STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Andrew Lippa and More in THE LIFE OF THE PARTY at TheatreWorksSeptember 8, 2016TheatreWorks Silicon Valley brings U.S. audiences their first look a London hit with the American Premiere of the joyous musical revue The Life of the Party. Directed and co-created byDavid Babani, the Artistic Director of London's Menier Chocolate Factory, this rollicking musical journey celebrates the songs of Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family, Big Fish) who takes the stage as a featured performer, along with a cast of Broadway and West End veterans, bringing to life a hilarious, uplifting, memorable evening. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Review Roundup: MY FAIR LADY, Directed by Julie AndrewsSeptember 7, 2016My Fair Lady officially opened at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, on 6 September, 2016, and is running for a strictly limited season. This new production, which recreates the original 1956 Broadway one, is directed by the actress who created the role of Eliza Doolittle in the original production, the world-renowned actor and director Dame Julie Andrews.
STAGE TUBE: Ballet Hispanico Company Comes to IsraelSeptember 6, 2016The Ballet Hispanico Company from New York is coming for the first time to Israel to open the Herzliya Performing Arts Center's 2016-17 dance series. The company will have 4 performances at the arts center, followed by additional performances in Beer Sheva, Jerusalem, Haifa and Modi'in.
STAGE TUBE: Maxime Pascal Directs the Malmö OperaSeptember 6, 2016Young French Superstar Maxime Pascal visits the opera again, directing the Friday concert ravel and bartok. Today is also the first time it was presented in the new orkestersalen!
STAGE TUBE: Highlights and Opening Night of ALADDIN in Sydney!September 1, 2016From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical, now playing in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at highlights below, along with a first look at opening night!
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Chris Mann of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA TourSeptember 1, 2016Chris Mann, star of the national touring production of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' talks with DCPA Senior Arts Journalist John Moore about the appeal and longevity of the show; his time on TV's 'The Voice,' and his castmate (and wife) Laura Mann's One Degree of Separation from Justin Timberlake and former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Check out the video below!
BWW Feature: WICKED Touring Cast Visits Local High School in Columbus, OhioAugust 25, 2016Today, theatre students of Gahanna Lincoln High School in Columbus, Ohio (with Director Cynthia Macioce) had a rare treat when members of the touring company of WICKED visited them to offer an informative talkback on the makings of a touring production. The talkback was open to members of Gahanna Lincoln High School's International Thespian Society, whose Vice President, Camille Mancuso, orchestrated the event based on her previous professional experience on tour and on Broadway.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at New Version of FRANKENSTEIN at DCPAAugust 25, 2016The U.S. premiere of Nick Dear's adaptation Frankenstein will be directed by Sam Buntrock, returning to the DCPA Theatre Company after directing the 2013 World Premiere of Ed, Downloaded. Buntrock's directing credits include Sunday in the Park with George (Broadway, West End, Menier and 5th Avenue Seattle). The production won 5 Olivier Awards including Outstanding Musical Production and was nominated for 9 Tony Awards including Best Director. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below!
TV: Watch Highlights of Jimmy Bain and More in TREASURE ISLAND at Finger Lakes!August 24, 2016The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival is proud to produce the regional premiere of TREASURE ISLAND, A New Musical for a New Generation. The show opens today, August 24 and runs throughSeptember 10 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Festival's 2016 season. Watch highlights of the cast in action below!