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BWW Reviews: Shaw Festival's GUYS AND DOLLS Has Moments that Sparkle

GUYS AND DOLLS, the mainstage musical at the Shaw Festival this summer offers an enjoyable, tightly paced staging that gives audiences a chance to revisit one of Frank Loesser's most sparking scores. Of the four leading players, two give well-developed performances but are unbalanced by the other coupel who lack the necessary 'chemistry.' * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5) (more...)

Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, May. 25

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Saturday, May 25, 2013. (more...)

Author Karen Alexander Releases ILLUSIONS: A REPUBLIC LOST

For the past few weeks, Jessie has pondered and cried. It was all to figure out what is wrong with her. She feels that the world has changed in a quick instance and she no longer belongs in it. The impact of war has drained all the colors in her life. Now, as Marcus tries to enter into her heart, can love mend what life has broken? Lush with poignant and piercing human emotions, Illusions by Karen Alexander follows the life of a young woman who is being drugged, imprinted, and assimilated into a culture that is very different from her southern heritage. Set in a time of war and uncertainty, this book unveils a riveting and Passionate tale of hope, love, victory and freedom. (more...)

Daniel Kelly Did WHATEVER IT TAKES to Be Part of NFL

Author Daniel Kelly did Whatever it Takes just to fulfill his dream of making it into the National Football League. And this book is his true inspiring story of how he did it. Football fans and sports lovers who dream big of becoming part of their favorite game will find this engaging memoir an uplifting read. (more...)

The Inn at Warner Hall Named Among Top 10 Most Welcoming Bed and Breakfasts in Virginia

The Inn at Warner Hall was named by Virginia Living magazine as one of the top 10 most welcoming bed and breakfasts in the state. (more...)

Mike Darnell to Depart FOX

The results are in…Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, has announced that he will be departing the network at the end of June. (more...)

Andre Mieux Completes Debut Album 'All I Really Want'

Adjust your thermometers, ladies, recording artist Andre Mieux (aka AMX) is releasing his sizzling debut album 'All I Really Want' July 23, 2013. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of Stephen Sachs' HEART SONG at The Fountain Theatre

Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria 'Cha Cha' Bermudez. Check out a first look below! (more...)

David Garrison and Lynn Cohen Join THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced casting for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife by Charles Busch, the final production of the 2013 Playhouse Productions Summer Season. Golden Globe winner and four-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actress, Marsha Mason, will star as Marjorie Taub. David Garrison ("Married With Children") and Lynn Cohen ("Sex and the City") have also joined the cast. Previously announced, four-time Tony Award winnerBoyd Gaines will direct. Performances begin August 15th and run through September 1st at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA). (more...)

MTC Founder John Sumner Passes Away at 88

Melbourne Theatre Company is deeply saddened to announce that its founder and longest-serving Artistic Director, John Sumner AO CBE passed away on Friday 24 May after a brief illness, aged 88 years. (more...)

Quiksilver Names Nicholas Drake as Chief Marketing Officer

Quiksilver, Inc. announced the appointment of Nicholas Drake as Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 1. (more...)

Royal Bath Theatre Announces Casting for The 2013 Season

Further casting has been announced for the four new in-house productions which will make up the 2013 Summer Season Theatre Royal Bath. (more...)

Bezalel Academy's Traveling Exhibition BEZALEL on Tour in New York During NYCxDesign

The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, the first cultural institution of Israel and one of the most important art and design academies in the world, concluded its U.S. traveling exhibition, Bezalel on Tour, in New York at G91 Loft in Soho. The exhibition showcased an extensive and diverse range of work from the past five years by recent alumni and emerging artists of Bezalel. (more...)

Stephanie Kurtzuba, Melissa van der Schyff and More Set for 7 1/2 ACT(S) OF TRUE LOVE Reading, 6/3

7˝ Wondrous Act(s) of True Love is the new high-concept comedy by Kleban Prize-winning writer JEREMY DESMON about the epic lengths we go to for love. On Monday, June 3rd at 7PM, an industry reading will be held at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Ave., 12th Floor), helmed by Rated P-director JEREMY DOBRISH. (more...)

Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents TITUS ANDRONICUS, 6/6-23

Mad Horse closes its 27th Season on a grand scale with one of Shakespeare's most sweeping and controversial plays. In this depiction of an aging warrior's return home, TITUS ANDRONICUS is a masterful examination of power, corruption, loyalty to family and to country, and the lengths to which one man will go to right a horrifying wrong. (more...)

Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV special tonight, featuring the five-time Tony Award-winning performer at her very, very best. McDonald and I parse the finer points of GO BACK HOME, analyzing the song selection process itself as well as the meanings behind the myriad masterful musical moments present on the new release and what inspired her exquisite performances of these songs by Broadway's absolute best. McDonald also shares stories and insights into composers covered on GO BACK HOME, including frequent collaborators Stephen Sondheim, Michael John LaChiusa and Adam Guettel as well as Kander & Ebb, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jule Styne, Comden & Green and many more. In addition to all about GO BACK HOME, McDonald and I also discuss the two brand new compositions on the album originating in the new specially-penned solo musical written expressly for her by LaChiusa, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, and what the future potentially holds for that fascinating stage endeavor and take a look back at her other LaChiusa musicals, MARIE CHRISTINE, SEND (WHO ARE YOU? I LOVE YOU) and specialty material included. Also, McDonald fills us in on her recent and upcoming film appearances, such as last year's RAMPART with Woody Harrelson and the upcoming I FOUGHT THE LAW. Plus, McDonald expresses her enthusiasm for her continuing role as host of LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER, reveals her opinions on the current movie musical renaissance and the popularity of GLEE, as well as clues us in on her iPod favorites, practicing playing the piano to relax and the possibility of even accompanying herself onstage someday, reflections on Laura Nyro and other favorite pop artists, future plans to pursue more Shakespeare onstage (and musings on what parts), the distinct possibility of essaying the title role in GYPSY sometime soon, appearing on the web series IT COULD BE WORSE - and much, much more! (more...)

Radio Host Bodie Stroud Joins Bret Michaels for Travel Channel's ROCK MY RV

CRN Digital Talk Radio's Bodie Stroud joins rocker and RV enthusiast Bret Michaels on the new Travel Channel series 'Rock My RV with Bret Michaels,' premiering Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Stroud hosts CRN's popular 'In the Garage' show on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. (more...)

John Malkovich to Star in City Center's THE GIACOMO VARIATIONS, 5/30-6/2

John Malkovich will be back on stage in New York in June performing in The Giacomo Variations at City Center, as part of the Cherry Orchard Festival. The Giacomo Variations is a collaboration between Martin Haselbock (conductor), Michael Sturminger (director), and Mr. Malkovich. (more...)

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Listen to THE CRAFT - THE MUSICAL Demos; Set for NYC Reading This Year

THE CRAFT: The Musical is a brand new musical inspired by the 1996 cult film of the same name. Click below to listen to demo tracks from the musical, including 'The Dream / Now is the Time', 'A Perfect Circle', 'Witches!', 'Manon', 'With Perfect Love & Perfect Trust', 'Light as a Feather', 'Blessed Be', and 'The Invocation'! (more...)

Ballet Hispanico to Host 2013 Pre-School Summer Dance Camps, 6/10-7/12

Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, announces the 2013 Pre-School Summer Dance Camps to be held weekly from June 10 - July 12 for boys and girls ages 3-5. Through fun and engaging classes, children explore the sounds, movement, stories, and art of Cuba (June 10-14), Colombia (June 17-21), Mexico (June 24-28), and Peru (July 8-12). (more...)

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