STAGE TUBE: Portland Actor Isaac Lamb's 'Lip-Dub' Marriage Proposal Goes Viralby Stage Tube - May 26, 2012On Wednesday, May 23, Portland actor Isaac Lamb got together 60 friends to propose to his girlfriend, Amy Frankel, through "live lip-dub" to the song "Marry You." Watch the video below! (more...)
JCS Broadway: This One's Got Swag, And Three Filipinos In Itby Oliver Oliveros - May 25, 2012My first dose of musical theater was through my uncle’s old screechy phonograph recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s hippie, loud, angst-laden rock musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” (JCS). The classic stage hit, which was originally a concept album before evolving into a full-blown Broadway musical that follows the passion and death of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, had completed its three-year run on Broadway (1971-1973), and its first commercial movie release (1973) by the time I got to experience JCS’s electrifying, personally-impactful songs in the ‘80s though. So when the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Toronto, Canada announced late last year that its critically-acclaimed, deemed revolutionary production of JCS, directed by Tony winner Des McAnuff, was coming to Broadway, I was delighted to hear the news; and more so when I learned that three Filipino-Canadian musical theater artists – brothers Julius and Jason Sermonia, and Laurin Padolina – are part of the show.
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Daniel Berryman, Aaron C. Finley, Naomi Morgan & More to Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's RENT, 7/21-8/19by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012It’s a brand new season of love this summer when The 5th Avenue Theatre brings a bold and innovative production of RENT to the stage. Fresh from his smash success with First Date, Bill Berry directs this electrifying new staging of Jonathan Larson’s modern rock-opera classic. A cast of Seattle’s young rising theater stars, featuring Daniel Berryman, Aaron C. Finley, Naomi Morgan, Jerick Hoffer, Ryah Nixon, and Andi Alhadeff will take center stage, belting hits including “La Vie Boheme,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” “One Song Glory,” and “Rent.” Based on the Puccini opera La bohème, the hit musical premiered in 1996 to instant acclaim, and swept a host of theater awards — the Tony, the Obie, and the Pulitzer. (more...)
RED VELVET CAKE WAR By Jones, Hope and Wooten Coming Up At Barter Theatreby Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 2012Barter Theatre promises that a craving for a good, family-centered Southern comedy will be satisfied—even if you leave the theatre hankering for a certain baked confection—in the upcoming production of The Red Velvet Cake War, running May 31-August 18 at Barter Theatre Main Stage. (more...)
THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Paul Whitty!by BWW - May 25, 2012Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on!
In this next edition, we caught up with Paul Whitty, who is starring as 'Billy' in ONCE- currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Theatre! (more...)
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: QUINN ALEXISby Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 2012Who's who in Tennessee theater? Sometimes, without a program in your hand, it’s difficult to know who’s playing whom—hence, our newest feature: Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot...featuring some of the Volunteer State's best-known—or soon-to-be-known all over the freakin’ world—thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look so damn good? We’re gonna tell ya…Today’s actor/subject/model is the lovely and talented Quinn Alexis, photographed by Maria Peterson. (more...)
Music-Theatre Group Features Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, 6/7by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012Music-Theatre Group has announced a special interview with Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, to be moderated by Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group) on Thursday, June 7th at the Dimenna Center for Classical Music (450 W. 37th Street between 9th and 10th) at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 19-25by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: GODSPELL sings Schwartz, Paper Mill preps ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, New Dramtists honor Bernadette, and so much more! (more...)
Theatre at The Center Announce LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/12-8/19, Munster - Directed by Stacey Flasterby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012Inspired by the blockbuster 1960 Roger Corman film, the monster musical hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS comes to Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, July 12 through August 19. One of the longest-running musicals Off-Broadway, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS features a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin"). Theatre at the Center’s production, boasting glorious refurbishments of the plants from the original New York production, will be directed and choreographed by Stacey Flaster. (more...)
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at Inside Broadway's Beacon Awards, 6/4by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Company and Cry-Baby on Broadway, and an Inside Broadway alum from their past touring production of On the Town) will perform at Inside Broadway’s 2012 Broadway Beacon Awards, being held at 6:00PM on Monday, June 4th, 2012 at the Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Broadway Hotel-Times Square at 145 West 44th Street. (more...)
