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Photo Flash: First Look at Colleen Hawks, John Ashley Brown and More in APAC's BLOOD BROTHERS

The Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin tonight, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. Opening Night is Saturday, May 4 (8 p.m.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Mara Davi, Taylor Frey and More Teach PS 221 Students in Brooklyn

25 Broadway performers crossed the Brooklyn Bridge and traveled deep into Crown Heights on Saturday, April 13 to teach 3rd, 4th, 5th graders and 6th graders at PS 221 how to sing, dance & act. The event was for an inspiring, new partnership between Boardman Productions and Seeds in the Middle, a 501c3 charity empowering students and schools in the obesity epidemic to get all the resources they need to get healthy. Scroll down for photos from the event! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Brynn O'Malley, Kacie Sheik & More in IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The most recent show featured a cast reunion of the entire original cast of Maltby & Shire's Starting Here, Starting Now: Loni Ackerman, George Lee Andrews, and Margery Cohen, who shared stories about creating the show and singing numbers that they originated in 1977. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and you can check out photos below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Juliet Mills, Maxwell Caulfield and More Set for 'OH DAD, POOR DAD' Reading

On April 26th, 2013, Juliet Mills, Maxwell Caulfield, Jennifer Cody and Doug Plaut will perform in a benefit reading of Arthur Kopit's 1962 play 'OH DAD, POOR DAD, MAMA'S HUNG YOU IN THE CLOSET AND I'M FEELIN' SO SAD' at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT (right next to the Greenwich train station for all the Urban dwellers). Meet the cast in the photos below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone Help MAKE THE SONG YOUR OWN in LA

Brooklyn transplants and Broadway favorites, Ilene Graff (Promises, Promises / Grease / I Love My Wife) along with her husband/musical director, Ben Lanzarone, not to mention the parents of stage success Nikka Lanzarone (Chicago / Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) presented 'Make the Song Your Own', a salon style performance this week before an equally eclectic crowd, which included such noted patrons as screen stars Tippi Hedren and Dee Wallace, cabaret sensation Barbara Van Orden, Daytime Drama personality Kate Linder, commedienne Geri Jewell and ABC Entertainment reporter George Pennacchio. Scroll down for photos from the event! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Ragas, Laura Giknis and More in Riverside's GREASE

Riverside Theatre's production of Grease is currently playing through April 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: GREASE Opens at Cabrillo Music Theatre

Cabrillo Music Theatre welcomes a new gang in the theatre's premiere of the classic rock 'n' roll musical, GREASE. Guided by Director Barry Pearl ('Doody' in the film version of 'Grease') and Choreographer Kelly Ward ('Putzie' in the movie) and Musical Director David O, GREASE provides a showcase for 16 talented young people in this classic rock n' roll musical. GREASE opened on Friday, April 12th, 2013, and plays until Sunday, April 21st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. BroadwayWorld was there for last night's opening and brings you photos below! (more...)

Anna-Jane Casey, Kevin Wathen and More Join West End's BILLY ELLIOT

From 13 May 2013 Anna-Jane Casey will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy's dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson. Also joining the cast are Kevin Wathen as Billy's brother, Tony, Howard Crossley as George and Alexander Loxton as Older Billy. They join current cast members Deka Walmsley who plays Billy's Dad, Kay Milbourne as Dead Mum. Simon Ray Harvey as Mr. Braithwaite and Ann Emery who created the role of Grandma on stage when the show premiered in 2005. Now in its eighth year the internationally award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical is currently booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre to 21 December 2013 and last night welcomed its 4 millionth patron at the Victoria Palace Theatre. (more...)

Photo Flash: Opening Night at Marriott Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC

One of Broadway's legendary romantic musicals, the Pulitzer Prize-winning SOUTH PACIFIC takes the stage at The Marriott Theatre, running now through June 2 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show's opening on April 10 below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Marriott Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC

One of Broadway's legendary romantic musicals, the Pulitzer Prize-winning SOUTH PACIFIC takes the stage at The Marriott Theatre. The show is currently in previews and opens April 10, running through June 2 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific, this all-new production of SOUTH PACIFIC will be directed by David H. Bell with choreography by Matt Raftery. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Wycliffe and More in CARNABY STREET UK Tour

Carnaby Street The Musical is currently running at The Hackney Empire, with Bob Tomson directing, through 14 April 2013 before embarking on a full UK tour. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Ashley Spencer, Jeremy Jordan and Kate Rockwell Visit F#%KING UP EVERYTHING

The cast of F#%king Up Everything off-Broadway was recently visited by Ashley Spencer and Jeremy Jordan, as well as another Rock Of Ages star Kate Rockwell (who was FUE's original Juliana, when it premiered at NYMF in 2009). Below, check out photos of the stars backstage! (more...)

BWW Interviews: Denis Jones, Choreographer of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Shares Impressive Career

Denis Jones, the well-known choreographer, shares his thoughts about his career and the production of 'Millie' at Paper Mill Playhouse. (more...)

Photo Flash: Todrick Hall, Rachel Davis and More Sing Disney Songs for Cabaret at The Merc in Temecula

Cabaret at The Merc returned to beautiful Old Town Temecula on March 24th, 2013, for a magical evening of Disney music, featuring songs from Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Hercules, and more! Scroll down for photos from the concert! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of F#%KING UP EVERYTHING

Jeremy Handelman/Off The Leash Productions kicked off the Off-Broadway Premiere of F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, the award-winning rock musical comedy by David Eric Davis and Sam Forman last night, March 24, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from opening night below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Stephen R. Buntrock, Elizabeth Lanza and More Rehearse Marriott Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC

One of Broadway's legendary romantic musicals, the Pulitzer Prize-winning SOUTH PACIFIC takes the stage at The Marriott Theatre previewing April 3, opening April 10 and running through June 2 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The production is currently in rehearsals, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - SMASH Goes to the Tony Awards!

Earlier today it was reported that the final episode of SMASH's sophomore season will feature a slew of Broadway favorites heading to a fictional version of The Tony Awards. (more...)

Photo Flash: An Instagram Look at F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, Beginning Off-Broadway Tonight

Jeremy Handelman/Off The Leash Productions kicks off the Off-Broadway Premiere of F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, the award-winning rock musical comedy by David Eric Davis and Sam Forman this week, beginning its open-ended run tonight, March 15 and opening March 24, 2013. The cast decided to document the show's rehearsal process via Instagram, and BroadwayWorld has a look backstage below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Jessica Lee Goldyn, Nathaniel Shaw and More in Fulton Theatre's A CHORUS LINE

The Fulton Theatre continues its 2012/2013 season with a newly refreshed production of A Chorus Line, directed and choreographed by the Fulton's Artistic Director, Marc Robin. The production is a departure from what audiences may already be familiar with-the original staging and choreography by the show's creator, Michael Bennett. Featuring brand new choreography, Robin envisions a fresh take on the production. BroadwayWorld has a first look below. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Aurora's Paramount Theatre

The newest tradition in Aurora is enjoying critically acclaimed, smash hit, 'Better than Broadway' musicals in the beautiful 1,888-seat Paramount Theatre in the heart of the city's growing downtown business district. Next, the Paramount wraps only the second season of itsself-produced Broadway musical series with the all-time family classic, Fiddler on the Roof. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)