UNPLUGGED IN to Premiere at Theatre Row, 5/25by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2012UNPLUGGED IN, Brian Pracht’s new drama about three friends trying to connect at the end of the world, will receive its world premiere at New York City’s Theatre Row in a production directed by Michelle Bossy, the Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages. Performances begin May 25. (more...)
Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for WHEN YOU BELIEVE Stephen Schwartz Tributeby BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz was honored and presented with with Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz on May 19 in Palm Springs. The event was held in the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and featured a conversation with Schwartz as well as performances of his stage and movie musical hits. Directed and moderated by Scott Logsdon (Les Miserables), the evening included performances from Tony nominee Andrea McArdle (Annie), Hunter Parrish (Broadway's Godspell revival and Showtime's "Weeds"), Kate Flannery (NBC's "The Office"), Pamla Vale Abramson, Melissa Batalles, Garrett Hoy, Ben Reece, Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof) and Laura L.Thomas. Joel Baker was the musical director and accompanist. See photos of the stars performing on stage below! (more...)
Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Cast Sings the Songs of Stephen Schwartz - Corbin Bleu & More!by Jennifer Broski - May 25, 2012Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker’s Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, “Pocahontas”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “The Prince of Egypt”, “Enchanted” and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below. (more...)
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 19-25by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: GODSPELL sings Schwartz, Paper Mill preps ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, New Dramtists honor Bernadette, and so much more! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: GODSPELL Cast Sings Schwartz at Joe's Pub!by Stage Tube - May 24, 2012Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker’s Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, “Pocahontas”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “The Prince of Egypt”, “Enchanted” and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.
Check out highlights fro the concert below! (more...)
@westendproducer's #SEARCHFORATWITTERSTAR Set for West End Stage July 9 - Louise Dearman to Judgeby BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012#searchforatwitterstar, the online talent competition being run by the Twitter phenomenon @westendproducer, is being brought to the West End stage. With hundreds of entries to the talent search via Youtube and Twitter, 10 Finalists - five male and five female - will battle it out in a live final to become a potential Leading Lady and Leading Man of the West End, at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, on Monday 9th July. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Honors Stephen Schwartzby Stage Tube - May 17, 2012Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz will be honored with Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz May 19 in Palm Springs. The 8 PM event, which will be held in the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, will feature a conversation with Schwartz as well as performances of his stage and movie musical hits.
Check out a preview of the event below! (more...)
APAC's THE SECRET GARDEN Extends thru May 26by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) has just announced a new closing date of May 26th for its production of THE SECRET GARDEN. The show reunites the creative team behind their The Human Comedy and Children of Eden with THE SECRET GARDEN, musical staging by Christine O’Grady, musical directed by Jeffrey Campos and directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at APAC's THE SECRET GARDENby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) reunites the creative team behind their The Human Comedy and Children of Eden with THE SECRET GARDEN, musical staging by Christine O’Grady, musical directed by Jeffrey Campos and directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. (more...)
BWW TV: Behind-the-Scenes of APAC's THE SECRET GARDEN with Jennifer Evans & Moreby BroadwayWorld TV - May 16, 2012THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER reunites the creative team behind their The Human Comedy and Children of Eden with THE SECRET GARDEN, musical staging by Christine O’Grady, musical directed by Jeffrey Campos and directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. Check out the production in rehearsal and go behind the scenes below! (more...)
10th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater Announces Nominees - Ceremony June 4by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012The 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theatre will celebrates its tenth anniversary by bringing previous recipients back to the stage to present the next generation of musical theater stars with awards and accolades. The acclaimed program, sponsored by Wells Fargo, is a high school version of the Tony Awards, and allows theater students from across Washington to meet, celebrate, and honor the exceptional musical theater productions presented during the 2011-12 school year. The 5th Avenue Awards will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 4, at The 5th Avenue Theatre. (more...)
Brian Pracht's UNPLUGGED IN to Premiere at Theatre Row, 5/25by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012UNPLUGGED IN, Brian Pracht’s new drama about three friends trying to connect at the end of the world, will receive its world premiere at New York City’s Theatre Row in a production directed by Michelle Bossy, the Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages. Performances begin May 25. (more...)
WHEN YOU BELIEVE: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz Set for 5/19, Palm Springsby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz will be honored with Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz May 19 in Palm Springs. (more...)
A DREAM ACROSS THE OCEAN, A New British Musical to Make Premiere at Ashcroft Theatre, 8/11 -8/12by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012A DREAM ACROSS THE OCEAN is a musical that celebrates the faith and determination of the West Indian Pentecostal community who were part of the Windrush generation that came to Britain during the 1940’s 50’s and 60's. It will get its world premiere at The Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August, 2012.
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Sandra Turley Releases Debut Albumby BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012Les Miserables Broadway star Sandra Turley released her debut album featuring a collection of popular musical hits. She teamed up with Shadow Mountain Records to produce the self-titled album Sandra Turley: On Broadway. (more...)
GODSPELL Cast Sings Stephen Schwartz at Joe's Pub, 5/23by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012On May 23, the company of Godspell will celebrate their Academy Award- winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert. Expect songs from Schwartz projects like Pippin, Wicked, The Baker’s Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, “Pocahontas”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “The Prince of Egypt”, “Enchanted” and more. (more...)
Charlie Clements Leads New FAITH First London Revival 5/23-6/16by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012Multi award-winning former EastEnders actor Charlie?Clements leads the cast in the first major London revival of Meredith Oakes's FAITH since its Royal?Court premiere in 1997, marking the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War. Directed by Drew Baker, the show will get a 4-week season at The Courtyard?Theatre from Wednesday 23 May to Saturday 16 June.
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WHEN YOU BELIEVE! Stephen Schwartz to be Honored at The Annenberg Theatre, 5/19by David Green - Apr 19, 2012Multiple Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz will be honored with The Desert Ensemble Theatre Company's inaugural Melpomai Award at “When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz” May 19 at 8:00 pm at The Annenberg Theatre. The event will feature a conversation with Schwartz as well as performances of his stage and movie musical hits performed by Tony nominated Andrea McCardle, Kate Flannery (NBC’s “The Office”) and more. (more...)
PIPPIN Debuts at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre May 18 and 19by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012The musical Pippin will debut at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre May 18 and 19, 2012. Perfomed by students from the Theatre’s Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, Pippin tells the story of the young prince Pippin and his quest for the secrets of true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, in temptation and the intrigues of political power – but in the end, he finds it in the simple pleasures of home and family.
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Tamar Broadbent Presents PIERCED, April 16by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2012Young writer Tamar Broadbent (book, music and lyrics) presents PIERCED, a fresh take on coming-of-age with an original score that powerfully represents the voice of the 21st Century 18-year-old. Pierced is a comic but touching portrayal of youth today, with all its idealism, ambition and awkward comedy, Monday 16th April, 1pm (1h) and 7pm (2h30) at The Landor Theatre, 70 Landor Road, Clapham North, SW9 9PH . (more...)
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