Christopher Sutton to Lead BUDDY at Walnut Street Theatre; Opens 5/23by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2012Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway’s sensational BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Directed and choreographed by Casey Hushion, the rock n’ roll explosion begins previews on May 15th, opens on May 23rd and runs through July 15th on the WST Mainstage. (more...)
Alfie Boe's Royal Festival Hall Concert to Air on PBS in Juneby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012Alfie Boe, best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the 25th anniversary stage show of Les Misérables, showcases his mesmerizing and outstanding voice in a concert filmed during his latest sold-out tour. ALFIE BOE: LIVE FROM THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, LONDON is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning June 2, 2012 (check local listings). (more...)
Brian d'Arcy James to Bring Solo Concert to 54 Below, 6/26-30by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012Two Time Tony Nominee Brian d’Arcy James, who stars on NBC’s Smash and is appearing this May on The Big C on Showtime, announced today that he will be performing a week of concerts at the new space 54 Below from June 26 – June 30th. (more...)
Arsht Center Presents City Theatre's SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVALby Beau Higgins - May 3, 2012The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents City Theatre’s 17th annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, South Florida’s fast and furiously fun program of the nation's hottest short plays, staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 1-17, 2012. Under the new direction of Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, the sizzling 17th season of the company’s acclaimed SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL features fifteen performances of ten original short plays – some raucous, others innovative and poignant, but with the ultimate goal to make audiences laugh.
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CHICAGO Welcomes Back Terra C. MacLeod and Roz Ryan, 5/7by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012On Monday, May 7, 2012, revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomes the return Terra C. MacLeod as merry murderess Velma Kelly and Roz Ryan as Cook County jail Matron "Mama" Morton. (more...)
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Brian d'Arcy James Uncut Part 1: Talks SMASH, Industrials, NYC Concert & More!by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 22, 2012In a special two-parter, we bring you an exclusive chat with Smash star and Shrek himself, Brian d'Arcy James, one of Broadway's favorite leading men for nearly two decades. In Part 1, featured below, Brian gets candid about Smash, his early days starring in industrials, and his upcoming concert at the brand new Manhattan performance space, 54 Below. Be sure to tune in soon for Part 2, as Brian takes us through his theatrical career. (more...)
Photo Flash: Christopher Sutton et al. in BUDDY at Walnut Street Theatreby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway’s BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY. Directed and choreographed by Casey Hushion, the show began previews on May 15th and opens on May 23rd, running through July 15th on the WST Mainstage. Christopher Sutton (Buddy), says this is the first time in the history of the Walnut Street Theatre that the same actor has played the same role twice. Sutton plays opposite his wife Lyn Philistine as Maria Elena. See photos of the couple and the rest of the cast on stage below! (more...)
Freddie Mercury Hologram Coming to West End's WE WILL ROCK YOUby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012According to the BBC, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury will be making a return to the stage the West End production of WE WILL ROCK YOU- via hologram. Mercury, who passed away in 1991, will appear in an optical illusion for the show's upcoming 10th anniversary. Queen's Brian May told the BBC that the hologram "is something we've looked at ourselves but I think probably for a show that runs eight shows a week it's not really quite practical." (more...)
Dave Willetts & Marti Webb to Star in 42ND STREET UK Tour from Juneby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012West End stars Dave Willetts (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Cats, Ragtime, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Marti Webb (Blood Brothers, Tell Me On a Sunday, Evita, Cats) will join forces to headline the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street as it embarks on a national tour of the UK from 1st June 2012, playing 23 venues to the end of the year. (more...)
Barbara Walsh to Lead Alpine Theatre Project's MASTER CLASS, 6/15-24by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012Tony Award nominee and Broadway veteran, Barbara Walsh, will bring Terrence McNally’s Master Class back to its birthplace when she portrays legendary opera diva, Maria Callas, in a production of the play at Alpine Theatre Project (ATP) in Whitefish, Montana June 15 -24. The Tony Award winning play was originally developed at “The Gathering” playwriting conference in nearby Bigfork, MT in the early 1990’s. ATP’s production will be the first professional production of the play in the area. It will be directed by David Ackroyd. (more...)
