South Pacific

Michelle Williams in Talks for New SOUTH PACIFIC Film Adaptation; Producers Also Eyeing Hugh Jackman?

According to the Daily Mail, Michelle Williams is in talks to play 'Nellie Forbush' in a new big-screen adaptation of the musical South Pacific, directed by Michael Mayer with a screenplay by Lynn Grossman based on James Michener's novel Tales of the South Pacific. (more...)

Melbourne Theatre Company Will Present THE BEAST in October

Melbourne Theatre Company today revealed Eddie Perfect's debut play The Beast will be staged during its Zeitgeist season in October, a slot set aside to bring the freshest, most contemporary theatre to Melbourne audiences. (more...)

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season, 5/19

The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is proud to present the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music directed by Jay Manley for its 100th season in 2013. (more...)

Matthew Morrison Partners with Human Rights Campaign to Support Equality

EMMY, TONY, and Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison is proud to announce that he is partnering with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in support of LGBT equality. Partial proceeds from the pre-sale of his new studio album, Where It All Began, will benefit HRC. The album, which will be released on June 4, 2013, features an assortment of classic standards, many of which were first made famous in Broadway musicals. Morrison turned to legendary producer Phil Ramone, along with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Gregg Field, to create the 12 songs featured on Where It All Began. The record marks the first release from 222 Records, the newly formed label from Adam Levine. Place your pre-order of Where It All Began now, on Amazon.com, and 222 Records in partnership with Matthew Morrison will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Human Rights Campaign. (more...)

Way Off Broadway Presents LEGALLY BLONDE, Beginning 6/14

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season is the year Broadway and Hollywood meet with all of the productions at the theatre being hits both on the silver screen and Great White Way. The season kicked off with the funny and heartwarming Steel Magnolias, followed by Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 - The Musical. Beginning June 14th, the theatre is going pink when it opens Legally Blonde for its summer run. (more...)

Drury Lane Theatre Presents BOEING-BOEING, Beginning 6/13

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the Tony Award-winning 2008 Broadway revival version of the hit comedy BOEING-BOEING, previewing June 13, opening Thursday, June 20 at 8 p.m., and running through August 4, 2013. BOEING-BOEING stars Saturday Night Live alum Nora Dunn as"Berthe" (Dunn was Meryl Streep's co-star in the Nancy Meyers film It's Complicated; her TV credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Private Practice, Psych and Franklin & Bash; and she recently starred in Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's play Love, Loss and What I Wore at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago). (more...)

Moonlight Stage to Open 2013 Summer Season with SOUTH PACIFIC, 6/26-7/13

Moonlight 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. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 15th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. RIP 'Smash,' plus the seven local shows closing soon, replaced by BET's 'Howlin Wolf' show, LOW's 'Pinafore' and the five fall touring shows, plus benefits for Midwest New Musicals, Porchlight, Pride Plays and more! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Lloyd Webber Unveils Drury Lane Restoration

On 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...)

The Broadway League Announces the 2013 League Awards, Honoring Touring Broadway: Center Theatre Group, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City and More

The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2013 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft. (more...)

Rob Gallagher and Kim Carson to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at John W. Engeman Theater; Full Cast Announced!

Announcing 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...)

BWW Reviews: Brian Stokes Mitchell In Concert at the Kennedy Center

Packed audience at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall hears a perfomrance to treasure. (more...)

BWW Exclusive: Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in The Muny's MARY POPPINS!

The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh's Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Mary Poppins the Musical is sponsored by Ameren. (more...)

NYC Actor Chuck Muckle to Make London Debut in AT WIT'S END, 6/14

Veteran New York stage actor Chuck Muckle will star in the London premiere of the acclaimed one-man stateside production of At Wit's End. Muckle transforms himself into Oscar Levant, the acclaimedcomposer, satirist and hypochondriac who was dubbed 'America's favorite neurotic.' (more...)

BWW Blog: Leah Edwards - Evolving Art

On 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...)

Steve Cuden Releases BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations

Steve Cuden's new book BEATING BROADWAY: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations is a comprehensive guide that expertly breaks down musical storytelling into its basic components and explains how stories for hit musicals are created. It is now available on amazon.com. This how-to book by veteran storyteller and successful creator of musicals, Steve Cuden, is for both amateurs and professionals trying to create successful musicals. In addition to practical advice on what makes a good book for a musical, Steve breaks down 40 popular musical plays and films into beats, explaining what works and why. (more...)

Russell Grant to Host IVOR NOVELLO AND THE GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL at St. James Studio, June 23

Russell Grant and Musical Director and former member of Only Men Aloud, Ross Leadbeater invite you to a 'Glamorous Night' in celebration of Ivor Novello - the most successful British musical theatre composer of the first half of the 20th century. Ivor Novello and the Great British Musical plays at St James Studio - London's newest and hottest theatre venue - for one night only on Sunday 23rd June at 7:30pm. (more...)

Two Muses Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL Will Benefit Common Ground

Female-based performing arts company Two Muses Theatre has announced the production of the Broadway hit Next to Normalpremiering June 7 through June 30, 2013 at the Two Muses Theatre located within Barnes and Noble in West Bloomfield. Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is directed by Royal Oak resident, Frannie Shepherd-Bates. (more...)

Playwrights Theatre Announces the Winners of the 30th Annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest

Playwrights Theatre has announced the winners of the 30th Annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest. From the 328 plays submitted by young writers throughout the state, a panel of theatre professionals has selected four High School plays, three Junior High School plays and three Elementary Schools plays. In each category, selection was blind; plays were selected without knowledge of playwrights' schools, grade or background. The 30th Annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest Festival will be held on May 20 and May 21, 2013 as part of a partnership between Playwrights Theatre and Premiere Stages at Kean University. Select plays from this festival will be reprised at Playwrights Theatre's nationally-recognized Forum Reading Series in December 2013. This reading series brings together writers from all over the United States. (more...)

Melbourne Theatre Company Will Present THE BEAST, Opening 7 October

Melbourne Theatre Company today revealed Eddie Perfect's debut play The Beast will be staged during its Zeitgeist season in October, a slot set aside to bring the freshest, most contemporary theatre to Melbourne audiences. (more...)

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