The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd

BWW Reviews: The Roar of Kritzerland as They Salute Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse

I can't help but borrow from the genius of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse when I affirm it was The Roar of Kritzerland, The Smell of the burgers at the Federal on Sunday May 5 - Cinco de Mayo, no less - as Kritzerland presented its 33rd show in its current home at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal, entitled Once in a Lifetime: The Songs of Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse. And it was a lollapalooza of an evening! (more...)

Oyster Mill Playhouse's THE ROAR OF GREASEPAINT... Opens 5/31

Oyster Mill Playhouse in Camp Hill announces its first musical and fourth production for its 2013 season, The Roar Of The Greasepaint, The Smell Of The Crowd. It is produced by special arrangement with Tams Witmark. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Oyster Mill Playhouse's 'THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT'

Oyster Mill Playhouse in Camp Hill will present its first musical and fourth production for its 2013 season, The Roar Of The Greasepaint, The Smell Of The Crowd. It is produced by special arrangement with Tams Witmark. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Review - It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman: High Flying, Adored

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Review - Cirque du Soleil's Totem & The Broadway Musicals of 1961

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BWW Reviews: THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT Calls Out at Oyster Mill

Some shows are iconic, known by everyone - that would be LES MISERABLES. Others are iconic and not known, best identified by individual songs that everyone knows by heart, while many people know the songs and have no clue that they are show tunes. That would be THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD. Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley wanted to recreate their success in STOP THE WORLD - I WANT TO GET OFF, and the result was the show that gave us 'Who Can I Turn To?' Opening in England in 1964, the show was slight enough not to open in the West End, but David Merrick decided to give it a chance on Broadway. (more...)

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Set for Berkeley 7/14-8/19 Starring Vernon Bush

Berkeley Playhouse closes its 2011-12 main stage season with a delicious adaptation of ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Berkeley Playhouse founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy helms this musical treat, based on Roald Dahl's stylish children's story about the world famous candy man, starring noted Bay Area singer/songwriter, musician, and recording artist Vernon Bush in the title role. ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY plays July 14 through August 19 at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. (more...)

Broadway Records to Record New Concept Album of JEKYLL & HYDE; BWW to Host Liner Notes Essay Contest!

BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Records are co-sponsoring a liner notes essay contest for the new Jekyll & Hyde studio concept recording. Fans will have the opportunity to submit a 250 to 500 word essay for consideration. Five finalists will be chosen by the staff of BroadwayWorld.com in consultation with Broadway Records. Frank Wildhorn, Constantine Maroulis and Broadway Records will select the Grand Prize Winner who will have his or her liner notes essay will be included in the upcoming recording. (more...)

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Plays Berkeley Playhouse, Now thru 8/19

Berkeley Playhouse closes its 2011-12 main stage season with a delicious adaptation of Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Berkeley Playhouse founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy helms this musical treat, based on Roald Dahl's stylish children's story about the world famous candy man, starring noted Bay Area singer/songwriter, musician, and recording artist Vernon Bush in the title role. Roald Dahl'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY plays tonight, July 14 through August 19 at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. (more...)

Roberta Flack Performs With the Pacific Symphony, 2/9-11

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pacific Symphony fills the hall with love songs featuring legendary vocalist Roberta Flack singing sweet and sultry ballads from her chart-topping career. Internationally hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of her generation, Flack effortlessly traverses a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. One of only two artists to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Flack has immortalized the songs, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song," which she performs along with such hits as "Where Is the Love," "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" and more. (more...)

BREAKING NEWS: Constantine Maroulis to Star in Broadway-Bound Jeff Calhoun Helmed JEKYLL & HYDE Tour

Nederlander Presentations, Inc. has announced that the JEKYLL & HYDE will return to Broadway in Spring 2013 following a 25-week National Tour starring Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. The tour will launch at San Diego's Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on October 2, 2012. (more...)

Louise Pitre Takes On MAME At Goodspeed Opera House 4/20

Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre, known as Canada's "first lady of musical theatre," will take on the coveted role of Mame Dennis in Mame at the Goodspeed Opera House beginning April 20th. (more...)

Roberta Flack Performs With the Pacific Symphony, 2/9-11

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pacific Symphony fills the hall with love songs featuring legendary vocalist Roberta Flack singing sweet and sultry ballads from her chart-topping career. Internationally hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of her generation, Flack effortlessly traverses a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. One of only two artists to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Flack has immortalized the songs, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song," which she performs along with such hits as "Where Is the Love," "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" and more. (more...)

BWW Interviews: The First Lady Of The British Theatre, Elaine Paige, Graces The McCallum Theatre Stage 2/27

The incredible Elaine Page brings her one woman concert to the McCallum Theatre tonight for a one-night-only, intimate look into her life and her career, singing the songs and recreating the magical moments from her many hit shows on Broadway and the West End. I had the opportunity to catch up with Ms. Paige as she was preparing for her concert this evening at The McCallum Theatre. Here are a few highlights from that conversation. (more...)

Photo Flash: Costume Sketches from Goodspeed's MAME!

Goodspeed Musicals will soon feature Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre, in the coveted role of Mame Dennis in Mame at the Goodspeed Opera House beginning April 20th, and she will be well-dressed in the role. Check out sketches, as featured on the Goodspeed Facebook page, from costume designer Gregg Barnes below! (more...)

Roberta Flack Performs With the Pacific Symphony, 2/9-11

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Pacific Symphony fills the hall with love songs featuring legendary vocalist Roberta Flack singing sweet and sultry ballads from her chart-topping career. Internationally hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of her generation, Flack effortlessly traverses a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. One of only two artists to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Flack has immortalized the songs, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song," which she performs along with such hits as "Where Is the Love," "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" and more. (more...)

BWW Reviews: This Lady Really Sings the Blues - Lauren Robert Rocks the Iridium

It was a soulful force of nature that shook the music memorabilia on the walls of the Iridium on the night of August 7. From her opening number-a song from her recently released debut CD 'Listen, I Mean It'-veteran R&B singer Lauren Robert gave her musical testimony through her intense interpretation of blues, gospel and rock songs. She meant it. And everyone gladly listened. (more...)

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Set for Berkeley 7/14-8/19 Starring Vernon Bush

Berkeley Playhouse closes its 2011-12 main stage season with a delicious adaptation of ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Berkeley Playhouse founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy helms this musical treat, based on Roald Dahl's stylish children's story about the world famous candy man, starring noted Bay Area singer/songwriter, musician, and recording artist Vernon Bush in the title role. ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY plays July 14 through August 19 at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. (more...)

Louise Pitre is MAME at Goodspeed Starting Tonight

Goodspeed Musicals previously announced that Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre, known as Canada's "first lady of musical theatre," will take on the coveted role of Mame Dennis in Mame at the Goodspeed Opera House beginning April 20th. (more...)

Louise Pitre Takes On MAME At Goodspeed Opera House 4/20

Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre, known as Canada's "first lady of musical theatre," will take on the coveted role of Mame Dennis in Mame at the Goodspeed Opera House beginning April 20th. (more...)

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