'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 14th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 14, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jessie Mueller's debut, the Broadie awards, 'Glee' vs. 'Smash,' Donny and Marie, 'A Christmas Story,' a new musical from Michael Mahler, our first 'Enron' and more....
CATS Launches National Tour in Savannah
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2011
Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, CATS launches a national tour this month in Savannah Georgia. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne, this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. CATS celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 11, 2011, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.
BWW Cleveland Awards Update 12/13 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Dec 13, 2011
There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Cleveland Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 12, 2011.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 7th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 7, 2011
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 BWW Chicago Awards, the Grammy Awards, two more 'Christmas Carol's, 'Spring Awakening,' 'The Secret Garden,' the Marriott's 'Legally Blonde' and more....
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Will Present New Year’s Eve 2011 Revue
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2011
For the past two years, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has been host to a rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration. As the days remaining in 2011 quickly disappear, the theatre is once again preparing to ring in the New Year with a special night of fun and entertainment.
BWW Cleveland Awards Update 12/7 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Dec 7, 2011
There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Cleveland Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 05, 2011.
BWW Chicago Awards Update 12/5 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Dec 5, 2011
There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Chicago Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 05, 2011.
TBS to Air FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR 2011, 12/4
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 4, 2011
As the year comes to a close, TBS is ready to celebrate the most hilarious commercials to hit the television screen over the past 12 months in Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2011. Former professional football player, actor and ad sensation Isaiah Mustafa will return for his second year as host of the countdown special, which is set to premiere Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on TBS.
Sigue de cerca los BWW Spain Awards 2011
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 3, 2011
Ya queda menos para el gran día y se están ultimando detalles para la entrega de los BWW Spain Awards que tendrá lugar el próximo lunes 5 de diciembre en la Sala Triángulo de Madrid. En esta Primera Edición más de 20 espectáculos han sido nominados, en unos galardones en los que el público destacará el talento de sus artistas favoritas.
TBS to Air FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS OF THE YEAR 2011, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2011
As the year comes to a close, TBS is ready to celebrate the most hilarious commercials to hit the television screen over the past 12 months in Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2011. Former professional football player, actor and ad sensation Isaiah Mustafa will return for his second year as host of the countdown special, which is set to premiere Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on TBS.
BWW Cleveland Awards Update 11/29 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Nov 29, 2011
There's just 4 weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Cleveland Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Tuesday November 29, 2011
BWW Chicago Awards Update 11/28 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Nov 28, 2011
There's just 4 weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Chicago Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday November 28, 2011.
BWW Chicago Awards Update 11/21 - Vote Now!
by BWW - Nov 21, 2011
Voting is now well underway for the 2011 Chicago Awards and here is the latest update! Now, it's time for you to get out and vote for your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award. No time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday November 21, 2011.
Photo Flash: Joanna Lumley, Robert Lindsay in THE LION IN WINTER
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2011
Joining Robert Lindsay (Henry II) and Joanna Lumley (Eleanor of Aquitane) in Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter are Tom Bateman (Richard), Sonya Cassidy (Alais), Joseph Drake (John), Rory Fleck-Byrne (Philip) and James Norton (Geoffrey). The Lion in Winter, produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company, runs from 5 November 2011 - 28 January 2012, with press night on 15 November 2011. Set and costume designs are by Stephen Brimson Lewis with music by Steven Edis, sound by Paul Groothuis and video design by Ian William Galloway.
Voting Begins for 2011 BWW Chicago Awards!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2011
Today, BroadwayWorld.com is announcing the nominees for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Representatives of 67 different theater productions, which played at 40 different Chicagoland theaters, are nominated in the 25 categories for the second annual Awards. As these are the only Theater Fan Choice Awards for the internationally known Chicago theater scene, the nominees rightly come from both Equity and Non-Equity theater companies, and from the worlds of plays, musicals, revues and touring shows.
Breakfast with Santa Returns for WOB's 2011 Christmas Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011
This year's Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus) at Way Off Broadway will mark the ninth installment of what has become one of, if not the most, popular events at the theatre. The first Breakfast with Santa was held in 2003 but with a twist.
InDepth InterView: Matt Zarley & CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 8, 2011
Today we are talking to a Broadway stalwart with a string of hit shows on his resume - CATS, A CHORUS LINE, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WHO'S TOMMY, CHICAGO and more included - as well as hit solo albums of his own, such as his new release CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME; the one and only Matt Zarley. He also shares all about the shoot for the three music videos for the songs on his new dance album - "WTF" and "Forgive Me" included. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on Broadway now versus when he started out in the late-80s, Gillian Lynne versus Michael Bennett, as well as opinions on GLEE, his own favorite shows and scores, co-stars' careers and much, much more!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 2nd, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 2, 2011
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 Equity Jeff Awards, Sondheim comes to town, 'Gypsy' and 'The Sound Of Music,' stars of 'The Lawrence Welk Show,' Betty Buckley teaches and 'A Christmas Story' rehearses...and more!
Winners Announced for Theatre Awards UK 2011
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 30, 2011
Theatre Awards UK 2011 were presented at a lunchtime ceremony at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, one of the five Historic Royal Palaces, on Sunday 30 October 2011.
Ackerman, Franz, Jennings Headline Benefit Concert for Marvell Rep, 10/24
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 24, 2011
Broadway luminaries Loni Ackerman (Evita, Cats), Joy Franz (Into the Woods, Pippin), and Ken Jennings (Sweeney Todd, Urinetown) will perform in a one-night only benefit concert for Marvell Repertory Theatre. Other performers will include Joel Robertson (Les Miserables, Cats), Liz Holtan (The Fantasticks), Rachel Claire, Nicolas Greco, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Mike Rosengarten, Robert Townsend, and Jill Usdan.
La MaMa Presents NOW THE CATS WITH JEWELLED CLAWS 10/17
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 17, 2011
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced that the New York premiere of Now the Cats With Jewelled Claws by Tennessee Williams and directed by Jonathan Warman, will begin performances Thursday, October 27, at 10pm, at The Club at La MaMa, (74A E 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery).
Ackerman, Franz, Jennings Headline Benefit Concert for Marvell Rep, 10/24
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011
Broadway luminaries Loni Ackerman (Evita, Cats), Joy Franz (Into the Woods, Pippin), and Ken Jennings (Sweeney Todd, Urinetown) will perform in a one-night only benefit concert for Marvell Repertory Theatre. Other performers will include Joel Robertson (Les Miserables, Cats), Liz Holtan (The Fantasticks), Rachel Claire, Nicolas Greco, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Mike Rosengarten, Robert Townsend, and Jill Usdan.
La MaMa Presents NOW THE CATS WITH JEWELLED CLAWS 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2011
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced that the New York premiere of Now the Cats With Jewelled Claws by Tennessee Williams and directed by Jonathan Warman, will begin performances Thursday, October 27, at 10pm, at The Club at La MaMa, (74A E 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery).
Photo Flash: Joanna Lumley, Robert Lindsay in Rehearsal for THE LION IN WINTER
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2011
Trevor Nunn's production of James Goldman's The Lion in Winter, produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company, runs from 5 November 2011 - 28 January 2012, with press night on 15 November 2011. Set and costume designs are by Stephen Brimson Lewis with music by Steven Edis, sound by Paul Groothuis and video design by Ian William Galloway.
Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!