BWW Exclusive: Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis to Star in LES MISERABLES at the Muny July 15 - 21; Highly Anticipated Cast Announced!by BWW Special Coverage - May 8, 2013The Muny announced principal casting for the fifth show of its fantastic 95th season, Les Miserables. Broadway veterans Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis make their Muny debuts starring as Jean Valjean and Javert, respectively. Also starring is Michael McCormick as Thenardier. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, who served as the associate director and executive producer of the original Broadway, touring and Canadian companies of Les Miserables. (more...)
WICKED Begins Tonight at Mahalia Jackson Theaterby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Mahalia Jackson Theater with performances from tonight, May 8 through June 2. (more...)
Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie & More Set for NewNJTV Cabaret Seriesby TV News Desk - May 8, 2013NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the production of a new music television series, American Songbook at NJPAC, taped before a live audience at the Arts Center and airing on NJTV and WNET this fall. (more...)
The PhilHallmonics to Present THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY at Lincoln Center, 5/13by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013Join us for The Lusty Month of May, a musical theater performance by The PhilHallmonics of songs celebrating the time reawakening of sex, love and desire at Lincoln Center's Bruno Walter Auditorium, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (at 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue) onMonday, May 13th, 2013 at 6:00 PM. (more...)
Laura Osnes, Charlotte d'Amboise and More Earn 2013 Astaire Awards Nominations!by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013Nominees have been announced for the 31st Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards taking place on Monday, June 3 at 7:30pm at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Select tickets are also now available to the public priced at $425, $200 & $75; tickets can currently be purchased online at www.FredandAdeleAstaireAwards.com. (more...)
BWW Reviews: SHOW BOAT Rolls Along at Washington National Operaby Jeffrey Walker - May 6, 2013Show Boat is back in an appealing production by the Washington National Opera. The Kennedy Center Opera House is a fitting berth for Captain Andy's Cotton Blossom and the happy/troubled show folk who make it their home. Boasting a cast and chorus of 100, WNO's Show Boat allows the story to roll along the 40-year time span and the glorious music to enthrall the audience once again. (more...)
SUNDAYS IN SUMMER CABARET Returns for 4th Season Todayby BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013The acclaimed Todays In Summer Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert will be back for it's fourth season beginning today, May 5th. 'Since it began, more than 90 different performers have brought praises from our audiences which have grown tremendously over the years', says Les Michaels of Life Is A Cabaret, who produces the shows. The theater, which is located at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, seats up to 180 people and is a perfect setting for these intimate cabaret style performances that you would normally see in a smaller New York style supper club. (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in Seattle - Week of 5/05/2013by BWW - May 5, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Seattle (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in New Orleans - Week of 5/05/2013by BWW - May 5, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for New Orleans (more...)
Now Playing Onstage in Norfolk - Week of 5/05/2013by BWW - May 5, 2013Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Norfolk (more...)
WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 Seats at Mahalia Jackson Theater, 5/8-6/2by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Mahalia Jackson Theater with performances from May 8 through June 2. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/19 - SHOW BOATby Stage Tube - May 19, 2013Today in 1946, the second Broadway revival of Showboat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre, and ran for 418 performances. Show Boat is a musical in two acts with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was originally produced in New York in 1927 and in London in 1928, and was based on the 1926 novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. The plot chronicles the lives of those living and working on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River Show Boat, from 1880 to 1927. The show's dominant themes include racial prejudice and tragic, enduring love. (more...)
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekendby - May 19, 2013
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Sunday, May 19, 2013.
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BWW Highlights: A Celebration of the Life of Kevin Grayby Pati Buehler - May 16, 2013'He simply couldn't live without it. He breathed it like air. 'He was fearless, full in and flat out'. He devoured the stage ravenously,' Furthermore Kevin Gray's addiction to his passion for theater was contagious as he shared his enormous talent and energy with so many. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Lloyd Webber Unveils Drury Lane Restorationby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013On the 350th anniversary of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Lord Lloyd Webber and The Really Useful Theatres Group are delighted to announce the stunning restoration of the Rotunda, Royal Staircases and Grand Saloon. (more...)
Rob Gallagher and Kim Carson to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at John W. Engeman Theater; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Announcing the cast and creative team for the enchanting musical, South Pacific. Sailor hijinks, the danger of war, and the passion of young love are all joined together by Rogers & Hammerstein's sensational score in one of the most powerful musicals of all time. Previews begin on Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. and running through July 14, 2013. (more...)
Washington National Opera to Premiere APPROACHING ALI, 6/8-9by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premiere of Approaching Ali on Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 2013 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Approaching Ali features music by composer D.J. Sparr and a libretto by Mark Campbell and Davis Miller, based on Miller's own autobiographical novella. This new work is the first hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program for contemporary American opera, and will be directed by Nicole Watson in her WNO debut. (more...)
Photo Coverage: A Celebration of the Life of Kevin Grayby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 14, 2013The Broadway community gathered celebrate the life and show business legacy of beloved Broadway performer Kevin Gray yesterday, May 13 at 2PM at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The Majestic Theatre held a special place for Mr. Gray, having starred there in The Phantom of the Opera, first as Raoul and later as The Phantom. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the celebration below. (more...)
BWW TV Exclusive: Hal Prince, Norm Lewis, Craig Schulman, Cris Gronenedaal & More Remember Kevin Grayby BroadwayWorld TV - May 14, 2013Just yesterday, the Broadway community gathered together to celebrate the life and show business legacy of beloved Broadway performer Kevin Gray at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The Majestic Theatre held a special place for Mr. Gray, having starred there in The Phantom of the Opera, first as Raoul and later as The Phantom. Titled A Celebration of the Life of Kevin Gray, the memorial tribute, you can check out highlights from the special event below. (more...)
BWW Blog: Leah Edwards - Evolving Artby Guest Blogger: Leah Edwards - May 13, 2013On January 13, 1910, the first American public radio broadcast aired, featuring Enrico Caruso live from the stage of The Metropolitan Opera. On April 15, 1923 came the first commercial screening of a motion picture with sound-on-film. Although it was not the original intent of either, these events made the concept of "popular music" possible. (more...)
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