Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Welcomes Cady Huffmanby BWW News Desk - May 9, 2012Cady Huffman, Tony Award winner for her performance as Ulla in The Producers, attended SILENCE! The Musical at PS122 this past Thursday, May 5th. (more...)
Exclusive InDepth InterView: Liza Minnelli Talks LIVE AT THE WINTER GARDEN, CABARET HD, Lady Gaga & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - May 7, 2012Four letters say it all: LIZA. Descended from Hollywood royalty - the only Academy Award winner with both parents recipients of the prize, as well; Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli - Liza Minnelli made her mark on show business first with her stupendous debut in 1965’s FLORA THE RED MENACE by a new songwriting team comprised of composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, and the rest is showbiz history. The fruitful musical marriage of the three over the next four decades would result in some of the finest achievements in all of entertainment, many featuring Ms. Minnelli, the peerless entertainer of a generation, as the central interpreter. FLORA THE RED MENACE to CABARET, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, THE ACT, THE RINK and beyond, the partnership between Liza Minnelli and Kander & Ebb has yielded some of the most spectacular and unforgettable songs ever written or performed and 2012 is a special year indeed to celebrate their many fine achievements. In addition to the long-awaited Blu-ray premiere of the iconic Bob Fosse film musical for which Liza won a Best Actress Oscar, CABARET - premiering in the HD format later this year to mark its fortieth anniversary - this week sees the hotly anticipated CD and digital premiere of one of her finest live recordings ever captured - LIZA MINNELLI LIVE AT THE WINTER GARDEN - completely remastered, with bonus tracks. Featuring a powerhouse performance by the central star at the very height of her astonishing abilities, the diverse catalog of material is woven together seamlessly and quite wonderfully by master director Bob Fosse and conductor/musical director Marvin Hamlisch - and that’s without even making mention of the tremendous original specialty songs penned by Kander & Ebb for the event, including a song sequel to “Liza With A Z”. Discussing all aspects of the LIVE AT THE WINTER GARDEN album and the new digital and CD release of it, Minnelli reminisces about the electric evening with her trademark style, wit, humor, insight and passion while also sharing anecdotes about noted collaborators Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb, John Kander, Charles Aznavour, Marvin Hamlisch and many more. In addition to all about LIVE AT THE WINTER GARDEN and its multitude of charms and riches, Minnelli and I also discuss the new HD remastering of CABARET and her personal opinion of it, having just viewed the pristine new print at its gala debut, and she also shares how she feels the film has held up in the forty years since its premiere and her remembrances from the set. Additionally, Minnelli offers her candid opinions on a host of topics ranging from her ultimate show business legacy to sizing up CABARET versus THE GODFATHER to her affection for pop superstar and devoted Liza fan Lady Gaga to thoughts on Laura Nyro, Stephen Sondheim - and much, much more! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Brad Garrett in ABC's New Comedy HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTSby Stage Tube - May 16, 2012ABC has released a trailer for the upcoming new comedy series HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE), starring Sarah Chalke, Rachel Eggleston, Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett. Get a sneak peek at the new series below! (more...)
ABC Unveils 2012 -13 Primetime Scheduleby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012ABC continues to set the industry standard for creative ingenuity, strong viewer retention and ratings success in primetime, delivering the No. 1 comedy ("Modern Family"), No. 1 drama ("Grey's Anatomy") and No. 1 freshman drama ("Once Upon a Time") this season in the key Adult 18-49 demographic. (more...)
Nominee Reactions: Phillip Boykin for PORGY AND BESS - 'Might Have to Have a Vodka Orange Juice'by BWW - May 1, 2012"I cannot believe it! This so outrageous! To be making my Broadway debut and to be nominated for a Tony Award... I sing and perform because I love it and I never even considered the awards or being nominated. I never even thought about it! This morning I was watching the news and they announced four categories and then cut back to the hosts. So I ran to my computer to look up who else was nominated and that was 10 or 15 minutes later. I didnt get any calls so I thought I didn't get anything. Then I watched the video and my name was the first one! My picture popped up and I started shaking. I might have to have a vodka orange juice. I'm going to breathe it in and take some time and evaluate my life and my career and thank all the people who helped me to get to this point. It's amazing that this is the mecca for performance and to be nominated out of all those people is a Big Deal."
