Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jessie J to Win 2012 Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards on June 29by BWW
News Desk - Jun 28, 2012Nordoff Robbins, the national specialist music charity, has announced today that Jessie J and Andrew Lloyd Webber will reunite as they both win 2012 Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards.
The O2 Silver Clef Awards is hosted by Nordoff Robbins at the London Hilton on Park Lane, on Friday June 29th. The star-studded annual event which is known for its who's who audience of A-list musical heavyweights recognises outstanding musical talent whilst raising money for the national specialist music charity, Nordoff Robbins, using music to transform the lives of vulnerable children and adults. (more...)
Photo Coverage: The Spice Girls Musical VIVA FOREVER - The Launch!by BWW - Jun 26, 2012Judy Craymer, producer of the global smash-hit musical phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has announced that the new musical, VIVA FOREVER! will open at the PICCADILLY THEATRE in London's West End in perfect time for Christmas. VIVA FOREVER! will preview from Tuesday 27 November and officially open on Tuesday 11 December 2012. All of the pop group's original stars were on hand today to celebrate the new musical's launch, and you can check out photos from the event below! (more...)
New Haarlem Arts Theatre Presents 'Latina's Tale' SWEET CHARITY, 7/26-8/19by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2012The Latino spirit is alive in New Harlem Arts Theatre's upcoming production of 'Sweet Charity,' directed by Julio Agustin, to be presented July 26 to August 19 at CCNY's Aaron Davis Hall, 135th Street and Convent Ave. The characters of the classic sixties musical will be re-envisioned to reflect the changing roles of Latinos in our society while the traditional music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon will be preserved. The 1966 Broadway tuner was originally conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse. Director Julio Agustin has tapped choreographer Lainie Munro for the job of nestling his radical new concept into Fosse's formative jazz dances. (more...)
Laura Michelle Kelly & Kevin Gray to Lead THE KING AND I at the Munyby BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2012The Muny has announced principal casting for the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, August 6-12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. The King and I is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. (more...)
New Haarlem Arts Theatre Presents 'Latina's Tale' SWEET CHARITY, Now thru 8/19by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012The Latino spirit is alive in New Harlem Arts Theatre's production of 'Sweet Charity,' directed by Julio Agustin, presented tonight, July 26 to August 19 at CCNY's Aaron Davis Hall, 135th Street and Convent Ave. (more...)
GODSPELL's Hannah Elless Joins NYMF's BABY CASE, 7/16-22by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2012Right from the Broadway production of Godspell, Hannah Elless joins the cast of Michael Ogborn's award winning musical Baby Case, playing the role of Adela St. John. Baby Case is directed by Jeremy Dobrish and produced by Charlie Fink, Michael Ogborn, Robert Soslow, Juliana Schauerman, Dorothy Flynn, Caroline Castagno, Glenn Gunderson, Kathy Lou Leone, Diane Santillo, and Anne Makara. Baby Case will play from July 16 - 22, 2012, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W 42 St). Baby Case is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
Marti Gould Cummings, Joey Contreras & Brad Gardner 25th Year Celebration Set for Elmo Tonight, 7/20by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2012Tonight, July 20th at 8pm a mixture of Broadway talent and nightlife personas will gather at Elmo is Chelsea to celebrate the 25th Year of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras. This annual triple birthday event will feature some of NYC's brightest talents celebrating these three young men. Elmo is located in Chelsea on 19th Street and 7th Avenue. (more...)
Daniel Boys, Emma Williams and More Set for MOMENTOUS MUSICALS Concert, July 19by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2012Speckulation Entertainment has announced that Momentous Musicals at New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 19th July 2012 will feature ten up and coming performers alongside previously announced cast members Gareth Gates (Joseph, Les Misérables); Jonathan Ansell (G4, Whistle Down The Wind); Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q); Emma Williams (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Love Story) and Rachael Wooding (Jersey Boys, Hairspray). (more...)
GODSPELL's Hannah Elless Joins NYMF's BABY CASE, 7/16-22by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2012Right from the Broadway production of Godspell, Hannah Elless joins the cast of Michael Ogborn's award winning musical Baby Case, playing the role of Adela St. John. Baby Case is directed by Jeremy Dobrish and produced by Charlie Fink, Michael Ogborn, Robert Soslow, Juliana Schauerman, Dorothy Flynn, Caroline Castagno, Glenn Gunderson, Kathy Lou Leone, Diane Santillo, and Anne Makara. Baby Case will play from July 16 - 22, 2012, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W 42 St). Baby Case is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
Jessie J Wants to Team Up with Andrew Lloyd Webberby BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2012According to the Evening Standard, pop star Jessies J, who starred in Whistle Down The Wind when she was nine, has expressed interest in working again with Anddrew Lloyd Webber. She told ES, "I started out in musical theatre and he gave me my first break. I had a terrible time once and fell off the stage, and he made me feel better by giving me a signed Cats DVD." She continued: "I would love to work with him again but what I would really like to do is write a new show. I'd love to think we can get together when we're both free." (more...)