InDepth InterView: Brian D'Arcy James Talks SMASH Season Finale, THE BIG C, 54 Below Concert & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - May 12, 2012Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld’s ongoing interview series with the stars and creative team of NBC’s hit musical drama series SMASH with a Broadway/Hollywood leading man who first made his mark on the stage creating a role in the Tony Award-winning TITANIC after having appeared in Blood Brothers and CAROUSEL and who has since starred in productions as diverse as SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, NEXT TO NORMAL, SHREK and many more - the jovial and multi-talented Brian d'Arcy James. Discussing all aspects of his role on SMASH as well as cluing us in on what we can expect from Monday’s highly awaited season finale, d'Arcy James and I also take a look back at his career onstage thus far and he shares fond recollections of working on TITANIC, SWEET SMELL, SHREK, NEXT TO NORMAL, TIME STANDS STILL and THE WILD PARTY Off-Broadway as well as offers his observations of his collaborators and co-stars in each endeavor. Plus, Brian also reveals his other current TV project: his character arc on Showtime’s dramedy THE BIG C, starring his TIME STANDS STILL co-star Laura Linney and previous John Benjamin Hickey, that begins this Sunday and continues through the rest of this month. Additionally, we also discuss his upcoming 54 Below concerts June 26-30 - as well as his thoughtful and candid opinions on some of his favorite songwriters and his own songs. Plus, comments on his film roles in HBO's GAME CHANGE, FRIENDS WITH KIDS, an upcoming short film - and much, much more! (more...)
Barbara Walsh Joins Valerie Harper in MY MOTHER, MY SISTER & ME Reading; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012The Peccadillo Theater Company announced complete casting today for the sold out industry reading of Sherri Heller’s new comedy MY MOTHER, MY SISTER & ME, starring Valerie Harper, this Monday, May 14th at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street). The presentation will be directed by OBIE Award winner, Dan Wackerman. Along with Valerie Harper, the cast will feature Marcelo Pereira, Anthony Reimer, Randy Schein, Barbara Walsh, Zoe Winters and Remy Zaken. (more...)
Patina Miller, Heidi Blickenstaff, et al. Set for FIRST YOU DREAM at Kennedy Centerby BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for its production of First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb in the Eisenhower Theater June 8 to July 1, 2012. The musical revue will star Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Alan H. Green, Leslie Kritzer, Patina Miller, and Matthew Scott. Originally produced at Signature Theatre in Virginia and co-conceived by David Loud and Eric Schaeffer, the production features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and will be directed by Eric Schaeffer. Jon Kalbfleisch will conduct the 22-piece Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Press opening night is Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)
Amicus Productions Presents PRELUDE TO A KISS, 4/12-21by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2012Amicus Productions presents this mystical romantic comedy at Fairview Library Theatre, running April 12-14, 19-21 at 8 p.m. and April 14 and 15 at 2p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $18 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. For tickets or information, call 416-860-6176. All seating is reserved. (more...)
SpeakEasy Stage Company Presents XANADU, 5/11-6/9by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012Beginning May 11, SpeakEasy Stage presents the Boston Premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy XANADU. This acclaimed show will be the company’s 100th production and opens May 11. (more...)
Dundalk Community Theatre Presents ALL SHOOK UP, 5/4-13by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2012Dundalk Community Theatre brings to stage the new musical comedy, set in the 1950’s and based on the music of Elvis Presley: ALL SHOOK UP, from May 4 to May 13. (more...)
Arsht Center Presents City Theatre's SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVALby Beau Higgins - Apr 28, 2012The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents City Theatre’s 17th annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, South Florida’s fast and furiously fun program of the nation's hottest short plays, staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 1-17, 2012. Under the new direction of Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, the sizzling 17th season of the company’s acclaimed SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL features fifteen performances of ten original short plays – some raucous, others innovative and poignant, but with the ultimate goal to make audiences laugh.
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Arsht Center Presents City Theatre's SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVALby Beau Higgins - Apr 26, 2012The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents City Theatre’s 17th annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, South Florida’s fast and furiously fun program of the nation's hottest short plays, staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 1-17, 2012. Under the new direction of Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, the sizzling 17th season of the company’s acclaimed SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL features fifteen performances of ten original short plays – some raucous, others innovative and poignant, but with the ultimate goal to make audiences laugh.
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Arsht Center Presents City Theatre's SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVALby Beau Higgins - Apr 19, 2012The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents City Theatre’s 17th annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL, South Florida’s fast and furiously fun program of the nation's hottest short plays, staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 1-17, 2012. Under the new direction of Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, the sizzling 17th season of the company’s acclaimed SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL features fifteen performances of ten original short plays – some raucous, others innovative and poignant, but with the ultimate goal to make audiences laugh.
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Birmingham Hippodrome to Host PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, PORGY & BESS, & More in 2012/13by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2012The Birmingham Hippodrome today announced full season information for its forthcoming 2012/13 season, which includes Cape Town Opera's PORGY AND BESS and Cameron Mackintosh's new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE KING AND I, WONDERFUL TOWN, DIRTY DANCING, SISTER ACT and Blood Brothers. (more...)
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