BWW Interviews: POTTED POTTER's Dan Clarkson & Jeff Turnerby Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012The hilarious duo chat with BWW about saving a nightly theater seat for JK Rowling and the pressures of performing a Harry Potter piece in front of some of the world's most obsessive fans. (more...)
JOYCE DEWITT In REMEMBER MEby Beau Higgins - May 25, 2012Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the new Alhambra Theatre & Dining announced this morning that Joyce DeWitt will star in Sam Bobrick’s romantic comedy, Remember Me. Miss DeWitt is most widely known to audiences for her starring role as "Janet Wood" in the ABC Television hit series “Three's Company,” but she is no stranger to live theater, working both as actress and director in a stage career which spans over forty years. She recently starred in A Scattered, Smothered and Covered Christmas Musical and the Canadian productions of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Dinner With Friends and Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning play The Last Night of Ballyhoo. (more...)
InDepth InterView Tony Awards Edition: Jeff Calhoun - Part 2: NEWSIES & What's Nextby Pat Cerasaro - May 25, 2012Today we are kicking off the 2012 InDepth InterView Tony Awards Series with the director/choreographer of the hottest hit of the 2011-2012 theatrical season, NEWSIES, that was recently awarded with a boatload of Tony Award nominations, in addition to a short-running show that has a very vocal group of advocates and supporters that also received a handful of Tony noms, BONNIE & CLYDE - the passionate and visionary Jeff Calhoun. Discussing all aspects of his mega-hit with Disney’s NEWSIES and his success d’estime with Frank Wildhorn’s BONNIE & CLYDE, as well as all about his years spent developing both, Calhoun illustrates his process and sheds some light on many aspects of the creation of the wildly different vehicles, as well as his opinions on the theatrical environment of today. Additionally, Calhoun outlines his experiences working with NEWIES and BONNIE & CLYDE breakout stars Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes - both Tony nominees - as well as his many years spent as an associate choreographer for legendary Tony-winning master director Tommy Tune creating many remarkable musicals such as GRAND HOTEL and THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES. Plus, Calhoun conveys his infectious enthusiasm for his craft and discusses what drives him to create while also sharing his humbled appreciation for the recognition of both his new musicals this season by the Tony Award committee and reflecting on his vast multitude of experiences in the theatre so far in his career - everything from starring in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and MY ONE & ONLY on Broadway to choreographing THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and BUSKER ALLEY with Tommy Tune and transitioning into directing/choreographing with the hit revivals of GREASE, BIG RIVER, PIPPIN, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (with Graciele Daniele), BELLS ARE RINGING, as well as GREY GARDENS and the rest. All of that and much, much more in this career-spanning conversation with one of Broadway’s best! (more...)
Discovery to Premiere STEPHEN HAWKING'S GRAND DESIGN, 6/9by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012He has taken us to the ends of the universe - now, Professor Stephen Hawking tackles the most personal, yet cosmic of questions: Is there a meaning to our lives - in the world premiere special series STEPHEN HAWKING'S GRAND DESIGN Saturday, June 9 at 8pm and 9pm e/p. (more...)
Standing O/Standing No: Has The Standing Ovation Lost Its Impact? Nashville Weighs Inby Jeffrey Ellis - May 24, 2012Audiences throughout the country have fallen into the habit of standing up because they think it’s expected, as if it’s part of their unwritten contract with the people creating art in darkened theaters night after night. Rather than rewarding a cast and crew for a job truly well done, many people stand up simply because “it’s the thing to do.” And woe be unto you who remains seated! (more...)
Cortland Rep Announces Pavilion Award Nominations for High-School Theaterby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced the nominees for their tenth annual “Pavilion Awards” which recognize Outstanding Achievement in local high school theatre. For the sixth year, First Niagara Bank serves as the Corporate Sponsor for this program, which allows for many categories within the musical and non-musical genres. Musicals in consideration were held at the Cortland, Dryden, Groton, Homer, McGraw and Tully High Schools. Non-musical plays were also presented at Cortland, Homer and Tully. (more...)
IDOL WATCH: The Final Performances of the Season!by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2012Tonight was the final night of performances on American Idol, with three rounds of songs to win over your votes. So how did Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez measure up? Find out now! (more...)
BWW Reviews: BITCHSLAP! at Macha Theatre Sparks with Davis/Crawford Pairingby Don Grigware - May 22, 2012By the time you leave Darrin Hagen's Bitchslap! you'll either hate or adore two of Hollywood's legendary divas, namely Bette Davis - the actress and Joan Crawford - the movie star. Both left a trail of indelible marks by which to be judged. They were bitchy, glamorous - well, at least Crawford - fiercely prepared - well, at least Davis - overbearing, and always clamored for good press. Ta da! In comes Hedda Hopper, one of the bitchiest, most well-dressed, most obsessively efficient and most overbearing reporters old Hollywood had to offer. Not two, but three queens! Hagen's campy piece is not without its flaws, but will surely entertain you and actually make you perk up your ears to hear a thing or two about Davis and Crawford that you may not have known. That's right, Darrin Hagen has done his homework and very well researched his stars, so movie buffs should be more than pleased. Now onstage through June 17 at the Macha Theatre, ladies and gentlemen, Bitchslap! (more...)
Hudson County Filmmakers Shoot DEATH OF APRIL Feature Filmby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012A group of young filmmakers from Hudson County have banded together to shoot a feature film. “The Death of April” to be released this Fall is lensing all over Hudson County with a group of dedicated young filmmakers at the helm. (more...)
