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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/3/15- LOVEMUSIK
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2015

Today in 2007, LoveMusik opened at the Biltmore Theatre (now the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre), where it ran for 60 performances. LoveMusik is a musical written by Alfred Uhry, using a selection of music by Kurt Weill. The story explores the romance and lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, based on Speak Low (When You Speak Love): The Letters of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya. The show was directed by Harold Prince, with musical staging by Patricia Birch and starred Michael Cerveris as Kurt Weill, Donna Murphy as Lotte Lenya, David Pittu as Bertolt Brecht and John Scherer as George Davis.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/23/15- TITANIC
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2015

Today in 1997, Titanic opened at the Lunt-Fonatnne Theatre, where it ran for 804 performances. Titanic is a musical with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone that won five Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical. Titanic is set on the ocean liner RMS Titanic which sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. Directed by Richard Jones with choreography by Lynne Taylor-Corbett, the cast included John Cunningham, David Garrison, Larry Keith, Alma Cuervo, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, and Brian d'Arcy James.

TV Exclusive: Watch Highlights from Danielle Hope in Concert; Live Album Set for June Release and 54 Below Return for June 12!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2015

After a thrilling and successful solo debut in London's West End and additional concerts through the UK, Danielle Hopemade her sold-out 54 Below debut this past winter. Now she's back on June 12 (9:30PM) for another revelatory evening of song, to celebrate the release of her new Live at 54 Below album! The evening will feature a celebration of music including performances of songs from shows that have shaped her career so far, West End favorites and some very special new material - and, some very special Broadway guests. For tickets, visit: https://54below. Below, broadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from her February engagement!

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of FUN HOME- Plus Show Highlights!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 21, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical opened Sunday night, April 19. With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home started previews on Broadway at the Cir cle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street), on March 27. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you interviews with the cast on the big night, plus a sneak peek of the cast in action!

TV: Welcome to the House on Maple Avenue- Meet the Cast of Broadway's FUN HOME!
by TV - Press Previews - Mar 24, 2015

Tony® Award-winner Michael Cerveris ('Bruce Bechdel'), three time Tony® Award nominee Judy Kuhn('Helen Bechdel'), Beth Malone ('Alison'), Obie Award-winner Sydney Lucas ('Small Alison'),Emily Skeggs ('Medium Alison'), and more will reprise their roles from The Public Theater's acclaimed production of Fun Home on Broadway this Spring. Joel Perez and Roberta Colindrez will also return to the cast, with Zell Morrow and Oscar Williams joining the production as Alison's brothers John and Christian respectively. With music by four-time Tony® Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony® Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home will now begin preview performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, NYC) on Friday, March 27th, with an official opening night set for Sunday, April 19th. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big event. Check out interviews with the full gang below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Just-Released Commercial for Broadway's FUN HOME!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2015

Tony® Award-winner Michael Cerveris ('Bruce Bechdel'), three time Tony® Award nominee Judy Kuhn('Helen Bechdel'), Beth Malone ('Alison'), Obie Award-winner Sydney Lucas ('Small Alison'),Emily Skeggs ('Medium Alison'), and more will reprise their roles from The Public Theater's acclaimed production of Fun Home on Broadway this Spring. Joel Perez and Roberta Colindrez will also return to the cast, with Zell Morrow and Oscar Williams joining the production as Alison's brothers John and Christian respectively. With music by four-time Tony® Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony® Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home will now begin preview performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, NYC) on Friday, March 27th, with an official opening night set for Sunday, April 19th. Check out a just-released commercial for the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Inside Rehearsal for FUN HOME's Broadway Run with Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2015

In anticipation of the show's Broadway run, the show has unveiled a teaser of the cast and creative team in rehearsal - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Alison Bechdel Brings Her FUN HOME Experience to Life with Animation!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2015

Alison Bechdel's illustrations are brought to life below, in a video that recounts her experience of seeing FUN HOME become a musical.

TV: Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, Sydney Lucas & More Preview Broadway-Bound FUN HOME at Joe's Pub!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2014

Cherry Jones just moderated a special preview conversation with the creative team, including Tesori, Kron, Gold, and Bechdel, which was held yesterday at Joe's Pub. Check out what they had to say about the new musical and catch a performance sneak peek from Sydney Lucas!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/6- Michael Cerveris
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2014

Happy Birthday Michael Cerveris! Cerveris, who recently played 'Juan Peron' in Evita, has also appeared on Broadway in In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), Cymbeline, LoveMusik, Sweeney Todd, Children And Art, Passion, Assassins, Titanic and The Who's Tommy. His Off-Broadway credits include Road Show, King Lear, an oak tree, The Apple Tree, Wintertime, Fifth of July, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Blood Sports and Total Eclipse. Cerveris has also performed in regional productions of Anyone Can Whistle, Spring Awakening, Sunday in the Park with George, Chess and more.

