ABBA's Andersson Says No MAMMA MIA! Movie Sequel To UK TelegraphSeptember 14, 2009The UK Telegraph's Paul Clements reports that Abba's Benny Andersson is not happy with the rumored plan for a MAMMA MIA! movie sequel, 'No, it's not going to happen. There will not be another, quote unquote, Abba musical,' the Swedish musician told the reporter.
Photo Flashback: Farewell To Broadway's AVENUE Q - The Final CastSeptember 13, 2009After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance today, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2009. It will have played 2,534 performances and 22 previews, surpassing THE PRODUCERS (on August, 17th), ANNIE, OKLAHOMA!, and PIPPIN, among many others to become the 20th longest running show in Broadway history.
SHREK THE MUSICAL National Tour Will Debut An All New 'Dragon'September 12, 2009Broadway production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore, will launch a National Tour in Chicago. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, SHREK THE MUSICAL will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5, 2010.
Mint Theater's EnrichMINT Events Series Continues 9/13September 12, 2009This Sunday, September 13th, the Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company continues its EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post and pre-show discussions throughout the Mint's current engagement of Lennox Robinson's Is Life Worth Living? starring Jordan Baker and Kevin Kilner.
Femia Plays Don't Tell Mama's With JUDY GARLAND LIVE! Mason And Millegan To GuestSeptember 12, 2009TOMMY FEMIA, the 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award-winning impersonator, kicks off his 20th season at the popular midtown club Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in 'JUDY GARLAND LIVE!' with two shows a month beginning with a special preview on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. and the official opening on Saturday, September 26 at 8:30 p.m.
CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville Part 4 - The Comic ArtistSeptember 12, 2009Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment have unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will premiere in New York at The Beacon Theatre in February 2010.
Gavin Creel with Robbie Roth and Friends Hits Ars Nova 10/4September 12, 2009Gavin Creel and Robbie Roth will return to the stage where they first performed together in 2004, with an evening of songs from Creel's forthcoming sophomore record, Quiet, as well as old favorites sure to delight Ars Nova fans.
Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey's HAMLET Opens 9/12September 12, 2009The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Hamlet, which begins the Fall portion of its Fantastic Voyages season. Shakespeare's masterpiece, led by Broadway veterans Gareth Saxe and Robert Cuccioli, and directed by Shakespeare Theatre artistic director Bonnie J. Monte began performances on September 9, officially opens tonight, September 12 and continues through October 11 at the Shakespeare Theatre Main Stage - The F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Road in Madison.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Lin-Manuel Miranda On Fox's HOUSESeptember 12, 2009Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will guest star this upcoming season on Fox's dramatic hit series HOUSE. Miranda will appear in at least two episodes of the show's upcoming season as title character House's psychiatric hospital roommate. You can see a little 'sneak peek' of the Miranda's character right here on STAGE TUBE!
STAGE TUBE: John Travolta and Family Make First Public Appearance at D23 ExpoSeptember 11, 2009John Travolta made a surprise appearance with his wife and daughter, Kelly Preston and Ella Bleu Travolta at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim today to promote their new movie, Old Dogs. This marks the first public event for the family since the tragic death of 16-year-old, Jett Travolta, in January.
Photo Flash: Disney's Inaugural D23 ConventionSeptember 11, 2009The ultimate Disney fan experience is connecting guests with The Walt Disney Company in exciting new ways, from September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center just across the street from Disneyland! Guests will enjoy exhibits, screenings, presentations and interactive experiences from every part of The Walt Disney Company.
Photo Coverage: BANANA SHPEEL Sneak Peek!September 11, 2009Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will premiere in New York at The Beacon Theatre in February 2010.