Erin Leigh Peck Subs for Nancy Opel in THE TOXIC AVENGER Oct. 26 - Nov. 8by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009Move over, Bloomberg; the mayoral race just got a whole lot tighter as Erin Leigh Peck takes on the role of Mayor Babs Belgoody, along with other memorable characters, in The Toxic Avenger, the Outer Critics' Circle 2009 pick for Best New Off-Broadway Musical. Peck will be playing the multiple roles currently played by Nancy Opel, who originated the roles in the world premiere production at George Street Playhouse, while Opel is on vacation. Peck has been understudying all female roles since the show began performances at New York's New World Stages (340 W. 50th St) in March of 2009.
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Photo Flash: Broadway's Colt Prattes Stars in Pink's New 'TRY' Videoby BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012Broadway actor Colt Prattes is the 'hunk' in Pink's new music video 'TRY' which has hit No. 1 on the billboards. Prattes is the face of this year's 'Broadway Bares' poster, and has appeared on Broadway in the 2011 revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and West Side Story, as well as the US national tour of A Chorus Line and a NYMF production of Go-Go Beach. Check out a shot of Prattes going acrobatic with Pink below, then watch the video! (more...)
Festival of New American Musicals to Kick Off 5th Season Today, 5/1by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012The annual Festival of New American Musicals (FNAM) kicks off its 5th season today, May 1, 2012 with two MAJOR NEW INITIATIVES FEATURED...2012 SHOW SEARCH and FIRST LOOK as part of the 28 exciting musicals and events lined up. (more...)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Is 'Alive & Kicking'; Returns to NYC this Fall with New Edition; Previews Begin July 24thby BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens Thursday, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. Previews begin on July 24th. This production will mark FORBIDDEN BROADWAY's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. (more...)
Cast Announced for THE CAPEMAN Concertsby BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced initial casting today for the concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, running August 14-16 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. All performances for the three night concert version of THE CAPEMAN will be at 8 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed the day of the show.
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STAGE TUBE: FOREVER DUSTY's Coleen Sexton Sings 'Grown-Up Christmas List' at BROADWAY SESSIONSby Stage Tube - Feb 20, 2013FOREVER DUSTY's Coleen Sexton performed 'Grown-Up Christmas List' at Broadway Sessions on December 20th, 2012. Watch her sing below! (more...)
San Diego Gay Men's Chorus Acquires West Coast Premiere of THROUGH A GLASS DARKLYby BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2011The San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) announces that it has secured rights to present the powerful, edgy, and inspirational 'Through a Glass, Darkly' for its West Coast Premiere in April 2011. The 45-minute theatrical musical will be performed by SDGMC as part of its popular spring concert, to be held at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center's 500-seat David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre in La Jolla. (more...)
Urban Stages Presents The World Premiere Of 'REWRITE' 12/10by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2008Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director in association with Sara Katz presents Larson & Kleban Award Winning Composer JOE ICONIS' World Premiere of ReWrite; a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.
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WICKED Flies Into SD Civic Theatre August 21 Through 30by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30. (more...)
WICKED Begins Tonight At SD's Civic Theatre, Plays Through August 30by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30. (more...)
Ashlie Atkinson Stars in Bridge Theatre Company's THE PARTICULARS at FringeNYC, 8/11-26by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2012The Bridge Theatre Company presents the American premiere of Canadian playwright Matthew MacKenzie's The Particulars, as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. The Particulars marks the third consecutive year at FringeNYC for the Bridge Theatre Company, following last year's production of Nicolas Billon's Greenland, winner of the Fringe Festival Award for Overall Excellence in Playwriting, and 2010's critically acclaimed production of The Swearing Jar, by Kate Hewlett. (more...)
Ashlie Atkinson Stars in Bridge Theatre Company's THE PARTICULARS at FringeNYC, 8/11-26by BWW
News Desk - Aug 25, 2012The Bridge Theatre Company presents the American premiere of Canadian playwright Matthew MacKenzie's The Particulars, as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. The Particulars marks the third consecutive year at FringeNYC for the Bridge Theatre Company, following last year's production of Nicolas Billon's Greenland, winner of the Fringe Festival Award for Overall Excellence in Playwriting, and 2010's critically acclaimed production of The Swearing Jar, by Kate Hewlett. (more...)
WICKED Begins Tonight At SD's Civic Theatre, Plays Through August 30by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2009WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30. (more...)
Hernandez Completes Cast for Public's CAPEMAN Concert at the Delacorteby BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2010The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, running August 14-16 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Ivan Hernandez completes the cast as Salvador Agrón. All performances for the three night concert version of THE CAPEMAN will be at 8 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed the day of the show. (more...)
WICKED Flies Into SD Civic Theatre August 21 Through 30by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2009WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30. (more...)
Bermudez, Diaz, Lequerica Set For THE CAPEMAN at the Delacorte Theater 8/14-16by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2010The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced initial casting today for the concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, running August 14-16 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. (more...)
Public's CAPEMAN Concert Opens at the Delacorte, 8/14by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, running August 14-16 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Ivan Hernandez completes the cast as Salvador Agrón. All performances for the three night concert version of THE CAPEMAN will be at 8 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed the day of the show. (more...)
Ashlie Atkinson Stars in Bridge Theatre Company's THE PARTICULARS at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/26by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2012The Bridge Theatre Company presents the American premiere of Canadian playwright Matthew MacKenzie's The Particulars, as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. The Particulars marks the third consecutive year at FringeNYC for the Bridge Theatre Company, following last year's production of Nicolas Billon's Greenland, winner of the Fringe Festival Award for Overall Excellence in Playwriting, and 2010's critically acclaimed production of The Swearing Jar, by Kate Hewlett. (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in Miami - Week of 4/28/2013by BWW - Apr 28, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Miami (more...)
Festival of New American Musicals to Kick Off 5th Season 5/1by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012The annual Festival of New American Musicals (FNAM) kicks off its 5th season on May 1, 2012 with two MAJOR NEW INITIATIVES FEATURED...2012 SHOW SEARCH and FIRST LOOK as part of the 28 exciting musicals and events lined up. (more...)
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