Now Playing Onstage in Anchorage - Week of 4/28/2013by BWW - Apr 28, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Anchorage (more...)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING Ends Off-Broadway Run Todayby BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2013Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking! ends its run today, April 28, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The smash musical, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, begins its hiatus in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre. (more...)
THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour Cast Unveiled - Creel, Gertner, Ware, Henson, Mambo & More!by BWW
News Desk - Apr 27, 2013Original Broadway cast member Jared Gertner will star as Elder Cunningham in the First National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, launching in Denver from August 14-September 2 at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Gertner will join previously announced Gavin Creel as Elder Price. Samantha Marie Ware joins as Nabulungi, as well as Grey Henson as Elder McKinley and Kevin Mambo as Mafala Hatimbi.
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Stage JEEVES IN BLOOM, 4/11-28by BWW
News Desk - Apr 27, 2013P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will once again come to life on the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage this spring in JEEVES IN BLOOM, April 11-28, 2013. This quick-witted British comedy is written by Illinois playwright Margaret Raether, who brought us our successful 2010 production of JEEVES INTERVENES. Reprising their roles from JEEVES INTERVENES are Matt Daniels as Jeeves and director Tami Workentin. JEEVES IN BLOOM performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. (more...)
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 27 - First SIP from THE BOOK OF MORMON in London and More!by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2013It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a first SIP from THE BOOK OF MORMON across the pond, plus pics from MORMON on Broadway, KINKY BOOTS, NICE WORK, MATILDA, THE FANTASTICKS, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, LES MISERABLES, WICKED, TOP HAT in the West End, JERSEY BOYS, Anything Goes, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Paper Mill and more! (more...)
BWW Interviews: James Rocco and the Ordway's BROADWAY SONGBOOK: Cole Porterby Kristen Hirsch Montag - Apr 26, 2013James Rocco is the vice president of programming and producing artistic director of the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minn. He is also the director, host and a performer in the Ordway's latest edition of BROADWAY SONGBOOK, this time, focusing on American musical theatre master, Cole Porter. I recently sat down to learn about James, the BROADWAY SONGBOOK: Cole Porter and what's next for the theatre. (more...)
Michele Ragusa to Star in KISS ME, KATE Concert with Buffalo Philharmonic, Todayby BWW
News Desk - Apr 26, 2013Broadway veteran Michele Ragusa (YOUNG FRANKENSTIEN, URINETOWN, RAGTIME, TITANIC, CYRANO) will be starring in a staged concert version of KISS ME, KATE, with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Kraemer and directed by James Brennan. (more...)
Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE Receives Summer Cast Recording, Featuring Lauren Molina and Jason Tamby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013The company of the Keen Company production of Marry Me A Little, Lauren Molina and Jason Tam, will enter the studio today, April 26th, to preserve the Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording for Ghostlight Records. A summer release is planned. Joel Moss will produce the album, with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer. Musical Director is John Bell. (more...)
Tom Hewitt, Jonathan Hammond and More Set for TUTS' SPAMALOTby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast for the outrageous musical comedy Spamalot, running May 14 - 26 at the Hobby Center for The Performing Arts. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' this three-time Tony Award winning show spoofs the Arthurian legend amidst a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, flying cows, killer rabbits and one legless knight. The show will be a co-production between TUTS and Kansas City Starlight Theatre. (more...)
ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Begin at Milwaukee Rep, 5/3by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, proving music wasn't just a man's world anymore. Now, in a new musical event featuring more than a dozen singers and band members, playwright-director Randy Johnson creates 'a compelling portrait of an artist' (Culturemob) through the words, inspiration and music of one of America's greatest rock 'n' roll originals. One Night With Janis Joplin is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends and it runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from May 3 - June 2, 2013 and opens on Monday, May 6, 2013. Packed with classic songs ('Piece Of My Heart,' 'Summertime,' 'Mercedes Benz'), One Night With Janis Joplin also shines the spotlight on trailblazers who influenced Janis - like Bessie Smith, Etta James and Aretha Franklin. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at THE PAJAMA GAME at Chichester Festivalby BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013Distinguished director Richard Eyre returns to Chichester to open Festival 2013 with THE PAJAMA GAME. The production is at the Minerva Theatre, now through 8 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Laura Osnes' IF I TELL YOU Album, Featuring the Songs of Maury Yeston!by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013Laura Osnes, currently playing the title role in Broadway's CINDERELLA, will release IF I TELL YOU, a solo album featuring the music of composer Maury Yeston, on June 4. Get a first look at the album cover below! (more...)
Broadway in Chicago Announces 2013 Illinois HS Musical Theater Award Finalists; Program Set for 4/29by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013Broadway In Chicago has announced the twenty-four finalists for the Second Annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards in celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theater performances. The finalists (12 young actors & 12 young actresses) have been invited to participate in the Awards program, which will be held at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) on Monday, April 29, 2013. (more...)
Anchorage Community Theatre Opens NUNSENSE on Fridayby BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013Nunsense, which was awarded Best Off Broadway Musical in its original New York production, opens this Friday at ACT. (more...)
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 24th, 2013by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 24, 2013The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Jeff nominations are out, 'Big Fish' is open, 'Anything Goes' and 'Mormon' perform, plus Jessie Mueller's 'Carousel,' BoHo's 'Spider Woman, new season announcements and those two new Spanish opera productions! (more...)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Ends Off-Broadway Run 4/28by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013There are only a few more performances to catch for Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING! at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The smash musical, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, will begin its hiatus on Sunday, April 28, in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre. (more...)
Lyric Theatre Singers to Present HALLELUJAH BROADWAY! at Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 6/13-15by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013The award-winning Lyric Theatre Singers have confirmed their return to the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall for four performances on June 13, 14 and 15, 2013. Musical theatre fans are invited to save these dates and be there to witness a cast of over 40 performers take to the stage with this high-energy musical revue! Since 1990, this unique vocal ensemble has entertained audiences in the choral world while at the same time engaging Broadway fans of all ages by drawing upon nearly 50 years of Lyric Theatre tradition. Tickets are $16 to $32 and can be ordered on-line at www.lyrictheatrecompany.com and 514-743-3382. (more...)
SEMINAR's Jeff Goldblum, END OF THE RAINBOW's Tracie Bennett and More Set for Center Theatre Group's 2012-13 Ahmanson Season!by BWW
News Desk - Apr 24, 2013The 2012-2013 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The new season, the 46th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles, will include Jeff Goldblum in the West Coast premiere of the smart, sexy, new Broadway comedy "Seminar," Rachel York in the beloved 1930s musical romp - Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," the American premiere and pre-Broadway presentation of the dramatic musical "Backbeat" which features classic rock 'n' roll in its story of the birth of the Beatles, Tracie Bennett starring as the iconic Judy Garland in the West Coast premiere of the acclaimed play with music - "End of the Rainbow," and the daring new musical that explores a shocking event in American history - Kander and Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys." In addition, the exuberant musical "Fela!" will return for a limited engagement as a bonus option to the season subscription. (more...)
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Richard Rowley's DIRTY WARSby - Apr 23, 2013Below, check out the official theatrical trailer for DIRTY WARS, coming to theaters on June 7th and Video on Demand on June 14th. Richard Rowley's documentary won the Cinematography award at this year's Sundance Film Festival. (more...)
Photo Flash: Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block Celebrate Robert Creighton's 54 Below Debutby BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013It was a reunion of cast members of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last night, April 22, as Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block celebrated with Robert Creighton post-show at his 54 Below debut. Scroll down for a photo of the group! (more...)
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