No Parrots and Patches for This Pirate Queen!
by Michael J. Roberts - Sep 7, 2006
In a press conference that only public relations guru Margie Korshak could pull off, the principle cast and creative team of the sure-to-be hit The Pirate Queen moored into the Cadillac Palace Theatre to give a glimpse of the newest musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon
Galati, Lapine, Etc. Receive Jefferson Awards Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2006
Stephen Flaherty, Frank Galati, Gary Griffin, Mary Zimmerman, David Ives and James Lapine, as well as performers Tyler Hanes, Rondi Reed, Mary Beth Peil, Hollis Resnik, Anthony Crivello and E. Faye Butler are among the nominees for the 2006 Joseph Jefferson Awards, which recognize achievement in Chicago-area Equity theatre
McArdle, Moriber & More Star in NYMF's Behind the Limelight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2006
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and the Chaplin Corporation present BEHIND THE LIMELIGHT, a new musical about the life and art of Charlie Chaplin by Christopher Curtis. Directed by Michael Unger, BEHIND THE LIMELIGHT features a distinguished cast that includes Luther Creek (Rent, Urinetown) as Chaplin, as well as Andrea McArdle (Tony Award nominee for Annie, Beauty and the Beast), Janet Metz (Falsettoland, Bingo:The Musical) and Garrett Long (The Spitfire Grill), among others.
The Pirate Queen Launches Live 'Castcom,' Sept. 12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2006
A castcom for The Pirate Queen, the new musical by Boublil and Schonberg that opens on Broadway in the spring, will go live from Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on Tuesday, September 12th
Carmello, Bunting, Mastro, McDonald Join Mamma Mia!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2006
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes Pearce Bunting, Carolee Carmello, Michael Mastro and David McDonald to Broadway at the Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway at 50th Street). MAMMA MIA!'s fifth anniversary will be marked by a special performance and celebration on Wednesday, October 18th at 7PM.
Photo Coverage: FringeNYC Preview
by Kerry Long - Aug 9, 2006
The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest theater festival in North America, kicked off its 10th year on August 8th with a press conference at the Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring excerpts from some of its most exciting shows
Photo Coverage: Pirate Queen Meet & Greet
by Ben Strothmann - Aug 2, 2006
Cast members and creative team of The Pirate Queen, which opens in Chicago in October prior to moving to Broadway in late winter, recently gathered for a press meet and greet, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Pirate Queen Opens at the Hilton, 3/22; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2006
The new Boublil and Schonberg musical The Pirate Queen, starring Stephanie J. Block as the swashbuckling title character, will drop anchor at the Hilton Theatre for preview performances beginning February 23rd, 2007 and an opening night on March 22nd
Stritch & Slew of Stars Join Broadway Under the Stars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2006
NYC & Company and The League of American Theatres and Producers today announced the full cast for Broadway Under the Stars, a free public concert presented by Target on Monday, June 26th at 8pm at Central Park's Great Lawn. A fireworks finale will follow the performance.
John Cullum to Join Klugman in Values of Names in NJ
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2006
George Street Playhouse announced today that two-time Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the cast of Jeffrey Sweet's The Value of Names, to be presented at the Playhouse as part of their 2006-07 season
CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR: 06/20/2006
by James Howard - Jun 20, 2006
This week: Best Bets for theatre, theatre books, theatre classes and theatre recordings! More Sissies News! Exclusive Discount continues! Plus news of Cockpit-in-Court, Everyman and Vagabonds!
CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR – 06/13/2006
by James Howard - Jun 14, 2006
In this edition: A Baltimore.BroadwayWorld exclusive discount for readers of this column! Murder mysteries circle the beltway! Cockpit has Monty and Plaza Suite! CSC has Lear and Shrew in outdoor venue! Toby’s Baltimore opens a new show! Sissies take on Gay Pride at Spotlighters! Plus some Post-Tony thoughts and a special thank you.