MISS SAIGON Revival to Open in London in Late 2013; Co-Directed by Laurence Connor and James Powellby BWW - Jun 18, 2013BroadwayWorld.com confirmed exclusively back in 2013 that a highly anticipated revival of the mega-musical Miss Saigon was in the works by producer Cameron Mackintosh with auditions taking place for the lead role of 'Kim' (a part created by Lea Salonga). Today, Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that the show will open later this year, likely in Mackintosh's Prince Edward Theatre (currently home to Jersey Boys). Riedel also confirms our previous reports that co-directing the revival will be Laurence Connor and James Powell, who also co-directed the revival of Les Miserables that's now touring and which will hit Broadway in 2014. (more...)
Cameron Mackintosh to Bring OLIVER! Back to Broadwayby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013Today, Michael Riedel reports that in addition to upcoming productions of Miss Saigon, BARNUM and a Broadway return of LES MIS that 'As if three shows weren't enough, Mackintosh is also planning a Broadway revival of "Oliver!" Lionel Bart's chirpy old musical hasn't been seen in New York since a short-lived 1983 production starring Patti LuPone. It's said to be Mackintosh's favorite musical, and it's how he got his start in the theater. "Oliver!" played the New Theatre in London in 1960, and a teenage Mackintosh got a job polishing the brass railing in the theater lobby.' (more...)
MORE PHOTOS: Backstage with Lea Salonga, Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Yu Shirotaby Jeffrey Aguiman - Jun 17, 2013Hearing the heavenly voices of Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo, Yu Shirota, and Sierra Boggess in '4 Stars: One World of Broadway Musicals' concert was an enchanting treat on our first day--and also our first visit--in Japan. (more...)
BWW Reviews: 4 STARS Concert With Lea, Sierra, Ramin, And Yuby Oliver Oliveros - Jun 17, 2013Putting together on one stage Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo, and Sierra Boggess sounds such a completely stellar idea; but, when examined closely, it is quite tricky. Given the varied theater credits under their names, one would have to carefully consider what type of show--in a concert form--would showcase their vocal abilities in a way that they need not upstage one another. To make things more interesting, or complicated, what if you would include Japan's very own TV and theater star Yu Shirota in the already mixed bag of performers? How will he fit in? (more...)
Simon Bowman to Star in Belgrade Theatre's New Musical THE PRODIGALS; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013Coventry's Belgrade Theatre has announced that acclaimed West End actor Simon Bowman will star in its new musical The Prodigals: A Man Had Two Sons, which is running on the Main Stage from Fri 30 Aug to Sat 14 Sept. (more...)
LES MISERABLES to Open at Maine State Music Theatre on 6/26by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013Audiences will get their chance to see this explosive production live on stage at Maine State Music Theatre from June 26 through July 13 at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College, Brunswick.. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 207-725-8769 or by visiting the MSMT website at www.msmt.org. (more...)
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 6/17/2013by - Jun 17, 2013
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 6/17/2013.
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Tony Winner Billy Porter Set for FX's TOTALLY BIASED, 6/20by TV News Desk - Jun 17, 2013W. Kamau Bell welcomes Billy Porter, the Tony Award-winning star of Kinky Boots on Thursday, June 20 @ 11:00pm ET/PT for the final weekly episode of Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. (more...)
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekendby - Jun 16, 2013
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 16, 2013 - Sunday, June 16, 2013.
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STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Chats with KINKY BOOTS' Tony Winner Billy Porter on 'Broadway Boo's!'by Stage Tube - Jun 16, 2013Jared Zirilli of the upcoming Broadcast (Oneil Theatre Center) and LMNOP (Goodspeed), and previous A Few Good Men (Alley Theatre-Houston), as well as the industry reading of Bullets Over Broadway, off-Broadway's Fat Camp and BARE, Broadway's Lysistrata Jones, and Twilight the Musical, brings you 'Jared's Broadway Boo's' # 59 with KINKY BOOTS' Tony Winning Best Actor In A Musical Billy Porter! (more...)
FREEZE FRAME: Backstage with Lea Salonga, Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, and Yu Shirotaby Oliver Oliveros - Jun 16, 2013'4 Stars: One of Broadway Musicals Concert' headliners Sierra Boggess ('Love Never Dies,' 'Les Miserables'), Lea Salonga ('Miss Saigon,' 'Les Miserables'), Ramin Karimloo ('Love Never Dies,' 'Les Miserables'), and Yu Shirota ('Prince of Tennis,' 'Sailor Moon') posed for a snapshot for Jeffrey Aguiman and Tin Samson, BroadwayWorld.com correspondents from Manila, backstage at Aoyama Theatre (5-53-1 Jingumae, Shibuyaku-ku) earlier today. (more...)
Charlie Williams Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Todayby BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013Beginning today, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced this week that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for futureSILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world. (more...)
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Picks for the Philippines Third Quarterby Oliver Oliveros - Jun 14, 2013There are only two seasons in the Philippines: the dry season and the wet season. Technically, it is the wet season in the country from June to August; nevertheless, the local theater scene remains bustling with activities during these "bring your umbrella" months.
Below are our top-five picks for the Philippine Theater scene's third quarter: (more...)
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusettsby Larry Murray - Jun 14, 2013Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusetts (more...)
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Long Island!by Melissa Giordano - Jun 14, 2013The Long Island theatre season is certainly shaping up well. The nightlife on long island is always hopping and the theatre scene is a huge part of that. (more...)
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Reasons to Love Tony Winner Billy Porter!by Stage Tube - Jun 14, 2013On Sunday night, Billy Porter took home the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of 'Lola' in Kinky Boots. Below, BroadwayWorld tributes the Tony-winner with a collection of our favorite Porter performances. Click below to join in on the Billy-love! (more...)
Charlie Williams to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tomorrow for Final Month of Performancesby BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013Beginning tomorrow, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced yesterday that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world. (more...)
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Moonlight Stage's SOUTH PACIFICby BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season, the first planned by new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini, will begin with the great American classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, with performances from June 26 to July 13. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below! (more...)
IP MAN THE MUSICAL to Debut in Singapore in 2014?by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013Ip Man the Musical just completed its introductory showcase at the Kallang Theatre in Singapore on the 12th June 2013. The show has been formally approved by government agencies such as Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) with their aim to promote the Singapore musical industry, through knowledge transfer and capabilities development, ensuring the commitment to continue in growing Singapore talents as well as the Asia region. (more...)
ALTAR BOYZ to Play North Carolina Theatre, 7/12-21by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013North Carolina Theatre (NCT), the region's premier producer of professional Broadway musicals, is excited to welcome the Altar Boyz to 'rock the masses of all denominations by spreading the good news and soothing the troubled souls of Raleigh through the glory of sweet pop music.' The runaway off-Broadway sensation, Altar Boyz plays July 12th through 21st for thirteen performances in AJ Fletcher Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Progress Energy Center). (more...)
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