CHICAGO, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Set for Valencia College Theater's 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013The Valencia College Theater is proud to announce its upcoming 2013-2014 season of productions. This year, Valencia is adding a new element to each theatrical production -- a talk-back session during the run of the show. This will enable the audience to interact directly with the director, cast and crew and, in some cases, with the playwright. The dates for each talkback are noted above the ticket prices. (more...)
BWW Review: Reagle's CHICAGO is Splendiforous!by Nancy Grossman - Jun 18, 2013Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston celebrates its 45th anniversary season with Fosse-style high kicks, hip thrusts, and splayed hands in Director/Choreographer Gerry McIntyre's delightful production of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Sara Gettelfinger, Angie Schworer, and Rick Pessagno lead an ensemble of triple threat performers under the musical direction of Dan Rodriguez. (more...)
Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonightby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013The acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Drama Desk nominee Alexander Gemignani tonight, June 18, in the role of 'that silver-tongued Prince of the Courtroom' Billy Flynn. (more...)
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Cassidy Lunnen and Sarah Jayne Jensen's NASTY GIRLS TV Pilotby TV News Desk - Jun 17, 2013In Cassidy Lunnen and Sarah Jayne Jensen's new comedy TV pilot NASTY GIRLS, a pop star is sentenced to prison and forced to join the Warden's vocal dance group, Nasty Girls, that kick starts her career. The project just launched its Kickstarter campaign and is aiming to raise $20,000 to get the show off the ground. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below! (more...)
BWW Reviews: Gettysburg Community Theatre Presents Wildhorn's THE CIVIL WAR For Battle's 150th Anniversaryby Marakay Rogers - Jun 17, 2013Director Chad-Alan Carr and a cast of talented performers tackle Frank Wildhorn's version of The War Between The States and come out far ahead of Wildhorn's book (more...)
KING KONG Musical Invades Australia, Opening Tonight at Melbourne's Regent Theatreby BWW - Jun 15, 2013The new stage musical KING KONG - one of the greatest love stories ever told - features an all-Australian lead cast and a line-up of International Artists contributing to the score. One of the most ambitious shows to be staged in Australia, KING KONG premieres tonight, 15 June 2013, for an exclusive, Melbourne-only season at the Regent Theatre. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's CABARET is Delicious, Dark and 'Deja Vu'by Jacques Lamarre - Jun 15, 2013Kander and Ebb classic a well-performed redux at Playhouse on Park. (more...)
BWW TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Patina Millerby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 15, 2013BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Patina Miller, who won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her portrayal of the Leading Player in Pippin. (more...)
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks - Seattle!by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2013It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger, Rick Pessagno and More in Highlights of CHICAGOby Stage Tube - Jun 14, 2013A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of highlights and interviews below! (more...)
Foothill Music Theatre to Present DAMN YANKEES, 7/26-8/18by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. (more...)
Keith Roberts Named Ballet Master at American Ballet Theatre, Beg. Sept 2013by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013American Ballet Theatre has named Keith Roberts, former Principal Dancer with ABT, to the post of Ballet Master. The appointment, which was announced yesterday by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, becomes effective September 2013. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Casey Weems, From Fear Factor To Allenberry Playhouseby Marakay Rogers - Jun 14, 2013The Orlando native has made her way from Montana's Bigfork Summer Playhouse to Allenberry... with a detour for eels and squid. (more...)
VIDEO: Promo - NASTY GIRLS Pilot Launches Kickstarter Campaignby BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013In Cassidy Lunnen and Sarah Jayne Jensen's new comedy TV pilot NASTY GIRLS, a pop star is sentenced to prison and forced to join the Warden's vocal dance group, Nasty Girls, that kick starts her career. The project just launched its Kickstarter campaign and is aiming to raise $20,000 to get the show off the ground. Click below to watch the promo video! (more...)
Compagnia della Rancia compie 30 anni: ecco le iniziative!by Nino Prattico - Jun 13, 2013Nel 2013 Compagnia della Rancia festeggia 30 anni di attivita, iniziata nel 1983 con i primi spettacoli di prosa ed esplosa poi dal 1988, seguendo la passione del direttore artistico Saverio Marconi, con i grandi musical internazionali tradotti in italiano e opere originali come 'Pinocchio'.
Con oltre 40 produzioni all'attivo, piu di mille persone impiegate (553 artisti e oltre 500 tra tecnici, musicisti, creativi e addetti alla produzione), Compagnia della Rancia ha contribuito in modo determinante alla divulgazione del teatro musicale e alla creazione di un nuovo 'mercato' in Italia, raggiungendo significativi risultati in termini di pubblico e critica. (more...)
PIPPIN Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chartby BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013PIPPIN - the New Broadway Cast Recording from Ghostlight Records - debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart the week after its June 4 digital release. It also hit #34 on the Digital Albums Chart and #92 on the Billboard Top 200. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/12- PIPPINby Stage Tube - Jun 12, 2013Today in 1977, Pippin closed at the Minskoff Theatre, after having played 1944 performances. Pippin is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The original cast included: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, and John Rubinstein. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and More in Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGOby BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a first look below! (more...)
PIPPIN Releases New Block of Tickets, Now On Sale Through January 5, 2014by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013The producers of the recently crowned 2013 Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN are pleased to announce that a new block of tickets have gone on sale and seats are now available for purchase through January 5, 2014. PIPPIN, now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), also took Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Patina Miller), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Andrea Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Diane Paulus). (more...)
Patricia Richardson to Lead I FORGIVE YOU, RONALD REAGAN at The Beckett Theatre; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced!by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Monday, July 15. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th. (more...)
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