BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER - Vivino, Krop, Daniel & Trumble Sing Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell's 'Ordinary Day'by BroadwayWorld TV - May 24, 2013The Song 'Ordinary Day' is by extraordinary writers Paul Loesel (Music) and Scott Burkell (book and lyrics). We are thrilled to share their Cutting-Edge Composers video starring Donna Vivino (Wicked), Eric Michael Krop (Godspell), Blake Daniel (Spring Awakening), and Maddy Trumble (Mary Poppins)! (more...)
GMHC Presents A PART OF OUR WORLD: Honoring the Life and Lyrics of Howard Ashman, 6/3by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013On Monday, June 3, 2013, over a dozen Broadway performers will honor the life and lyrics of Howard Ashman at a concert for AIDS Walk New York, benefiting GMHC and 40 other AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area. Hosted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, the concert will feature songs with lyrics written by Ashman throughout his career, from his Oscar-winning work in Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, to lesser known gems from Smile and songs originally written for Aladdin. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Yellow Sound Label's KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE is an Exceedingly Fun and Charming Albumby David Clarke - May 23, 2013Magical things really can happen when Broadway talents converge, as is proven on Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's sophomore album KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE. The album exists because the duo raised an impressive and record-breaking $35,000 in their debut album's Kickstarter campaign. With the extra $25,000 they funded a concert tour, 2011's 'You Made This Tour,' and a live album, KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE. As a singer-songwriter duo that also writes for theatre, there is a prominent and fascinating indie vibe that inhabits every track. As Kait Kerrigan states on one of the tracks, there is simply no denying that this album fabulously showcases talents are the 'future of theater and music in general.' (more...)
PinnWorth Productions Presents ON GOLDEN POND, Opening 6/14by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013PinnWorth Productions presents the humorous and touching play "On Golden Pond" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Performances are Fridays, June 14 and 21 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, June 15 and 22 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 14. (more...)
2013 FREDDY Awards Announced - All the Winners!by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013The 2013 FREDDY Awards recipients were announced tonight, May 23rd, during the 11th Annual live ceremony from the State Theatre, broadcast on WFMZ Channel 69 and wfmz.com. For more information, visit www.freddyawards.org. Scroll down for the full list of winners! (more...)
Review - Nikolai and the Others & Pippinby Michael Dale - May 23, 2013 (more...)
FREEZE FRAME: Morgan James, Bruce Vilanch, Judy Kuhn & Nikki M. James Preview 54 Below Shows!by Walter McBride - May 22, 2013Earlier today, Broadway actor/singer and Epic Records recording artist Morgan James (Motown: The Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family, her recent debut CD release 'Morgan James Live, a celebration of Nina Simone"), Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Passion, Les Miserables, Chess, Rags, Sunset Boulevard, the upcoming album "All This Happiness"), six-time Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch (TV's "Hollywood Squares," Broadway's Hairspray) previewed their upcoming 54 Below shows. Check out a photo preview from the festivities below! (more...)
WICKED Returns to the Ohio Theatre, 6/5-23by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007 and 2010, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Columbus' Ohio Theatre June 5-23. Tickets for the return engagement are on sale now. (more...)
Randy Graff and Tonya Pinkins Join BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM, 7/22by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013The New York Civil Liberties Union (the New York State affiliate of the ACLU) today announced a star-studded lineup of award-winning performers for 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom,' its annual benefit show, to be held Monday, July 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (more...)
Randy Graff, Tonya Pinkins & More Set for BROADWAY STANDS UP FOR FREEDOM Benefit, 7/22by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013The New York Civil Liberties Union (the New York State affiliate of the ACLU) today announced a star-studded lineup of award-winning performers for 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom,' its annual benefit show, to be held Monday, July 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (more...)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Become Chicago's Longest-Running Broadway Musical, May 26by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago. (more...)
Spring 2013 SpotLight Program Honorees Announced by Hennepin Theatre Trustby BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the new spring 2013 honorees from Minnesota high schools recognizing musical theatre accomplishments by school and category for the 2012-13 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program. Now in its eighth successful year, SpotLight is Hennepin Theatre Trust's flagship educational initiative which honors and supports Minnesota high school musical theatre students and programs. This year, 56 schools, including nine from greater Minnesota, are presenting musicals made possible by the collaboration of almost 5,000 students and annually seen by an estimated 105,000 audience members. (more...)
ALOHA, SAY THE PRETTY GIRLS Opens 5/30 in Chicagoby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Tickets are now on sale for The Brown Paper Box Co.'s upcoming production, ALOHA, SAY THE PRETTY GIRLS, by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka. The play will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from May 30-June 16 at the Heartland Studio in Rogers Park (7016 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626). Tickets can be purchased through www.brownpaperbox.org. (more...)
Lindsay Mendez, Laura Osnes & More Featured on KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE Alum; Released Today!by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013A mix of Broadway stars and indie pop artists can be heard on Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's sophomore album Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, which is released today, May 21, 2013. (more...)
WICKED to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music, June 26-Aug. 4by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2010, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Academy of Music beginning June 26 - August 4 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)
South Bend Civic Theatre Announces Summer Campsby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Youth from kindergarten to high school will have opportunities to explore the magic of making theatre. Taught by experienced and enthusiastic instructors, these camps will give kids the skills in acting, musical theatre, improv, and more fun subjects. Choose from week-long day camps or two week performance camps with a chance to put on a full show at the end! (more...)
New PBS Documentary, Premiering on June 28, Features the Broadway Revival of ANNIEby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013'Everyone knows ANNIE. Even my dog knows ANNIE,' says Tyrah Odom, currently appearing as one of the orphans in the new Broadway revival of the beloved musical. (more...)
Laura Benanti, Frances Ruffelle and More Set for 54 Below, Now thru 6/1by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Coming up at 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more, including: stage and television star Laura Benanti, High Fidelity in Concert, WGBO Jazz Series: Karrin Allyson Quartet, Tony winner Frances Ruffelle, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band, Sondheim Unplugged and Simply Streisand. (more...)
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Will Feature Carolee Carmello, Telly Leung and More, 6/17by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013The third annual "Night of A Thousand Judys" - presented by The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - has added Carolee Carmello(Tony Award nominee for Scandalous), Justin Vivian Bond (Tony Award nominated performance artist), Lea DeLaria (acclaimed comedian and jazz vocalist), Jaime Cepero ("Smash"), Telly Leung ("Glee," Godspell), Scott Matthew (Shortbus), Natalie Joy Johnson (Silence!, Legally Blonde) and Nancy Anderson (Wonderful Town, A Class Act) to the lineup of talent for the show on Monday, June 17. (more...)
NATALIE JOY JOHNSON'S TIME OF THE MONTH Comes to Joe's Pub, 5/27by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Are you cramping? Is your job giving you a heavy flow? Is PMS making you a total bitch? In her own twisted take on the old-school variety hour, Natalie Joy Johnson has the remedy you've been waiting for: 'Natalie Joy Johnson's Time Of The Month.' The Show will play Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Monday, May 27th at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. (more...)
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