BWW Interviews: The 2012-2013 Acting Up Stage Season with Mitchell Marcusby Kelly Cameron - May 8, 2012Acting Up Stage enjoyed a tremendously successful season last year, and they're aiming to top it with their latest offering which was announced a few weeks ago. Featuring a new Canadian musical and a much loved classic, Acting Up Stage's new season has something for everyone. BWW spoke to Artistic Director Mitchell Marcus about how he went about programming the season, how his company hopes to appeal to the next generation and what the secret to their success is. (more...)
FEBRUARY HOUSE's Gabriel Kahane Kacie Sheik & Julian Fleisher to Perform Joe's Pub Solo Shows, 6/4 & 6/11by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012The Public Theater is presenting the world premiere of February House, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, beginning today, May 8th in The Public’s Martinson Theater, and running through June 10th. Three stars of the show – composer and lyricist Gabriel Kahane, actress Kacie Sheik, and actor Julian Fleisher have all been tapped by Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater for solo performances this June. (more...)
Mackintosh Announces Full Cast of PHANTOM UK Tour - Earl Carpenter as Phantom, Katie Hall as Christineby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012Cameron Mackintosh announced today full casting for the spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs on 'A Broader Way' Charityby BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012Idina Menzel started her camp for girls, A Broader Way, in 2010 with husband Taye Diggs. In this video, Idina and Taye talk about what exactly A Broader Way is, and how it has impacted their lives. (more...)
CENTERSTAGE Welcomes E. Faye Butler, 5/17-20by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012After three wonderful seasons, CENTERSTAGE concludes our Cabaret Series with a return engagement of the phenomenal E. Faye Butler on May 17-20. E. Faye returns with an all-new act, “What a Difference a Diva Makes,” ready to bring raise the roof and bring down the curtain on our final Cabaret. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES on ABC Nightlineby Stage Tube - May 4, 2012Watch the special behind-the-scenes look at NEWSIES on ABC's Nightline below! NEWSIES is currently playing at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St) for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse last fall. (more...)
Full Cast Announced for THE NORMAL HEART Tour!by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show’s sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production, which features returning Broadway cast members Patrick Breen and Luke MacFarlane, among others. Presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth, The Normal Heart runs June 8-July 29, 2012 in the Kreeger Theater. (more...)
Tom Kitt, Marvin Hamilsch, Jeanine Tesori's STARS OF DAVID to Play Philadelphia Theatre Company This Fallby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012Philadelphia Theatre Company announces the world premiere of the new musical Stars of David to open its 2012-2013 season this fall. (more...)
BWW Reviews: E. Faye Butler in Concert at Center Stageby Charles Shubow - May 18, 2012Baltimore welcomes E. Faye Butler in her all-new act, "What a Difference a Diva Makes". (more...)
STAGE TUBE: In the Recording Studio with NEWSIES- 'The World Will Know'by Stage Tube - May 16, 2012NEWSIES is currently playing at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St) for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse last fall. IN the video below, go inside the recording studio with Jeremy Jordan and the rest of the cast as they perform 'The World Will Know.' (more...)
Breaking: NEWSIES Run on Broadway Is Now Open Ended!by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012Surprising no one following the show's grosses, it's just been announced NEWSIES, which opened on Broadway back in March for a limited run through August 19th will now officially be an open-ended run with tickets on sale through November 18, 2012 and group sales to January of 2013. The show received 8 Tony nominations earlier this month.
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PINKALICIOUS Extends Through 7/1 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Centerby BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL today announced extended performances at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center now on sale through July 1st, 2012 with performances Saturdays and Sundays at 11am. The show is appropriate for children ages 2 to 10. Tickets are $29.50 for regular seats and $49.50 for premium seats and can be purchased by visiting www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com or by calling (212) 579-0528. The Manhattan Movement & Arts Center is located at 248 West 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenue. (more...)
