Frank Wildhorn Brings FRANK & FRIENDS Series to Birdland; Kicks Off in June With Morgan James, Rob Evan and Moreby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012Broadway at Birdland today announced a partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn for a monthly concert series called “Frank & Friends.” The series of one-night-only concerts will feature the songs and performers from the composer’s range of work in popular, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment. (more...)
Judy McLane to Join MAMMA MIA! as 'Donna' in Juneby BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012After playing the role of “Tanya” for the past seven years in Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, Broadway favorite Judy McLane will assume the starring role of “Donna Sheridan” on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). (more...)
LOS OTROS World Premiere Begins Previews at CTG's Mark Taper Forum, 5/23by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012The world premiere of the beautifully crafted musical “Los Otros” begins previews Wednesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. With book and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh and music by Michael John LaChiusa, “Los Otros” opens on June 3, 2012; performances continue through July 1. Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk has been cast to play the role of Woman and Julio Monge will play the role of Man. (more...)
MAMMA MIA! Welcomes Judy McLane, Felicia Finley, Aaron Lazar & More!by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ global hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome new principals Christy Altomare, Lauren Cohn, Daniel Cooney, Felicia Finley, Aaron Lazar, Graham Rowat and Zak Resnick who will join Judy McLane as “Donna Sheridan” at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on Monday, June 4, 2012. (more...)
BROADWAY RECALL: Some Like It Brunetteby Michael Dale - May 12, 2012While diamonds may be a girl’s best friend at this weekend’s Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, there’s a feisty flapper getting pretty chummy with a gang of hunky Olympic athletes and a wildly frenetic chorus of Charleston dancers. (more...)
OBAMA 44 to be Get World Premiere at La MaMa, 3/29by BWW
News Desk - Mar 28, 2012La MaMa will present the world-premiere of Mario Fratti's newest play, OBAMA 44, with performances starting March 29, 2012. (more...)
Mario Fratti's OBAMA 44 Begins Performances 3/29 at La MaMaby BWW
News Desk - Mar 28, 2012La MaMa will present the world-premiere of Mario Fratti's newest play, OBAMA 44, with performances starting March 29, 2012 prior to an official press opening April 1 at La MaMa (74 E. 4 St.) in Manhattan. (more...)
Rachel York to Set Sail in ANYTHING GOES National Tour; Kicks Off October 2by BWW - Mar 27, 2012Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that critically acclaimed Broadway actress Rachel York will star as “Reno Sweeney” in the national tour of the 2011 Tony® Award winning Anything Goes. Presented by Roundabout Theatre Company, the national tour will set sail in Cleveland this fall. Anything Goes is the winner of three Tony® Awards including Best Musical Revival.
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PlayhouseSquare's 2012-13 Broadway Series to Include THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES and Moreby BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2012PlayhouseSquare today announced its line-up for the 2012-2013 KeyBank Broadway Series. The nation’s largest performing arts complex outside of New York City, PlayhouseSquare is currently celebrating 90 years. (more...)
Northport's THE SUNSHINE BOYS Closesby BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2012The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport presents the Neil Simon comedy, The Sunshine Boys. (more...)
Broadway Theatre Presents 'S WONDERFUL, 3/1-25by BWW
News Desk - Mar 24, 2012Westchester Broadway Theatre presents ‘S WONDERFUL, The New Gershwin Musical, Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin, Conceived and Written by Ray Roderick, Directed by Ray Roderick, Musical Direction by Ken Lundie, Choreography by Vince Pesce, playing March 1st through March 25th, 2012. (more...)
Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES to Play The 5th Avenue Theatre, 4/21-5/20by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2012Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including “Two Lost Souls” and the sultry favorite, “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets.” The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill’s Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones. (more...)
Reagle Music Theatre Announces Celebrity Concert Series - Mitzi Gaynor, Rachel York and Brent Barrett Starby BWW
News Desk - Mar 15, 2012Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will melt away 2012’s winter chill with a dazzling three-show concert series featuring Broadway’s Rachel York and Brent Barrett and the legendary star of stage and screen, Mitzi Gaynor. York and Barrett, critically acclaimed co-stars in the Tony Award-winning revival of “Kiss Me, Kate” filmed for PBS, reunite for an exclusive Reagle Music Theatre concert “Isn’t It Romantic?” on February 19. Gaynor, the legendary Hollywood, television and Las Vegas sensation perhaps best known for her unforgettable portrayal as Nellie Forbush in the movie musical “South Pacific,” sparkles in “Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins” on April 15. Reagle’s annual celebration of all things Emerald, “A Little Bit of Ireland,” also returns for its 14th edition March 16-18 for four performances. (more...)
BWW Interviews: Maya Hakvoortby Marcel Konrath - Mar 15, 2012Sie ist nicht nicht nur eine der schönsten Exporte aus den Niederlanden sondern auch eine der talentiertesten: Maya Hakvoort. Trotz eines vollen Terminkalenders nahm sich die bezaubernde Musicaldarstellerin Zeit für ein Interview mit Broadwayworld.com. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli Remembers Whitney Houstonby Stage Tube - Mar 12, 2012In this clip from The Rosie Show on OWN, Liza Minnelli remembers Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Elizabeth Taylor and talks about how she may have been better prepared for stardom. (more...)
BWW Sneak Peek: Liza Minnelli Celebrates Her Birthday on THE ROSIE SHOW Tonight!by Stage Tube - Mar 12, 2012Broadway legend Liza Minnelli will celebrate her birthday on tonight's episode of 'The Rosie Show' on OWN. In the video preview below, Liza chats with Rosie about her big day, life with her mother Judy Garland, and much more. Click below to check it out! (more...)
Seventh Annual Kevin Kline Awards - Full Winners!by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 4, 2012The Ceremony for the Seventh Annual Kevin Kline Awards took place last night at the Loretto-Hilton Theater, honoring productions in St Louis from 2011. We've got the full list of nominees and winners below. (more...)
LOS OTROS Premiere Cast Announced, Michele Pawk and Julio Monge to Leadby BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012The cast has been set for the world premiere of the chamber musical LOS OTROS, with book and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh and music by Michael John LaChiusa. LOS OTROS will run May 23 through July 1, 2012, with the opening scheduled for June 3. Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk has been cast to play the role of Woman and Julio Monge will play the role of Man.
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National Tour of ANYTHING GOES to Prep in Clevelandby Roy Berko - Apr 12, 2012ANYTHING GOES, which received the 2011 Tony Award for a winning revival, will start its national tour on October 2 after a four-week rehearsal period in Cleveland. The Cole Porter 1934 musical will be staged by director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall. (more...)
Rachel York, Aaron Lazar and More Join Megan Hilty in Encores! GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDESby BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2012Rachel York will join Megan Hilty in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, opening May 9 at New York City Center. York will play the brunette, Dorothy Shaw, best friend of Lorelei, the diamond-loving blonde played by Hilty. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Randy Skinner and will play for seven performances, May 9 – 13, at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. (more...)
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