Flying High

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 26th, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The eagerly-awaited 'Sunday In The Park...' and 'A Class Act,' two tiny venues a block apart debuting pocket musicals, 'Avenue Q' visits Bailiwick Chicago, a 'Carrie' parody, our beloved 'Christmas Schooner' and more.... (more...)

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London's O2 Arena- All the Reviews!

Last night, 21 September, 2012, at the O2 Arena in London was the first show of the new arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Melanie C as Mary Magdalene, Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Chris Moyles as King Herod and 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster as Jesus. Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

mun2 Debuts DUB LATINO Tonight, 10/28

mun2, the leading Hispanic cable network for adults 18-34, will premiere DUB LATINO, a half-hour, weekly car culture and entertainment lifestyle magazine TV series, tonight, October 28 at 11 p.m. EST/10 p.m. CST. (more...)

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Arena Tour - All the Reviews!

Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in London's West End, the Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour opened 21 September, 2012, at the O2 Arena in London and went on to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool and Nottingham. The tour culminates in Sheffield tomorrow, 21 October. Let's see what the critics had to say throughout the tour! (more...)

mun2 to Debut DUB LATINO, 10/28

mun2, the leading Hispanic cable network for adults 18-34, will premiere DUB LATINO, a half-hour, weekly car culture and entertainment lifestyle magazine TV series, on Sunday, October 28 at 11 p.m. EST/10 p.m. CST. (more...)

Amel Larrieux Plays Blue Note, 11/26-28

An urban chanteuse by birth, Amel Larrieux grew up in a West Village 'artists building' in New York City, her parents exposing her early to a community of artists and artistic experiences that would mold her eclectic sensibilities. At the age of 18, sure that she wanted to express herself musically, Amel wrote and demoed a song, which led to her pairing with Bryce Wilson to form the duo Groove Theory. As lead vocalist and co¬?writer for the group, she enjoyed success with 'Tell Me,' which broke the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five on the R&B charts before being certified gold in October 1995. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Matt Kopec Makes 'Buddy' His Own in ELF THE MUSICAL

Matt Kopec brings real charm and charisma to the role of Buddy, making the role his own creation rather than a re-hashing of the infamous Will Farrell's film performance. (more...)

Photo Flash: Cast of SPIDER-MAN Unveils 2013-14 BC/EFA Calendar on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has just unveiled a 2013-2014 calendar featuring the talented, athletic men who bring the world's most recognizable super hero to life on Broadway each night with breath-taking aerial stunts and acrobatics. The 14-month calendar made its debut during a segment featuring Reeve Carney ("Peter Parker") and the performers on ABC's "Good Morning America" this morning, November 15 at 8:30 am EST. The cast showed up in support of the appearance. Check out photos of them below! (more...)

SPIDER-MAN to Unveil 2013-14 Calendar on GOOD MORNING AMERICA; Proceeds Benefit BC/EFA

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will unveil a 2013-2014 calendar featuring the talented, athletic men who bring the world's most recognizable super hero to life on Broadway each night with breath-taking aerial stunts and acrobatics. The 14-month calendar will make its debut during a segment featuring Reeve Carney ("Peter Parker") and the performers on ABC's "Good Morning America" tomorrow, Thursday, November 15 at 8:30 am EST. (more...)

Gary Clark Jr to Perform on GMA, 'DAVID LETTERMAN' in Nov.

The Austin native has also announced three more upcoming TV appearances: Good Morning America and The Late Show With David Letterman on November 21st and Austin City Limits, set to tape on November 30th with an early 2013 air-date to be determined. (more...)

GREAT GATSBY Makes Up 65% of Fandango Advance Ticket Sales

Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, reported today that "Iron Man 3" and "The Great Gatsby" are Flying High this weekend, with scores of 93 and 90, respectively, according to the company's Fanticipation scale which charts movie fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up. (more...)

BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of PIPPIN - In the Mood

This week is all about getting in the mood! We spent last week cleaning vocals and dance steps, reviewing, and adding new elements to support and enhance the show we had already created. This week we get to delve in a little deeper - to focus less on notes, steps, and lines and more on the mood and delivery of what we are doing. What are we trying to communicate with those steps and vocals? How should they feel? (more...)

World's Largest Improv Festival Announces 2013 Chicago Lineup

The largest international improv festival in the world, the 16th annual Chicago Improv Festival, April 1-7, 2013, celebrates the art of improv, showcasing more than 150 acts consisting of 765 improvisers from eight countries with live performances at 20 venues located throughout the city. (more...)

Il Abanico Performs at Skyline Benefit for FABnyc Tonight, 6/19

Brooklyn's Il Abanico will perform at Skyline, a benefit party for FABnyc at The Standard, East Village, Penthouse (25 Cooper Square, NYC) with DJ Alfonso Roulé tonight, June 19, 2012 from 7 to 10 p.m. (more...)

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Opening 1/11

With its latest production, Asolo Repertory Theatre sparks a debate on a topic important to most Americans: money. How much is enough, and to what lengths should we go in acquiring it? Glengarry Glen Ross, the 1984 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play written by one of the most highly acclaimed American writers of our generation, David Mamet, delves into the dark forces that drive capitalism and our pursuit of the American dream. (more...)

BLACK CROWES Sell Out 15 'Lay Down With Number 13' Shows; New Dates to Come

THE BLACK CROWES are Flying High--again. After a two-year hiatus, THE BLACK CROWES put tickets on-sale January 11 for the first leg of their "Lay Down With Number 13" 2013 world tour and 15 shows sold out immediately. Now the band has confirmed that they will soon announce shows for a second leg commencing May 17. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/18

Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Click below for the most-read stories for the week of February 18! (more...)

Cathy Rigby Still Flying High in PETER PAN

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BWW Review: HOLIDAY MEMORIES to Warm a Winter's Night

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, with all of its blaring music and colorful lights clamoring for attention, New Repertory Theatre is offering a quiet and simple drama as a balm for our overloaded synapses. HOLIDAY MEMORIES combines two short stories by Truman Capote that are based on his childhood in rural Alabama in the middle of the Depression. If you only know him from IN COLD BLOOD, you will be pleasantly surprised by Capote's exquisite language and the warmth that radiates from these stories. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Vintage Theatre Presents High Spirits with BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS!

Vintage Theatre presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS playing now through May 5th. This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution. (more...)

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