BWW TV: Preview Paper Mill's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - Lynn Ahrens, Thomas Kail, Syesha Mercado and More!by BroadwayWorld TV - May 23, 2012BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you video interviews and performance footage from yesterday's Once On This Island press preview at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse. (more...)
Cortland Rep Announces Pavilion Award Nominations for High-School Theaterby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced the nominees for their tenth annual “Pavilion Awards” which recognize Outstanding Achievement in local high school theatre. For the sixth year, First Niagara Bank serves as the Corporate Sponsor for this program, which allows for many categories within the musical and non-musical genres. Musicals in consideration were held at the Cortland, Dryden, Groton, Homer, McGraw and Tully High Schools. Non-musical plays were also presented at Cortland, Homer and Tully. (more...)
Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin & Burke Moses in Arena Stage's THE MUSIC MAN- Production Shots!by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's production of MerEdith Wilson's The Music Man, helmed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, stars Kate Baldwin (Tony Award nominee for Broadway's Finian's Rainbow) as Marian the librarian, joined by Burke Moses (original Gaston in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast) as Harold Hill. The Music Man runs through July 22, 2012 in the Fichandler Stage. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots of Burke Moses and Kate Baldwin in action below! (more...)
Photo Coverage: Thomas Kail, Stephen Flaherty et al. Preview Paper Mill's ONCE ON THIS ISLANDby Jennifer Broski - May 22, 2012Today, May 22, Paper Mill Playhouse hosted a performance preview for its new production of Once On This Island at The New 42nd Street Studios (229 W 42nd Street, 7th Floor). BroadwayWorld was there and brings you stills from the event, featuring Thomas Kail, Bradley Rapier, Syesha Mercado, Stephen Flaherty and more. Check out the photos below! (more...)
Photo Flash: Georgia Stitt, Susan Egan et al. Perform at Birdland!by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012The Broadway at Birdland series was proud to present both Susan Egan, Tony-nominated for her performance as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Georgia Stitt, the award-winning theatrical composer, in concert together. The duo sang about and discussed their shared passions in an evening of new music and re-conceived classics that touched upon every aspect of their modern, multi-tasking lives! Susan was even subjected to an impromptu voice lesson from renowned and reviled vocal coach/YouTube superstar, Miranda Sings. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Meet the NEWSIES- Kara Lindsay (Katharine)by Stage Tube - May 22, 2012NEWSIES is now in previews at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. The musical, featuring a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman, and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), will open on March 29th.
In the video below, meet one of the characters from the show- Katherine, played by Kara Lindsay! (more...)
BYE, BYE, BIRDIE Runs June 1-17 at Dickson's Renaissance Centerby Jeffrey Ellis - May 21, 2012Bye Bye Birdie—conjuring up memories of Elvis Presley and the fan fervor that greeted a lot of musical acts in the 1950s and ‘60s—takes center stage at Dickson’s Renaissance Center in June as the Renaissance Players present the musical theater classic June 1-17. (more...)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces The Inaugural Blumey Awards Winnersby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012The first annual Blumenthal Performing Arts High School Musical Theater Awards culminated Sunday, May 20, at a gala award celebration where winners in 13 categories were announced and nominees for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Musical performed live on stage at the Belk Theater. The Blumey Awards were presented by Wells Fargo. (more...)
CRT's MAN OF LA MANCHA, Featuring Terrence Mann, Alix Paige, et al., Opens 6/7by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) launches its 2012 Nutmeg Summer Series with Man of La Mancha, running June 7 – 16 in the intimate Harriett S. Jorgensen Theatre (lower Jorgensen Auditorium) on the UConn campus, Storrs. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Andy Samberg & Chris Parnell Visit SISTER ACT in SNL's LAZY SUNDAY 2by Stage Tube - May 20, 2012As a follow-up to their very first "Lazy Sunday" SNL Digital Short, Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell have revealed "Lazy Sunday 2" in which they visit Broadway's SISTER ACT. Watch the video below! (more...)
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