Avenue Q

Musical Theatre Guild Seeks Producer for AVENUE Q, Running Summer 2013

MTG is looking for a producer for its Summer 2013 show, Avenue Q. Deadline for submission is Monday, May 13th at 5:00PM. Performance dates are August 30-September 1, September 5-7, 12-14. (more...)

Eric Bogosian, Rory O'Malley and More Set for LITTLE MURDERS Benefit Reading, 5/19

On Sunday, May 19, Jules Feiffer's Little Murders arrives at The New Group @ Theatre Row in a one-night-only benefit reading. Directed by Cynthia Nixon, this benefit reading features Eric Bogosian, Kevin Cahoon, John Doman, America Ferrera, Charles Grodin, Rory O'Malley, Caroline Rhea and Michael Stuhlbarg. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - WNBC to Air MOTOWN 'Making Of' Special Tomorrow

MOTOWNGo behind the scenes of the hit new Broadway show MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. WNBC will air a thirty minute "making of" special this Saturday, May 18that 7:00PM, featuring interviews with the stars and creative team, as well as exclusive opening night and backstage footage from the show. Tune into WNBC Channel 4 in the New York metropolitan area. (more...)

From Musical Mondays at Splash to AVENUE Q: John Bantay Talks to Richard Jay-Alexander About His Farewell Night on Monday, May 20th

And this Monday, May 20th, John Bantay will do his farewell SPIN as he leaves to continue pursuing his career and becomes a stage manager at the long-running musical, Avenue Q. Speaking to John Bantay, I, of course, was curious as to what his favorite video clips have been over the years. He was reticent to put them in 'Top 10' format because, to him, he considers them all number 1's. So here's his hit list, in no particular order: (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Rob McClure 'Honored' to Represent His CHAPLIN Family

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Rob McClure, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Chaplin. Check out what he had to say below! (more...)

SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL Hits Full Capacity; 5/26 Performance Added

Eager fans have bought up every seat for the rest of the run of the world premiere SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL, with tickets to the hit show now as hard to find as a Jane Austen heroine without a romantic secret. (more...)

Woman Joins LDS Church After Seeing THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway

THE BOOK OF MORMON has been described by its creators, SOUTH PARK juggernauts Trey Parker and Matt Stone, as 'making fun of and celebrating things at the same time,' so it might not come as a surprise to them that seeing the satirical smash hit led student Liza Morong, 21, to pick up a real copy of The Book of Mormon. (more...)

VJ John Bantay Departs Splash's Musical Mondays on 5/20

VJ John Bantay will play his final night at Spash's Musical Mondays next Monday May 20th after 10 smash years. Bantay leaves to join Avenue Q as stage manager. (more...)

BWW Exclusive: Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in The Muny's MARY POPPINS!

The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh's Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Mary Poppins the Musical is sponsored by Ameren. (more...)

ABC Unveils 2013-14 Primetime Schedule; AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D, TOY STORY Among New Entries

New series for the 2013-14 season are "Back in the Game," "Betrayal," "The Goldbergs," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Mind Games," "Mixology," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," "Super Fun Night," "Trophy Wife" and new alternative series "The Quest." (more...)

Steve Kazee, Rebecca Luker and More Set for 54 Below This Week

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more: (more...)

2013 Elliot Norton Award Winners Announced - A.R.T.'s PIPPIN, Andrea Martin, John Tiffany and More!

The 31st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony took place tonight, May 13 at ArtsEmerson's Paramount Center in Boston. Scroll down for the full list of winners! (more...)

New Image From Disney's FROZEN, Starring Bell & Menzel

Disney's forthcoming feature film FROZEN showcases two tremendous stage and screen stars in their first animated movie musical foray, namely Kristen Bell and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel. (more...)

Steve Cuden Releases BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations

Steve Cuden's new book BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations is a comprehensive guide that expertly breaks down musical storytelling into its basic components and explains how stories for hit musicals are created. It is now available on amazon.com. This how-to book by veteran storyteller and successful creator of musicals, Steve Cuden, is for both amateurs and professionals trying to create successful musicals. In addition to practical advice on what makes a good book for a musical, Steve breaks down 40 popular musical plays and films into beats, explaining what works and why. (more...)

PIPPIN's Anthony Wayne to Bring YOU MAKE ME FEEL MIGHTY REAL to Le Poisson Rouge, 6/30

Back to where it all started, the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK CITY, 'YOU MAKE ME FEEL, MIGHTY REAL: A SYLVESTER CONCERT ' Starring Anthony Wayne returns. The show comes bakc to NYC after sold-out runs in Miami and Washington, D.C.. Broadway Star Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, PRISCILLA; ANYTHING GOES [2011]) directs, sings, lives and breathes life as the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester live on Stage. Join in on June 30, 2013 for two shows, one night only, at 7pm and 10pm. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Anna Louizos on Her Fresh Take on DROOD's Set

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Anna Louizos, a nominee for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Check out what she had to say below! (more...)

BWW Flashback: 'Here's to the Night' - A Toast to JEKYLL & HYDE, Closing on Broadway Today

The new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, plays its final performance today, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway on April 5 and opened on April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's journey across the country and onto the Great White Way! (more...)

Denver Center Attraction Announces Nominees for The Bobby G Awards

Denver Center Attractions announces the 2013 nominees for The Bobby G Awards - the Colorado regional awards program for The National High School Musical Theater Awards. Fifteen public and private high schools in the seven Denver metro counties participated in the inaugural season. The awards ceremony, on May 30 at 7pm in The Seawell Grand Ballroom, includes performances from the shows nominated for outstanding overall production and honors outstanding achievements by students and educators made in the areas of performance, design, direction, choreography, technical production and overall production excellence. (more...)

2Cents Theatre Group to Stage RENT and PRIVATE EYES in Rep, Beg. 5/24

2Cents Theatre Group has announced its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent is set to open on Friday, May 24. Private Eyes by Steven Dietz, directed by Shaunessy Quinn, opens on Thursday, May 30, and it will run in repertory with Rent, through June 30 at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage in Hollywood. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/6

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 6! (more...)

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