STAGE TUBE: Lifetime's DROP DEAD DIVA All-Star Preview!September 4, 2009Guest stars throughout the first season of Drop Dead Diva include Paula Abdul, Rosie O'Donnell, Tim Gunn, Liza Minnelli, Delta Burke, Sharon Lawrence, Nia Vardalos, Jorja Fox, Mark Moses, Shirley Knight, Faith Price, Devon Gummersall, Elliott Gould, Chuck Woolery and Diedrich Bader. Watch a preview of some of the coming weeks celebrity guest stars right here on STAGE TUBE!
Rubinstein Helmed 'RFK', 'AWAKE AND SING!', 'CRUMBS' Among L.A. Theatre Works 2010 Season OfferingsSeptember 4, 2009RFK: The Journey to Justice is a commission led by the University of Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and co-commissioned by the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, Stanford Lively Arts at Stanford University, and the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond. Additional funds provided by the Susan Raab Simonson Commissioning Project.
Manny Fox: Diary of a Producer - A New Beginning September 4, 2009My popular articles, entitled 'Diary of a Producer', which I have written more than 150 of for the San Juan Star, the leading English language newspaper in Puerto Rico, which alas, didn't survive the recession here. But the good graces have provided for my series to have a new beginning herein, as the beat goes on.
Photo Spotlight: Will and Anthony Nunziata Ready For Feinstein's DebutSeptember 4, 2009Up and coming singer/actors (and identical twins) Will Nunziata and Anthony Nunziata, have joined creative forces with popular director Richard Jay-Alexander on a new concert/cabaret act to debut at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency in New York City. The Feinstein's dates are set for Monday September 21st and Monday October 5th, 2009, as part of the prestigious monday night series and, in this particular instance, with a personal invitation from the club's John Iachetti - who put the boys together with their director.
TWITTER WATCH: Nick Adams - 'Hurray for clean sugar!'September 4, 2009BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
SHREK THE MUSICAL To Launch National Tour At Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre In July 2010September 4, 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.
AMERICAN IDIOT Begins Berkeley Rep Run 9/4September 4, 2009Yesterday, one day before the first performance of Green Day's American Idiot, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that it will extend the show due to record-breaking sales and unprecedented demand for seats. Originally scheduled to close on October 11, this hotly anticipated world premiere has been extended three weeks and will now play through Sunday, November 1.
BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - by Allison JanneySeptember 4, 2009BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. 'AEA' or 'Equity', founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members.
Karimloo, Lark & Finley Guest On Peter's 'BLUEBIRD' Musical Recording, Available In Stores 9/14September 4, 2009Phantom star Ramin Karimloo and BBC finalists Sarah Lark and Abi Finley lend their voices for a new British musical recording - BLUEBIRD. A host of West End stars, including the current Phantom, will feature on a brand new musical album, Bluebird, from composer Gareth Peter. The album will hit musical theatre shops in three countries on Monday September 14th 2009th.
STAGE TUBE: The Old Globe: Behind The Scenes Of SAMMYSeptember 3, 2009Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto introduces the creative team of the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr., on the first day of rehearsal. Director Keith Glover, Music Director Rahn Coleman and choreographer Keith Young also share their thoughts about the show.