Eric Kunze Kicks Off BROADWAY AT THE CASCADE Cabaret Series at Palm Springs' Spa Resort Casino, 8/11by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2012roadway leading man Eric Kunze will kick off the all new "Broadway At The Cascade" Cabaret Series at the Spa Resort and Casino in downtown Palm Springs with a one night only concert on August 11 at 8:00 pm. Kunze will reminisce and perform sings from his many Broadway, touring and regional shows including Les Miserables, Miss Siagon and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down The Wind. The Cabaret Series is produced by The Dr. Carol Channing - Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts and all proceeds benefit the Foundation's mission to restore the arts to Americas public schools. (more...)
GODSPELL's Hannah Elless and More Set for NYMF's BABY CASE, Now thru 7/22by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2012Right from the Broadway production of Godspell, Hannah Elless joins the cast of Michael Ogborn's award winning musical Baby Case, playing the role of Adela St. John. Baby Case is directed by Jeremy Dobrish and produced by Charlie Fink, Michael Ogborn, Robert Soslow, Juliana Schauerman, Dorothy Flynn, Caroline Castagno, Glenn Gunderson, Kathy Lou Leone, Diane Santillo, and Anne Makara. Baby Case plays from tonight, July 16 - July 22, 2012, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W 42 St). Baby Case is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival. (more...)
Melissa van der Schyff, Anika Larsen, et al. to Lead BABY CASE at NYMF, Now thru 7/22by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2012The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents Michael Ogborn's award-winning musical Baby Case, directed by Jeremy Dobrish, produced by Charlie Fink, Michael Ogborn, Robert Soslow, Juliana Schauerman, Dorothy Flynn, Caroline Castagno, Glenn Gunderson, Kathy Lou Leone, Diane Santillo, and Anne Makara. Baby Case plays from tonight, July 16 - July 22, 2012 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W 42 St). (more...)
Steph Fearon to Star as Mimi in RENT at Greenwich Theatre, Sept 5-16by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's 'Over The Rainbow' competition for the West End role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Palladium production of 'The Wizard Of Oz', is to star as Mimi in a new London production of the multi award-winning musical 'Rent'. (more...)
Marti Gould Cummings, Joey Contreras & Brad Gardner 25th Year Celebration Set for Elmo, 7/20by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012On July 20th at 8pm a mixture of Broadway talent and nightlife personas will gather at Elmo is Chelsea to celebrate the 25th Year of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras. This annual triple birthday event will feature some of NYC's brightest talents celebrating these three young men. Elmo is located in Chelsea on 19th Street and 7th Avenue. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Highlights - THE KING AND I at The Muny!by Stage Tube - Aug 9, 2012The Muny presents the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, now through August 12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). Making her Muny debut as Anna Leonowens is Laura Michelle Kelly. Rounding out the cast are Joan Almedilla as Lady Thiang, Joshua Dela Cruz as Lun Tha, and Alan Ariano as the Kralahome. Check out opening night highlights in the video below! (more...)
New Haarlem Arts Theatre Presents 'Latina's Tale' SWEET CHARITY, 7/26-8/19by BWW
News Desk - Aug 18, 2012The Latino spirit is alive in New Harlem Arts Theatre's upcoming production of 'Sweet Charity,' directed by Julio Agustin, to be presented July 26 to August 19 at CCNY's Aaron Davis Hall, 135th Street and Convent Ave. The characters of the classic sixties musical will be re-envisioned to reflect the changing roles of Latinos in our society while the traditional music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon will be preserved. The 1966 Broadway tuner was originally conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse. Director Julio Agustin has tapped choreographer Lainie Munro for the job of nestling his radical new concept into Fosse's formative jazz dances. (more...)
Gretna Theatre to Make NYC Trip to EVITA, 8/25by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012Producing artistic director Larry Frenock announced a Gretna Theatre Broadway Bus Trip to New York City to see the Broadway revival of "Evita" and meet members of the cast who have previously appeared at Gretna Theatre for dinner after the show. (more...)
Eric Kunze Kicks Off BROADWAY AT THE CASCADE Cabaret Series in Palm Springs Tonight, 8/11by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2012Broadway leading man Eric Kunze will kick off the all new "Broadway At The Cascade" Cabaret Series at the Spa Resort and Casino in downtown Palm Springs with a one night only concert tonight, August 11 at 8:00 pm. (more...)
Marcus Lovett, Simon Thomas, Anna O'Byrne and Lara Martins to Join West End PHANTOM in Septemberby BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2012THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has announced cast changes slated to take place on the 3 September. Joining the company will be Marcus Lovett as 'The Phantom', Simon Thomas as 'Raoul', Lara Martins as 'Carlotta' and Anna O'Byrne as 'Christine' at certain performances. (more...)
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