Lippa's THE WILD PARTY Opens at Texas StateApril 28, 2011Adapted from a book-length poem about the Roaring Twenties, The Wild Party tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness, they decide to throw a party to end all parties. The Wild Party won the 2000 Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Musical. The Tony-nominated Mr. Lippa is the Composer-in-Residence at Texas State.
WEST SIDE STORY Rumbles at The MajesticMarch 24, 2011The classic American musical West Side Story is currently playing at the Majestic Theatre. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents, West Side Story first opened on Broadway in 1957 and earned a slew of Tony Award nominations.
Cadillac Broadway Unveils its 2011-2012 Season at the Majestic!February 21, 2011The Majestic Theatre announces its 2011-2012 Cadillac Broadway in San Antonio Season of six stellar productions, including the San Antonio premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical, the new 25th anniversary production of legendary musical Les Miserables and the first U.S. theatrical tour of the Blue Man Group. In addition, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's high-flying musical Mary Poppins, the musical theatre classic Fiddler on the Roof, and the Broadway smash-hit production La Cage Aux Folles take the stage for this magical season.
WICKED Flies Into The MajesticFebruary 20, 2011Chances are, when you hear the name Dorothy, you think of one thing and one thing only: The Wizard of Oz. This is the tagline to one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time: Wicked. Currently playing a three-week stint at the Majestic Theatre, Wicked is the the untold story of the Witches of Oz.
LEGALLY BLONDE Holds Court at the MajesticJanuary 20, 2011Omigod, you guys! A musical version of Reese Witherspoon's girl-power silver screen blockbuster hit Legally Blonde is now playing at the Majestic Theatre for a limited engagement.
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Punches In at the MajesticDecember 9, 2010If you've ever poured yourself a cup of ambition in the morning to be able to face the upcoming 9:00-5:00 workday, Dolly Parton has a paycheck waiting for you at the Majestic Theatre.
SHREK Opens in AustinNovember 4, 2010SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life the Bass Concert Hall stage.
Andrew Lippa to Sneak-Peek New Show at Texas StateOctober 19, 2010Famed Broadway composer Andrew Lippa will be holding an intimate showcase of selections from his next musical, THE MAN IN THE CEILING, at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 pm.
BWW Interview: Lippa Awarded Harrison Commision at Texas State October 14, 2010Composer-in-Residence Andrew Lippa and the head of the Musical Theatre department (and Broadway alum) Kaitlin Hopkins took some time to speak to BroadwayWorld about their upcoming collaboration. In addition to Lippa's presence at Texas State next week (during which he will be working on his new musical, The Man In The Ceiling), TSU's Musical Theatre students will be doing a production of Lippa's The Wild Party in Spring 2011. Read on to see what Lippa and Hopkins had to say about this exciting venture!
BWW Reviews: BEAUTY & THE BEAST OPENS AT MAJESTICOctober 14, 2010Disney's stage adaptation of their animated classic Beauty and the Beast opened Tuesday night at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre. A faithful translation of the feature-length film, Beauty is a fun, youthful, heartwarming theatre experience for audiences of all ages.
BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the MajesticSeptember 15, 20102006 Tony-winning best musical Jersey Boys has premiered at San Antonio's Majestic Theater. Winner of four Tonys, Jersey Boys is a musical that follows the life of 1960s idol Frankie Valli and how The Four Seasons came to be.
Julia Murney to join Houston Symphony, 9/4September 4, 2010Broadway star Julia Murney will be joining the Houston Symphony for a special concert series called 'Broadway Rocks!' on September 3, 4, and 5. Three additional vocalists will join Ms. Murney and will be announced at a later date. They will be backed by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston to perform show stopping numbers from the latest generation of Broadway musicals like Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, RENT, and more.
BWW Interviews: Julia Murney w/ the Houston Symphony Sept 3-5September 2, 2010On September 3, 4, and 5, the sounds and glamour of Broadway will take over Jones Hall! The Houston Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski kick-off their Cynthia Woods Mitchell POPS at Jones Hallseries with a spectacular musical showcase called Broadway Rocks!
Julia Murney Joins Houston Symphony, 9/3-5September 3, 2010Broadway star Julia Murney will be joining the Houston Symphony for a special concert series called 'Broadway Rocks!' on September 3, 4, and 5. Three additional vocalists will join Ms. Murney and will be announced at a later date. They will be backed by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston to perform show stopping numbers from the latest generation of Broadway musicals like Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, RENT, and more.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST at the Majestic - Tickets On Sale Now!August 18, 2010Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Antonio as part of the Cadillac Broadway Across America series at the Majestic Theatre. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage October 12-17 for eight performances at the Majestic Theatre.
Murney, Jenkins, Panaro & Evan join Houston Symphony Sept 3-5August 5, 2010The Houston Symphony has announced additional vocalists for its upcoming Broadway Rocks! series, accompanied by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston, September 3, 4, and 5.
Previously announced Julia Murney (Wicked, Lennon) will be joined by Capathia Jenkins (Caroline, or Change), Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), and Robert Evan (Phantom of the Opera).
Julia Murney to join Houston Symphony in SeptemberJune 20, 2010Broadway star Julia Murney will be joining the Houston Symphony for a special concert series called 'Broadway Rocks!' on September 3, 4, and 5. Three additional vocalists will join Ms. Murney and will be announced at a later date. They will be backed by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston to perform show stopping numbers from the latest generation of Broadway musicals like Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, RENT, and more.