BWW Interviews: Erica Peck talks SONGS FOR A NEW WORLDApril 8, 2011Songs for a New World opened on April 1st, 2011 in Toronto. Today we are speaking with Erica Peck, recently seen in We Will Rock You and The Boys in the Photograph, on her role in the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Photo Coverage: SONGS OF A NEW WORLD in TorontoApril 7, 2011Jason Robert Brown's first musical Songs for a New World got its Toronto debut on April 1st, 2011 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Starring Erica Peck, Denise Oucharek, Stewart Adam McKensy and Justin Bott, BWW is pleased to bring you a sneak peek at photos from the production.
BWW Reviews: LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary TourApril 5, 2011The new 25th Anniversary Tour of the smash-hit musical Les Miserables is currently touring the United States, and just wrapped a sold out run at Detroit's Fisher Theatre. Next it heads to Milwaukee, WI, and the show is truly in top form.
Photo Flash: Open Call for AMERICAN IDIOT in TorontoMarch 30, 2011On March 26th, Roy Thomson Hall was packed with eager hopefuls who came out to audition for the National Tour of Green Day's American Idiot. Dancap will be presenting the tour in December of 2011, and Toronto was the only Canadian city that the casting directors visited. BWW was on hand to bring you photos of the all the 'Idiots' rocking out.
BWW Interviews: Anne Tolpegin talks BILLY ELLIOT TorontoMarch 30, 2011Billy Elliot has taken over Toronto! Opening night was March 1st and the city has clearly fallen in love with this show. BWW is thrilled to be bringing you interviews, photos and behind the scenes fun as Billy Elliot settles into our city. Today we speak with Anne Tolpegin, who plays Billy's Mum.
BWW Interviews: Talking with BILLY ELLIOT's 'Big Brother' Patrick MulveyMarch 15, 2011Billy Elliot has taken over Toronto! Opening night was March 1st and the city has clearly fallen in love with this show. BWW is thrilled to be bringing you interviews, photos and behind the scenes fun as Billy Elliot settles into our city. Today we speak with Patrick Mulvey, who talks about his role as the older brother, and also provides insight into the historical background of the show.
BWW Interviews: Lorna Luft talks Carnegie Hall Tribute to her MomMarch 10, 2011On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo. All week we are speaking with the people involved in this special night, and today we are talking to Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft, about her involvement in the concert and what she remembers of that famous night in 1961.
Photo Coverage: Donny Osmond & Colm Wilkinson Announce New Shows in TorontoMarch 9, 2011On Monday March 7th, Dancap productions held a special media announcement to add three new shows to their 2011 Season. We were told there would be some 'very special guests' in attendance, and there were indeed! Both Donny Osmond and Colm Wilkinson came to help announce their shows, and BWW brings you exclusive photos of the event.
BWW Interviews: Karen Olivo Talks Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall March 9, 2011On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo (as well as special guest Lorna Luft) All week we are speaking with the people involved in this special night, and today we are talking with Karen about her role in the concert and what she is looking forward to this season on Broadway.
BWW Interviews: Ashley Brown Talks Judy Garland, Kennedy Center and MoreMarch 8, 2011On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo (as well as special guest Lorna Luft) All week we are speaking with the people involved in this special night, and today we are talking with Ashley Brown about Judy Garland, returning to Broadway in Mary Poppins and what comes next.
BWW Interviews: Steven Reineke talks Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall March 7, 2011On March 11th, 2011 the New York Pops pays tribute to the late Judy Garland in a special concert at Carnegie Hall. The show will play homage to her famous 1961 concert at the same location, and features Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo (as well as special guest Lorna Luft) Conductor Steven Reineke talks with BWW about the show.
BWW Interviews: Cynthia Darlow Talks BILLY ELLIOT TorontoMarch 6, 2011Billy Elliot has taken over Toronto! Opening night was March 1st and the city has clearly fallen in love with this show. BWW is thrilled to be bringing you interviews, photos and behind the scenes fun as Billy Elliot settles into our city. Today we speak with Cynthia Darlow, who was a part of the Broadway and Chicago company before venturing to Toronto.
BWW Interviews: Jeff Lillico and Krystin Pellerin talk The FantasticksFebruary 28, 2011Soulpepper is currently putting on a production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks to sold out crowds and critical praise. The show ran for more than 40 years Off-Broadway, and inspired generations of theatre-goers. We sit down and talk with the lovebirds of the show, played by Jeff Lillico and Krystin Pellerin about what they love about the piece, and what it's like doing a musical again.
BWW Interviews: BILLY ELLIOT's Armand SchultzFebruary 24, 2011The world-wide smash hit (and winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical) comes to Toronto this month and BWW is on hand to bring you extensive coverage. Over the next few weeks we will be speaking with various cast members and providing photos and interviews of all things Billy! Today we speak with Armand Schultz, who comes to Toronto from the Chicago Company and plays the role of Billy's Dad.
BWW Interviews: Geoffrey Tyler Talks MAKING OTHER PLANSFebruary 22, 2011Geoffrey Tyler is a very busy man these days. Fresh off a star-turn in the critically acclaimed Birdland/Talk is Free production of Assassins, Geoffrey is putting on his one man show 'Making Other Plans' in Toronto this Saturday night. A unique type of evening, the show involves music and stories, as well as French food and wine. Mark Selby will be playing the keys, and Geoffrey will be singing songs both new and familiar.
BWW Interviews: Kate Hennig Brings Billy Elliot Home to TorontoFebruary 20, 2011The world-wide smash hit (and winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical) comes to Toronto this month and BWW is on hand to bring you extensive coverage. Over the next few weeks we will be speaking with various cast members and providing photos and interviews of all things Billy! First up is Kate Hennig, who played the role of Mrs. Wilkinson on Broadway and now gets to come home to Canadian with the Toronto production.
BWW Interviews: Aubrey Dan Talks SOUTH PACIFIC February 14, 2011The Lincoln Center Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific was critically acclaimed and won 8 Tony Awards. Now touring the United States, its stop last September in Toronto was so popular that Dancap is bringing it back for a return engagement starting February 11th, 2011 at The Toronto Centre for the Arts. BWW spoke with Aubrey Dan about the triumphant return of the show.