THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 29- June 3
By: BWW Jun. 03, 2011
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 22-27!
Cast of CHICAGO. Photo Credit: Monica Simoes
The City of New York and the United States Navy and Fleet Week Committee just celebrated the 24th annual Fleet Week, America's premier tribute and "thank you" to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. This year's festivities were hosted by Tony winner Gregory Jbara. For more coverage of the big Broadway event, click here.
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams. Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Following hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL opened to critical acclaim on March 20 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway). The show just gave its 100th performance on Broadway and the cast recently celebrated the milestone with a Cupcake Toast. Click here for more pictures from the celebration.
Justin Guarini, Katrina Rose Dideriksen. Photo Credit: Jerry Dalia
Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway at the Beach, Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller, presents RENT, Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical through June 19. The show stars American Idol's Justin Guarini as Roger, Drew Gasparini as Mark, and Katrina Rose Dideriksen as Mimi. For additional production shots, click here.
Cast of GLEE PROJECT: Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles/Oxygen
On Oxygen's "The Glee Project," GLEE Cast members will rotate in and out each week in order to coach the 12 contestants. The show is produced by Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy, Glee executive producer Dante di Loreto, and reality producers Michael Davies and Shauna Minoprio. The winner of the competition will be cast in a seven-episode arc on GLEE. Click here for more photos of the contestants.
Amanda Quaid, Peter Bartlett, Finn Wittrock. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
Signature Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's THE ILLUSION, directed by Michael Mayer and featuring Peter Bartlett, Sean Dugan, David Margulies, Amanda Quaid, and more. THE ILLUSION began performances on May 17, 2011 at The Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street). Opening night will be June 5. Check out recently released production shots from the show here!
Judy McLane, Lisa Brescia and Jennifer Perry. Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA! celebrated 4,000 performances in its landmark 10th Anniversary year at the Winter Garden Theatre on May 31. For more pictures from the event, click here!
Michael Berresse, Heidi Blickenstaff, Larry Pressgrove, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Jeff Bowen. Photo Credit: Dirty Sugar Studios
The creators of [title of show] are back with NOW. HERE. THIS.- a Developmental Lab Production. Set for a run June 4-19, the show will play the Vineyard Theatre, the same spot where [title of show] made its off-Broadway debut. Click here for more photos of the team!
Cassie Levy. Photo Credit: Sean Ebsworth Barnes
Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. The musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy® award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard as well as featuring the iconic song Unchained Melody. Even more production shots were released this week- click here to check out the rest.
Patrick Lane, Betsy Wolfe, Wesley Taylor, Josh Breckenridge. Photo Credit: Kevin Berne
Currently creating a buzz in San Francisco, ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY stars Betsy Wolf, Wesley Taylor, Josh Breckenridge, and more. The A.C.T. production, aimed at Broadway but with no up-front commercial backers or specific New York plans at the moment, is a big-budget undertaking at $2.5 million. Check out more production shots here.
Ellen Barkin, John Benjamin Hickey & Joe Mantello with Directors George C. Wolfe & Joel Grey. Photo Credit: Walter McBride
The Normal Heart made its World Premiere at The Public Theater in 1985 and premiered on Broadway on April 19, 2011 before opening to rave reviews on April 27, 2011. This week, Sardi's unveiled caricatures of THE NORMAL HEART Tony Award Nominees Ellen Barkin, John Benjamin Hickey & Joe Mantello with George C. Wolfe. For more photos from the event, click here!
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