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BWW Interviews: In Depth with Stratford's 'Jesus' Paul Nolanby Kelly Cameron - Sep 19, 2011The Stratford Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar has arguably been the most talked about production of the year in Canadian musical theatre. Nearing its final few weeks before the show transfers to San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse and with Broadway rumours still swirling, BWW is thrilled to dedicate a week to speaking with various cast members about their experience with the show. We are kicking it off with Paul Nolan, who portrays none other than Jesus himself. (more...)
Spotlight On NYMF: Brenda Braxton & TRAV'LINby Pat Cerasaro - Oct 6, 2010Today we kick off our series on the 2010 New York Musical Theater Festival with the warm and fuzzy memories - as well as some less than fond remembrances - of the life and career of Broadway triple-threat leading lady Brenda Braxton. From the original company of DREAMGIRLS on Broadway under the direction of Michael Bennett to CATS and LEGS DIAMOND and George C. Wolfe's JELLY'S LAST JAM all the way up to her many stints in the Broadway revival of CHICAGO - as well as directing and recreating the original Bennett/Avian/Peters choreography for the post-9/11 star-studded DREAMGIRLS concert starring Audra McDonald, Lillias White and Heather Headley - we talk it all, plus all the exciting new musicals she is participating in - such as her NYMF starrer TRAVELIN' and another new musical reading, as well as projects of her own creation - both onstage and, now, behind-the-scenes! Ms. Braxton was generous enough to spend some time on a rainy afternoon earlier this week to discuss her career, the state of Broadway, the necessity of new musical theatre voices, working with Michael Bennett, and all the details on the new musical she is starring in that premieres this Friday at the NYMF, TRAVELIN' as well as some exciting news of what lies ahead!
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I LOVE LUCY's 60th Anniversary Celebration to Be Held at Hollywood Museum, 11/12by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011The Hollywood Museum pays tribute to Lucy with a special Lucy Day to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of I Love Lucy, on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (more...)
Legend Leslie Uggams Talks Uptown Downtown and Her Careerby Don Grigware - Nov 18, 2010Actress/singer par excellence Leslie Uggams brings her acclaimed one-woman show Uptown Downtown to the Pasadena Playhouse opening November 19. In stories and song, Uggams recreates her extraordinary journey from uptown to downtown. From Mitch Miller to Roots. From the Apollo Theater to Broadway. Featuring direction by Stormy Weather's (2009) Michael Bush and musical direction by Don Rebic, the show played earlier this year at New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center. (more...)
Photo Flash: 26th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Benefitby BWW News Desk - May 6, 2010ORIGINAL CAST, the 26th Annual musical presentation of the Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.), took place for one night only on Saturday, May 1 at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex of California State University, raising money for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). (more...)
S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Returns To Luckman Auditorium 5/1by BWW
News Desk - May 1, 2010S.T.A.G.E.-the annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-marks its 26th presentation with a change in concept and a return to a familiar venue. Rather than its traditional salute to the music of a particular composer, this year's S.T.A.G.E. is entitled ORIGINAL CAST and will feature artists from theater, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions. (more...)
26th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Held At Luckman Auditorium 5/1; Daly, Young To Starby BWW
News Desk - May 1, 2010S.T.A.G.E.-the annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-marks its 26th presentation with a change in concept and a return to a familiar venue. Rather than its traditional salute to the music of a particular composer, this year's S.T.A.G.E. is entitled ORIGINAL CAST and will feature artists from theater, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions. (more...)
The Cabaret Chronicles: Chubby Checker, Joe Bachana, and More!by Jenna Esposito - Mar 28, 2010Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Chubby Checker at Feinstein's, Joe Bachana at The Metropolitan Room, and a couple of great open mics!
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S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Returns To Luckman Auditorium 5/1by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010S.T.A.G.E.-the annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-marks its 26th presentation with a change in concept and a return to a familiar venue. Rather than its traditional salute to the music of a particular composer, this year's S.T.A.G.E. is entitled ORIGINAL CAST and will feature artists from theater, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions. (more...)
BWW Interviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Margaret Preeceby Kathryn Pintus - Jun 15, 2010We talk cushions, bras and interior design as we catch up with Margaret (Maggie) Preece, who finished her acclaimed run as the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music earlier this year. (more...)
Review - Broadway's Rising Stars: Sing Happyby Michael Dale - Jul 24, 2011 (more...)
Funeral Services For Larry Keith Held 7/22by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010Funeral services for actor Larry Keith, who died from cancer on July 17 at the age of 79, will be held on July 22 at 10am. The services will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Ave). (more...)
Funeral Services For Larry Keith To Be Held 7/22by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2010Funeral services for actor Larry Keith, who died from cancer on July 17 at the age of 79, will be held on July 22 at 10am. The services will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Ave). (more...)
Actor Larry Keith Dies At Age 79by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2010Actor Larry Keith died July 17 from cancer at the age of 79. (more...)
Rod Stewart 'Parties' With UK Cast Of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2011There really has been A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On at the Noël Coward Theatre as legendary rocker Rod Stewart swung by yesterday (Wednesday 13 July 2011) to meet the cast of smash hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! (more...)
BWW INTERVIEWS: Denice Hicks, A Life in the Theatreby Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 31, 2009While she is one of hundreds of people who pursue their theatrical art in Nashville year after year, in many ways Denice Hicks might be considered "the face" of Nashville theatre, so prevalent has been her influence and her presence among the city's best. As the artistic director of Nashville Shakespeare Festival, she leads one of the city's most vibrant professional companies, and she is widely considered one of the region's most capable individuals, lauded for her artistic vision, her impeccable timing and her seemingly boundless energy. (more...)
Director David Galligan Talks S.T.A.G.E. Original Castby Don Grigware - Apr 7, 2010Prolific musical stage director David Galligan helms another S.T.A.G.E. benefit this year for one night only on Saturday, May 1 at the Luckman Theatre entitled Original Cast, featuring stars who originated their roles on Broadway or in LA. Galligan has been interviewed many times over during the past several years, so I was hard put to think of a question that has not been asked of him. Therefore, we got right to the bottom line of what makes this year's different from all the other S.T.A.G.E. shows. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Triple Threat Donna McKechnie Talks S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Original Cast 3by Don Grigware - Apr 5, 2012Tony Award winning triple threat Donna McKechnie will always be remembered as Cassie in A Chorus Line, and of course for her solo within it "The Music and the Mirror". This vet of Broadway, TV and film is currently teaching a musical comedy class at HB Studio in New York and in our chat offers some choice anecdotes from her career. She will appear in Original Cast 3, this year's S.T.A.G.E. (Southland Theatrical Artists Goodwill Event) benefit for APLA (Aids Project Los Angeles) Saturday April 28 at the Saban Theatre. (more...)
Broadway Review Roundup: BORN YESTERDAY - All the Reviews!by BWW - Apr 25, 2011Previews for Born Yesterday began March 31, at Broadway's Cort Theatre. Directed by Doug Hughes, this revival of Garson Kanin's award-winning comedy about sex and politics opened tonight, Easter Sunday, April 24!
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26th Annual S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Held At Luckman Auditorium 5/1; Daly, Young To Starby BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2010S.T.A.G.E.-the annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-marks its 26th presentation with a change in concept and a return to a familiar venue. Rather than its traditional salute to the music of a particular composer, this year's S.T.A.G.E. is entitled ORIGINAL CAST and will feature artists from theater, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions. (more...)
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