation of A CHRISTMAS STORY as well as all about the creation and ultimate execution of the show itself, Pasek & Paul open up about their creative process and illustrate what makes their music work so well in a theatrical milieu. Most importantly, the songwriters discuss DOGFIGHT - the inspiration for it, writing of it, the recent Off-Broadway production directed by Joe Mantello, and, now, the absolutely spectacular cast album now available on Ghost light - to say nothing of next week's concert celebrating the album release. Additionally, Pasek & Paul share stories of the songs that make up their popular and frequently-produced EDGES, new and old, as well as their plans for future shows. Plus, all about the new material recently written by the duo for NBC's musical drama series SMASH, details about their stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's seminal children's book JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH as well as opinions on fellow songwriting teams and other influential musical theatre icons, as well as much, much more! (more...)
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RYAN RAFTERY IS BLACK AND BETTER THAN EVER to Return to the Laurie Beechman, 5/29 & 6/26
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013
Ryan Raftery returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for Ryan Raftery IS BLACK AND BETTER THAN EVER: A CAUCASIAN CELEBRATION OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SONGBOOK! with very special guest Romelda Teron Benjamin (Catch Me if You Can, Bare) and musical direction by Daniel Lincoln. The show will be presented on Wednesday, May 29 and Wednesday, June 26, at 9:30 pm at Laurie Beechman Theatre. (more...)
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McPhee's 'Pretender' From SMASH Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - May 07, 2013
A central HIT LIST song sequence from a musical-within-the-series on NBC's musical drama series SMASH has just been released, with Katharine McPhee leading the plucky HIT LIST composition 'Pretender'. (more...)
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Jeremy Jordan Covers Radiohead On SMASH
by Pat Cerasaro - May 01, 2013
NBC's musical drama series SMASH has a particularly showstopper-filled hour coming up this week, featuring this just-released cover of Radiohead's hit 'High And Dry' as performed by Jeremy Jordan. (more...)
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Christian Borle Covers Billy Joel's 'Vienna' On SMASH
by Pat Cerasaro - May 01, 2013
This week's episode of SMASH is stacked to the gills with major musical moments and yet another taste of the feast to come has been released by way of Tony Award-winner Christian Borle's sensational cover of Billy Joel's 'Vienna'. (more...)
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SMASH's 'The Love I Meant To Say' Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - May 01, 2013
A song for the musical-within-the-series HIT LIST on NBC's musical drama series SMASH has now been released, uncharacteristically penned by the erstwhile shows-within-the-series BOMBSHELL and LIAISONS! composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (at least in the real world), the tremendously moving and powerful 'The Love I Meant To Say' (more...)
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BWW Reviews: This HAIRSPRAY Sticks and is Quite a Do!
by Lauren Yarger - Apr 29, 2013
Director Paul Mullins has teased together a terrific cast (the ensemble at 45+ is huge) starring comedian Kevin Meaney as Edna Turnblad, Tina Fabrique (Ella) as Motormouth Mabel and Lena Mary Amato as Tracy, reprising this role for the fifth time. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Nathan Lane & Cast of NANCE Cheer on Andrea Burns at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 29, 2013
In her brand new show at 54 Below, Broadway's Andrea Burns (Beauty & The Beast, The Full Monty, The Ritz, In the Heights, and the forthcoming The Nance) presents a hilarious and at times moving evening that explores finding a state of grace at forty while reasserting that Latinas don't play. Weaving Broadway with pop culture, expect tunes by Sarah Bareilles, Stephen Sondheim, Celia Cruz, Peter Gabriel, and more as Andrea teams up with her In the Heights Musical Director, Alex Lacamoire. Check out photos from her concert below! (more...)
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Nick Wyman, Ann Harada and More Set for LATE NIGHT at 54 Below, Now thru 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013
For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's nightclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be three new late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent, including Nick Wyman, Ann Harada, Gwen Hollander, Carey Anderson and more. (more...)
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Nick Wyman, Ann Harada and More Set for LATE NIGHT at 54 Below, 4/29-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013
For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's nightclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be three new late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent, including Nick Wyman, Ann Harada, Gwen Hollander, Carey Anderson and more. (more...)
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