STAGE TUBE: Rachel Potter Covers Taylor Swift's 'Out of the Woods'
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2014

Country-pop beltress and Broadway veteran Rachel Potter has just released a cover of Taylor Swift's latest song- 'Out of the Woods.' Watch the music video below! Potter a became household name on the television show The X Factor. Potter has also appeared on Broadway, starring in Evita and The Adams Family, as well as the national tour of Wicked.

VIDEO: Rachel Potter Teams with VoicePlay for 'Chandelier' Music Video
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2014

Country-pop beltress Rachel Potter joins forces with internationally acclaimed a capella group VoicePlay for a fresh cover of Sia's smash hit, 'Chandelier.' Watch the music video below!

TV Exclusive: Promo - The Shapiro Sisters Prep for 'LIVE OUT LOUD' Launch at 54 Below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 25, 2014

The Shapiro Sisters' debut album LIVE OUT LOUD: LIVE AT 54 BELOW will be released on September 9th, 2014. The Shapiro Sisters, 11-year old Milly Shapiro (Matilda, Original Broadway Cast of Matilda The Musical) and older sister, 14-year-old Abigail Shapiro (Cindy Lou Who, How The Grinch Stole Christmas), recorded the album live at the famed 54 BELOW over a series of three performances this past May and June. The Shapiro Sisters will be returning to 54 BELOW this Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 PM for an encore performance to celebrate the launch of their new CD. Click below to watch an exclusive promo for the event!

VIDEO: John Lithgow Talks Realizing His Dream of Playing 'King Lear' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2014

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy chatted with John Lithgow about playing the titular role of King Lear for Shakespeare in the Park

TV: Watch Highlights of Randy Newman, Laura Osnes, Tony Vincent & More in Encores! FAUST
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2014

Michael Cerveris, Isaiah Johnson, Randy Newman, Laura Osnes, Vonda Shepard, Brooklyn Shuck, Tony Vincent and Broadway Inspirational Voices star alongside Randy Newman in Faust: The Concert, which will be performed tonight, July 1 as the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2014 season. Faust will be directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Marcos Santana. Jeanine Tesori is the Encores! Off-Center artistic director; Chris Fenwick is its music director. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/3- LOVEMUSIK
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2014

Today in 2007, LoveMusik opened at the Biltmore Theatre (now the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre), where it ran for 60 performances. LoveMusik is a musical written by Alfred Uhry, using a selection of music by Kurt Weill. The story explores the romance and lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, based on Speak Low (When You Speak Love): The Letters of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya. The show was directed by Harold Prince, with musical staging by Patricia Birch and starred Michael Cerveris as Kurt Weill, Donna Murphy as Lotte Lenya, David Pittu as Bertolt Brecht and John Scherer as George Davis.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Responds to Homophobic Russian Government - Featuring Block, Rannells, Burstein, Urie & Many More!
by Courtnie Mele - Jan 23, 2014

In the below parody, after the Russian Government shuts down all theatrical performances, deeming them to be homosexual propaganda, the outraged Russian Broadway community comes together and and responds with a witty performance of Love and Punishment.

13 in 30: Video Highlights from 2013- FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 24, 2013

2014 is upon us, which means that it's time to look back on all of the highs and lows that this past theatre season has brought. BroadwayWorld is wrapping up the year by tributing our favorite moments of 2013, and in this series, we're highlighting 13 of our favorite musical moments on stage in just 30 seconds. Below, check out a 30 second clip from one of our favorite musicals of the year- Fun Home.

STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for Public Theater's FUN HOME, Now Playing Through 1/12
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2013

The Public Theater has released a new trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere musical FUN HOME, directed by Sam Gold and featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, FUN HOME will now run through Sunday, January 12. It was originally scheduled to close on November 3 but has been extended four times due to rave reviews and audience demand. A new block of tickets is on sale now and can be purchased by calling (212) 967-7555, www.publictheater.org, or in person at the Taub Box Office at The Public Theater at Astor Place at 425 Lafayette Street.

TV: Watch Highlights from GCP's CHRISTMAS CAMARADERIE CONCERT at Rockwood Music Hall!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2013

GCP Presents: CHRISTMAS CAMARADERIE CONCERT took place last night, December 16, at Rockwood Music Hall, located in Manhattan's Lower East Side (196 Allen St.). BroadwayWorld stopped by for yesterday's sound check and you can check of highlights from inside the final rehearsal below!

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