Hope Clarke Brings DIANA SANDS to Juneteenth Legacy Theatre, 5/15-20by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012Actress Diana Sands (1934-1973) refused to be bound by stereotypes. An African-American woman who knew full well the sting of prejudice, she constantly searched for roles with strength and dignity while battling the mindset of the entertainment establishment. Often overlooked today, her story and legacy will be told by Tony Award nominee Hope Clarke (Caroline or Change, Jelly's Last Jam) in the world premiere of Steve Willis' Diana Sands: A Certain Toughness of Spirit. Directed by Sue Lawless, the show begins performances May 15 at the Workshop Theatre Company's Jewel Box Theatre, at 312 West 36th Street, on the 4th floor. (more...)
David Bedella Begins Rehearsals for TORCH SONG TRILOGY - Premiere May 30by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012Rehearsals begin today, 30th April, for Harvey Fierstein’s acclaimed Torch Song Trilogy. The production will be directed by Douglas Hodge and will play at the Menier Chocolate Factory 30 May – 12 August. Full casting is confirmed as follows: David Bedella will be playing Arnold Beckoff, Joe McFadden will be playing Ed, Sara Kestelman will be playing Mrs Beckoff, Tom Harries will be playing Alan, Perry Millward will be playing David and Laura Pyper will be playing Laurel. (more...)
Stephanie Rothenberg, Edward Watts to Lead Guthrie Theatre's ROMAN HOLIDAY Musical; Opens 6/9by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012The Guthrie Theater today announced complete casting for the sparkling new musical Roman Holiday. This song-filled delight—based on the iconic 1953 Paramount Pictures film starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck—includes timeless music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Paul Blake. The production will play from June 9 – August 19 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage and features soul-stirring Porter standards like “Easy to Love,” “Just One of Those Things” and “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye.” Guthrie Associate Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany (1776, God of Carnage and A Streetcar Named Desire) will direct. (more...)
Kurt Peterson & Victoria Mallory Reunite in WHEN EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE Concert, 4/29by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in "When Everything Was Possible, A Concert (with comments)," for one night only, Sunday April 29th (7:30pm) at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues), as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band (Michael Rafter, Music Director), playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse (“Smash”). Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia. (more...)
Northlight Theatre Presents TITLE OF SHOW, May 4by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents [title of show] with music and lyric by Jeff Bowen and the book by Hunter Bell, directed by Peter Amster. The production runs May 4 – June 10, 2012 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. The press opening is on Friday, May 11, 2012. Tickets for [title of show],$25-60, are available by phone at 847.673.6300, or online at northlight.org. Young Adult tickets (25 and under) are $10 (one per person with valid ID). (more...)
Daryl Roth to Receive Hostetter-Habib Family and Harold Clurman Spirit Awards, 5/8 & 5/20by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012Theater producer Daryl Roth, who produced last season’s Tony Award-winning revival of The Normal Heart and has presented an unprecedented seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays on the stage, is set to receive two prestigious honors next month. The Family Equality Council will present Roth with the Hostetter-Habib Family Award for her continued support of the LGBT community. The presentation will take place at the organizations Night at the Pier event on May 8. Later in the month, at its Stella by Starlight Gala on May 20, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting will present Roth with The Harold Clurman Spirit Award “for courageous contribution to the culture of the city of New York and beyond.” Her fellow honorees at the Stella by Starlight Gala include Harry Belafonte, James Earl Jones, Ed Schultz, and Masa Tanaka. (more...)
Lynn Nottage, David Gallo et al. to Judge 4th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, 5/7by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2012Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth, President) and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the judges and guest performers for the 4th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition on Monday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event, which is free and open to the public, features high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Seattle performing monologues by the late, legendary American playwright. (more...)
Arden Theatre Presents Premiere of TULIPOMANIA: THE MUSICAL 5/24-6/01by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012Arden Theatre Company concludes its 2011/12 Season with the premiere of TULIPOMANIA: The Musical, with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Michael Ogborn. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen, this world premiere musical will run on the F. Otto Haas Stage from May 24-July 1, 2012. (more...)
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