BWW Interview: MusicHeals with HUMAN NATURE
by Ryan Kilpatrick - Dec 11, 2015
Now, There are a few things that happen when the voices of Phil Burton, Toby Allen and brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney of the Australian harmony group Human Nature come together. Your eyes close, your head begins to sway, your foot taps and you are transported into a place of pure bliss.
Robert Re 'The Very Last Dance Hall Left in L.A.' At Vitellos
by Nora Dominick - Dec 2, 2015
On Jan 10th, Los Angeles audiences are about to receive a rare experience and opportunity to see and hear the legendary Bill Pursell and successful daughter, Laura Pursell, sharing their family legacy on stage for the first time in years - With special appearance by family friend Don Most (Happy Days).
Foxwoods Resort Casino Sets December Entertainment Line-Up
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2015
Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Northeast's premier hotel, gaming, shopping and entertainment destination, is hosting a star-studded lineup of entertainment acts this December. Foxwoods' wide selection of entertainment choices includes concerts from Grammy winners, stand-up by comedy's biggest stars and the hottest magic show in the northeast. The top-of-the-line acoustics and dazzling lighting at both the Grand Theater and the Fox Theater take the entertainment experience to new heights. Guests at Foxwoods Resort Casino will find everything they can dream of and more!
MOonhORsE Dance Theatre Presents 36th Edition of OLDER & RECKLESS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015
Claudia Moore, Artistic Director of MOonhORsE Dance Theatre, proudly presents the 36th edition of Older & Reckless, 'a gem in the Toronto dance scene' (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star). Older & Reckless #36: 3 Solos & A Duet features five distinctive Toronto-based artists - Julia Aplin, Tiina Kiik, Sara Porter, Laurence Lemieux and Joanna de Souza- in daring new dance works, this weekend, November 13-15, 2015 at Dancemakers Centre for Creation.
MOonhORsE Dance Theatre to Present 36th Edition of OLDER & RECKLESS, 11/13-15
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015
Claudia Moore, Artistic Director of MOonhORsE Dance Theatre, proudly presents the 36th edition of Older & Reckless, “a gem in the Toronto dance scene” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star). Older & Reckless #36: 3 Solos & A Duet features five distinctive Toronto-based artists - Julia Aplin, Tiina Kiik, Sara Porter, Laurence Lemieux and Joanna de Souza- in daring new dance works, November 13-15, 2015 at Dancemakers Centre for Creation.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Stage SUMEIDA'S SONG This Fall
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 23, 2015
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces Chicago Premiere of SUMEIDA'S SONG by Mohammed Fairouz October 23rd! Third Eye Theatre Ensemble unveils the Chicago premiere of SUMEIDA'S SONG by Mohammed Fairouz on October 23rd, 2015 at Prop Thtr.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Stage SUMEIDA'S SONG This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces Chicago Premiere of SUMEIDA'S SONG by Mohammed Fairouz October 23rd! Third Eye Theatre Ensemble unveils the Chicago premiere of SUMEIDA'S SONG by Mohammed Fairouz on October 23rd, 2015 at Prop Thtr.
Jason Alexander, Pink Martini, Lea Salonga and More Set for Cincinnati Pops' 2015-16 Season
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.
Bill Camp, Jim Norton, Tavi Gevinson and More Join Broadway's THE CRUCIBLE; Full Cast, Theater Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE will return to Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) this spring. Bill Camp (as Reverend John Hale), Jim Norton (as Giles Corey), Tavi Gevinson (as Mary Warren), and Jason Butler Harner (as Reverend Samuel Parris) are among those who will join previously announced stars Ben Whishaw (as John Proctor), Sophie Okonedo (as Elizabeth Proctor), Saoirse Ronan (as Abigail Williams), and Ciaran Hinds (as Deputy-Governor Danforth).
Opera Saratoga's 2016 Summer Festival to Include U.S. Premiere of WITCHES OF VENICE and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 30, 2015
Lawrence Edelson, Artistic and General Director of Opera Saratoga, announced today the program for the 2016 Summer Festival, which will run from May 28th through July 17, 2016. The season will feature three new productions, along with a diverse slate of recitals, concerts and master classes at multiple locations in Saratoga Springs, New York. Included in the lineup is Italian opera, WITCHES OF VENICE, which will make its U.S. premiere next summer as part of the festival.
AMERICAN IDIOT, HEATHERS, and More Headline New Line Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 23, 2015
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," celebrates its 25th anniversary season of adult, alternative musical theatre, with a new, expanded line-up, a brand new theatre, and a very special thank-you to the St. Louis community -- '25 for 25.' At the Thursday preview performance for each show this season, New Line will set aside 25 tickets, and the first 25 people in line at the box office at 7:00 pm will each get a ticket for 25 cents (one ticket per person).
Split Second Productions Bringing Two Shows to 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2015
New and up and coming theatre company, Split Second Productions are bringing two original pieces that will play in rep at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall in the Grand Theatre at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The two pieces are set a century apart and take a look at the social and political issues in 1985 and a post-apocalyptic world in 2085.
Upcoming Auditions in Nashville 6/11/15
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 11, 2015
Directors and producers in the Nashville region are seeking actors for upcoming productions of August: Osage County, Nunsense, The Last Five Years, Heathers the Musical, Smoke/Spirit and The Music Man. We've gathered the details together here to make your planning easier. So now you have no excuse!
Shirley MacLaine to Receive 2015 ROLEX Dance Award
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2015
ROLEX presents Career Transition For Dancers' 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, September 28, at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by "Supper With The Stars" at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York. The 2015 Rolex Dance Award reciepent is Shirley MacLaine.
BWW Feature: April Showers Show Tunes Bring Young Love
by Matt Tamanini - Apr 19, 2015
"April showers may come your way, they bring flowers that bloom in May!" So go the words of the old Tin Pan Alley song. When the days begin to get longer, and the daffodils work to pop up through the dirt, we know that spring is just around the corner. April is that gateway to birds singing, grass growing, and romance blooming. This month we look at spring and the season's sweet rains that give life to young love.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for April 13-19, Featuring Melba Moore, Patti LuPone, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Apr 12, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Melba Moore Live Covering Iconic Legends; Patti LuPone: The Lady with the Torch; Seth Sikes Is Still Singing Judy Garland; The Wedding Singer Reunion Concert; Reefer Madness Reunion Concert.