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WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Columbus, 4/17-22by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2012WEST SIDE STORY is currently touring the country, and now stars Ross Lekites as Tony, Evy Ortiz as Maria, Michelle Aravena as Anita, Drew Foster as Riff and German Santiago as Bernardo. Also featured are Mike Boland as Schrank, Stephen DeRosa as Glad Hand, Jon Drake as Action, Wally Dunn as Krupke, Alexandra Frohlinger as Anybodys, Jay Garcia as Chino, Casey Garvin as Diesel, Nathan Keen as Big Deal, Harris Milgrim as Snowboy, John O'Creagh as Doc, Christopher Rice as Baby John, Clay Thomson as A-rab, along with Karolina Blonski, Alicia Charles, Lauryn Ciardullo, Dean Andre De Luna, Lori Ann Ferreri, Ryan Ghysels, Tim Hausmann, Nicole Hellman, Laura Irion, Thayne Jasperson, Gizel Jimenez, Eric Anthony Johnson, Patrick Ortiz, Kristen Paulicelli, Christie Portera, Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva, Alexandra Blake Redelico, Michael Scirrotto, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Dani Spieler, Jessica Swesey, Kathryn Lin Terza and Kirstin Tucker. (more...)
Exclusive InDepth InterView: Glenn Slater Discusses LOVE NEVER DIES, LEAP OF FAITH, SISTER ACT, TANGLED, New Musicals & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Mar 5, 2012Today we are talking to one of the busiest lyricists in show business, Glenn Slater. In the first part of our extensive discussion, besides discussing all aspects of the writing of LOVE NEVER DIES with Andrew Lloyd Webber and its West End debut, Slater also elaborated on the rewriting of the show and how this new Australian production and unprecedented in-theater presentation of it across the US is the ultimate realization of Lloyd Webber’s dream vision for the musical drama - something the Lord shared with me himself when he recently did this column. In addition to all about LOVE NEVER DIES, in this second half of our recent chat Slater and I also trace his career trajectory to date, with a focus on his recent collaborations with composer Alan Menken on the smash hit Disney animated film, TANGLED, along with the currently-running Broadway hit, SISTER ACT, and, the upcoming Spring opening of their new musical, LEAP OF FAITH, starring Raul Esparza, as well as their previous theatre venture, THE LITTLE MERMAID. Plus, Slater shines some light on his upcoming projects, which include a Dreamworks animated musical with Menken, as well as a stage collaboration with his wife, Wendy Leigh Wilf, titled BEATSVILLE - all of that and much, much more! (more...)
ABC Announces 2012 Comedy Series Development Guideby BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2012ABC details its 13 comedy pilots under consideration for next season. (more...)
CBS's LET'S MAKE A DEAL to Celebrate 500th Episode, 3/26by BWW
News Desk - Mar 26, 2012LET’S MAKE A DEAL, with host Wayne Brady, is offering traders the opportunity to walk away with $500,000 in cash as the show celebrates its 500th episode on Monday, March 26 on the CBS Television Network. (more...)
IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 9 Plays at Joe's Pub Tonightby BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012If It Only Even Runs A Minute 9 is the ninth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. (more...)
BWW Exclusive Blog: CLYBOURNE PARK Behind the Scenes: Day 4 (Part 2)by Clybourne Park - Mar 23, 2012When I arrived at tech on Thursday afternoon, the cast and creative team were working on the final scene of the play. That was the first day with the set and costumes for Act 2. The difference between the set and costumes in Act 1 and Act 2 is like night and day, more exactly 50 years. The set for both Acts has the same structure, where the stairs are, where the doors are, and where the windows are, but everything looks different. The walls are covered with different wallpaper and graffiti; the door to the basement has fallen off its hinges; the front door was wood and is now metal, and the large trunk that fell down the stairs looks like it aged 50 years, covered in rust. (more...)
