Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Holliday to Perform on Tonight's IDOL Finaleby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012On tonight's AMERICAN IDOL season finale, Broadway vet Kristin Chenoweth and Top 2 finalist Jessica Sanchez will perform a duet of the late Donna Summer's hit single, 'Enough is Enough'. Jennifer Holliday, the original Effie in Broadway's Dreamgirls, will also take her turn duetting with Sanchez. (more...)
2nd Annual Hunting-Tony Awards Announces Winnersby BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012The second annual "Hunting-Tony" Awards, held at the John W. Engeman Theater Tuesday night, packed the house with students, parents and faculty members involved in their respective high schools' extra-curricular performing arts programs. (more...)
The Duplex Presents Frank Loman in UND DIE LIEDER BEGINNEN, 5/24by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012The Duplex, in association with Ward More UND DIE LIEDER BEGINNEN with Frank Loman May 24. There is a $15 music charge. Information and reservations can be found by calling 212-255-5428.
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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...)
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Begins Previews for Stratford Shakespeare Festivalby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012The loveable characters from Charles Schulz’s iconic comic strip Peanuts learn life’s lessons in the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The production, which is directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, begins previews at the Avon Theatre on May 15. (more...)
Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to Edinburgh Fringeby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
Anthony Rapp will perform his one-man show, Anthony Rapp: Without You — An Evening of Love, Loss and the Musical Rent, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on August 1-26. (more...)
Pumpkin Theatre Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, 6/16-24by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012Pumpkin Theatre closes out its 44th Season “What’s in a Name?” with YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. (more...)
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: DANNY PROCTORby Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 30, 2012Who's who in Tennessee theater? Sometimes, without a program in your hand, it's difficult to know who's playing whom-hence, our newest feature: Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot...featuring some of the Volunteer State's best-known-or soon-to-be-known all over the freakin' world-thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look so damn good? We're gonna tell ya...Today's actor/subject/model is the handsome, talented and very busy 2011 First Night Honoree Danny Proctor, photographed by Dean Dixon. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Matthew Morrison & Kristin Chenoweth Named Most Beautiful People by Stage Tube - Apr 30, 2012Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison are featured in People Magazine's most recent World's Most Beautiful People. In the video below, Morrison shares sweet and funny secrets about his former Glee pal. Click below to check it out! (more...)
Photo Flash: Louise Pitre, Judy Blazer et al. in Goodpseed Musicals' MAMEby BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012Goodspeed Musicals' bold and brassy musical comedy MAME runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn., with an official press opening of May 9, 2012. See photos from the production, featuring Louise Pitre, in dress rehearsal below! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Inside MAME Dress Rehearsal with Louise Pitre!by Stage Tube - Apr 29, 2012Goodspeed Musicals will "coax the blues right out ‘a the horn" with its much-anticipated new production of MAME. The bold and brassy musical comedy will runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be May 9, 2012.] Check out a sneak peek into last night's - April 28 - dress rehearsal for MAME. Watch the video below! (more...)
FMPAT Presents All-Youth Production of SEUSSICAL, 5/2-6by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012The family hit musical production "Seussical: The Musical" will continue the season for Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre (Theatre FMPAT) in their new space at the MCL Grand Black Box Theater - May 2-6, 2012, as part of their 20th season. (more...)
Darius de Haas, Adam Jacobs, Saycon Sengbloh, et al. Join Paper Mill Playhouse's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Full Cast Announced!by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012Paper Mill Playhouse just announced full casting for the Millburn, New Jersey, theater's production of Once On This Island (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty). More than 20 years after its premiere, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens are re-inventing their first musical with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (In the Heights, Lombardi, Magic/Bird), choreographer Bradley Rapier (So You Think You Can Dance, Jesus Christ Superstar) and new orchestrations by music director Lynne Shankel (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Altar Boyz). Once On This Island begins performances on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, and runs through Sunday, June 24, 2012. Once On This Island is proudly sponsored by Bank of America. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, 2012. (more...)
Photo Flash: Looking Glass Theatre Presents NYC Premiere of EAST OF THE SUN, WEST OF THE MOONby BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012Looking Glass Theatre, celebrating almost 20 years of productions strengthening the voice of women in theater and the arts, presents the NYC premiere of Frankie Little Hardin's East of the Sun, West of the Moon, a new children's play directed by Naima Warden. See photos from the production, playing through May 20, below! (more...)
Kristin Chenoweth's Concert Afterparty to Benefit Maddie's Corner, 6/2by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth will celebrate her first concert tour with an exclusive afterparty at New York City Center June 2. The party, hosted by Kristin’s Charity, Maddie’s Corner, will take place in City Center's Grand Tier Lobby immediately following the evening's concert. (more...)
High School in the Spotlight: East Grand Rapids Highby BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012Based on user demand, BWW is taking our commitment to arts education one step further with the launch of the BWW Student Center - High School Edition. This directory features upcoming show listings for more than 1500 high schools nationwide with more being added each week. Schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features. (more...)
Roger Bart Joins Cast of USA's POLITICAL ANIMALSby BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012Deadline.com reports that Roger Bart and Dan Futterman will appear in recurring roles on the upcoming USA network 6-episode drama series POLITICAL ANIMALS. The Washington DC-based series is written by Greg Berlanti and co-stars Sigourney Weaver and Carla Gugino. (more...)
All-Male String Quartet WELL-STRUNG Makes Joe's Pub Debut, 5/1by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2012One Direction step aside, there's a new kind of boy band on the circuit! The all male string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, and more. Directed by Donna Drake and starring Edmund Bagnell; first violin, Christopher Marchant: second violin, Daniel Shevlin; cello and Trevor Wadleigh; viola, the show debuts at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30PM. Well-Strung was workshopped this past winter at Ars Nova and the group will be playing The Art House in Provincetown this July and August. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Sings on GCB!by Stage Tube - Apr 16, 2012Last night on ABC's GCB, Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth's character Carlene showed off her ppipes as she auditioned for a part in the church musical, THE MIRACLE OF JESUS. Click below to check out a Chenoweth's "Jesus Is Just Alright" and "This Little Light of Mine." (more...)
XANADU to Close Signature's 22nd Season, 5/6-7/1by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2012Signature Theatre closes out its 2011/12 season sporting funky legwarmers and wielding neon glow sticks with the Washington premiere of the musical comedy hit Xanadu. Beginning performances on May 6th, Xanadu will be transforming Signature’s MAX Theatre into one big disco-ball heaven – complete with satin shorts and roller skates! Nominated for four Tony Awards® (including “Best Musical”), the musical features a Book by Douglas Carter Beane, with Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Xanadu will play at Signature from May 6, 2012 through July 1, 2012. Tickets are now on sale. (more...)
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