The Wizard of Oz

Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Devastated' to Be Unable to Attend Tony Awards Due to Health

Andrew Lloyd Webber today shared that he will not be able to attend tonight's Tony Awards in New York due to continuing struggles with his health. (more...)

Photos: Young at Arts Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ; Show Closes Tom., 6/9

Young At Arts, a non-profit organization that provides an after-school music and theater program for children, pre-school to 12th grade, residing in Southern Westchester County and the Bronx, presents the beloved family musical 'The Wizard of Oz' at Taylor Hall, Christ Church Bronxville until tomorrow, June 9, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $10 each. (more...)

BWW Reviews: WICKED is Delightfully Good on Columbus Tour Stop

There are a handful of musicals that define Broadway- consistently good talent, amazing sets and costumes, scores that leave you humming their tunes for days, and themes so universally appealing that their fans base extends from children coming to the audience for their first show up to senior citizens seeing the show for their 8th time. One of these iconic few, Stephen Schwartz's 'Wicked' played to a nearly sold-out crowd at the Ohio Theater last night, where it runs for a lengthy 3 weeks, now through June 23rd. On the anniversary of its first green girl, role originator Idina Menzel, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress, fans coming to the show expecting an equally phenomenal touring cast would not be disappointed last night. (more...)

BWW CD Reviews: Andrea McArdle's 70'S AND SUNNY - LIVE AT 54 BELOW is a Fabulous Throwback to the 70s

Andrea McArdle, best known for originating the role of Annie in the 1977 Broadway production of ANNIE, premiered her solo cabaret show 70'S AND SUNNY to sold-out houses at 54 Below in late July 2012. She triumphantly retuned to the venue with an equally successful engagement in January. The album, compiled from live recordings of her January 17-19 run, 70S AND SUNNY - LIVE AT 54 BELOW pristinely captures her enthusiastically nostalgic and fascinating performances. As a voice that helped shape and define a decade, she humbly tributes other influential artists of the 70s by presenting audiences with music from the likes of Peter Alan, Stephen Schwartz, Billy Joel, Jerry Herman, and Marvin Hamlisch. (more...)

BRAVO BROADWAY: THE WICKED DIVAS Set for Deer Valley Music Festival, 7/12; Arturo Sandoval to Play 7/13

The tenth anniversary Deer Valley Music Festival continues into its third week with a combination of two show-stopping productions. Broadway stars will steal the show in 'Bravo Broadway: The Wicked Divas' on Friday, July 12, and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will blow the audience away when he performs Latin, jazz and classical music alongside the Utah Symphony on Saturday, July 13. (more...)

IVOR NOVELLO AND THE GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL Adds July 10th Performance

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. (more...)

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 15 - NICE WORK's Last SIP, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ Hits 200 Shows and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a last SIP from the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, which closes on Broadway today. SIP celebrates other milestones with the cast of The Wizard of Oz in Toronto reaching 200 performances, and the national tour of WAR HORSE hitting the big 400. Plus, shots from KINKY BOOTS, MATILDA and TOP HAT in the West End, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANN, NEWSIES, THE NANCE, MOTOWN, THE FANTASTICKS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a hilarious series of 'baseball cards' from the cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Stratford Festival, and more! (more...)

SUMMER STAGES: Top 5 Summer Picks for Columbus Theatre

Great theater abounds in Columbus and summer is a great time to step outside your regular theater-going routine and try a new venue. We all know that CAPA's Broadway in Columbus Series is stellar, and while the extremely popular, 'Wicked' sets up shop in Columbus June 5-23, if you are looking for some sizzling summer sensations, exploring local theater groups will also result in fabulous entertainment that the whole family can enjoy, and you won't break your summer fun budget! (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW Top Picks for West Virginia Theater - Classic and Contemporary Summer Theater Choices

From new, contemporary and controversial theater to traditional summer stock musicals to theater under the stars, you can find the show (or shows) to satisfy any summer theater cravings in various locations in West Virginia. The theater seasons and events listed are only five highlights of the many great performances and live theater seasons occurring in West Virginia this summer. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Picks for Summer Theatre in Denver

Even though Colorado summers boast gorgeous weather and plenty to do outdoors, there are still several excellent productions to take advantage of that are fun for friends, family or a date night. Below is a listing of some of the highlights of for a fun-filled Colorado summer... (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusetts

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusetts (more...)

BroadwayWorld Special Coverage: SUMMER STAGES - Our Picks for Summer's Best Around the World!

As the summer days near, BroadwayWorld rounded up our worldwide community - from Australia to Spain, California and beyond! - to bring you our top picks for the best of summer theater in each of our main markets! Looking for the best of the summer venue and production offerings in your area? Let's hear from a sampling of the BroadwayWorld experts! (more...)

BWW Interviews: Casey Weems, From Fear Factor To Allenberry Playhouse

The Orlando native has made her way from Montana's Bigfork Summer Playhouse to Allenberry... with a detour for eels and squid. (more...)

Pittsburgh CLO to Present Kopit & Yeston's PHANTOM, 6/21-30

Audiences will be mesmerized by the classic score in Kopit & Yeston's Phantom June 21- 30 at the Benedum Center. Phantom is back by popular demand and will feature an incredible cast comprised of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans. (more...)

Kelli Rabke Agresta Set for BROADWAY ON THE BOARDWALK IV at Ocean City Music Pier, 6/26

Tickets: $20 and $18. Show time is 7:30 PM. For more information or tickets call 609-525-9300 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice (more...)

A Peek At Idina Menzel's Current Concert Setlist

Tony Award-winning Broadway and GLEE star Idina Menzel is currently embarking on a criss-cross-countries tour, playing many acclaimed venues throughout not only North America but also some select dates overseas, as well, and fans now can get a glimpse at her setlist at a recent wildly well-received gig. (more...)

CRT to Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, 6/20-30

Storrs: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, starring Steven Hayes as the crafty slave Pseudolus, as the second of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series, June 20 - 30 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs. For tickets and information, call 860-486-2113 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu (more...)

Profiles in History Auctions Hemingway and Alexander Graham Bell's Personal Effects, 7/10

Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce their July 10th, 'Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction,' in Los Angeles. Highlights from the upcoming auction are detailed below. An absolutely historic Alexander Graham Bell aviation archive on his quest for manned flight. This archive includes a 217-page handwritten and extra-illustrated laboratory journal and over 950 photographs documenting his early experiments with tetrahedral kites in his pursuit of manned flight. (more...)

Fox Valley Rep Reaches Out to Build a Yellow Brick Road

Fox Valley Repertory Performing Arts Academy is proud to announce their Youth Ensemble summer musical, The Wizard of Oz, scheduled to perform at the Pheasant Run Mainstage (4051 East Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174) on July 20, 2013 through July 28, 2013. However, putting on a production such as The Wizard of Oz is no easy feat financially for the Academy. That is why starting this month, up until the last performance of the show, FVR Performing Arts Academy is selling and featuring yellow bricks for families, patrons, and local businesses to wish good luck to the cast members or to advertise a business' products and services. (more...)

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Extends at Florida Studio Theatre Through 6/29

By popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre has extended the run of the hit show The World Goes 'Round, featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Filled with humor, romance, drama and non-stop melody, this revue is a thrilling celebration of life. The World Goes 'Round will be playing in the Gompertz Theatre through June 29. Subscriptions to FST's three-show summer season may be purchased for as little as $39 online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org, at the box office on the corner of Palm and Cocoanut or by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000. Single tickets to The World Goes 'Round range from $18 - $36. (more...)

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