Cariou, Korbich, Ellis & More Join IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 9 on 3/26by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2012The producers have just announced that added to the line-up are Tony Award winner Len Cariou, Eddie Korbich, Alex Ellis, Lindsay Nicole Chambers,
Lynne Wintersteller and more! (more...)
CBS's LET'S MAKE A DEAL to Celebrate 500th Episode, 3/26by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2012LET’S MAKE A DEAL, with host Wayne Brady, is offering traders the opportunity to walk away with $500,000 in cash as the show celebrates its 500th episode on Monday, March 26 on the CBS Television Network. (more...)
Review Roundup: CARRIE is Back on Stage! All the Reviews!by Review Roundups - Mar 1, 2012The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and officially opened tonight, March 1, 2012 Off-Broadway...Let's see what the critics had to say! (more...)
Gavin Creel, IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE and More Set for Joe's Pub in March & Aprilby BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2012Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events. For more information, follow the links below, or go to www.joespub.com. (more...)
WEST SIDE STORY Closes at The Fox Theatre 2/26by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012The tour of the Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to St. Louis. WEST SIDE STORY will close at The Fox Theatre on February 26, 2012. (more...)
BWW Reviews: DANI GIRLby Kelly Cameron - Feb 19, 2012Dani Girl opened last night at Theatre Passe Muraille after a successful run at Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre last year. Directed by the Toronto Star's Richard Ouzounian, the show about a nine year old girl battling leukemia stars Gabi Epstein, Jeff Madden, Jonathan Logan and Amanda Leblanc. Heartfelt, funny, poignant and touching, Dani Girl is a show that will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Best of all, it is an original and new musical, something the theatre community has been seeing less and less of. Overall, it is a celebration of life, love and the triumph of the human spirit. (more...)
InDepth InterView: Andrew Rannells Talks NY Pops JOURNEY ON Gala, BOOK OF MORMON, New TV Series & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Apr 30, 2012Today we are talking to one of the biggest new stars on Broadway who first burst onto the scene in HAIRSPRAY but has since carved out a place in the great pantheon of theatre history in creating the iconic lead role of Elder Price in the Broadway hit of the decade, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Andrew Rannells. One among many on the incredibly impressive list of performers at Monday night’s NY Pops JOURNEY ON gala at Carnegie Hall celebrating the music and lyrics of Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, Rannells joins many of the other accomplished Broadway/Hollywood crossover stars of modern Broadway as well as those who predominantly tread the boards. Illustrating his journey with the edgy and ribald musical smash THE BOOK OF MORMOM from workshop to Broadway, the Tony Awards and beyond, Rannells paints the picture of the show’s road to success and imparts his effervescent enthusiasm and all too apparent joy to be appearing in such a crowd-pleasing and joyous experience eight times a week. Additionally, Rannells shares his thoughts on the upcoming national tour starring Gavin Creel and whether or not there will be a MORMON film version sooner rather than later. Plus, Rannells gives also us the first look at his 21st century parenting and adoption-themed NBC pilot, THE NEW NORMAL, and outlines the finer points of the story, his character and the themes of the hotly anticipated new single-camera comedy series coming from the creator of GLEE, Ryan Murphy. That, his favorite Ahrens & Flaherty songs, favorite shows, future acting plans, what is currently on his iPod - all of that and much, much more! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Loretta Devine Talks WAITING TO EXHALE, CLIENT LIST, and More!by Stage Tube - Apr 20, 2012Stage and screen star Loretta Devine recently visited ABC's 'What's the Buzz,' where she chatted about her current projects, which include GREY'S ANATOMY, THE CLIENT LIST, and more. Additionally, Devine revealed that there is talk about making a sequel to 1995's 'Waiting to Exhale,' which she starred in with Whitney Houston. (more...)
Catch An Icon As WEST SIDE STORY Arrives at the Ohio Theatre Thru 4/22by Lisa Norris - Apr 18, 2012When the national touring production of WEST SIDE STORY made its way to the OHIO THEATER last night, I embraced the opportunity to re-visit this 1957 Arthur Laurents' adaptation of Shakespeare's "ROMEO AND JULIET" and experience the delight of what is truly timeless about classic musical theater. (more...)
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