York's Musicals in Mufti Continues With THE GAME OF LOVE, 5/11-13by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012York Theatre Company celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival, concludes the spring series with the New York premiere of The Game of Love, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by classical composer Jacques Offenbach, and arrangements & additional music by Nancy Ford. The Game of Love is based The Anatol Plays by Arthur Schnitzler. (more...)
Jeremiah James Joins THE FANTASTICKS as El Galloby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012West End leading man and recording artist Jeremiah James will join the cast of The Fantasticks on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He succeeds Edward Watts in the role of El Gallo. (more...)
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Kicks Off 50th Season with HENRY IV, PART ONE, 5/30-6/24by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will launch its 2012 milestone 50th Anniversary season with William Shakespeare’s saga of a young prince’s reformation and ascent to manhood – Henry IV, Part One. Considered one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays, this rousing tale has not been produced on The Shakespeare Theatre stage in 20 years. Henry IV, Part One begins performances on May 30 and runs through June 24 at the Theatre’s Main Stage – the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. All tickets, including discounted ticket packages are now on sale. For tickets or for more information, call the box office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org. The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is located at 36 Madison Avenue (at Lancaster Road), in Madison. (more...)
Azuka Theater Set to Celebrate Lenny Haas at 5/20 Galaby BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012Azuka Theatre is holding their second gala celebration in honor of a visionary in the theatre community. At their first gala, they honored former Azuka Board President and Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Vice President for External Affairs Michael Norris. This year they are honoring local actor and philanthropist Lenny Haas. (more...)
Everyman Theatre Opens YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 5/16by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012Meet the Sycamores – the delightfully eccentric family at the center of the action in the madcap comedy classic, You Can’t Take It With You. They revel in day-to-day occurrences such as collecting snakes, making fireworks in the basement, and practicing ballet steps in the parlor. When their daughter Alice, decides to invite her conservative boyfriend’s family to dinner, they promise to be on their best behavior. However...! Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and adapted into an Academy Award winning film, this beloved comedy has been a perennial favorite to theatre-goers for more than 70 years. (more...)
Norm Lewis to Receive Sardi's Caricature, 5/30by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012Tony nominee Norm Lewis, currently starring on Broadway as Porgy in The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS, will join the legendary walls of Sardi’s (234 West 44th Street) when his caricature is unveiled and hung on Wednesday, May 30th at 5:00pm during a special ceremony. His portrait will be join the hundreds of Broadway and Hollywood celebrities, including his co-star and fellow 2012 Tony nominee Audra McDonald, as well as co-star David Alan Grier also Tony-nominated for his performance in The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Matt Doyle, Betsy Wolfe, et al. in York Theatre Company's NEO 8by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 23, 2012York Theatre Company presented the 8th Annual NEO 8 (an acronym for “New, Emerging, Outstanding”) on Monday, May 21, at The York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The event celebrated songwriters primed to pen the next generation of musicals. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the performers below! (more...)
John Davidson and Heather Provost Set for MAN OF LAMANCHA 6/19-7/8by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012The Ocean Professional Theatre Company will present MAN OF LAMANCHA on 6/19-7/8 at the Bengal Theatre, 180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat, NJ 08005 to open their Premiere Summer Season. The production will star John Davidson as Don Quixote with Broadway Producer and actress Heather Provost as Aldonza. (more...)
Smuin Ballet Comes to NYC This Summer, 8/13-18by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012Smuin Ballet (Celia Fushille, Artistic & Executive Director) will perform a special New York City engagement this summer, August 13th – 18th, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street). (more...)
Andrea McArdle, Constantine Maroulis, et al. Set for LOST IN LOVE Reading at the Triad, 6/5by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012LOST IN LOVE- a new musical based on the hit songs of Air Supply, which held an industry-only reading in April, will play again at the Triad Theatre on June 5. Returning to the production, will be Andrea McArdle, Constantine Maroulis and Justin Matthew Sargent. (more...)
Walnut Street Theatre Presents A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, Now thru 6/24by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012Walnut Street Theatre’s 2011-2012 Independence Studio on 3 season concludes with an all-new production filled with unforgettable music, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING. Directed by Bruce Lumpkin, the production opens tomorrow, May 3rd and continues through June 24th in the Walnut’s Independence Studio on 3. (more...)
THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Tomorrowby BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012On Thursday, May 3, 2012 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 52nd anniversary. The Fantasticks currently stars triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter as Matt. Television and stage star John Davidson will join the cast as Henry on June 1. (more...)
Melissa Minyard to Lead Mad Cow's NEXT TO NORMALby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012Mad Cow Theatre today announced the cast for Next to Normal, the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey. (more...)
Breaking News: Brooke Shields & Richard Chamberlain to Star in Premiere of THE EXORCIST at Geffen Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!by BWW - May 17, 2012Stage and screen stars Brooke Shields and Richard Chamberlain will take on the iconic roles of Chris MacNeil and Father Merrin in playwright John Pielmeier’s world premiere of The Exorcist at the Geffen Playhouse. Helmed by acclaimed director John Doyle, who won a Tony Award for his striking reimagining of Sweeney Todd, this stage adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s famous 1971 novel transforms the unsettling battles of good versus evil, faith versus fact and ego versus ethos into a uniquely theatrical experience as sophisticated as it is suspenseful.
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BWW Interviews: THANKS FOR PLAYING: THE GAME SHOW SHOW Creator Talks Retro Dome Premiereby Harmony Wheeler - May 15, 2012BroadwayWorld talks with "Thanks for Playing: The Game Show Show" co-creator Shannon Guggenheim about the future of the show and of the Retro Dome, as well as the history, making of and themes of the show. Read the full interview below! (more...)
Lorenzo Lamas, Anita Gillette et al. Lead Reagle Music Theatre's 44th Summer Season, 6/15-8/19by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced major principal casting and creative team members for its 44th consecutive summer season, including Lorenzo Lamas, Anita Gillette, Rick Hilsabeck and Sarah Pfisterer. (more...)
EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL To Make World Premiere at Chicago's Historic Water Tower Works 6/16 - 7/29by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert. The production runs June 6 – July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
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Stacey Logan to Lead Mad Cow Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL Castby BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012Mad Cow Theatre today announced the cast for Next to Normal, the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey. (more...)
Matt Doyle, Betsy Wolfe and More Set for 8th Annual NEO Concert, 5/21by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012York Theatre Company will present the 8th Annual NEO 8 on Monday, May 21 at The York Theatre at Saint Peter’s (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a champagne and dessert reception to toast the evening. (more...)
Nominee Reactions: Norm Lewis for PORGY AND BESS - 'Work has spoken for itself, even through the adversity'by BWW - May 1, 2012"We are over the moon. The work has spoken for itself, even through the adversity, and I just couldn't be prouder of the cast and the show. I was going to try to play it cool this morning, but I was too excited so I was up early watching the broadcast. It is my first nomination! I couldn't believe my name was called - I rewound the broadcast on my DVR just to be sure. I think we'll have a little celebration at work tonight!"
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