It's Tony Sunday! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More - Live Coverage Starts 10am!by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 9, 2013It's today! The 2013 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond! (more...)
2013 Tony Awards Winners List - KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF, VANYA & SONYA Take Top Prizes and More!by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 9, 2013We'll be updating the Tony winners all night long in real-time, including the pre-show and during the commercials creative awards. Keep refreshing for updates! (more...)
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Casts for TRIBES, SIDEWAYS and NEVA, Summer 2013by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013La Jolla Playhouse has announced the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of Tribes (June 25 - July 21 in the Mandell Weiss Forum), Sideways (July 16 - August 18 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre) and Neva (June 26 - 30 in the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre). (more...)
It's Almost Tony Night! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 7, 2013It's here! The 2012 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight, June 10 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond! (more...)
Jim Henson Company and Penguin Young Readers Grou To Launch 'The Dark Crystal' Author Questby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013The Jim Henson Company and Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, are reaching out to fans and fantasy writers to enter The Dark Crystal Author Quest, an online contest that will award one winner with a $10,000 contract to write the first book in a new young adult series based on the world of the classic fantasy film. (more...)
Performance Network Theatre Looks to Indiegogo to Raise Money for Children's Theatre Networkby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013Performance Network Theatre has accepted the challenge to raise $4 thousand in 30 days to acquire new sound equipment for the Children's Theatre Network. The fundraiser is available for viewing on the crowdsourcing website, Indiegogo at http://igg.me/at/letourvoicesbeheard/x/815274 now through July 12, 2013.? (more...)
La Jolla Playhouse Extends SIDEWAYS Through 8/25by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse announces a week-long extension for the run of its upcoming production of Sideways, by Rex Pickett, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots). The show will now run in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 16 through August 25. (more...)
InDepth InterView: Carolee Carmello Talks NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, Plus SCANDALOUS, SMASH, TUCK EVERLASTING & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Jun 15, 2013Today we are talking to an exceptionally accomplished actress known for her many leading and featured roles in a number of illustrious musical theatre properties - among them, part of the original Broadway casts of FALSETTOS, CITY OF ANGELS, PARADE, LESTAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SCANDALOUS and many more - the gifted and genuine Carolee Carmello. Discussing many aspects of originating roles in those aforementioned shows as well as her replacement gigs in everything from KISS ME, KATE to SISTER ACT and MAMMA MIA!, Carmello sheds some light on her process in bringing such a striking series of characters to life onstage eight times a week, including creating roles Off-Broadway in ELEGIES, HELLO AGAIN and JOHN & JEN. Additionally, Carmello shares stories from the set of NBC's musical drama series SMASH as well as comments on other potential roles she would like to pursue someday. Most importantly, Carmello previews her highly anticipated performance at this Monday night's NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS and comments upon her affection for the iconic Ms. Garland. Plus, Carmello shares behind-the-scenes stories involving many of her notable collaborators and inspirations such as William Finn, Stephen Sondheim, Kathie Lee Gifford and she also expresses enthusiasm for her upcoming turn in the new musical TUCK EVERLASTING, set to premiere later this season. All of that, early Broadway and touring memories from CHESS, LES MISERABLES, CITY OF ANGELS, observations on the newly-released SCANDALOUS cast recording and much, much more in this career-spanning conversation. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Jayne Houdyshell, Will Rogers and More in Westport Country Playhouse's THE SHOW-OFFby BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013Westport Country Playhouse stages the classic comedy, 'The Show-Off,' described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing now through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
Film Society of Lincoln Center Announes Advisory Board Membersby Movies News Desk - Jun 13, 2013The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Jaeger-LeCoultre announced today select members of their Advisory Board for the new Filmmaker In Residence initiative at a dinner (more...)
Prospect Theater Announces $20 Ticket Lottery for UNLOCK'D; Talkback with Carner & Gregor Set for 6/19by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013Prospect Theater Company will offer a $20 ticket lottery for their upcoming Off-Broadway production of UNLOCK'D. Performances begin June 16, 2013 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street project. (more...)