BWW JR: HELP WANTED: PIRATES! Babysitters, Pirates and Artists, Oh My!by Erin Leigh Peck - May 21, 2012Over at MamaDrama, we’ve had the honor of working with PLAYTIME, the first-ever childcare service for theatre-going parents. We’ve been wowed time and again by the incredible new work going on at Playwrights Horizons, Signature Theatre and the Westside Theatre while our kids enjoyed an afternoon or evening of the arts with the incredible “Artisitters” from Sitters Studio…the babysitting service that sends professional artists, actors, musicians, dancers and the like to your home to care for and inspire your child. So when I heard that Sitters Studio founder Kristina Wilson was producing a play for kids, my little guy and I couldn’t wait to check it out. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Cori Laemmel Takes On The Friday Five Before Going Onstage For THE LAST FIVE YEARSby Jeffrey Ellis - May 18, 2012Today’s spotlight falls upon Cori Laemmel, who opens tonight in the reboot of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years opposite her real-life husband Tyson Laemmel (following the critically acclaimed version that starred Ryan Greenawalt and Kacie Phillips for the first two weeks of the run) at Street Theatre Company. (more...)
Peoples Improv Theater Presents BEAUTY LOVE TRUTH, 5/31by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012After a decade of performances at bars and theaters (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Barrow Street) Beauty Love Truth— improvised scenes inspired by a live musician — will hold a residency at the PIT on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm. (more...)
JOYCE DEWITT In REMEMBER MEby Beau Higgins - May 17, 2012Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the new Alhambra Theatre & Dining announced this morning that Joyce DeWitt will star in Sam Bobrick’s romantic comedy, Remember Me. Miss DeWitt is most widely known to audiences for her starring role as "Janet Wood" in the ABC Television hit series “Three's Company,” but she is no stranger to live theater, working both as actress and director in a stage career which spans over forty years. She recently starred in A Scattered, Smothered and Covered Christmas Musical and the Canadian productions of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Dinner With Friends and Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning play The Last Night of Ballyhoo. (more...)
Riverdance to Perform Final U.S. Engagement at Wolf Trap, 6/15-17by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012The producer of RIVERDANCE, Moya Doherty, has announced that the United States/North American touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will play its final performances Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17, 2012 at WolfTrap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA. (more...)
Firecat Projects and 16th Street Theater to Present NICKEL HISTORY at the Steppenwolf Garage, 7/19-8/5by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012Firecat Projects and 16th Street Theater present Nickel History: The Nation of Heat, written and performed by Tony Fitzpatrick with Stan Klein July 19-August 5 in Steppenwolf’s Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted with a press opening of Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Adapted and directed by 16th Street artistic director Ann Filmer, Nickel History features film and video art by Kristin Reeves, music by John Rice and Anna Fermin. Singer-songwriter Joe Pug is a guest performer on opening night. (more...)
BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at The Paramountby Jay Irwin - May 16, 2012When will they learn that simply putting the music of some notable singers on stage without a decent script to back it up does not a good musical make? It’s didn’t work for “Good Vibrations” it didn’t work for “Lennon” and it doesn’t work for “Million Dollar Quartet” currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. The only things saving this show are the fact that the incredible performers are playing their own instruments and that there’s enough nostalgia on stage to choke a horse. But is that enough?
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RIVERDANCE: A Heart-Stomping, Pure Spectacleby Pati Buehler - May 14, 2012RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. The show will take its last steps in June 2012.
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InDepth InterView: Brian D'Arcy James Talks SMASH Season Finale, THE BIG C, 54 Below Concert & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - May 12, 2012Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld’s ongoing interview series with the stars and creative team of NBC’s hit musical drama series SMASH with a Broadway/Hollywood leading man who first made his mark on the stage creating a role in the Tony Award-winning TITANIC after having appeared in BLOOD BROTHERS and CAROUSEL and who has since starred in productions as diverse as SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, NEXT TO NORMAL, SHREK and many more - the jovial and multi-talented Brian d'Arcy James. Discussing all aspects of his role on SMASH as well as cluing us in on what we can expect from Monday’s highly awaited season finale, d'Arcy James and I also take a look back at his career onstage thus far and he shares fond recollections of working on TITANIC, SWEET SMELL, SHREK, NEXT TO NORMAL, TIME STANDS STILL and THE WILD PARTY Off-Broadway as well as offers his observations of his collaborators and co-stars in each endeavor. Plus, Brian also reveals his other current TV project: his character arc on Showtime’s dramedy THE BIG C, starring his TIME STANDS STILL co-star Laura Linney and previous John Benjamin Hickey, that begins this Sunday and continues through the rest of this month. Additionally, we also discuss his upcoming 54 Below concerts June 26-30 - as well as his thoughtful and candid opinions on some of his favorite songwriters and his own songs. Plus, comments on his film roles in HBO's GAME CHANGE, FRIENDS WITH KIDS, an upcoming short film - and much, much more! (more...)
Photo Flash: Cast of Starz' SPARTACUS Gets in Shapeby BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012Each year, the cast and stunt performers of the STARZ original series "Spartacus" convene a month before production to go through vigorous training to get into Gladiator shape and prepare for the extensive action sequences featured in every episode. See photos of Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Ellen Hollman and more below! (more...)
BWW Reviews: Spark Theater Presents Chekov's THREE SISTERS - An Instant Classicby Michael Mulhern - May 10, 2012This is one of the aspects I truly adore about Spark Theater--the intamacy. It feels like I am witnessing living art, and it is fascinating to watch. (more...)
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