Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More at BRING IT ON's Album Release Party!September 24, 2012The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Bring It On: The Musical will be produced by Ghostlight Records and available on Back Lot Music, and available for digital download on iTunes beginning September 25, 2012 and in stores October 16, 2012. The cast of Bring It On recorded the album at MSR Studios in New York City on August 9, 10 and 16, 2012 under the direction of Album Producers Alex Lacamoire, Tom Kitt and Kurt Deutsch.
The cast and creative team met up over the weekend for a special listening party, and you can check out and inside look below!
Up on the Marquee- ELF!September 24, 2012ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances will begin on Friday, November 9, 2012. The production will play a limited engagement of 9 weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. The marquee just went up at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and you can check out photos below!
Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Estelle Parsons & Craig Bierko for AdASeptember 19, 2012AdA (Author directing Author)-an evening comprised of new one act plays by American playwright Neil LaBute and Italian playwright Marco Calvani, in which each playwright will direct the other's work-will be presented by La MaMa at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) in Manhattan, with preview performances starting September 28 prior to an official press opening Sunday, September 30. Both plays are receiving their American premieres and will be performed on the same program at every performance of AdA. The cast met the press yesterday and you can check out photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes, Woody Harrelson, and More Visit Judy Collins at Cafe CarlyleSeptember 12, 2012The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel welcomes back legendary singer/songwriter Judy Collins for her sixth engagement at the iconic venue, Café Carlyle. Ms. Collins' three week engagement runs through September 29 where she is joined by her musical director Russell Walden. Stephen Holden of the New York Times hails Ms. Collins performance as evoking “the kind of ethereal, far-sighted reflection that is her special artistic territory'. Ms. Collins unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes have captivated audiences for over fifty years and landed her a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!
Photo Coverage: Inside Closing Night of RENT at New World Stages!September 10, 2012The off-Broadway production of Rent closed last night, September 9, at New World Stages. The production played 32 previews and 450 performances. Rent, which is written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, opened at the theater on August 11, 2011. Check out photos from the final curatin call below!
Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Earns Spot in Guinness Book of World Records!September 8, 2012Honoring excellence in theater, Guinness World Records recognizes the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Phantom of the Opera" as the 'Longest-Running Show (musical or play) on Broadway', having reached the unprecedented milestone of 10,000 performances at The Majestic Theatre in New York earlier this year.
The cast celebrated this special honor just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there to bring you full photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Robert Cuccioli Takes First Bow as SPIDER-MAN's 'Green Goblin'August 8, 2012Broadway star Robert Cuccioli, best known for his Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winning and Tony-nominated performance as the star of Jekyll and Hyde, takes on another dual role in his long-anticipated return to Broadway: Norman Osborn / The Green Goblin in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Cuccioli just played his first performance last night, August 7, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities. Check out photos from Cuccioli's first curtain call and the after party below!
Photo Coverage: Inside ARE YOU WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW? Benefit ConcertAugust 6, 2012In February 2011, Mark T Evans and William TN Hall under the umbrella of TNT Music debuted a new song series, designed to benefit important causes whilst showcasing the current work of new musical theatre writers. The first two editions have been huge successes and have comprised of material from musical theatre writers from all over NYC and beyond, from prestigious institutions such as the NYU Graduate MT Writing Program and the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, performed by a small ensemble of professional actors.
The series held a concert last night, August 5, at Don't Tell Mama, which continues tonight at 7pm. This third edition benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the concert below!
Up On the Marquee- WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?July 31, 2012This fall, one of America's most acclaimed theatre ensembles will take on one of the greatest plays of the 20th century when the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? comes to Broadway to celebrate the play's 50th anniversary. The marquee for the show just went up at the Booth Theatre, and you can check out photos of it below!
Photo Coverage: Rachel Potter Launches LIVE THE DREAM Concert Tour at Joe's Pub!July 31, 2012After her sold out 'Live the Dream' EP release concert, and back by popular demand, Rachel Potter returned to Joe's Pub on July 29. Kicking off her 'Live the Dream' mini NYC tour, Rachel was be joined on the intimate stage by Cosmo Country Duo, The Vanity Belles. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and we bring you full photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Chaz Bono & More at Broadway Sings for Pride Concert!June 26, 2012Last night, June 25, Broadway Sings for Pride held its Second Annual Gay Pride Concert, featuring rousing songs from Broadway and pop hits, as well as feature stories of LGBT pride as told by celebrities, activists and the TADA! Youth Theater. The event was held at the Mainstage Theatre on 42nd Street. The concert benefits the Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City and Broadway Sings for Pride. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: The Trevor Project Honors Susan Sarandon - Stanley Tucci, Debra Messing & More!June 26, 2012On Monday, June 25th, The Trevor Project will honor Academy Award® winner, Susan Sarandon with the Trevor Hero Award, presented by Stanley Tucci. President of MTV, Stephen Friedman will also be on hand to accept the Trevor 2020 Award for MTV at "Trevor Live" in New York, (Pier 60, Chelsea Piers). This high-profile annual event benefits the life-saving, life-affirming work of The Trevor Project, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) teens and young adults. The show will be directed by Tony Award® winner, Michael Mayer. Trevor Live is presented by Audi of America, Pfizer and Wells Fargo and features fun., Stanley Tucci, Debra Messing and Eric McCormack, Anthony Rapp, Thomas Roberts, and many more.
Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Cast Performs at Barnes & NobleJune 25, 2012On June 22, the cast of NEWSIES, led by Jeremy Jordan, performed and signed copies of their cast album, which was released in April, at UES Barnes & Noble (86th/Lex). BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of Jordan, Harvey Fierstein and Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser and the cast of NEWSIES below!
Photo Coverage: The Actors Fund Honors Norm Lewis at Benefit LunchJune 21, 2012Today, June 21, Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis was the guest of honor at a private luncheon benefitting The Actor's Fund. Producer Randie Levine-Miller is launching a new celebrity luncheon series to benefit the Fund and their efforts to support talent. BroadwayWorld was thrilled to be on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.
Photo Coverage: Broadway's Best Honors Manhattan Theatre Club's Lynne MeadowJune 19, 2012Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization with a special tribute last night, June 18. The event will began at 6:30 PM with a VIP cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman and a party at Copacabana. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage of the stars who came out to honor Meadow below!
Photo Coverage: Inside the 22nd Annual Kleban Prize Ceremony!June 19, 2012The Kleban Foundation last night presented the 22nd Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist to Marcy Heisler. For the Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist, the judges declared a tie between Andrew Gerle and Matt Schatz. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!