Crawford Opens New Eckersley House at Leeds General Infirmary

The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Michael Crawford has opened the brand new Eckersley House at Leeds General Infirmary. The Eckersley House is described as a "home from home for parents of youngsters in hospital," and the Sick Children's Trust, for which Crawford serves as president, fundraised £1.5 million for the completion of the building. (more...)

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Comes To The Allstate Arena 7/28-8/1/2010

Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. (more...)

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Comes To The Allstate Arena 7/28-8/1/2010

Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. (more...)

Adelaide Festival Centre Presents 2009 Christmas Proms 12/18, 12/19

Summer's here...and surf's up at the Festival Theatre! A 1950s beach party will form the theme for the 2009 Adelaide Festival Centre Christmas Proms, with special guests Silvie Paladino and Bernard Walz at the Festival Theatre on 18 and 19 December. (more...)

Mika Talks to New York Magazine About Jackman's Barnum

As previously reported, Hugh Jackman will star as P.T. Barnum in the upcoming musical film "The Greatest Showman on Earth" written by Jenny Bicks (Sex and the City) and produced by Twentieth Century Fox. The studio has been in talks with music sensation Mika to compose the soundtrack. Yesterday, the singer spoke with New York Magazine to discuss his creative process and, though tight-lipped, confirmed a possible contribution to the film. (more...)

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens at York Little Theatre 9/4

York Little Theatre will present Gerard Alessandrini's cabaret -style comedy musical, Forbidden Broadway: greatest Hits, which is a loving lampoon of Broadway's greatest moments, and pays tribute to its hit musicals and top performers. (more...)

Gilpin And Stewart Join MATTHEW MODINE SAVES THE ALPACAS Opens 9/16

With Matthew Modine playing a role he is unequivocally perfect for (a fictionalized version of himself), one can imagine the casting challenge for the rest of the characters in the Geffen Playhouse's upcoming production of Matthew Modine Saves the Alpacas. But - barring having identical names to the characters they play - the Geffen Playhouse's cast includes a troupe of comedians befitting their satirical roles. (more...)

Writer, Journalist and 'Billy Liar' Creator Keith Waterhouse Dies at 80

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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens at York Little Theatre 9/4

York Little Theatre will present Gerard Alessandrini's cabaret -style comedy musical, Forbidden Broadway: greatest Hits, which is a loving lampoon of Broadway's greatest moments, and pays tribute to its hit musicals and top performers. (more...)

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens at York Little Theatre 9/4

York Little Theatre will present Gerard Alessandrini's cabaret -style comedy musical, Forbidden Broadway: greatest Hits, which is a loving lampoon of Broadway's greatest moments, and pays tribute to its hit musicals and top performers. (more...)

Gilpin And Stewart Join MATTHEW MODINE SAVES THE ALPACAS Opens 9/16

With Matthew Modine playing a role he is unequivocally perfect for (a fictionalized version of himself), one can imagine the casting challenge for the rest of the characters in the Geffen Playhouse's upcoming production of Matthew Modine Saves the Alpacas. But - barring having identical names to the characters they play - the Geffen Playhouse's cast includes a troupe of comedians befitting their satirical roles. (more...)

Hugh Jackman to Play P.T. Barnum in New Musical Film; Hathaway to Play Lind?

Variety reports that Twentieth Century Fox has signed Hugh Jackman to star as P.T. Barnum in a new musical "The Greatest Showman on Earth" which will be a contemporary musical written by Jenny Bicks (Sex and the City). (more...)

NEWSROUND: Bouncers For The Lyric?

Priscilla is swinging, shows sell out, and a chance for unique Too Close To The Sun merchandise - Miriam Zendle reports (more...)

DANS DER VAMPIEREN Forced To Delay Belgium Opening Until September 2010 Due To Goverment Grant Suspension

Dans der Vampieren, an adaptation of TANZ DER VAMPIRE which was to open in Belgium, has been delayed. Reports are that multiple production companies in Belgium oppose the show being given a ?2.5 million government grant, and have asked for that support to be suspended. An investigation is now underway. (more...)

HELLO, DOLLY! Hits The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre 7/8-18

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre continues its 49th season with Jerry Herman?s sensational musical Hello, Dolly!, running July 8th through July 18th. Based on Thornton Wilders? play, The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won an impressive 10 Tony Awards in 1964 . (more...)

HELLO, DOLLY! Hits The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre 7/8-18

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre continues its 49th season with Jerry Herman?s sensational musical Hello, Dolly!, running July 8th through July 18th. Based on Thornton Wilders? play, The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won an impressive 10 Tony Awards in 1964 . (more...)

THE ROCK TENOR, Featuring Rob Evan, To Have World Premiere At The Wilma Theater 7/8

The Rock Tenor makes its debut this summer beginning July 8, starring vocalist Rob Evan (Broadway performer and lead singer for the multi-platinum band The Trans-Siberian Orchestra), who conceived the show with director Vincent Marini (former Producing Artistic Director of New Jersey's Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center) officially opens July 15 and closes August 23. The Rock Tenor fuses rock and roll anthems, Broadway classics, opera favorites, country rhythms and classical melodies in a unique performance that showcases these familiar works in a whole new light. The Rock Tenor will be performed at The Wilma Theater, located at 265 South Broad Street. Tickets are $25-$40 and are available at www.therocktenor.com or by phone at (215) 546-7824. (more...)

Broadway Blog - Michael Crawford Weekend

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (more...)

THE ROCK TENOR, Featuring Rob Evan, To Have World Premiere At The Wilma Theater 7/8

The Rock Tenor makes its debut this summer beginning July 8, starring vocalist Rob Evan (Broadway performer and lead singer for the multi-platinum band The Trans-Siberian Orchestra), who conceived the show with director Vincent Marini (former Producing Artistic Director of New Jersey's Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center) officially opens July 15 and closes August 23. The Rock Tenor fuses rock and roll anthems, Broadway classics, opera favorites, country rhythms and classical melodies in a unique performance that showcases these familiar works in a whole new light. The Rock Tenor will be performed at The Wilma Theater, located at 265 South Broad Street. Tickets are $25-$40 and are available at www.therocktenor.com or by phone at (215) 546-7824. (more...)

'WALL-E' To Appear On 'TONY' Awards Telecast 6/7

Jim Hill Media reveals today that the Living Character Initiative version of WALL-E will be taking part in the Tony Award telecast tribute to composer Jerry Herman at Sunday's awards. (more...)

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOL I Previews 5/1 At Carpenter PAC

Musical Theatre West is thrilled to present Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume I, Previews May 1st, opens May 2nd and runs through May 17th, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. (more...)

Musical Theatre West To Present FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOLUME I, Previews Begin May 1

Musical Theatre West is thrilled to present Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume I, Previews May 1st, opens May 2nd and runs through May 17th, 2009 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. (more...)

Oscar 2009: Andrew Stanton on His WALL-E Win

WALL-E won the Oscar for Best Animated Film, Andrew Stanton discussed the film backstage in the Winners Room. (more...)

WALL-E Wins Oscar for Best Animated Film

WALL-E Wins Oscar for Best Animated Film! (more...)

'Wall-E' Scores Golden Reel Award Win

"Wall-E" was a winner yesterday evening, Saturday, February 21st at the 56th annual Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards. The film won for best animated feature category, Ben Burtt the man who gave "voice" to R2D2 and Chewbacca accepted the award for his sound effect work on the film. (more...)