Tom Wopat and More Lead Unsung Jimmy Van Heusen Concert 6/17by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013UnsungMusicalsCo. (UMC) will launch its new Unsung Cabaret Series with Unsung Jimmy Van Heusen, an intimate evening celebrating the centennial of legendary four-time Academy Award-winning and three-time Tony Award-nominated composer Jimmy Van Heusen (Skyscraper, Walking Happy, Thoroughly Modern Millie) on June 17. Hosted by Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat (A Catered Affair, Catch Me If You Can), this concert will be held at 8pm at The Cutting Room. (more...)
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound BIG FISH Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwinby Review Roundups - Apr 22, 2013BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, opened in Chicago on April 19 for its pre-Broadway world premiere in a limited 5-week engagement through May 5, 2013. (more...)
Norbert Leo Butz to Deliver Commencement Address at Webster University, 5/11by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013Tony Award Winner and Webster University alumnus Norbert Leo Butz will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Webster University's 2013 commencement ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at The Muny in Forest Park. (more...)
Midtown Direct Rep to Present Reading of THE COTTAGE Tonightby BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2013Join Midtown Direct Rep in developing new and innovative American theatre. Following on the heels of MDR's successful development of Rated P (for parenthood) which all the way to Off-Broadway, MDR's new program, 'Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft,' aims to do the same for other previously unseen material. MDR will now be presenting monthly readings or workshops of new plays and musicals one Today night a month at 7PM in the SOPAC loft. With a cash bar and post show discussions with our casts and creative teams, MDR will foster a fun and collaborative environment to nurture the development of top notch theatre right here at home. (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 4/21/2013by BWW - Apr 21, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Milwaukee, WI (more...)
BIG FISH, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, Opens in Chicago Tonight!by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement opening tonight, April 19, 2013, and playing through Sunday, May 5, 2013. (more...)
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 13-20by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: MOTOWN opens on Broadwy, the Gyspy Robe gets passed on, BIG FISH is introduced to Chicago, and so much more! (more...)
Steve Schirripa to Star in Nickelodeon's NICKY DEUCE, Premiering 5/27by TV News Desk - Apr 19, 2013Nickelodeon, R&R Productions and MarVista Entertainment have united a star-studded cast including Noah Munck (iCarly's Gibby) and The Sopranos' Steve Schirripa, for the original kids TV movie NICKEY DEUCE, premiering Monday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite. (more...)
Joe Cassidy, Kelly McCormick and More Lead Pioneer Theatre's LES MISERABLES, 5/3by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013Pioneer Theatre Company presents the epic musical Les Miserables. Due to popular demand, the production's run has been extended by two weeks. Performances take place May 3 through June 1, 2013. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin in Broadway-Bound BIG FISH!by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013BIG FISH has its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement opening Friday, April 19, 2013, and playing through Sunday, May 5, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below! (more...)
Playwrights Horizions & Primary Stages Extend THE CALL Through 5/26by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) and Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) have announced an extension of their World Premiere co-production of THE CALL, a new play by Tanya Barfield (Blue Door at Playwrights Horizons/PH). The limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street) will now run through Sunday, May 26. Directed by two-time Obie Award winner Leigh Silverman (Go Back to Where You Are and Blue Door at PH; Hunting and Gathering at Primary Stages/PS; Golden Child, Chinglish, Well, In the Wake), THE CALL reunites Ms. Barfield and Ms. Silverman, who previously collaborated on the Playwrights Horizons production of Blue Door in 2006. (more...)
Corey Brunish Releases New Solo Album AS TIME GOES BY Todayby BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013Tony Award winner Corey Brunish announces the release of his first self-titled CD 'Corey Brunish As Time Goes By.' The CD features standards from the musicals 'Chicago', 'Roberta', 'Shall We Dance' and the movies 'Casablanca' and 'Working Girl.' (more...)
Ryan Scott Oliver's HATCHED: FRESH WORK, FRESHMEN Comes to 54 Below, 5/8by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013After the tremendous success of Hatched: New Work in New York (2012) and Rated RSO: College Edition (2011), Ryan Scott Oliver and Pace University's Musical Theater Class of 2016 will present a cabaret on May 8th at 9:30pm and 11:30pm at 54 Below. The show, entitled Hatched, is a presentation of brand new work. (more...)
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Plays The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 6/18-23by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can" will land in Las Vegas at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts from June 18 - 23. (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 17th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 17, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'American Idiot' pays a visit, Circle's 'Death Takes A Holiday,' Porchlight's 'Pal Joey,' TMTC's 'Pajama Game,' plus a piano show, two children's shows, Seth Rudetsky and more, including an unbelievable roundup of current shows! (more...)
Ghostlight Records Releases THE JOE ICONIS ROCK AND ROLL JAMBOREE Todayby BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013Ghostlight Records has announced the digital release of THE JOE ICONIS ROCK AND ROLL JAMBOREE today, April 16, 2013. The new album is a collection of songs performed by Joe and his merry band of musical theater misfits. Epic theater ballads, simple folk songs, heavy rock rave-ups and bar room sing-alongs coexist in this eclectic, borderline-insane line up of tunes. The album will be available through all digital music outlets. (more...)
Corey Brunish Releases New Solo Album AS TIME GOES BY, 4/18by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013Tony Award winner Corey Brunish announces the release of his first self-titled CD 'Corey Brunish As Time Goes By.' The CD features standards from the musicals 'Chicago', 'Roberta', 'Shall We Dance' and the movies 'Casablanca' and 'Working Girl.' (more...)
Aaron Tveit's 'Radio in My Head' 54 Below Show to Get Live Album!by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013Aaron Tveit's sold out concerts in May at New York's 54 BELOW will be recorded and released by Broadway Records. 'The Radio In My Head: Live At 54 BELOW' will be released digitally on September 6th and on CD on September 10, 2013. The CD is now available for pre-order at http://amzn.com/B00CDB2T1C. (more...)
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE World Premiere Will Feature Chandra Lee Schwartz, Joe West and More - Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013The Pasadena Playhouse, in association with David Shor Productions, announced today the full cast and creative team for SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL. Single tickets are also currently on sale. Performances for the world premiere presentation will begin May 24 through June 23, with an official press opening on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at The Pasadena Playhouse. (more...)
New Musical BRAVE NEW WORLD to Hold Pre-Broadway Workshop Reading, 5/3by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013On Friday, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only. (more...)
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