Norm Lewis Videos

Today in 2008, The Little Mermaid opened at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, where it ran for 685 performances. The Little Mermaid is based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical's book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (written for the film) and new lyrics by Glenn Slater. The musical had a pre-Broadway tryout in Denver, Colorado in July through early September 2007. The original cast featured Sierra Boggess in the title role of Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Brian D'Addario and Trevor Braun alternate as Flounder, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, and John Treacy Egan as Chef Louis.

It's the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald? Click below to hear her rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'!

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS opens on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway). Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. In the video below, leading lady Audra McDonald chats about what it's like to take on the iconic character.

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as 'Summertime,' 'It Ain't Necessarily So,' and 'I Got Plenty Of Nothing,' plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice'), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color').

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as "Summertime," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "I Got Plenty Of Nothing," plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, "Private Practice"), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Miserables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, "In Living Color"). Today, the company met the press and treated the crowd to a performance preview. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a first look at the performances below!

In the video below, members of the cast and creative team of Broadway-bound PORGY AND BESS discuss with PBS the changes made by director Diane Paulus and book-writer Suzan-Lori Parks. They address the history of the opera and that though some people have always viewed this show as racist, Audra McDonald (Bess) adamently shares why that is exaclty what the show is not. Both Diane Paulus and Suzan-Lori Parks talk about the controversy that has surrounded this revamped musical. They reveal why this is an acceptable version of the show, even for purists and die-hard Gershwin fans. Click below to chck it out!

It was announced last week that the Broadway-bound production of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, which played a record-breaking, sold out engagement at the American Repertory Theater, will play a 26-week limited run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway). Here's a glimpse at some more production footage from the A.R.T. run!

On August 31, American Repertory Theatre opened The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS. Written by Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, the A.R.T. production features an adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray. It is directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown. The show began previews on August 17 and is planning a Broadway transfer this winter. The production is scheduled to begin previews at the Richard Rogers Theatre on December 17, 2011 in anticipation of a January 12, 2012 Broadway opening. The first footage of the show has been released in a new commercial spot and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2011-12 season with The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, begins previews on August 17 and opens for the reviewing press on August 31 at 7pm. Performances are at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Tickets for preview performances are currently on sale, remaining tickets for the run go on sale on July 12. Check out a sneak peek of the production below!

A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2011-12 season with The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, begins previews on August 17 and opens for the reviewing press on August 31 at 7pm. Performances are at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge. In the video below, the Boston Globe goes inside rehearsal and chats with the cast about the new production. Click below to check it out!

Audra McDonald can now add wedding singer to her resume (alongside winning four Tony Awards). On Sunday, July 24, McDonald was the guest singer at the same-sex wedding of a Bloomberg administration staffer at Gracie Mansion. Bloomberg himself officiated the ceremony. Yesterday, McDonald visited The View to talk about the event and marriage equality with the ladies. Click below for her on screen segment, in addition to a behind the scenes chat!

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Robert Madge and cast perform 'Little People'

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga and Samantha Barks perform Valjean's Death Scene.

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Matt Lucas performs 'Master of the House!'

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, the cast performs 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Norm Lewis and Alfie Boe perform 'The Confrontation'.

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Lea Salonga performs 'I Dreamed a Dream'.

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, the cast performs 'One Day More'!

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Samantha Barks performs - 'On My Own'.

The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, celebrated it's 25th anniversary in a special concert event, which was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on October 3. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released the video on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download. Here, in this BWW TV: Les Mis 25th Anniversary Concert Preview, Nick Jonas, Katie Hall and Samantha Barks perform - 'A Heart Full of Love'.