Pittsburgh CLO to Present Kopit & Yeston's PHANTOM, 6/21-30by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013Audiences will be mesmerized by the classic score in Kopit & Yeston's Phantom June 21- 30 at the Benedum Center. Phantom is back by popular demand and will feature an incredible cast comprised of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans. (more...)
BAREFOOT BOY WITH CHEEK Recording with Jenn Colella, Max von Essen & Robert Lenzi Set for Free Digital Downloadby BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013UnsungMusicalsCo. (UMC), in a collaboration with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, will record three songs from the little-known 1947 musical comedy Barefoot Boy With Cheek featuring performances by Jenn Colella (Chaplin, Closer Than Ever), Max von Essen(Evita, Death Takes a Holiday) and Robert Lenzi (South Pacific, Hello Again). UMC's recordings will be released for free digital download on the New York Public Library's website as part of its Musical of the Month blog series, which recently featured UMC's reconstruction of the Barefoot Boy libretto. The musical has never received a cast album. (more...)
Santiago Loza, Matias Piñeiro and More Set for Film Society of Lincoln Center's Latinbeat 2013 Lineup, 7/12-21by Movies News Desk - Jun 12, 2013The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for this year's edition of Latinbeat, July 12-21. Opening Night launches with LA PAZ by prolific Argentinian filmmaker, Santiago Loza, who has showcased his work at the festival since 2000, and is also an influential playwright in the indie theater scene of Buenos Aires. This year's lineup also includes the previously announced retrospective of filmmaker, Matias Piñeiro, who will screen his films THE STOLEN MAN and THEY ALL LIE during the festival while simultaneously theatrically opening VIOLA and ROSALINDA at the Film Society of Lincoln Center on July 12th. (more...)
Centenary Stage to Present Frank Ferrante's AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO, 7/13by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013The one and only Groucho Marx was an unforgettable figure in this country's history. The New York Times summed up this comedic genius as 'America's most gifted funny man.' This summer, Centenary Stage Company welcomes the performer that has been recognized and applauded world-wide for his ability to embody this legend. Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante brings back the classic laughs of the black and white era, in his popular touring show An Evening with Groucho Saturday, July 13th at 8 pm at the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center. (more...)
Peter Cambor and More Join Commonwealth Shakespeare's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing July 6 - 28, 2013, performances are free and open to the public. (more...)
The Young Presidents and More Set for 1st Annual Music Cures Benefit at The Cutting Room, 7/25by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013On July 25th at The Cutting Room in New York City, a poignant glimpse into the life of Glen Campbell will be shared when James Keach, producer of the Oscar winning 'Walk the Line,' presents a clip from his forthcoming documentary on superstar Campbell, who recently announced his battle with Alzheimer's. Campbell's children, Ashley and Shannon Campbell, will open the evening with their band Victoria Ghost, and headliners The Young Presidents -featuring Mitch Kaneff and Jake Hertzog - will perform songs from their latest album. Joining them will be rock luminaries Ivan Neville, Anton Fig, Blondie Chaplin, Corey Glover, Adam Ezraand others. (more...)
Breaking: A CHRISTMAS STORY to Play Theater at Madison Square Gardenby BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013Most people expected after last night's Tony Awards that A CHRISTMAS STORY would be headed back to Broadway, but it turns out that they had a slightly different plan in mind. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Josh Groban versetzt Frankfurter Publikum in Begeisterungby Iris Moebius - Jun 10, 2013Josh Groban in derzeit mit seinem aktuellen Album All That Echos auf Tour durch die USA und Europa. Dabei machte er auch vier Stopps in Deutschland, zuletzt in der Alten Oper Frankfurt am vergangenen Samstag. (more...)
A CHRISTMAS STORY to Launch Limited Runs in Boston & Hartford This Novemberby BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013The producers of A Christmas Story, The Musical, have announced that the three-time Tony nominated production will return for the holiday season with engagements at the The Bushnell in Hartford, CT (November 12-17) and The Wang Theatre in Boston, MA (November 20 - December 8) before returning to New Yorkat The Theater at Madison Square Garden (December 11 – 29). Tickets are now on sale for the New York engagement. Single tickets for the general public go on sale for the Boston engagement June 16, and for the Hartford engagement on September 9. (more...)
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