IL VIZIETTO - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes to Piazza San Babila in Milan, Oct 22-Nov 3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2013
Dopo il tutto esaurito della scorsa stagione, Enzo Iacchetti e Marco Columbro saranno ancora, a grande richiesta, la coppia protagonista de 'Il Vizietto - La Cage aux Folles', il musical firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo in scena dal prossimo martedi 22 ottobre e fino al 3 novembre al Teatro Nuovo di Milano, e ancora in tournee in diverse citta italiane fino al 6 gennaio 2014.
Patti LuPone to Star in HBO Pilot PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 4, 2013
The Hollywood Reporter reports exclusively that Broadway vet Patti Lupone has signed on for Lorne Michael's HBO pilot PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY. The actress will join Sarah Silverman and Topher Grace on the half-hour comedy project from Girls scribe Bruce Eric Kaplan.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/25- EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2013
Today in 1979, Evita opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 1567 performances. Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Peron. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death.
Evita began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976. Its success led to productions in London's West End in 1978, and on Broadway a year later, both of which enjoyed considerable success. A major 1996 film of the musical starred Madonna and Antonio Banderas. In 2006, the musical was revived in London, and on Broadway in 2012.
Mandy Patinkin and Pasadena POPS Kick Off Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2013
To coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the Ford Partnership Program, which nurtures locally based artists and arts organizations, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission presents the inaugural Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series. This two-concert program benefiting the Ford Theatre Foundation pairs world-renowned performers with a local artistic treasure, celebrating Los Angeles as a destination for world-class artists, who find here both collaboration with, and inspiration from, celebrated local artists.
Mandy Patinkin and Pasadena POPS to Kick Off Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series, 6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013
To coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the Ford Partnership Program, which nurtures locally based artists and arts organizations, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission presents the inaugural Zev Yaroslavsky Signatures Series. This two-concert program benefiting the Ford Theatre Foundation pairs world-renowned performers with a local artistic treasure, celebrating Los Angeles as a destination for world-class artists, who find here both collaboration with, and inspiration from, celebrated local artists.
EVITA Fails to Recoup Investment on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2013
Evita concluded its Broadway run on Saturday night, January 26, and according to Bloomberg.com the show failed to recoup its initial investment. The production, which cost $9.6 million would have had to run for 63 weeks to break even- instead it closed after 46 weeks.
BWW Flashback: EVITA Dances Final Tango on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 26, 2013
A few months ago, producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders announced that Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger as Eva Perón and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón would play their final performance on Saturday, January 26, 2013. At that time, it was announced as well that the should would be announcing new stars and the production would be continuing its run. Later, they have revealed that the show will play its final performance on Saturday, January 26, tonight, after 26 previews and 337 regular performances.
BWW Reviews: MARTHA SWOPE: THE REHEARSAL EXHIBITION By Trudy Garfunkel
by Barnett Serchuk - Jan 3, 2013
For nearly four decades (1957-1994), Martha Swope was America's pre-eminent photographer of theater and dance, her discerning eye chronicling hundreds of classical ballets, modern dance, and Broadway performances and performers. But she also went behind-the-scenes, documenting what audiences never get to experience-the creative collaborations that make the magic on stage possible: rehearsals.
Review - Morning Observation
by Ben Peltz - Oct 22, 2012
The only trouble with these 90-minute musicals that start at 7pm is that I really can't get all that enthused over the big 8:15 number.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/25- EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2012
Today in 1979, Evita opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 1567 performances. Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death.
Evita began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976. Its success led to productions in London's West End in 1978, and on Broadway a year later, both of which enjoyed considerable success. A major 1996 film of the musical starred Madonna and Antonio Banderas. In 2006, the musical was revived in London, and on Broadway in 2012.
Photo Flash: Jonathan Pryce and More in Michael Attenborough's KING LEAR at the Almeida
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012
Michael Attenborough's production of William Shakespeare's King Lear is playing at the Almeida Theatre until 3 November 2012, with press night 11 September. Designs are by Tom Scutt with lighting by Jon Clark and sound and music by Dan Jones. The Almeida's production of King Lear is part of the World Shakespeare Festival. The festival, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company for London 2012, will showcase the best of the UK and international creative talents, exploring the contemporary relevance of Shakespeare. Below, get a first look at Jonathan Pryce as King Lear with the rest of the cast onstage!
Ricky Martin's EVITA Performance Schedule Changes; Max von Essen and Daniel Torres to Step in as Alternates for Monday Shows
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2012
Beginning Monday, September 3, 2012, Ricky Martin's performance schedule as Che in the hit production of EVITA will be Tuesdays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 2pm & 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm. Max von Essen and Daniel Torres will alternate in the role of Che at Monday evening performances. The schedule change is part of a slight restructuring of Mr. Martin's appearance agreement with producers and will not change his overall number of performances in EVITA.
Photo Flash: Jonathan Pryce and More Rehearse for Michael Attenborough's KING LEAR at the Almeida!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2012
Michael Attenborough will direct Jonathan Pryce as William Shakespeare's King Lear running at the Almeida Theatre from the 31 August - 3 November 2012, with press night 11 September. Designs are by Tom Scutt with lighting by Jon Clark and sound and music by Dan Jones. The Almeida's production of King Lear is part of the World Shakespeare Festival. The festival, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company for London 2012, will showcase the best of the UK and international creative talents, exploring the contemporary relevance of Shakespeare. Check out photos of Pryce and the rest of the cast in rehearsal below!
The Media Theatre Presents SUPER SONGS OF THE 70'S, 8/15
by Laura Meltzer - Aug 3, 2012
The Media Theatre's Roger Ricker will present his annual fundraising concert on Wednesday August 15 at 7:30. This year's theme is 'Super Songs of the '70's', with a focus on classic pop and Broadway tunes from the bell-bottom era. All funds raised support The Media Theatre youth and educational programs.
New Broadway Cast Recording of EVITA Debuts at #1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY announces that the New Broadway Cast Recording of Evita hasdebuted at #1 on Billboard's Cast Album chart. Produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nigel Wright with Tim Rice as Executive Producer, this is the first complete English language stage recording of the show since the original 1979 Broadway cast album.
EVITA Percussionist Holds Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012
So many of us have old iPods sitting in drawers collecting dust at home. These are tools that can awaken a mind that is crying out in their own darkness. The drive will start this month, July 2012, and culminate on August 19th, 2012. I chose this date to honor my parents since it will be their 60th wedding anniversary. I have already given my mom the gift of music remembrance, and the results were remarkable.