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CHIMERICA Plays the Almeida Theatre, May 20- July 6

In an Almeida Theatre and Headlong co-production, Lyndsey Turner directs the World Premiere of Lucy Kirkwood's Chimerica. The production runs at the Almeida Theatre until 6 July 2013, with press night on 28 May. Set designs are by Es Devlin with costumes by Christina Cunningham, lighting by Tim Lutkin, sound by Carolyn Downing and video design by Finn Ross. (more...)

Blackman and Attwater To Star In UK Tour Of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Sam Attwater and Helena Blackman will star in a stunning new version of the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. (more...)

GMHC Presents A PART OF OUR WORLD: Honoring the Life and Lyrics of Howard Ashman, 6/3

On Monday, June 3, 2013, over a dozen Broadway performers will honor the life and lyrics of Howard Ashman at a concert for AIDS Walk New York, benefiting GMHC and 40 other AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area. Hosted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, the concert will feature songs with lyrics written by Ashman throughout his career, from his Oscar-winning work in Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, to lesser known gems from Smile and songs originally written for Aladdin. (more...)

Moonlight Stage Set to Open 2013 Summer Season with SOUTH PACIFIC, 6/26-7/13

Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13. (more...)

Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10

For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for “Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.” The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)

Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10

For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for 'Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.' The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)

Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10

For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for 'Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.' The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)

Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken Will Perform Together at D23 Expo 2013

For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for "Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook." The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)

NETworks Presentations Names New President- Orin Wolf

NETworks Presentations LLC's Founder and CEO Kenneth Gentry has just announced the addition of Orin Wolf to its executive staff. Effective July 1, 2013, Orin will join the company as President, with co-founder Scott W. Jackson serving as Chief Operating Officer and co-founder Seth Wenig as Executive Vice President - Production. Gentry will continue as Chief Executive Officer. (more...)

Photo Flash: Disney Theatrical Group's Thomas Schumacher and MARY POPPINS' Rachel Wallace at UNCSA Graduation

High school seniors of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) got the graduation ceremony of their dreams on Saturday, May 18, when Disney Theatrical Group President Thomas Schumacher delivered their commencement address, and the diplomas were presented by 'Mary Poppins' herself: UNCSA alumna Rachel Wallace. A 2009 college graduate, Wallace just completed a run in the national tour and the New Zealand company of the popular Disney show. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- PIPPIN's Mann & d'Amboise on Bringing the Classic Back to Broadway, Married Life, & More!

In the special interview below, husband and wife team Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise chatted about the show's journey to Broadway, Diane Paulus' new take on the musical, married life, and so much more. Click below to check it out! (more...)

Photo Flash: DreamWrights Awards Scholarships to Tanner Uffelman and Sarah Tyler

DreamWrights awarded the Ann Brougher Noll Memorial Scholarship to Tanner Uffelman and Sarah Tyler on May 19, 2013. (more...)

Dazzling, New Live Show 'Mickey and the Magical Map' Opens May 25 in Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park

Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer's map in 'Mickey and the Magical Map,' the all-new live show coming to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park May 25. (more...)

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Become Chicago's Longest-Running Broadway Musical, May 26

Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago. (more...)

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 Leads 'First Wave' of TEEN CHOICE 2013 Nominees

TEEN CHOICE 2013 will once again break into summer and celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, August 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" leads the TEEN CHOICE 2013 nominees with seven nominations. (more...)

Scoop: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on THE CW - Thursday, June 13, 2013

Get all the scoop on Beauty and the Beast, airing on THE CW on Thursday, June 13, 2013! (more...)

John Barrowman to Host ABC's SING YOUR FACE OFF; Debbie Gibson Joins as Judge

According to EW.com, John Barrowman (Torchwood, Arrow) will host ABC's new singing competition series Sing Your Face Off. Pop star Debbie Gibson has also signed on as a judge, alongside SNL's Darrell Hammond. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Klea Blackhurst, Ashley Brown & Cast of Goodspeed's HELLO DOLLY! Meets the Press

Dolly looks swell as ever as Goodspeed Musicals brings everyone's favorite meddlesome matchmaker to its main stage. Hello, Dolly! will run from June 28 - September 8 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be July 17, 2013.Leading the cast in the role of Dolly Levi will be cabaret diva Klea Blackhurst. Ms. Blackhurst is best known for her award-winning tribute to Ethel Merman, Everything the Traffic Will Allow, which she has performed in venues across the U.S. and in London. She was most recently seen in Happy Huntingat The York Theatre. She also created the role of Miss Lemon in the new musical The Nutty Professor, which premiered this past summer in Nashville. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and you can check out complete photo coverage from the festivities below! (more...)

BWW TV: She's Lookin' Swell! Klea Blackhurst and Cast of Goodspeed's HELLO DOLLY Meets the Press; Plus a Performance Preview!

Dolly looks swell as ever as Goodspeed Musicals brings everyone's favorite meddlesome matchmaker to its main stage. Hello, Dolly! will run from June 28 - September 8 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be July 17, 2013.Leading the cast in the role of Dolly Levi will be cabaret diva Klea Blackhurst. Ms. Blackhurst is best known for her award-winning tribute to Ethel Merman, Everything the Traffic Will Allow, which she has performed in venues across the U.S. and in London. She was most recently seen in Happy Huntingat The York Theatre. She also created the role of Miss Lemon in the new musical The Nutty Professor, which premiered this past summer in Nashville. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say and catch a performance preview below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: John Cranko's ONEGIN at American Ballet Theatre

John Cranko's Onegin was recently presented by American Ballet Theatre. As I expected, the reviews weren't great. It seems Cranko never commands much respect over here. The reviews all describe the work in the same way: empty, boring, sleep-inducing. But I don't agree. Sure, the ballet could be shortened, but aren't there many ballets like that. One thing it does offer: wonderful acting parts for dancers. (more...)

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